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| N_Jay |
 Sep 15 2016, 04:28 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-March 16 From: Chicago NW Burbs Member No.: 19,720 Region Association: None  |
The mirrors on the car are some small aftermarket "race style" from the 80's that never stayed tight and just don't look great.
I think they are Vitaloni Baby Turbo Mirror, or at least they look like it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.pegasusautoracing.com-19720-1473978712.1.JPG) They could be the EMPI copies (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/static.doghouserepair.com-19720-1473978925.1.jpg) Going to have to take a closer look. I have seen some nice "Porsche flag mirrors on 914s, but wonder what model and year they came off of. I am guessing 80's 944s, or maybe even 911s?? Anyone have a favorite mirror to put on an "updated" looking 914? Any tricks to get a good solid mound and decent fit and finish? |
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| eitnurg |
Sep 19 2016, 03:43 AM
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When I was fitting flag mirrors several years ago, I found the following picture useful: it shows that 911 mirror bases are the ones to use on 914s BUT the bases are interchangeable: the flag bit of the mirror is identical, no matter what car they came off. There are 2 sorts, early and late, but the difference is the method of attaching the mirror glass and there is no physical difference once assembled.
 Other points to consider are: The bases have to be re-profiled, either more or less, depending which side. The one on the driver's side fits further down the door and getting it to sit correctly on the 914 door is marginal. It MIGHT pay to get a RHD left-side 911 base and use that instead: it would move the mirror back & up, the increased angle MIGHT be OK, and the mirror would sit better and not be so prominent. The only problem is that fitting them involves cutting holes in the door so experimentation is out. (Or, a supply of useable, scrap, doors). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-62-1474278217.1.jpg) Seemingly no-one has used 1974 911 mirrors. They would seem to suit the car, and they're of the correct sort of vintage, so why not? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-62-1474278217.2.jpg) |
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N_Jay Mirror time Sep 15 2016, 04:28 PM
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Decision made!
Just won a set of 931 mirrors ... Sep 18 2016, 05:56 PM Coondog We could help you out installing stock 914 mirrors... Sep 18 2016, 06:48 PM
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We could help you out installing stock 914 mirror... Sep 18 2016, 06:53 PM Coondog Just giving you a :poke: I like the 944 mirrors... Sep 18 2016, 08:48 PM theleschyouknow both driver and passenger doors have a second laye... Sep 18 2016, 09:19 PM Cuda911 If not going stock, most prefer '73 Mustang mi... Sep 18 2016, 11:27 PM dlkawashima
If not going stock, most prefer '73 Mustang m... Sep 19 2016, 12:56 AM N_Jay Those 74 911 mirrors do look kind of nice, but I a... Sep 19 2016, 06:35 AM eitnurg
Not sure why a left mirror would be different RHD... Sep 19 2016, 07:53 AM N_Jay
Not sure why a left mirror would be different RH... Sep 19 2016, 09:21 AM dlkawashima Go here: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-9... Sep 19 2016, 09:45 AM Elliot Cannon I have flag mirrors on my car. Just make sure tha... Sep 19 2016, 10:11 AM N_Jay Thanks,
This helps a lot.
Next will be finding a... Sep 19 2016, 10:30 AM eitnurg There's enough info there to keep you going fo... Sep 19 2016, 10:45 AM |
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