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  1. M1N1

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    #2 M1N1, May 25, 2015
    There is a "How to" in the 2nd generation section of the Library that should give you an idea of how to do this.
     
  2. RubyTheRoadster

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    #3 RubyTheRoadster, May 25, 2015
    Thanks for the information , Sorry if this is in the wrong spot I'm new hear and still learning my way around.
     
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    #4 M1N1, May 25, 2015
    No problem. Welcome to the addiction.
     
  4. Metalman

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    #5 Metalman, May 25, 2015
    Welcome to M/A....

    They can be snapped off and snapped on in a couple of seconds...

    Just make sure you buy the correct covers... MINI has the motorised and non motorized mirrors... They take different part numbers...
     
  5. RubyTheRoadster

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    #6 RubyTheRoadster, May 25, 2015
    I assume by motorized you mean the electric folding mirrors and not just the regular power mirrors. I'm pretty sure my car dose not have power folding mirrors but I have never tried to see. I guess I will have to dig out the owners manual and give it a try. (I'm pretty sure I did not get that option, parking in my garage is not issue and street parking here is not that tight, heck most of downtown is angled parking)
     
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    #7 Metalman, May 25, 2015
    Yup.... Power Fold vs Non Power Fold...

    Wasn't thinking straight....

    Got baked potatoes in the oven..

    Steaks on the "old" grill..

    Got mushrooms on the stove... Just added Grand Marnier and flamed the shrooms...:Thumbsup:

    But yeah... Get the right ones...
     
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    #8 Firebro17, May 25, 2015
    I'm not sure if the Roadster is any different, but I've changed the mirror caps on my R53 and there are a few little tabs that hold the cap to the mirror body, which are very easy to break during removal of the old caps. I used a small pick tool and only broke one of them off. Look for the tutorial that walks you through the process before you get started in your mod project.
     
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    #10 Metalman, May 26, 2015
    I used one of those body putty spreaders...

    Worked like a charm...

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    #11 ScottinBend, May 26, 2015
    How about this.....

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qp_7eDJ5SY"](ST AUTO) HOW TO REMOVE MINI COOPER R56 MIRROR COVER CAP - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #13 RubyTheRoadster, May 26, 2015
    Thanks for all the advice, it seems like something that I can handle on my own, now to just save up for the Caps!