Rear View Mirror Replacement, Looking for advice |
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Rear View Mirror Replacement, Looking for advice |
My 914 |
Sep 18 2016, 01:45 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
I need a 914 replacement rear view mirror that does not have to be OEM and wanted to know if anyone knew of a brand that they were happy with in terms of looks and function that they could recommend.
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mtndawg |
Sep 18 2016, 02:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 26-January 09 From: Granite Bay, Ca Member No.: 9,985 Region Association: None |
I need a 914 replacement rear view mirror that does not have to be OEM and wanted to know if anyone knew of a brand that they were happy with in terms of looks and function that they could recommend. Try a search for a bmw rear view mirror in a 914. I bought one from someone a few years ago and it fit pretty well. I don't have the car any more. Someone else may chime in about the conversion. |
kid914 |
Sep 18 2016, 03:47 PM
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ALWAYS lead...NEVER follow!!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,534 Joined: 9-March 11 From: Canada Member No.: 12,811 Region Association: Canada |
I bought this 2 years ago from eBay. I believe it's a modified BMW mirror. A perfect fit..
Love it to this day. p.s do a search on eBay. they come up here and there. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
wndsnd |
Sep 18 2016, 07:22 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I ordered one from Garold a month or so ago, was a nice used mirror and it installed easily.
My old one wouldn't stay put and vibrated around. Could not be adjusted. this one adjusts and stays where I put it. |
Kansas 914 |
Sep 18 2016, 07:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I have bought a few BMW conversions from this guy on eBay (not sure he has any available right now).
http://www.ebay.com/usr/mack914-6 |
Steve |
Sep 19 2016, 08:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,606 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Local flaps have glue on mirrors similar to the 911 one. I ended up buying a new stock 914 mirror on Amazon. Not cheap, but I wanted the stock look.
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My 914 |
Sep 24 2016, 12:11 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
I appreciate all of the advice. The BMW option seems like a good one. Didn't see anything on eBay the last time I looked but I will keep checking.
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Frankvw |
Sep 24 2016, 12:36 PM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
no connection to this seller, just wanted to inform you
http://www.ebay.com/usr/mack914-6 he has one now for sale again $56.95 as starting bid, or $75.95 Buy It Now eBay item number:351848013761 You are bidding on a 914 interior rear view mirror conversion. Mirror was converted from a BMW interior mirror. This conversion allows the 914 owner to eliminate the center pivot pins for the sun visors. Mirror now mounts in its place. Mirror acts a pivot for sun visors, eliminating the glass mounted mirror and gives you a better view of the road with the adjustable BMW mirror. Mirror is in excellent condition. Glass may have minor discoloration around edges. You will be pleased with the overall condition and the improvement this conversion makes on the overall function of a interior rear view mirror. Mirror comes with installation screws. All the fabrication has been done, mirror has been painted and it's ready to install. Seller accepts PayPal. Buyer pays $11.00 shipping and handling. Good Luck and Happy Bidding |
Elliot Cannon |
Sep 24 2016, 05:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I really like this one. It makes side view mirrors redundant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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