Rear Mirror Leak - Page 2

mattCSLnut · 30-09-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Well when its about to fail, everything looks ok, then when it's failed (1-12 years later), everything is fucked up!

I keep a dustbin lid over the centre consul at all times.

Is it a carbonfibre one ?

**shimmy** · 30-09-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Is it a carbonfibre one ?

Galvanised steel

mattCSLnut · 30-09-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Galvanised steel

That shouldn't be allowed in a CSL ?

LeinsCSL · 30-09-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Is it a carbonfibre one ?

I've got a magnesium one, will that do?

Yanto · 01-10-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LeinsCSL

Folks, how do you tell if it's about to fail?

Mine had a yellow patch in the centre of the mirror, about the size of a 50 pence piece. No external leak, but a leak within the unit itself.

Jurn · 01-10-2011, 07:51 AM

If anyone needs a new one, I have 2 in reserve

mattCSLnut · 01-10-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LeinsCSL

I've got a magnesium one, will that do?

Hell Yeah !

madcsl · 24-01-2012, 08:03 AM

Followed the advice on an M3 forum and sent mine to the original manufacturer - an electronics factory in the US - they refurbished it within two weeks to new condition for less than A$200. A replacement is over $1000.

LeinsCSL · 14-03-2012, 09:37 PM

Right, I've got a bit spooked by this as been hearing of a few more occurrences lately. Took the mirror out last night, even though it's not showing any signs of leaking, and going to send it off to this crowd I think for a bit of preventitive work: http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html

Will update when I get it back on how it went

LeinsCSL · 07-05-2012, 10:03 PM

Forgot to update this, as only getting the car back out on the road now. Can highly recommend this crowd I used, got the mirror back within 2 weeks, and cost $135 incl P&P back to Europe

01-10-2011, 07:51 AM	#16
Jurn S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Homeland of Stella Posts: 217 Casino cash: $3043	If anyone needs a new one, I have 2 in reserve

24-01-2012, 08:03 AM	#18
madcsl Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 6 Casino cash: $279	Followed the advice on an M3 forum and sent mine to the original manufacturer - an electronics factory in the US - they refurbished it within two weeks to new condition for less than A$200. A replacement is over $1000.

14-03-2012, 09:37 PM	#19
LeinsCSL S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,240 Casino cash: $13662	Right, I've got a bit spooked by this as been hearing of a few more occurrences lately. Took the mirror out last night, even though it's not showing any signs of leaking, and going to send it off to this crowd I think for a bit of preventitive work: http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html Will update when I get it back on how it went

07-05-2012, 10:03 PM	#20
LeinsCSL S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,240 Casino cash: $13662	Forgot to update this, as only getting the car back out on the road now. Can highly recommend this crowd I used, got the mirror back within 2 weeks, and cost $135 incl P&P back to Europe