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Posted by: oakdalecurtis Apr 28 2017, 02:11 PM

How can I tighten up the friction on the front window's rear view mirror. The round connecting section between the window mount and the mirror itself does not seem to be split or have any screw(s) to allow me to tighten it up. Is there a trick to it?

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 28 2017, 02:17 PM

There's a long flat blade screw that holds the two pieces together.
You should be able to see the screw hole at the bottom of the arm hanging down from the mount.

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Apr 28 2017, 02:27 PM

Hi Chris,
here's a pic of both sides of my mirror mount. I don't see anything like a hole or a screw, it's smooth all the way around. What am I missing?

Posted by: burton73 Apr 28 2017, 03:02 PM

Mine is not like yours. There are just 2 parts. Yours looks like it has 3 parts. My unit has the part that goes to the glass and the head of the mirror that has a flip control for day/ night. There is a deep hole that uses a long small screwdriver that Chris spoke of.

Bob B

Posted by: Calvinator2016 Apr 28 2017, 04:09 PM

Not my thread, but thanks for the tip as mine requires tightening as well and I have the two piece mirror as described.

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Apr 28 2017, 05:09 PM

Thanks for trying. Anyone else want to take a stab at it??

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 28 2017, 06:21 PM

Get one of these wide angle things.


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Posted by: RickS Apr 28 2017, 07:07 PM

I believe one manufacturer of that long mirror is Wink

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Apr 28 2017, 07:59 PM

Can't do the long mirror, have an HD Mirror camera on my mirror. Anyone else know how to tighten this kind of mirror to window connection up?

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 28 2017, 09:30 PM

If it doesn't have the adjustment screw, I would order a replacement mirror assembly from one of our parts guys like Garold, or Bruce.

They are relatively cheap and you can remove and install one in minutes.

Posted by: Big Len Apr 29 2017, 04:34 AM

Can you still use your sun visors with that?

Posted by: jim912928 Apr 29 2017, 07:31 AM

I put an 80's era 911 rear view mirror in mine to solve my old worn out 914 one.

Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 29 2017, 07:42 AM

What am I missing?

Answer:
A real 914 mirror.

That is not a 914 mirror.

Get any stick to the glass mirror to replace it. The type that have a metal divot that glues to the glass and the mirror base slides on. I should have some BMW mirrors that look identical to 914 mirrors. About any mirror from 3, 5 or 7 series BMW from the 80's will work.

Bruce

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Apr 29 2017, 08:10 AM

Jb weld

Posted by: Steve Apr 29 2017, 08:18 AM

Amazon sells new 914 mirrors. My screw was stripped and the mirror reflective material was trashed.

Posted by: Spoke Apr 29 2017, 11:24 PM

Buy a new mirror at your FLAPS. Your 914 will be no less original with a new generic replacement.

You could look for a real 914 mirror if originality is desired.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Apr 30 2017, 12:46 PM

I agree with the others. Not a 914 mirror. its from a 944

Posted by: ntmatter Apr 30 2017, 03:29 PM

For mine, the problem wasn't that the screws weren't tight or were stripped, it was that the thin tin body had holes in it around where the mounting arm was connected, and so even the tightly connected arm didn't keep the window from flapping around - the mirror body vibrated but the arm was tight. So, here's what I did:

1. take the thing apart
2. On the inside vertical side of the body is a fairly thick bracing plate
3. Use JB Weld or similar to bond it tightly to the inside, with a fillet around the edges
4. Let it completely dry and cure, give it a day or so
5. Use new mirror glass if needed, reassemble

By doing this my mirror is no longer flapping around limply, it juts out proud, with indefatigueable steeliness. No vibration, and you don't need the adjusting screw on the inside tightened up to 11 so it can be adjusted as needed.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 30 2017, 05:42 PM

No but I had the top of the windshield tinted "limo shade" as far down the windshield as the sun visors would cover.