Help with OEM Side Mirrors

[Driv3r]

Does anyone know the difference between a pair of oem side mirrors in LHD car to a RHD car? One would assume they're the same but part numbers are different.

 

 

[jgerock]

Hmm- price is the same.

[Driv3r]

7 minutes ago, jgerock said:

Hmm- price is the same.

 

Yes I don't know why they have different part numbers. I need to order a pair but they only sell the LHD part numbers. I've got a used pair and they look identical to what I see in advertised photos under LHD part numbers so I'm totally confused. It could be the mirror dept perception, shade or angle on driver side?

Edited January 8, 2017 by Driv3r

[Simeon]

Sure the part numbers aren't for 'flag' or 'trapezoid' mirrors?

 

There is nothing special about the mirrors, they are just flat glass. 

[Driv3r]

Sure the part numbers aren't for 'flag' or 'trapezoid' mirrors?
 
There is nothing special about the mirrors, they are just flat glass. 

They're listed as oem flag mirrors for 73 onwards.

[esty]

i might be wrong but wasn't the o2 equipped with only a driver side mirror, passenger was an option or dealer add on...

 

flag mirrors are side specific...maybe that's why they are advertised as RH & LH

[Guest_anonymous]

LHD right side mirrors are closer than they appear

[Dionk]

36 minutes ago, esty said:

i might be wrong but wasn't the o2 equipped with only a driver side mirror, passenger was an option or dealer add on...

 

flag mirrors are side specific...maybe that's why they are advertised as RH & LH

My 71 only has the drivers side mirror.

[02Les]

According to the parts book......

#076 is shown as right mirror for Sweden only. Maybe because Sweden changed from driving on the left side of the road to the right.......but this happened in 1967!!

#793 is shown as right mirror for RHD Euro

#794 is shown as left mirror for LHD Euro & USA

#529 is shown as left mirror for RHD Euro

 

793 & 794 is opposite to what your Seller's site says, but would be a pair.

529 is (probably) the same as 794 but given a different part# to suit RHD cars. JMHO.

[Driv3r]

Thank you all, I'll just go ahead and order it. Cheers

 

Update

 

Just bought a new pair of oem flag mirrors for 187€ inc shipping from Germany. I thought that's cheaper than whats indicated on catalogue sites. 

Edited January 8, 2017 by Driv3r

[TobyB]

Domokun!  Poor kittens...

 

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[Driv3r]

Update:

I received the new flag mirrors from Germany. They're made in best quality I've seen. I noticed there are no bmw logo or any kind of text or stamp. I Realised that despite what I assumed before buying, these are not NOS oem mirrors. Nevertheless they are even better quality than the oem.

Anyone else has any experience with these mirrors or know where they're made in? Can't be Chinese, these are too good.

[halboyles]

Where did you order them from?

[John_in_VA]

All of the BMW mirrors I have are marked with some text and/or numbers on the metal section on the back of the housing (above the drain holes)  and/or on the bottom of the mounting base.  Fresche was one of the manufacturers.

[Driv3r]

Where did you order them from?

I bought it through Kleinanzeigen app. You need to translate it if you don't speak Deutsch.