Outer Mirror replacements, will a Mini's fit Options

[scotty b]

He wants Mini mirrors on his car so drop all the lambasting about not using the factory mirrors. It's HIS car not yours, so let it be. Sometimes this place is like a damned community association.

As for the mirrors not fitting, most mirrors now are made from a composite plastic that can easily be filed or sanded to the proper contour. Make a cardboard template of the door curve and file the Mini unit to fit.

[geniusanthony]

To make it easier to fit some types you may look at the SPa bases that Pegasus sells. Allowed me to get rid of the giant bases on my baby flags.

[ThinAir]

To make it easier to fit some types you may look at the SPa bases that Pegasus sells. Allowed me to get rid of the giant bases on my baby flags.

These look interesting. I hadn't heard of Pegasus before, but seems like I've seen these on a 914 and they looked good.

My issue with the factory mirrors (and the Vitaloni units that came on my car) is that they get knocked out of adjustment so easily. I like the idea of modern mirrors that have the foldable head which snaps back in place without losing the mirror adjustment. The visibility of non-stock mirrors is also preferable to me. The mirror size and "set screw" approach of the Pegasus mirrors sounds like a good approach.

[Mike Bellis]

Go for it but the base may need some massaging...

[GeorgeRud]

I do absolutely agree with Scotty that it is his car and he can mount whichever mirrors he likes. Sorry if I offended anyone with my comments.

I have had several friends in the past that had changes their mirrirs, then wanted to go back to the originals, so that was the basis of my comment. Kind of like what happened with all the slant-nosed monochromatic 911 turbos from the Miami Vice days.

[Bartlett 914]

Although I like to look of the stock mirror, I would like a mirror with a remote adjustment. The passenger side is very sensitive in adjustment and I cannot adjust it while driving. It makes the passenger side useless to me. The Mini don't do it for me. Still looking for the correct look.

[DBCooper]

I do absolutely agree with Scotty that it is his car and he can mount whichever mirrors he likes. Sorry if I offended anyone with my comments.

I have had several friends in the past that had changes their mirrirs, then wanted to go back to the originals, so that was the basis of my comment. Kind of like what happened with all the slant-nosed monochromatic 911 turbos from the Miami Vice days.

Yeah, me too, and I still haven't found any I really like. But they're just mirrors so change them over, change them back, no big deal.

On the OTHER hand if someone comes up with an outstanding modern option I'm first in line. Mini mirrors don't appear to be it (Escort either BTW) but there are others out there and who knows?

[r_towle]

He wants Mini mirrors on his car so drop all the lambasting about not using the factory mirrors.

I believe you have used up your quota of big words for the month.
Thankfully you posted in July so you have a firm reset of your quota for big words.
Use them wisely for many times it may go over the heads of many.


Rich

[Twise]

"Lambasting", someone cookinga lamb? I thought we was talking bout meers. I know there are several companys that make units for hot rods. IMO - most swaps from newer cars (miata, mini, etc) are just too damn big. They just look wrong. I will see if I can dig up a ink or name or something. My buddy put a set on his ranchero that looked really sweet and I actually had him get me a set years back, but I sold them to another guy for his car, I think. They were really cool looking. Kinda like a shrunk down version of a ferrari mirror. I will see what I can dig up...

[Twise]

Just google "hot rod mirrors". A ton of crap came up.

Here is the style I was talking about. The stalks and bases are solid plastic, so the can be hand formed to mount on any profile you want. I have held one up to my car and it looked pretty good. The size was perfect.

http://www.hotrodhardware.com/index.cfm/pa...e=cat/cat79.htm

Your local - you get them and I may be persuaded to paint them for some beers.

[r_towle]

a basted lamb.

[Twise]

Wow - No shit - That sucker is basted for sure.

[DBCooper]

No, no, not "basted", as in something that's cooked, it's "bastid", pronounced as BASS-tid, which is Bostonese for a child of unknown father. And also me, at least according to my ex-wife.

[914 shifter]

higher than a cats ass in a dog fight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

[76-914]

He wants Mini mirrors on his car so drop all the lambasting about not using the factory mirrors. It's HIS car not yours, so let it be. Sometimes this place is like a damned community association.

As for the mirrors not fitting, most mirrors now are made from a composite plastic that can easily be filed or sanded to the proper contour. Make a cardboard template of the door curve and file the Mini unit to fit.

You read my mind Scotty. Sandpaper, glue and a few different sizes of PVC pipe.

To make it easier to fit some types you may look at the SPa bases that Pegasus sells. Allowed me to get rid of the giant bases on my baby flags.

These look interesting. I hadn't heard of Pegasus before, but seems like I've seen these on a 914 and they looked good.

My issue with the factory mirrors (and the Vitaloni units that came on my car) is that they get knocked out of adjustment so easily. I like the idea of modern mirrors that have the foldable head which snaps back in place without losing the mirror adjustment. The visibility of non-stock mirrors is also preferable to me. The mirror size and "set screw" approach of the Pegasus mirrors sounds like a good approach.

That Pegasus looks like it has a flat base. I suppose it could be hammered out and filed smooth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Just google "hot rod mirrors". A ton of crap came up.

Here is the style I was talking about. The stalks and bases are solid plastic, so the can be hand formed to mount on any profile you want. I have held one up to my car and it looked pretty good. The size was perfect.

http://www.hotrodhardware.com/index.cfm/pa...e=cat/cat79.htm

Your local - you get them and I may be persuaded to paint them for some beers.

Which one of those were you refering to Trevor. 4 of those are pricey and sexy. I love the turn sig lite. Might have to make a few junk yard runs just to get an idea of what I need. These are my wants & guidelines: #1 - Visabilty, #2 - appearance, #3 - cost, #4 - remote function. I'll post up whatever CSOB replacement I come up with but it may be a 2 more months.