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Posted by: frankieshooz Dec 21 2023, 11:57 AM
I’m in the final stages of my restoration I’m at the point whether I need to decide whether I want one or two door mirrors.. What’s the consensus out there? Mirrors will be stuck in appearance.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 21 2023, 12:14 PM
There is a nut plate in every right hand door for a mirror. And all of our 914s have a right hand mirror on them. It makes it easier to see to the right, and to me it looks better.
Posted by: Shivers Dec 21 2023, 12:23 PM
Because the doors both have the threaded piece inside, and the factory didn’t make RHD cars, and there is bound to be a country out there that insisted on two mirrors I’d say go for it. Besides that, mine had a bit of a blind spot and the second mirror helped with that. My mirrors vibrate like an old Harley Davidson but it still helps.
Posted by: fiacra Dec 21 2023, 12:59 PM
It's a "no brainer" in my opinion. Anything to make the car safer to drive....
Posted by: Jamie Dec 21 2023, 01:00 PM
Because the doors both have the threaded piece inside, and the factory didn’t make RHD cars, and there is bound to be a country out there that insisted on two mirrors I’d say go for it. Besides that, mine had a bit of a blind spot and the second mirror helped with that. My mirrors vibrate like an old Harley Davidson but it still helps.
I definitely recommend installing an original "rare and expensive" R side mirror. I'm paranoid about how tiny our teeners are and want to be able to see all around me on the road.
Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 21 2023, 01:05 PM
It's a "no brainer" in my opinion. Anything to make the car safer to drive....
It's nice to have the passenger side mirror.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 21 2023, 01:50 PM
Worth it. Most modern cars have 2 for a reason. It's not a ding against stock of you are a CW, so why not.
Posted by: frankieshooz Dec 21 2023, 02:57 PM
Thanks guys it looks like a slam dunk! Two it is…I’ve pretty much modified the crap out of it anyway so it’s not like it needs to be concours original! Happy Holidaze!
Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 21 2023, 02:59 PM
Two mirrors are better than one.
Posted by: fixer34 Dec 21 2023, 04:03 PM
Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.
Posted by: Type 47 Dec 21 2023, 05:07 PM
Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.
there is only one mirror, it fits on both sides. I would give Brad a try
914 Limited, Inc.
East Peoria, IL
email: p914ltd@yahoo.com
309.694.1797
Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 21 2023, 05:30 PM
It's a "no brainer" in my opinion. Anything to make the car safer to drive....
Posted by: trick-e Dec 21 2023, 07:36 PM
One per door is probably enough.
Posted by: bkrantz Dec 21 2023, 08:07 PM
Some of us suffer from symmetry OCD, so no thought required.
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Dec 21 2023, 08:38 PM
Your car will be slower due to drag coefficient air forces or something like that
Posted by: wonkipop Dec 21 2023, 09:03 PM
Because the doors both have the threaded piece inside, and the factory didn’t make RHD cars, and there is bound to be a country out there that insisted on two mirrors I’d say go for it. Besides that, mine had a bit of a blind spot and the second mirror helped with that. My mirrors vibrate like an old Harley Davidson but it still helps.
lhd drive 914s were permitted for sale in the UK and Japan.
in both instances were fitted standard from factory with RH mirror in addition to standard LH for those markets.
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 22 2023, 07:48 AM
I have both. It’s an improvement, but view to the rear is still crap…
Posted by: Jamie Dec 22 2023, 08:16 AM
Your car will be slower due to drag coefficient air forces or something like that
Mirror drag is minimal compared to raising the headlights at speed!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 22 2023, 08:19 AM
I suffer from symmetry syndrome...so yeah, 2 mirrors please.
Posted by: Jamie Dec 22 2023, 08:20 AM
Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.
there is only one mirror, it fits on both sides. I would give Brad a try
914 Limited, Inc.
East Peoria, IL
email: p914ltd@yahoo.com
309.694.1797
There are actually 2 different styles of mirrors that have been used as standard on 914s. I don't recall what year the mirror design changed, but the back shape is the difference, not readily apparent unless set side by side.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 22 2023, 10:55 AM
two for 350.00 http://www.autoatlanta.com/Factory-Look-Porsche-Exterior-Side-View-Mirror-914-Parts-PN-R91473103910.html
discount code dr914
Posted by: Stratfink Dec 22 2023, 01:51 PM
I bought mirrors from rose passion last year.
https://www.rosepassion.com/en/91473103910-p19808-door-mirror-left-or-right-91473104010-P19808?devise=USD&pays=US&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4Y-sBhC6ARIsAGXF1g4ipAxTVUYEwVjg6R47lhleE9Ij8WBWKDmWM-o7l4qwhplrct3c-fQaAtzvEALw_wcB
I don’t recall what I paid but looks like $142 each now…
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 22 2023, 03:38 PM
70-71 models had a square arm 72 up had a rounded arm and all factory replacement mirrors have been superseded to the rounded arm. You can see pictures in the 914 restorers guide to authenticity
Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.
there is only one mirror, it fits on both sides. I would give Brad a try
914 Limited, Inc.
East Peoria, IL
email: p914ltd@yahoo.com
309.694.1797
There are actually 2 different styles of mirrors that have been used as standard on 914s. I don't recall what year the mirror design changed, but the back shape is the difference, not readily apparent unless set side by side.
Posted by: JamesM Dec 24 2023, 12:53 PM
Some of us suffer from symmetry OCD, so no thought required.
That
Safety is also a consideration but I never felt like I could see anything very well in any of the mirrors on a 914 anyways, not to mention a 914 is so small you can see behind it just by turning your head. For me i think appearance is a bigger factor. Go look at a 914 with a single mirror, granted its not as bad as the late 70s 911s with a single mirror it still feels pretty lopsided to me. I dont like my brain being thrown off balance every time i look at my car.
Posted by: Billy Bumpsteer Dec 25 2023, 05:28 AM
Suffered for 2 years with just one then fitted the passenger one, should have done it straight away!
Posted by: targa72e Dec 26 2023, 01:50 AM
having only driver side mirror I really miss the second every time I have to change lanes.
john
Posted by: SKL1 Dec 26 2023, 09:40 PM
I'd love to have a passenger mirror on both cars, but every time I think about drilling a hole in perfectly good paint I start sweating profusely... one of these days I'll get up the courage 
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