Removing Side Mirror Cap?

[KnoxTn17Si]

They just put the mirrors online! They said the same OPTIXTYPER coupon code and we now get 20% off the sidemarkers and the CF mirror caps! Sweet!

http://optixautolabs.com/index.php/product/honda-civic-type-r-carbon-fiber-mirror-caps/

Will these work on the 17 SI mirrors??

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[calveezzzy]

Will these work on the 17 SI mirrors??

I would think so. They’re the same mirrors. I’d call or email them to double check.

 

[Mick the Quick]

I didn't even use the black caps...I figure I have to explain the carbon is an overlay anyways, so installed my carbon caps right on top of my ABM mirrors. A lot is covered up, but I can still see some blue...it is ok with me tho

EDIT: I didn't want to break anything in my attempt to remove the factory ABM caps...can really see a lot of blue on driver side, but a bit more blue on the passenger side...but still ok tho

One horrible thing about any type of DIY project is that you would repeatedly torment yourself for a very minor imperfection that no one else would even notice. It looks good!

 

[SlaughterR]

Has anyone actually done this install!? I need help. I finally got the stock cap off one side but in the process I cracked the cap just slightly and broke a couple tabs. On top of that, installing the new seibon carbon cap I broke just about all its tabs but the main two and it still won't fit! I already contacted seibon but I wanna know if anyone has done this yet.

 

[saint365]

I haven't installed my seibon CF yet but looking at the OEM CF Cover instruction, it seems it takes alot of steps to remove the factory. Hope you get some answers from Seibon soon

 

[UFO CTR]

Has anyone actually done this install!? I need help. I finally got the stock cap off one side but in the process I cracked the cap just slightly and broke a couple tabs. On top of that, installing the new seibon carbon cap I broke just about all its tabs but the main two and it still won't fit! I already contacted seibon but I wanna know if anyone has done this yet.

I haven't installed my seibon CF yet but looking at the OEM CF Cover instruction, it seems it takes alot of steps to remove the factory. Hope you get some answers from Seibon soon

The only reason to remove the cap and install the black on prior to overlaying the CF cap is just so no "color" cap will show right? So I just overlaid right over my ABM caps.

 

[saint365]

The only reason to remove the cap and install the black on prior to overlaying the CF cap is just so no "color" cap will show right? So I just overlaid right over my ABM caps.

Seibon CF Mirror Cap is actual replacement for the cap and I think others were just an covers that overlays on oem cap.

 

[UFO CTR]

Seibon CF Mirror Cap is actual replacement for the cap and I think others were just an covers that overlays on oem cap.

ok, then you'll have to to undo the cap.

 

[HondaReese23]

The only reason to remove the cap and install the black on prior to overlaying the CF cap is just so no "color" cap will show right? So I just overlaid right over my ABM caps.

well its that and if you ever decide to go back to stock you can so it was nice of honda to provide a extra caps

 

[Mick the Quick]

well its that and if you ever decide to go back to stock you can so it was nice of honda to provide a extra caps

That's the least they can do for $520.

 

[kccy]

I didn't even use the black caps...I figure I have to explain the carbon is an overlay anyways, so installed my carbon caps right on top of my ABM mirrors. A lot is covered up, but I can still see some blue...it is ok with me tho

EDIT: I didn't want to break anything in my attempt to remove the factory ABM caps...can really see a lot of blue on driver side, but a bit more blue on the passenger side...but still ok tho

looks awesome

 

[HondaReese23]

my boss noticed them today and was digging it lol

 

[Mick the Quick]

my boss noticed them today and was digging it lol

You are getting that promotion, bud. Order the red carbon spoiler now!

 

[HondaReese23]

You are getting that promotion, bud. Order the red carbon spoiler now!

ha!
got that too...and every other usdm, jdm and edm oem carbon part . EXCEPT for the carbon B-pillars and that is because they do not cover the entire b-pillar. my ocd won't allow it

 

[iceNick]

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/civic/2017/typer/doormirrorcovers.pdf

How did you manage to release third clip ("retaining tabs")?

First two are easy to release, but third is hard (impossible) to do...

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