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Posted by: jack20 May 4 2015, 09:08 PM

I bought this project in the fall. I just got it back on the road after what most would describe as a complete restoration. It looks and drives to the point where im always looking forward to getting behind the wheel.
It's come down to the rear view mirror...
Is there a way to stop the mirror from wobbling?

Posted by: Heeltoe914 May 4 2015, 09:54 PM

Somebody's gotta have an answer of course you could always silicone the back so the ball doesn't move? but I think theres gotta be a better way?

Posted by: zambezi May 5 2015, 07:47 AM

bmw retro fit from ebay

Posted by: Kansas 914 May 5 2015, 07:50 AM

Unless you are restoring a concours car.

Posted by: 76-914 May 5 2015, 07:57 AM

I saw that the plastic friction washer is still for sale. I'll bet it is a Royal PITA to install though. It might have been Sierra Madre but I don't remember. It was one of our member vendors, though. Also, there is a guy (Mack) on ebay that sells a BMW mirror which fits and gives a bit better rear view under the roll bar.

Posted by: Kansas 914 May 5 2015, 08:03 AM

I have purchased a few of these from him and they work great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-interior-rear-view-mirror-BMW-conversion-/351386616937?hash=item51d0464469&vxp=mtr

Posted by: vw505 May 5 2015, 10:06 AM

I put a small drop of rtv on mine, but it was trashed .

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 5 2015, 11:12 AM

Which mirror, the one on the windshield or the one on the door?

--DD

Posted by: Vacca Rabite May 5 2015, 12:12 PM

For what its worth I'm the sole bidder on the Ebay one. I'd like to avoid a bid war with a fellow 914worlder.

Zach

Posted by: zambezi May 5 2015, 12:21 PM

When that auction is over he will list another one, so be patient and don't outbid Zach, you'll get the next one.

Posted by: 76-914 May 6 2015, 05:11 PM

Here is a link to those friction washers http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-924-928-944-Mirror-Adjusting-Washer-Lower-1963-Present-/181725023981?fits=Make%3APorsche%7CModel%3A914&hash=item2a4fa7ceed&vxp=mtr

Posted by: jack20 May 6 2015, 06:49 PM

Thanks very much everyone. I've been involved in several hobby related forums, including the /2 BMW motorcycle forum This group of 914 enthusiasts is the best.
The support really enhances the ownership experience.
Jack

Posted by: Cuda911 May 6 2015, 07:07 PM

Any of you guys tried replacing the washer? If so, how did it go? My mirror isn't too wobbly, but if I could tighten it up with this $6 washer I'd give it a go.