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| zonedoubt |
 Mar 17 2009, 12:03 PM
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Canadian Member  Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada  |
Just installed a new windshield and mounted the stock rearview mirror with adhesive pad. It doesn't seem very sturdy and I don't like the look of the white adhesive pad showing from the outside. And I don't really want to go with the glue method. So I'm thinking of an alternative. I've seen the several threads about fabricating something with a BMW type mirror. I'm wondering if anyone has used a VW mirror like late model beetle or Rabbit/Fox. I want to get an idea of what works before trolling the wrecking yards and internet.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 17 2009, 12:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,893 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
probably the easiest and cheapest is to buy the 944 911 mirror and mount it with the glue on tab. It looks stock but the mounting is glued to the windshield and very sturdy
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| turboman808 |
Mar 17 2009, 12:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
Went thru several mirrors before getting a 944 mirror. Unfortunately I got a NOS mirror which was pretty crusty so I will probably replace it sometime as well.
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| Dr Evil |
Mar 17 2009, 01:56 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I used to make the BMW conversion mirrors. I still ahve a few cores I could convert for you if you want. I like those the best (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You can probably use a VW or a Mercedes mirror as well. PM me if you are interested in a plug and play solution.
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| 736conver |
Mar 17 2009, 02:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
BMW mirrors are a nice cheap way to go. Theres a couple on ebay right now for cheap.
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| iamchappy |
Mar 17 2009, 02:49 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Might want to check with Paul, he may have some soon.
His works great! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=48369 |
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| Dr Evil |
Mar 17 2009, 03:54 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Paul uses the rubber coated mercedes mirrors, which work just as well as the BMW (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have core BMW mirrors in stock for cheap if you want to try to make your own (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| zonedoubt |
Mar 17 2009, 04:11 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 17 2009, 02:54 PM)  I have core BMW mirrors in stock for cheap if you want to try to make your own (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm wanting to DIY for cheap. PM sent. |
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| lotus_65 |
Mar 18 2009, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Thanks for the endorsement, Chappy!
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