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> Outer Mirror replacements, will a Mini's fit
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post Jul 29 2011, 05:46 PM
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I was alongside a Mini Cooper at a light yesterday and could not help but notice that it's outer mirrors mount at a very similar position relative to the door and that the door "seemed" to have the same approximate curve. The car had some factory sticker expousing Greenism so it is likely a more recent Mini, if it matters. Any thoughts or similar observations? BTW, those mirrors look NICE.
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post Jul 29 2011, 05:52 PM
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post Jul 29 2011, 06:04 PM
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post Jul 29 2011, 06:08 PM
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I can get pics/measurements from my gf's '07 Mini if you need them
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post Jul 29 2011, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(Jon Fernandes @ Jul 29 2011, 08:08 PM) *

my gf's '07 Mini


I think this says it all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jul 29 2011, 09:22 PM
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Pictures tell all!
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post Jul 29 2011, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(Jon Fernandes @ Jul 29 2011, 05:08 PM) *

I can get pics/measurements from my gf's '07 Mini if you need them

Hey thx John. If you could just give it a once over and your opinion as to whether it might be a fit w/ some or none modifications. I'll check back here later. thx again, kent
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post Jul 30 2011, 12:35 AM
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I've had the same thoughts when looking at MINI mirrors. I've also heard reports that Miata mirrors can work well. Having attempted to put 911 "Flag" mirrors on a 914 I can tell you it's tricky (well at least for me) and getting "how I did it" info from veterans is a problem. I'll be very interested to see what this thread develops.
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post Jul 30 2011, 01:14 AM
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post Jul 30 2011, 07:38 AM
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Why ?


Why do it? Because it's something new and more choices are better than less. Or do you mean why is getting information difficult?
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post Jul 30 2011, 07:58 AM
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Why not keeping it as it came from the factory ?
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post Jul 30 2011, 08:26 AM
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Its his car, let them do as they like...perhaps he will add the mirrors from the mini along with a chalon body kit. Most people would not do this but its his choice....personally I think the stock mirrors work nice and look cool on the cars but thats my thought, call me old fashioned but thats just me.
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post Jul 30 2011, 08:40 AM
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Why ?

#1-The ones that came on my 914 (both 914's) are baby Turbos (non stock), faded and floppy. A make-up mirror glued to a popsicle stick would be an improvement. Factory originals are higher than a cats ass in a dog fight and are usually of poor quality by now or are in Pat Garvey's closet, somewhere. That being said I am looking for a suitable replacement, preferably aerodynamic in form and remote controlled would be a plus if available.
#2- It's my soap and my peter so I'll wash it just as fast as I want to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Jul 30 2011, 09:00 AM
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No Pics, but I just compared our 06 "S" mirrors to the 914 door. The top door radius of the 914 is much sharper/smaller and the Mini mirror has a much taller neck which makes it mount in a slightly lower position on the door.

I'm not seeing the 06 version as a bolt on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Jul 30 2011, 09:45 AM
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Not that expensive for used one on ebay USA.

As the mirror shells are made of stainless steel and not covered with chrome, you can easely re-polish them.

And you can find new one on ebay Germany...

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QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 30 2011, 05:58 AM) *

Why not keeping it as it came from the factory ?


A lot of things have improved, and improved hugely, over the last forty years. So if there are tasteful ways to make the car faster, safer and more comfortable why not? Resale value?
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post Jul 30 2011, 10:46 AM
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The Mini mirrors would probably be safer than the original mirrors (since they are larger). However the mirrors on my 07 Mini seem like they would look too large on a 914. They are pretty bulky compared to the 914 mirrors

My 2 cents,
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post Jul 30 2011, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(Jon Fernandes @ Jul 29 2011, 08:08 PM) *

my gf's '07 Mini


I think this says it all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


Those of us that have - or - had mini's (both new & old) are very comfortable with our masculinity. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I've heard the same comments about audi TT's, the new (old) beatle and miata's. Need a session with Dr. Freud to examine those feelings of inadequacy? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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QUOTE(okieflyr @ Jul 30 2011, 08:00 AM) *

No Pics, but I just compared our 06 "S" mirrors to the 914 door. The top door radius of the 914 is much sharper/smaller and the Mini mirror has a much taller neck which makes it mount in a slightly lower position on the door.

I'm not seeing the 06 version as a bolt on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Thx, that's the kind of info I need.

QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 30 2011, 08:45 AM) *

Not that expensive for used one on ebay USA.

As the mirror shells are made of stainless steel and not covered with chrome, you can easely re-polish them.

And you can find new one on ebay Germany...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Thx, I will check out the ebays. I did not know that.

QUOTE(DBCooper @ Jul 30 2011, 09:07 AM) *

QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 30 2011, 05:58 AM) *

Why not keeping it as it came from the factory ?


A lot of things have improved, and improved hugely, over the last forty years. So if there are tasteful ways to make the car faster, safer and more comfortable why not? Resale value?

I would love to find one with a small base, sleek and possibly powered.

QUOTE(obscurity @ Jul 30 2011, 09:46 AM) *

The Mini mirrors would probably be safer than the original mirrors (since they are larger). However the mirrors on my 07 Mini seem like they would look too large on a 914. They are pretty bulky compared to the 914 mirrors

My 2 cents,
John

Again, that's valuable info that helps. TY

EDIT: OK, I looked at the pic's of the originals (they are sweet) but I may have an issue with the foot print of the base. Do you know that diminsion Johannes?
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post Jul 30 2011, 05:56 PM
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Over the years, I've seen various mirrors go in and out of style (Vitaloni Tornados, Baby Tornados, 911 flag mirrors, etc), and the ones that always look good to me are the original ones.

As previously mentioned, they are available and quite reasonable.

Has anyone used the convex mirror for the passenger side? I seem to remember that somone on the net was going to make these available. I haven't checked with the Porsche dealer, but unless you have a part number for them, they are usually not much help (most parts counter guys these days weren't even born when these cars were made).
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