Carbon mirror housing II
Mansory Carbon Mirror Housing II for Mercedes-Benz G-Class W465 Gronos
The Mansory Carbon Mirror Housing II is the premium-tier shell pair developed by Mansory for the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class W465 Gronos programme. It sits one step above the standard Carbon mirror housing and is intended for owners specifying the deepest carbon configuration available for the W465 platform. The "II" designation refers to the second-generation tooling: a sculpted shell with a deeper undercut, a wider rear footprint and, optionally, an integrated LED side-indicator repeater that replaces the OEM lens entirely.
What separates the II variant from the standard mirror housing
The standard Mansory mirror housing for the W465 is a one-to-one carbon overlay of the OEM Mercedes mirror cap. It is laid up in 2x2 twill, lacquered, and clipped over the factory shell. The II variant is a different part. Its inner geometry has been redrawn so the housing sits roughly 4-6 mm wider at the trailing edge, giving the silhouette more shoulder when seen from the side. The leading edge carries a deeper undercut that channels air down the door rather than over it, which reduces the small whistle some owners notice on the OEM cap at autobahn speed. The shell is finished in forged carbon by default - the chunky, fragmented weave Mansory uses on the Gronos bonnet IV and the mirror caps of the Linea D'Oro series - rather than the flat 2x2 twill of the entry-level housing.
Forged carbon vs 2x2 twill - why the weave matters
Forged carbon is produced by compression-moulding short, randomised carbon-fibre tows in resin under high pressure. The result is a layer that has no repeating pattern: every shell is visually unique, and the surface plays with light the way polished granite does. On a black or graphite Gronos the forged shells read as a deliberate design statement; on a Frozen Pearl White or Verde Mantis paint they become the focal point of the side profile. The trade-off is service: forged carbon is more demanding to repair if the shell is scratched along a tight underground-garage column, because the random weave cannot be re-laid invisibly. Owners who park in tight London or Manhattan car parks sometimes prefer the standard 2x2 twill housing for that reason. We will discuss the choice openly during the order call.
Optional integrated LED side-indicator repeater
The II housing can be ordered with the OEM mirror lens left in place, or with a Mansory-developed LED repeater module integrated into the shell. The LED option is the headline differentiator. The lens cover is a clear, hardcoated polycarbonate insert flush-fitted into the carbon shell, and the LED strip behind it is wired into the existing CAN-controlled indicator circuit using a plug-and-play harness that taps the OEM connector. No coding is required. The repeater meets ECE Regulation 6 and ECE Regulation 7 for visibility angle and luminous intensity, which is the technical baseline you want if the vehicle is registered in any UNECE country - that is most of Europe, the UK, Switzerland, the UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and most of the Gulf states. North American owners should note that ECE R6/R7 is generally accepted under FMVSS 108 inspection for grey-market G-Wagens, but a final call rests with the inspecting state agency.
Engineering and fitment considerations
The II shell uses the same OEM mirror base, motor and glass as the donor W465. It clips on with three stainless retainers and two structural adhesive strips that have been pre-applied at the Mansory facility. Installation in a properly equipped detailer's bay is a 60-90 minute job per side. The LED repeater wiring is the part that requires care: the harness must be run inside the door card, not pinched against the door-card foam, otherwise CAN error codes can appear on the cluster after a few weeks. Mansory supplies a small loom retainer that we recommend the installer uses. We can email the installer the wiring photo set on request before the part ships.
Pairing with the rest of the W465 Gronos exterior
The II housing pairs naturally with the more sculptural exterior elements of the kit. Owners who specify forged-carbon mirror caps almost always also specify the Carbon door handle with logo in the same weave, and the D-Pillar cover to keep the side surfaces visually consistent from front fender to rear quarter. If you order the II shell alongside those parts in a single batch, all three are produced from the same forged-carbon billet run, which means the weave reads as one continuous material across the side of the vehicle. That kind of cosmetic consistency is the reason the II housing exists as a separate SKU rather than as an option on the standard part.
