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frankieshooz
post Dec 21 2023, 11:57 AM
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I’m in the final stages of my restoration I’m at the point whether I need to decide whether I want one or two door mirrors.. What’s the consensus out there? Mirrors will be stuck in appearance.
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post Dec 21 2023, 12:14 PM
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There is a nut plate in every right hand door for a mirror. And all of our 914s have a right hand mirror on them. It makes it easier to see to the right, and to me it looks better.
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post Dec 21 2023, 12:23 PM
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Because the doors both have the threaded piece inside, and the factory didn’t make RHD cars, and there is bound to be a country out there that insisted on two mirrors I’d say go for it. Besides that, mine had a bit of a blind spot and the second mirror helped with that. My mirrors vibrate like an old Harley Davidson but it still helps.
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post Dec 21 2023, 12:59 PM
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It's a "no brainer" in my opinion. Anything to make the car safer to drive....
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post Dec 21 2023, 01:00 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Dec 21 2023, 10:23 AM) *

Because the doors both have the threaded piece inside, and the factory didn’t make RHD cars, and there is bound to be a country out there that insisted on two mirrors I’d say go for it. Besides that, mine had a bit of a blind spot and the second mirror helped with that. My mirrors vibrate like an old Harley Davidson but it still helps.

I definitely recommend installing an original "rare and expensive" R side mirror. I'm paranoid about how tiny our teeners are and want to be able to see all around me on the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 21 2023, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE(fiacra @ Dec 21 2023, 10:59 AM) *

It's a "no brainer" in my opinion. Anything to make the car safer to drive....


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It's nice to have the passenger side mirror.
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post Dec 21 2023, 01:50 PM
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Worth it. Most modern cars have 2 for a reason. It's not a ding against stock of you are a CW, so why not.
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post Dec 21 2023, 02:57 PM
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Thanks guys it looks like a slam dunk! Two it is…I’ve pretty much modified the crap out of it anyway so it’s not like it needs to be concours original! Happy Holidaze!
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post Dec 21 2023, 02:59 PM
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Two mirrors are better than one.
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post Dec 21 2023, 04:03 PM
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Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.
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post Dec 21 2023, 05:07 PM
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Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.


there is only one mirror, it fits on both sides. I would give Brad a try

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post Dec 21 2023, 05:30 PM
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It's a "no brainer" in my opinion. Anything to make the car safer to drive....

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post Dec 21 2023, 07:36 PM
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One per door is probably enough.
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post Dec 21 2023, 08:07 PM
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Some of us suffer from symmetry OCD, so no thought required.
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post Dec 21 2023, 08:38 PM
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Your car will be slower due to drag coefficient air forces or something like that
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post Dec 21 2023, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Dec 21 2023, 12:23 PM) *

Because the doors both have the threaded piece inside, and the factory didn’t make RHD cars, and there is bound to be a country out there that insisted on two mirrors I’d say go for it. Besides that, mine had a bit of a blind spot and the second mirror helped with that. My mirrors vibrate like an old Harley Davidson but it still helps.


lhd drive 914s were permitted for sale in the UK and Japan.
in both instances were fitted standard from factory with RH mirror in addition to standard LH for those markets.
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post Dec 22 2023, 07:48 AM
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I have both. It’s an improvement, but view to the rear is still crap…
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post Dec 22 2023, 08:16 AM
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QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Dec 21 2023, 06:38 PM) *

Your car will be slower due to drag coefficient air forces or something like that

Mirror drag is minimal compared to raising the headlights at speed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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post Dec 22 2023, 08:19 AM
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I suffer from symmetry syndrome...so yeah, 2 mirrors please. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 22 2023, 08:20 AM
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QUOTE(Type 47 @ Dec 21 2023, 03:07 PM) *

QUOTE(fixer34 @ Dec 21 2023, 02:03 PM) *

Which begs the question..
Where do I get one? Early style for a '70 -6, that doesn't cost an arm & leg.


there is only one mirror, it fits on both sides. I would give Brad a try

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There are actually 2 different styles of mirrors that have been used as standard on 914s. I don't recall what year the mirror design changed, but the back shape is the difference, not readily apparent unless set side by side.
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