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> What are you using for side mirrors, Looking for something to compliment the car
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post Feb 21 2017, 10:30 AM
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Just go with the stock 914 mirrors. Please.
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post Feb 22 2017, 08:34 AM
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Does anyone know or remember what sort of mirrors were on Al's 914...

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post Feb 22 2017, 10:33 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.

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post Feb 22 2017, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(db9146 @ Feb 22 2017, 06:34 AM) *

Does anyone know or remember what sort of mirrors were on Al's 914...

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They look like 993 aero mirrors.

My car has them. There's a few photos in this thread
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...10357&st=20
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post Feb 22 2017, 10:53 AM
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Stock 914 mirrors. I've had 2 sets of Baby Tornado's over the years. I you tighten them down properly the ribbed rubber sleeve squeezes out from beneath the base. Plus, they break off quite easily if someone brushes against them. Think Cars n Coffee crowds!
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post Feb 22 2017, 11:01 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i304.photobucket.com-11380-1487559760.1.jpg)

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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:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/momentcar.com-11380-1487559760.3.jpg)


Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.sierramadrecollection.com-11380-1487560582.1.jpg)



Piech`s car has this mirror.

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post Feb 22 2017, 11:39 AM
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Piech`s car has this mirror.

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Thanks. I assume that is his username.

Edit: I did not find a user with that name.
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post Feb 22 2017, 01:17 PM
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Piech`s car has this mirror.

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Thanks. I assume that is his username.

Edit: I did not find a user with that name.

....Not sure if you're joking.

If not, check this out:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Pi%C3%ABch

And for what it's worth, those mirrors SUCK...can't see a damn thing out of them on either side of my 356.
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post Feb 22 2017, 01:23 PM
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Piech`s car has this mirror.

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Thanks. I assume that is his username.

Edit: I did not find a user with that name.

....Not sure if you're joking.

If not, check this out:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Pi%C3%ABch

And for what it's worth, those mirrors SUCK...can't see a damn thing out of them on either side of my 356.


Unfortunately, I wasn't joking. I'm just an idiot. Thanks. I'll pass on them due to the poor visibility.
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post Feb 22 2017, 11:21 PM
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It's so subjective. You have to go with what YOU like. I know this isn't for everyone, but I've always liked the 3rd gen Mazda RX7 mirrors (1993-95 years).


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post Feb 23 2017, 12:04 AM
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It's so subjective. You have to go with what YOU like. I know this isn't for everyone, but I've always liked the 3rd gen Mazda RX7 mirrors (1993-95 years).

What mods did you do to make those fit? They look pretty good!
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post Feb 23 2017, 07:18 AM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2017, 11:22 PM) *

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


Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!
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post Feb 23 2017, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Feb 22 2017, 10:21 PM) *

It's so subjective. You have to go with what YOU like. I know this isn't for everyone, but I've always liked the 3rd gen Mazda RX7 mirrors (1993-95 years).

What mods did you do to make those fit? They look pretty good!

That's not mine, it's from an old thread. I liked it enough to save the pic and plan on it. If I find the thread I'll post a link here. IIRC, it was a pretty easy fit.
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post Feb 23 2017, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Feb 23 2017, 08:18 AM) *

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2017, 11:22 PM) *

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


Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!



If the car is or will ever want to be "original" I would agree, but what if it is already (or planned) to be other than stock?
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post Feb 23 2017, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(N_Jay @ Feb 23 2017, 10:39 AM) *

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Feb 23 2017, 08:18 AM) *

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2017, 11:22 PM) *

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


Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!



If the car is or will ever want to be "original" I would agree, but what if it is already (or planned) to be other than stock?

I'd still want to drill an aftermarket mirror than to drill the door. Make an adapter... something so it can be returned to stock without a lot of repair work. Who knows where your tastes may turn in the future?
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post Feb 23 2017, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(N_Jay @ Feb 23 2017, 10:39 AM) *

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Feb 23 2017, 08:18 AM) *

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2017, 11:22 PM) *

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


Who agrees? Lol! You will regret putting anything but the stock mirrors on, especially if the installation is not reversible!



If the car is or will ever want to be "original" I would agree, but what if it is already (or planned) to be other than stock?

I'd still want to drill an aftermarket mirror than to drill the door. Make an adapter... something so it can be returned to stock without a lot of repair work. Who knows where your tastes may turn in the future?


Someone already put on a pair of "Baby tornados" which don't stay in place and too darn small.

My current plan is late 70's early 80's 911/928 flag mirrors.

They are a nice size, they look about right for the car, but they do require some work and cutting to mount.
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post Feb 24 2017, 04:56 AM
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Quite similar.Mount with a spherical gimbal.Loctite the thds.

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post Feb 24 2017, 11:51 PM
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QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Feb 20 2017, 05:58 PM) *

Why not just stock mirrors painted black?

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