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Posted by: vin man Feb 19 2017, 09:02 PM
I need a set of side mirrors to mount on the car. When I got the car, the prior owner gave me a set of 911 power mirrors painted to match the car. When I was looking at them today, I decided I don't want to try and mount them - not sure I can get them body lines lined up properly.
I thing the stock style mirror is ok, but wanted to know if you had other recommendations. I like these, but don't know where to find them:
Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
Posted by: 914forme Feb 19 2017, 09:10 PM
Vitaloni Mirrors, look like baby Tornados.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=10715
You can most likely find them for less.
Posted by: vin man Feb 19 2017, 09:35 PM
Vitaloni Mirrors, look like baby Tornados.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=10715
You can most likely find them for less.
Thanks. I did find some Baby Tornados from EMPI for $20 each from JBugs (plus $8 shipping). I want something of decent quality and not sure if EMPI will cut it - anyone using them?
http://www.jbugs.com/product/4592.html
Posted by: GeorgeRud Feb 19 2017, 09:38 PM
I personally like the original factory mirrors. However, the later 911 'flag' mirrors can be made to fit, but the base needs to be modified to fit correctly.
The Vitaloni mirrors seem to look cheap (again, in my opinion, your experience may be different).
Posted by: ndfrigi Feb 19 2017, 09:57 PM
Beautiful black with wider fender!
You might be interested with the mirrors like sir Elliot have. Post 30 on the thread link below.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=79834&st=20
Posted by: Chris H. Feb 20 2017, 08:00 AM
IMO one of the nicest looking non-stock side mirrors is the 993 mirror. Not cheap but they look nice. Can't find a pic of a 914 with them on it...
They seem to run in the $600 range per pair on e-bay.
Posted by: sb914 Feb 20 2017, 08:24 AM
not mine! but pretty cool
Posted by: vin man Feb 20 2017, 08:54 AM
Beautiful black with wider fender!
You might be interested with the mirrors like sir Elliot have. Post 30 on the thread link below.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=79834&st=20
Yes - these are what I had in mind. Thanks
Posted by: pete000 Feb 20 2017, 12:18 PM
I like the Vitaloni Sebring Mach I Mirror. These are totally period correct and were used on the 935 !
Posted by: porschetub Feb 20 2017, 12:59 PM
Vitaloni Mirrors, look like baby Tornados.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=10715
You can most likely find them for less.
I'am using them,period correct, offer good vision,I have my factory mirriors tucked away in a safe place.
You can buy them used easy enough but its the rubber bases that are very hard to find.
Posted by: vin man Feb 20 2017, 01:46 PM
FYI - here are the painted mirrors I got from PO. I think they are 911. But they require 3 holes and looks like placement is critical.
Elliot is sending me his template but I'm still not sure I want to risk trying to install these.
(they have some dust on them)
http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/1972%20Porsche%20914/0F9A217E-F829-4A12-B273-4E0CB0944039.jpg.html
http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/1972%20Porsche%20914/399B0B1D-F338-491B-8DAD-9D4F4107F159.jpg.html
http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/1972%20Porsche%20914/61F57A49-E9E5-4C14-B5F3-A9C1055EDD2B.jpg.html
Posted by: dakotaewing Feb 20 2017, 02:09 PM
I've been considering these as of late -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Aftermarket-freeshipping-Motor-Rear-View-Left-Right-Mirrors-with-LED-Stem-For-HARLEY-DAVIDSON-SOFTAIL-XL/32739896776.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000017.2.cKBD9R
Love the carbon fiber mirror above, but from what I recall they are expensive.
Personal preference, but I HATE the tornados.
Just look cheap to me...
Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 20 2017, 06:58 PM
Why not just stock mirrors painted black?
Posted by: Cuda911 Feb 21 2017, 01:22 AM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
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Posted by: Coondog Feb 21 2017, 04:02 AM
Posted by: jmitro Feb 21 2017, 08:30 AM
Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
I want a nice looking chrome mirror. What brand or style is this?
Posted by: vin man Feb 21 2017, 08:43 AM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
This would be cool as my other toy is a 68 Mustang
http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/68%20Mustang/8ECF816B-0A08-4CDD-86D9-B3B93B675EC1.jpg.html
http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/68%20Mustang/8801AFC5-DF93-4A16-8D99-D05028F8FB9C.jpg.html
Posted by: Chris H. Feb 21 2017, 08:47 AM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
Was wondering when that would come up.
Posted by: vin man Feb 21 2017, 08:51 AM
Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
I want a nice looking chrome mirror. What brand or style is this?
Durant style
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/Durant-Mirror-356B-T6-356C-911-912-62-67-p27868.html
Posted by: MichiganMat Feb 21 2017, 10:00 AM
Those Durant-style mirrors have some of the worst viewing usability of any mirror I've ever experienced. Personally, I would rather have no mirrors at all than those.
