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Posted by: double-a Jan 9 2005, 07:13 PM

after replacing the windshield in the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=21925&st=0, i need a new mirror.

so what's available for a new rearview mirror? i've heard of some using bmw 2002 mirrors and maybe others that mount to the center visor area, and this is what i'm looking for. i want a clean install that doesn't look like a hack job, and needs to appear stock, (because i'm anal like that IPB Image ).

and... will a mirror installed betwixt the visors drop down low enough to see out the back? thanks,

~a

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Jan 9 2005, 11:00 PM

I HIGHLY recommend this:

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http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=Seamless+Panoramic+Mirror&productid=105574&producttype=10

Originally installed in my first 914, it got moved to my Squareback. Then I bought one for my Jetta. Then bought another for my g/f's Passat (she loves it). Gonna get another one for my "new" 914. Uses a standard GM window mount (tab glues to the windshield, comes with mirror and instructions).

My Squareback did have a 5-panel Wink mirror and that was truely a very nice mirror unless I went faster than 70mph to which the mirror would oscillate and everything became blurred. The Wink mirror also consumed more windscreen real estate so I had duck down to see when the stop light turned green. I didn't like the fact that I had to drill holes in my car to mount it.

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Jan 9 2005, 11:03 PM

Installed in Jetta:

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Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 9 2005, 11:35 PM

I am selling a modified mirror that bolts to where the center pivot for your visors goes and takes the place of it. $50 including shipping.

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Posted by: double-a Jan 9 2005, 11:51 PM

hm, a couple good options, guys. thanks!

~a

Posted by: Travis Neff Jan 10 2005, 09:56 AM

I like Evil's mirror. I have auto dimming mirrors in my jeep liberty, and damn, that would be great on the 914 being so low.