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> What are you using for side mirrors, Looking for something to compliment the car
vin man
post Feb 19 2017, 09:02 PM
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I need a set of side mirrors to mount on the car. When I got the car, the prior owner gave me a set of 911 power mirrors painted to match the car. When I was looking at them today, I decided I don't want to try and mount them - not sure I can get them body lines lined up properly.

I thing the stock style mirror is ok, but wanted to know if you had other recommendations. I like these, but don't know where to find them:

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Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
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post Feb 19 2017, 09:10 PM
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Vitaloni Mirrors, look like baby Tornados.

Here

You can most likely find them for less.
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post Feb 19 2017, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Feb 19 2017, 08:10 PM) *

Vitaloni Mirrors, look like baby Tornados.

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You can most likely find them for less.



Thanks. I did find some Baby Tornados from EMPI for $20 each from JBugs (plus $8 shipping). I want something of decent quality and not sure if EMPI will cut it - anyone using them?
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post Feb 19 2017, 09:38 PM
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I personally like the original factory mirrors. However, the later 911 'flag' mirrors can be made to fit, but the base needs to be modified to fit correctly.

The Vitaloni mirrors seem to look cheap (again, in my opinion, your experience may be different).
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post Feb 19 2017, 09:57 PM
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Beautiful black with wider fender!

You might be interested with the mirrors like sir Elliot have. Post 30 on the thread link below.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...79834&st=20

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post Feb 20 2017, 08:00 AM
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IMO one of the nicest looking non-stock side mirrors is the 993 mirror. Not cheap but they look nice. Can't find a pic of a 914 with them on it...

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They seem to run in the $600 range per pair on e-bay.
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post Feb 20 2017, 08:24 AM
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Attached Image not mine! but pretty cool
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post Feb 20 2017, 08:54 AM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Feb 19 2017, 08:57 PM) *

Beautiful black with wider fender!

You might be interested with the mirrors like sir Elliot have. Post 30 on the thread link below.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...79834&st=20

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Yes - these are what I had in mind. Thanks
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post Feb 20 2017, 12:18 PM
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I like the Vitaloni Sebring Mach I Mirror. These are totally period correct and were used on the 935 !
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post Feb 20 2017, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Feb 20 2017, 04:10 PM) *

Vitaloni Mirrors, look like baby Tornados.

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You can most likely find them for less.


I'am using them,period correct, offer good vision,I have my factory mirriors tucked away in a safe place.
You can buy them used easy enough but its the rubber bases that are very hard to find.
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post Feb 20 2017, 01:46 PM
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FYI - here are the painted mirrors I got from PO. I think they are 911. But they require 3 holes and looks like placement is critical.

Elliot is sending me his template but I'm still not sure I want to risk trying to install these.

(they have some dust on them)

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post Feb 20 2017, 02:09 PM
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I've been considering these as of late -

https://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Afterma...000017.2.cKBD9R


Love the carbon fiber mirror above, but from what I recall they are expensive.
Personal preference, but I HATE the tornados.
Just look cheap to me...
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post Feb 20 2017, 06:58 PM
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Why not just stock mirrors painted black?
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post Feb 21 2017, 01:22 AM
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Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.



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post Feb 21 2017, 04:02 AM
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post Feb 21 2017, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(vin man @ Feb 19 2017, 09:02 PM) *

Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
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I want a nice looking chrome mirror. What brand or style is this?
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post Feb 21 2017, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 21 2017, 12:22 AM) *

Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.



This would be cool as my other toy is a 68 Mustang (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Feb 21 2017, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 21 2017, 01:22 AM) *

Most all here agree that '73 Mustang mirrors complement the car perfectly.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Was wondering when that would come up.
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post Feb 21 2017, 08:51 AM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Feb 21 2017, 07:30 AM) *

QUOTE(vin man @ Feb 19 2017, 09:02 PM) *

Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
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I want a nice looking chrome mirror. What brand or style is this?



Durant style

Durant mirror at Sierra Madre Collection
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post Feb 21 2017, 10:00 AM
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Those Durant-style mirrors have some of the worst viewing usability of any mirror I've ever experienced. Personally, I would rather have no mirrors at all than those.

I would vote for standard SC / 911 mirrors or the SPA race mirrors from places like Pegasus racing.
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