I would vote for standard SC / 911 mirrors or the SPA race mirrors from places like Pegasus racing.
Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 21 2017, 10:30 AM
Just go with the stock 914 mirrors. Please.
Posted by: db9146 Feb 22 2017, 08:34 AM
Does anyone know or remember what sort of mirrors were on Al's 914...
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Feb 22 2017, 10:33 AM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
Photo bomb nose picker
Posted by: peteyd Feb 22 2017, 10:43 AM
Does anyone know or remember what sort of mirrors were on Al's 914...
They look like 993 aero mirrors.
My car has them. There's a few photos in this thread
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=210357&st=20
Posted by: 76-914 Feb 22 2017, 10:53 AM
Stock 914 mirrors. I've had 2 sets of Baby Tornado's over the years. I you tighten them down properly the ribbed rubber sleeve squeezes out from beneath the base. Plus, they break off quite easily if someone brushes against them. Think Cars n Coffee crowds!
Posted by: 914fahrer Feb 22 2017, 11:01 AM
I need a set of side mirrors to mount on the car. When I got the car, the prior owner gave me a set of 911 power mirrors painted to match the car. When I was looking at them today, I decided I don't want to try and mount them - not sure I can get them body lines lined up properly.
I thing the stock style mirror is ok, but wanted to know if you had other recommendations. I like these, but don't know where to find them:
Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
Piech`s car has this mirror.
Posted by: vin man Feb 22 2017, 11:39 AM
Piech`s car has this mirror.
Thanks. I assume that is his username.
Edit: I did not find a user with that name.
Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 22 2017, 01:17 PM
Piech`s car has this mirror.
Thanks. I assume that is his username.
Edit: I did not find a user with that name.
....Not sure if you're joking.
If not, check this out:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Pi%C3%ABch
And for what it's worth, those mirrors SUCK...can't see a damn thing out of them on either side of my 356.
Posted by: vin man Feb 22 2017, 01:23 PM
Piech`s car has this mirror.
Thanks. I assume that is his username.
Edit: I did not find a user with that name.
....Not sure if you're joking.
If not, check this out:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Pi%C3%ABch
And for what it's worth, those mirrors SUCK...can't see a damn thing out of them on either side of my 356.
Unfortunately, I wasn't joking. I'm just an idiot. Thanks. I'll pass on them due to the poor visibility.
Posted by: Rand Feb 22 2017, 11:21 PM
It's so subjective. You have to go with what YOU like. I know this isn't for everyone, but I've always liked the 3rd gen Mazda RX7 mirrors (1993-95 years).
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Posted by: mgp4591 Feb 23 2017, 12:04 AM
It's so subjective. You have to go with what YOU like. I know this isn't for everyone, but I've always liked the 3rd gen Mazda RX7 mirrors (1993-95 years).
What mods did you do to make those fit? They look pretty good!
Posted by: Mike Fitton Feb 23 2017, 07:18 AM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!
Posted by: Rand Feb 23 2017, 11:14 AM
It's so subjective. You have to go with what YOU like. I know this isn't for everyone, but I've always liked the 3rd gen Mazda RX7 mirrors (1993-95 years).
What mods did you do to make those fit? They look pretty good!
That's not mine, it's from an old thread. I liked it enough to save the pic and plan on it. If I find the thread I'll post a link here. IIRC, it was a pretty easy fit.
Posted by: N_Jay Feb 23 2017, 11:39 AM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!
If the car is or will ever want to be "original" I would agree, but what if it is already (or planned) to be other than stock?
Posted by: mgp4591 Feb 23 2017, 05:06 PM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!
If the car is or will ever want to be "original" I would agree, but what if it is already (or planned) to be other than stock?
I'd still want to drill an aftermarket mirror than to drill the door. Make an adapter... something so it can be returned to stock without a lot of repair work. Who knows where your tastes may turn in the future?
Posted by: N_Jay Feb 23 2017, 05:24 PM
Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.
Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!
If the car is or will ever want to be "original" I would agree, but what if it is already (or planned) to be other than stock?
I'd still want to drill an aftermarket mirror than to drill the door. Make an adapter... something so it can be returned to stock without a lot of repair work. Who knows where your tastes may turn in the future?
Someone already put on a pair of "Baby tornados" which don't stay in place and too darn small.
My current plan is late 70's early 80's 911/928 flag mirrors.
They are a nice size, they look about right for the car, but they do require some work and cutting to mount.
Posted by: veekry9 Feb 24 2017, 04:56 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/87-SUZUKI-INTRUDER-700-VS-700-GL-OEM-RIGHT-SIDE-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-STALK-GLASS-/400760004541
Quite similar.Mount with a spherical gimbal.Loctite the thds.
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Posted by: Madswede Feb 24 2017, 11:51 PM
Why not just stock mirrors painted black?
Yeah... good idea...
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