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2010-2015 Camaro Mirrors, 2010-2015 Camaro Mirrors |
shawaii |
Jan 22 2016, 04:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 6-May 15 From: Hawaii Member No.: 18,711 Region Association: Hawaii |
Warning - not a subject for purists.
I have some wobbly flag mirrors the PO put on my 1970 914 and want to swap them out. The stock mirrors are OK, but just look too dated. I started looking at every car on the road and noticed the 2010-2015 Camaro mirrors had a similar mounting angle. I also like the stealth fighter angularity to their shape - much like the 914. They are also running $30 to $50 new! They bolt from the inside, so it means removing the inside door panels, but that's not a huge deal. Thoughts? Anyone else try this or see this yet? Any similar mirrors out there? |
Andyrew |
Jan 22 2016, 05:02 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
They will probably look extremely big on the 914. The 914 mirror is probably half its size if not smaller.
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Mike Fitton |
Jan 22 2016, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If I were you I would just go buy a Camaro.
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eeyore |
Jan 22 2016, 05:52 PM
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EdwardBlume |
Jan 22 2016, 06:05 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I agree. German engineers suck and we can collectively do much better!
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jor |
Jan 22 2016, 06:10 PM
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Just happy to be here. Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-July 14 From: LA Member No.: 17,693 Region Association: Southern California |
We have a harsh crowd this afternoon!
I agree with Andyrew and think that the Camaro mirrors would look too large compared to the size of the car. But it's your car and you should do what you want. If you like them, the price is certainly right. |
Larmo63 |
Jan 22 2016, 06:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
"If I were you I would just go buy a Camaro."
Let's see them on your car so we can get this thread really going. You must have missed the thread with the guy who (STILL!!!) has Mustang mirrors on his 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
shawaii |
Jan 22 2016, 06:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 6-May 15 From: Hawaii Member No.: 18,711 Region Association: Hawaii |
They will probably look extremely big on the 914. The 914 mirror is probably half its size if not smaller. This is my fear as well. The flags I have now don't stick out very far and the Camaro ones are certainly going to be wider. I've found an aftermarket mirror for the Camaro that looks more like the concept car - very small in the vertical dimension and as wide or wider that the stock Camaro mirrors. There is nothing special about the Camaro - not really my favorite car, but a lot of the smaller sports car mirrors (Mini, Miata, etc.) are more rounded in shape and to me look out of place on the 914. There a a lot of after-market mirrors out there. CraftSquare has some angular ones that look OK. It is hard to visualize without holding one in my hand (or better yet, holding one up to the car), which is why I like getting feedback from the forum too. |
shawaii |
Jan 22 2016, 06:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 6-May 15 From: Hawaii Member No.: 18,711 Region Association: Hawaii |
Apparently the Camaro mirrors are 8 or 9 inches wide. So I'm realizing how bad the scale is.
The intent is not to look like Yoda (or Dobby the house elf, for the Harry Potter generation). I realize it's the mounting angle and style I like, more that the mirrors themselves. |
shawaii |
Jan 22 2016, 06:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 6-May 15 From: Hawaii Member No.: 18,711 Region Association: Hawaii |
"If I were you I would just go buy a Camaro." Let's see them on your car so we can get a real thread going. You must have missed the thread with the guy who (STILL!!!) has Mustang mirrors on his 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) I enjoyed that thread quite a bit - and read it more than once to prepare myself for the flamethrowers I knew would swing in my direction. I wish I could get by with no mirrors at all, or little cameras even, but they are a necessary detail. In a perfect world I'd have one absolutely pristine stock 914 and another with as much "modern" upgrades as possible. |
Andyrew |
Jan 22 2016, 07:19 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Apparently the Camaro mirrors are 8 or 9 inches wide. So I'm realizing how bad the scale is. The intent is not to look like Yoda (or Dobby the house elf, for the Harry Potter generation). I realize it's the mounting angle and style I like, more that the mirrors themselves. The white mirrors are concept car mirrors... Not production. |
ThePaintedMan |
Jan 22 2016, 08:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Don't mind the "haters" shawaii. A lot of them who hate Camaro mirrors are the same ones who drool over an LS1 in the back of a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
If you want a more modern mirror, but something that is closer in size and styling, there is a thread here from some time ago where someone fitted late 90's Oldsmobile Delta 88 mirrors. I think there is also a Buick equivalent. Anyhow, I thought they looked cool, and to boot, they're electric. But what do I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Edit: Here's the thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=mirrors |
Larmo63 |
Jan 22 2016, 08:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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Elliot Cannon |
Jan 22 2016, 08:20 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'm a big fan of the 911/944 style flag mirrors. Replace or fix your wobbly ones.
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raw1298 |
Jan 22 2016, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 9-March 09 From: Rocklin,Ca. Member No.: 10,148 Region Association: Northern California |
I got a new pair cheap that are for a solstice. I saw it in a build thread and it looked good. Need to modify base to fit.
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jimkelly |
Jan 22 2016, 09:05 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think I like rx7 mirrors. to me, good door mirrors are very important.
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Hank914 |
Jan 22 2016, 09:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
I loved the Mustang mirror thread! Mike/Cuda seemed to take the crap well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
"Replace or fix your wobbly ones." So how does one fix the wobbly mirrors? At 75-80mph I have trouble ID-ing cops in my outside mirrors (and removed my center inside mirror). I don't want another ticket, and I'd love to fix my wobblies. Who does that? |
Larmo63 |
Jan 22 2016, 10:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
He even got some crap about them last weekend from a pelican in Oceanside.
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shawaii |
Jan 22 2016, 11:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 6-May 15 From: Hawaii Member No.: 18,711 Region Association: Hawaii |
Don't mind the "haters" shawaii. A lot of them who hate Camaro mirrors are the same ones who drool over an LS1 in the back of a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) If you want a more modern mirror, but something that is closer in size and styling, there is a thread here from some time ago where someone fitted late 90's Oldsmobile Delta 88 mirrors. I think there is also a Buick equivalent. Anyhow, I thought they looked cool, and to boot, they're electric. But what do I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Edit: Here's the thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=mirrors I like the look of those rounded mirrors with the flared fenders, and the installation gives me food for though. I have normal fenders and think a more angular mirror shape fits better. I have thick skin and welcome all input...I knew what would come when I posted the topic. |
Elliot Cannon |
Jan 22 2016, 11:56 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 loved the Mustang mirror thread! Mike/Cuda seemed to take the crap well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) "Replace or fix your wobbly ones." So how does one fix the wobbly mirrors? At 75-80mph I have trouble ID-ing cops in my outside mirrors (and removed my center inside mirror). I don't want another ticket, and I'd love to fix my wobblies. Who does that? I fabricated a curved piece of metal with holes the same size as the holes in the door for the inside of the door and was able to tighten up the mirrors so they don't wobble. I would take a picture but it would mean taking the door panel off and I don't want to do that. My mirrors don't wobble. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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