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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Eat your heart out DR.EVIL!!!

Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:24 PM

got bored today and decided to go out to the local junkyard and find a donor rearview mirror, but then i took a look in my wallet and only saw $8. Then came the bright idea to remove the rearview mirror out of my 88' camry and see if it was possible to mount to where the visor holder is located. Took about 30 mins, but after a little file-ing and two longer screws i end up with the following:

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Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:25 PM

hmm just hit me the mirror for the 88' camry only cost like $7 a pop at the junk...hehe o wells... IPB Image

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 31 2005, 06:28 PM

I thought it looked a little ricey... IPB Image
Kinda cool actually, how does it view out the back? can you see over the seats and under the targa top?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 31 2005, 06:32 PM

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Jan 31 2005, 05:28 PM)
I thought it looked a little ricey... IPB Image
Kinda cool actually, how does it view out the back? can you see over the seats and under the targa top?

only when he sits on phone books

sorry short guy

Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:38 PM

hey! im not that short i'm a decent 5'10" at least i dont look like im cramped into a tuna can like mattR haha sorry MattR. Other than height here's a view from the back of the car....

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Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:48 PM

i can see perfect under the targa bar, and see over the seats. As you can see from the picture taken take with the camera on my cell...you can see a corner of the passenger seat. The view is quite sufficient. Although i wouldnt mind the mirror being place a bit further forward to get a better view of the rear.

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Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:51 PM

since i have no use for the center tab. CALLING DR. EVIL where do i mail this tiny piece to? You could have it free of charge.

Posted by: skline Jan 31 2005, 06:51 PM

Well, what about the visors? Are they still attached in the center?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 31 2005, 06:54 PM

i dont think its polite to "call out" dr evil for a competing product. mike is a good guy. I was down at his place in SD yesterday morning.
and he does more than just mirrors IPB Image

PS - he is at a MED SCHOOL interview in VA right now

Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:54 PM

yea they're still attached all i had to do was drill a hole for the visor peg. However, Ive only got the passenger side visor installed, b/c the driver side one has a tendency to flop down when not in use.

Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:55 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 31 2005, 04:54 PM)
i dont think its polite to "call out" dr evil for a competing product. mike is a good guy. I was down at his place in SD yesterday morning.
and he does more than just mirrors IPB Image

PS - he is at a MED SCHOOL interview in VA right now

im not asking for any competition his item looks way better and since he's always asking for the piece i'd gladly give it to him free of charge...

Posted by: dlo914 Jan 31 2005, 06:56 PM

hmm...since you've been to his place aaron what's his addy? so i could just send it to him before he's back in town.

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 18 2005, 01:35 AM

Nice, I must have missed this when I was interviewing. I like mine better, but yours is not ugly at all. My cost is mainly for hours spent making it (about 2). I'll PM you my address> i realy apreciate the free parts

Posted by: ChrisReale Feb 18 2005, 02:00 AM

Hmm..med school, and his avitar looks like somebody I want to have operate on me.... Just F'in with ya.... I like the mirror...

Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 18 2005, 09:27 AM

School in VA eh, let me know if you get in, I live in VA...I could save on shipping costs for the mirror mod, haha. BTW I'm traveling to SD in March too, coincidence...I think not!

Posted by: SLITS Feb 18 2005, 09:55 AM

Hmmmmm, no competition allowed....Oh well, I guess capitalism goes down the shitter and communism takes it's place.

Posted by: mattillac Feb 18 2005, 12:10 PM

dlo, your cheapness is inspiring. since my rear view mirror just fell of the other day, i'll be heading to the pick n pull this monday on my day off.

Posted by: redshift Feb 18 2005, 12:18 PM

He's going to start practicing soon....

Cadaver transplants...

M

Posted by: dlo914 Feb 18 2005, 12:42 PM

QUOTE (mattillac @ Feb 18 2005, 10:10 AM)
dlo, your cheapness is inspiring. since my rear view mirror just fell of the other day, i'll be heading to the pick n pull this monday on my day off.

im ASIAN what'd you expect? hehe even these smilie face has slits for eyes...

Posted by: dlo914 Feb 18 2005, 12:45 PM

if the rain clears i'll post a detailed picture of how the mirror was mounted, and what mods i did to make the mirror fit...

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 18 2005, 01:09 PM

Quote: " Whats-a behind me is not important" - the Eyetalian Guy from the film "Gumball Rally"

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 18 2005, 08:19 PM

Actually Nathan, I was interviewing at Penn State in Hershey, not VA. But I will be local enough. Shipping is included in the $50 pricetag by the way.