Material and lay-up - what is actually in the shell
A forged-carbon part is structurally not the same thing as a woven part. In the standard 2x2 twill housing, continuous carbon-fibre tows are interleaved over and under each other in a balanced 2-up, 2-down pattern, then wet-out with epoxy. The result is light, strong along the fibre direction, and visually regular. In the II shell, short tow segments roughly 25-50 mm long are pre-impregnated with epoxy, randomly oriented, then compression-moulded under heat and pressure. The structural behaviour of the resulting laminate is closer to that of a high-grade composite plate: stiffness is more isotropic, edge tear-out resistance is higher, and the part holds its shape through thermal cycling without the small surface print-through that woven layups sometimes show. From an owner's perspective, this means the II shell tolerates summer heat soak in Dubai or Phoenix without going hazy, and it tolerates the mechanical stress of a high-speed motorway buffeting without micro-cracking at the clip points. None of this matters at standstill - it matters across the second and third year of ownership, which is why Mansory tools the II part separately rather than offering forged carbon as a finish option on the standard shell.
Production, lead time and provenance
Like every Mansory exterior carbon part, the II housing is laid up, cured, machined, lacquered and quality-controlled at the Mansory facility in Brand-Erbisdorf, Germany. There is no mass production: every pair is produced against a confirmed customer order. The current lead time is 10 to 14 weeks from the day the deposit clears, which reflects the genuine cure-cycle and finishing schedule on forged-carbon parts. Express slots are occasionally available in the Mansory schedule and we will quote them on request, but they are the exception rather than the rule. Each pair ships with a Mansory authenticity card and a numbered carbon serial.
Pricing, payment and delivery
The II housing is supplied as a pair (left and right) in EUR and is invoiced in two stages: a deposit at order, balance before despatch. Worldwide delivery is included in the offer. The shells are crated in foam-lined cases and shipped under insurance from Germany, with door-to-door customs handling for European, UK, Swiss, Norwegian, GCC, North American and Asian destinations. We send the courier tracking link as soon as the case leaves the workshop.
How to order
Send the VIN of your G-Class, the requested weave (forged carbon as default, 2x2 twill on request), the LED repeater preference (yes/no), the delivery address and the registration country. We will confirm fitment, quote the all-in figure and start production once the deposit clears.
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FAQ
Q: Is the II housing visually different enough from the standard mirror housing to justify the upgrade?
A: Yes. The shape is sculpted rather than overlay-flat, the trailing edge is wider, and the forged-carbon weave is not a finish option on the standard housing. Photographed side-by-side, the two parts read as different products. If your spec is built around the bonnet IV and the forged-carbon door handles, the II housing is the consistent choice.
Q: Will the LED repeater pass a UK MOT or a German TUV inspection?
A: The LED module is built to ECE R6 and R7. UK MOT and German TUV both accept ECE-approved repeaters as a matter of course. We supply the ECE marking documentation with the part. You should still keep the original OEM repeater lens for any future warranty claim against the OEM mirror motor.
Q: Can I retrofit the II housing later if I already have the standard carbon housing fitted?
A: Yes. The mirror base, motor and glass are unchanged - only the outer shell swaps. Removal is non-destructive if your installer warms the structural adhesive strip with a heat gun. Order the II housing on its own and quote your existing W465 Gronos build at order time so we ship the correct hardware kit.
Q: Does the forged-carbon weave fade in strong sunlight?
A: The lacquer used on Mansory carbon parts is a UV-stable two-pack clearcoat. Long-term Gulf and Florida exposure can dull any clearcoat, but the carbon itself does not fade. We recommend a paint-protection film over the leading edge of any carbon panel that lives in high-UV climates - that is a generic carbon-care recommendation, not specific to the II shell.
Q: Is the II housing sold as a single side?
A: No. Forged-carbon shells are produced in matched pairs from a single billet run so the weave reads consistently left and right. A single-side order would not match the opposite side and we would not ship it.
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