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Posted by: mistro Mar 19 2006, 03:44 PM

I'm bummed. Just lost an auction on ebay for one of these. Congrats to the winner if he is here. Thought that $20 over the bid would work...
Does anybody have one of these units for sale, or plans or description to build one? I don't believe Dr Evil makes them anymore... TIA Michael

Posted by: lotus_65 Mar 19 2006, 04:30 PM

QUOTE (mistro @ Mar 19 2006, 04:44 PM)

I'm bummed. Just lost an auction on ebay for one of these. Congrats to the winner if he is here. Thought that $20 over the bid would work... Does anybody have one of these units for sale, or plans or description to build one? I don't believe Dr Evil makes them anymore... TIA Michael

I have a cool setup, but i was waiting to see if the good doctor was going to make them again.

if he doesn't want to do them anymore, i'm open for biz.

paul

Posted by: newto914s Mar 19 2006, 04:51 PM

I don't think they are that tuff to make. Just go to a boneyard and pickup a BMW 2002 Rear Mirror Visor. I saw the one CptTripps made for his car and it was nice looking and cheap. For $80 for that one on ebay I better get a reach around too.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=11061&hl=bmw,and,rear,and,mirror
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=23250&hl=bmw,and,rear,and,mirror
good luck

Posted by: firstknight13 Mar 19 2006, 08:15 PM

2002 bmw what model??? thanks, ray

Posted by: jd74914 Mar 19 2006, 08:18 PM

I think he means a BMW 2002 (the 70's model). Theres one for sale on 85 if you want to see one in real life. LOL.

Posted by: nein14 Mar 19 2006, 09:00 PM

I have one I am willing to sell if anyone is interested PM me.

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 19 2006, 09:13 PM

Hey guys,
I am not fully out of the biz, I am currently lookign for acceptable cores and the parts houses here in PA SUCK.

Paul (lotus),
You are welcome to make them if people wish to buy them from you. No worries here so long as you expect that some time in the future I will be seeling them as well. I use them to pay for text books and parts I appreciate your consideration in not jumping into making them.

I agree $80 is a bit stiff, but when you consider that they were going for $120+ a couple of years ago then it is not so bad.

I would not use a 2002 model BMW mirror as they are too small to be effective. You can use any BMW mirror that you like as it is the size of the glass and the way that it originally mounted that made it a great candidate.

I was selling my mirriors for $50-55 shipped as they take a few hours to get parts, set it up and get it right. You COULD do it your self, but it is a time vs money thing for most people and I know what a PITA they can be to do. Currently I would be selling my version for between $60-70 as I woudl have to import parts from a different supplier. Also, I would not be able to start making them until June when I am off school.

Currently my car is sporting my latest innovation in mirrors, a mirro with two adjustable, aimable halogen map lights. Can you say pimp!? It works awsome, but to mass produce is cost prohibative

Posted by: smooth_eddy Mar 19 2006, 11:41 PM

I was just wondering, what wrong with the epoxy on mirrors? Eddy

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 20 2006, 07:28 AM

Hey Eddy,
Inherrently nothing, but I hate them I don't like the looks, and I dont like the placement. Plus, many people seem to have problems with the glued on ones falling off.

Posted by: lotus_65 Mar 20 2006, 10:25 AM

thanks, dr. evil. i'll not agressivly pursue your market, but let the best capitalist win! mine was also a pita, and i'd likely have to charge $60-70 too, unless I can find cores cheaper.

the benifits are a nice, clean install w/o the hassle and obstruction of a stick-on, really easy to remove for cleaning or the occasional "full view" run, which is really nice!

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=48369

paul

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 20 2006, 10:28 AM

I am more interested in getting these pieces to those who need them and furthering our hobby than I am in making money. thnaks for filling in for me

I'll contact the people on my waiting list and let them know that they can get one from you.

Posted by: lotus_65 Mar 20 2006, 10:30 AM

oh, that'll come back to you in a good way...

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 20 2006, 10:57 AM

here's the mirror i pulled out of an early BMW 8 series:


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Posted by: dlo914 Mar 20 2006, 11:01 AM

and here's what ya practically need to do to make it work on a 14': drill two holes to mount the mirror. Next drill a hole through the neck to insert a rod for the visors, or weld on two bits of metal rod for the visors.


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Posted by: dlo914 Mar 20 2006, 11:04 AM

and then take a hack saw or jig saw to remove the stock mirror mount. Creating a flat surface to mount the mirror.


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Posted by: lotus_65 Mar 20 2006, 11:34 AM

o.k., just so i get what your saying, dlo914...

instead of spending $65.00 for an upgrade that is easily reversable while sittin' in your pj's for a mirror that looks damn close to stock delivered to your door, you would;

1. find a mirror off a bmw (how much time and money)

2. drill it in 3 or 4 places. (time & effort. plus looks like it's been "drilled")

3. find a rod that fits (yea, i got those layin' all over the house)

4. or perminantly weld the pins to the mirror?!?! (a~ no welder b~ i wouldn't weld my pins to anything c~ sounds cludgy to install without the adjustment those pins provide)

5. take a WHAT to my perfectly good WHAT? (yea, i had a hangnail once. it really bugged me so i chopped off my hand...NOT)


you couldn't sell me eternal life for a quarter, my friend! but thanks for the

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 20 2006, 12:05 PM

The hard part for me was getting the pins in the neck perfectly. It is harder than it looks.

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 20 2006, 01:35 PM

QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Mar 20 2006, 10:05 AM)

The hard part for me was getting the pins in the neck perfectly. It is harder than it looks.

same here mike. it looks so narrow to even drill through. i'm afraid it might affect the strength of the neck. earlier last year i had a run of another mirror i currently have on my car:


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Posted by: dlo914 Mar 20 2006, 01:35 PM

here's a close up:


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Posted by: dlo914 Mar 20 2006, 01:37 PM

QUOTE (lotus_65 @ Mar 20 2006, 09:34 AM)

o.k., just so i get what your saying, dlo914... instead of spending $65.00 for an upgrade that is easily reversable while sittin' in your pj's for a mirror that looks damn close to stock delivered to your door, you would; 1. find a mirror off a bmw (how much time and money) 2. drill it in 3 or 4 places. (time & effort. plus looks like it's been "drilled") 3. find a rod that fits (yea, i got those layin' all over the house) 4. or perminantly weld the pins to the mirror?!?! (a~ no welder b~ i wouldn't weld my pins to anything c~ sounds cludgy to install without the adjustment those pins provide) 5. take a WHAT to my perfectly good WHAT? (yea, i had a hangnail once. it really bugged me so i chopped off my hand...NOT) you couldn't sell me eternal life for a quarter, my friend! but thanks for the  :chairfall:

b/c i only spent like $10 and like a 30mins of sweat. Not all of us have $65 to spend on a mirror. Budget of a student i may be a bad salesmen, but i did manage to sell like 100+ shirts to this club alone.

Posted by: BRAVE_HELIOS May 17 2012, 01:52 PM

Not sure if you answered this.... so are the visors and the mirror off of a Camry? What year? Thanks!

Posted by: shoguneagle May 17 2012, 02:32 PM

Mike, what mirror cores are you looking for???? If 914, I think I have a couple you can have for "nada".

Steve

Posted by: Dr Evil May 17 2012, 03:49 PM

The mirrors were from BMWS of the 80s and 90s. I stopped making these, though. Lotus is making them now.