Autotechnik CF Mirror Caps

cionide · 04-27-2019, 04:28 AM

Anyone have these? Any issues with fitment/clearcoat/etc?
https://www.cf-dynamics.de/autoteckn...m3-f82-m4.html

chetman7 · 04-27-2019, 06:51 AM

Ive been searching for non OEM caps for a while now

From what i have gathered the autotechnik reviews are hit or miss. Sounds more of a quality control issue but looks like the company had made it right and exchanged the defective piece. Even after the exchange, reviewers still state "good enough" fitment

I was also looking at RW carbon caps..but couldnt find any reviews

Just may suck it up and get oem for piece of mind and decreased headache at the end.

Keep us all posted on what you end up getting . Always good to see reviews of quality of parts from these cheaper companies

longlasting · 04-28-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chetman7

Ive been searching for non OEM caps for a while now

From what i have gathered the autotechnik reviews are hit or miss. Sounds more of a quality control issue but looks like the company had made it right and exchanged the defective piece. Even after the exchange, reviewers still state "good enough" fitment

I was also looking at RW carbon caps..but couldnt find any reviews

Just may suck it up and get oem for piece of mind and decreased headache at the end.

Keep us all posted on what you end up getting . Always good to see reviews of quality of parts from these cheaper companies

agree

Tommy L Garage · 04-28-2019, 01:13 PM

Don’t go aftermarket. I’ve done it and always regretted it. Finally bit the bullet and got oem. Fit like a glove

cionide · 04-29-2019, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy L Garage

Don’t go aftermarket. I’ve done it and always regretted it. Finally bit the bullet and got oem. Fit like a glove

I have original m performance carbon splitters. Fitment isn't 100% either (though a solid 95%). I have a rear diffuser from carbonwurks, fitment again not perfect but close. Rieger carbon sideskirt extensions as well, also good fitment.

My theory here is that if someone has the equipment to make the clip-on style, the fitment is probably gonna be pretty good.

4everkidd · 04-29-2019, 01:38 PM

Mine fit like shit...

drgmt · 04-30-2019, 02:10 AM

I've bought autotechnik - carbon fibre seat shell covers and have been happy with the quality and fit.

soulcrft · 04-30-2019, 05:26 AM

Got OEM for about $600 new from the dealer. Installed them myself. Can't compare fitment to aftermarket. If you're spending $80k or even over $50k, you can surely afford OEM parts. We hope.

I was on the fence on wether to pay the M tax but did't want to deal with fitment issues or parts failing on me which would cost more in the long run.

That said, I see why folks go with non-OEM. BMW really likes to nickel and dimes you.

chetman7 · 04-30-2019, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by soulcrft

Got OEM for about $600 new from the dealer. Installed them myself. Can't compare fitment to aftermarket. If you're spending $80k or even over $50k, you can surely afford OEM parts. We hope.

I was on the fence on wether to pay the M tax but did't want to deal with fitment issues or parts failing on me which would cost more in the long run.

That said, I see why folks go with non-OEM. BMW really likes to nickel and dimes you.

Jeez...they are going for 5-600 on the used market. What dealer got them for you for 600? I would buy them right now at that price

cionide · 04-30-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chetman7

Jeez...they are going for 5-600 on the used market. What dealer got them for you for 600? I would buy them right now at that price

Cheapest I have seen them is around 700 euros for the pair new

drgmt · 05-01-2019, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by soulcrft

Got OEM for about $600 new from the dealer. Installed them myself. Can't compare fitment to aftermarket. If you're spending $80k or even over $50k, you can surely afford OEM parts. We hope.

I was on the fence on wether to pay the M tax but did't want to deal with fitment issues or parts failing on me which would cost more in the long run.

That said, I see why folks go with non-OEM. BMW really likes to nickel and dimes you.

Plus they are made in China. Crazy they charge that much. Probably cost $100 to make.

cionide · 05-02-2019, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by drgmt

Plus they are made in China. Crazy they charge that much. Probably cost $100 to make.

The bmw oem's are china? Everything original bmw carbon I have said czech republic

drgmt · 05-02-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cionide

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgmt

Plus they are made in China. Crazy they charge that much. Probably cost $100 to make.

The bmw oem's are china? Everything original bmw carbon I have said czech republic

Nope made in China - checked it on the inside before I put it on.

More_PSI · 07-15-2023, 04:03 PM

Bought the Autotecknik mirror caps from Ind a few weeks ago.. passenger side fits very well, the driver side has an arch on top, so they replaced it for free. However, the replacement fit is even worse.

Just buy oem.

Jim45678 · 07-23-2023, 07:06 AM

how do you like mine carbon mirrors ?

who can guess the vendor?

- OEM
- CT Carbon
- RW Carbon
- Atotechniik
- Other

Danlnyc88 · 07-23-2023, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim45678

how do you like mine carbon mirrors ?

who can guess the vendor?

- OEM
- CT Carbon
- RW Carbon
- Atotechniik
- Other

Lmao exactly.

Not one person would be able to tell unless it was dry cf vs wet cf.

And people even struggle to understand the difference between that too. "Why does my $150 wet cf garbage not fit properly?!" 🤦🤦🤦

Jim45678 · 07-23-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Danlnyc88

Lmao exactly.

Not one person would be able to tell unless it was dry cf vs wet cf.

And people even struggle to understand the difference between that too. "Why does my $150 wet cf garbage not fit properly?!" 🤦🤦🤦

exactly. All of them besides M-performance are from china. I wonder if all M-Perf parts are from Czech Republic or partial form China as well.

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