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> Does these mirrors make me look fat?, Need some opinions and maybe some photoshop help
Steve Thacker
post Dec 8 2006, 09:25 AM
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Hey guys the car goes back into the bodyman in the spring for a color change and some changes (I'm never happy I guess )

Anyway, below are some crappy pics and I need to ask for your opinions. I saw a car with mirrors like the ones below and he had them up on the pillar. Where should I mount them?




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post Dec 8 2006, 09:26 AM
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post Dec 8 2006, 09:26 AM
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post Dec 8 2006, 09:28 AM
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ok so I lied about the last pic
Need this one so you can see the big picture


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post Dec 8 2006, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE(Steve Thacker @ Dec 8 2006, 10:28 AM) *

ok so I lied about the last pic
Need this one so you can see the big picture


Your car with the current mirrors is the sex, man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
Why do you want those atrocious rubber things? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)

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post Dec 8 2006, 09:33 AM
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Good question Cole. I saw these things on ebay and I had to have them. I'm going to paint them to match the car "Viper Red". I'm at the point of entertaining these mirrors. Damn there are just too many options. Plus I have been rethinking having Chevy / Pontiac mirrors on my car. I'm soooo confused.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Dec 8 2006, 09:34 AM
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Good gawd, those are ugly. I mean really atrocious.

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post Dec 8 2006, 09:36 AM
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I was looking at the mirrors on a Ferrari F40. I know...What business do I have looking at the enemy's car designs? I dunno...seemed like a open minded thing at the moment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 8 2006, 09:37 AM
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I like you current mirrors better too, but that's just MHO

if you mount them on the windshield frame, make sure you can still fully open your doors (the triangle glass may hit your mirror)
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post Dec 8 2006, 09:49 AM
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Steve...could you post more photos of your car (or a link to them)? I want to see all of it. Looks gud! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Dec 8 2006, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(Steve Thacker @ Dec 8 2006, 10:33 AM) *

Good question Cole. I saw these things on ebay and I had to have them. I'm going to paint them to match the car "Viper Red". I'm at the point of entertaining these mirrors. Damn there are just too many options. Plus I have been rethinking having Chevy / Pontiac mirrors on my car. I'm soooo confused.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Just wear these babies! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

If you must mount those things (two times atrocious now...) I vote for the windshield frame. But then will you have a big nasty spot where your old mirrors were?

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post Dec 8 2006, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(Borderline @ Dec 8 2006, 10:49 AM) *

Steve...could you post more photos of your car (or a link to them)? I want to see all of it. Looks gud! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)



Just click on the lil link at the bottom of my personal quote for life.

I have to keep thinking on these ugly mirrors....one parts agrees with you guys on what the hell am I thinking and the other part says. I can't see out of the current mirrors for crap, but I want something functional and stylish.

Worst than a woman shopping for shoes huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Of course the 007 glasses would do the trick !
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post Dec 8 2006, 10:55 AM
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No offense. I like your 914. Show us more of it without that mirror.
The subject mirror: Sour apple for a red delicious? Yuck
Bet all 914 ladies may look like this if they see themselves in that mirror.

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post Dec 8 2006, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(wrpspddrvr @ Dec 8 2006, 10:30 AM) *

Your car with the current mirrors is the sex, man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
Why do you want those atrocious rubber things? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)


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My car has big rubber monstrosities like those for mirrors (sorry no pics, i'm at work) and they do not look nice. What you have now is much more aesthetically appealing. I can't see too well out of my side mirrors either, just enough to know if a car is there or not.

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post Dec 8 2006, 11:40 AM
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You guys may be right. Maybe I should just keep what I have.
I guess the cannonball rally italian who said" Whatsa behind me doesn'ta matter" applies.
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post Dec 8 2006, 11:41 AM
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No offense. I like your 914. Show us more of it without that mirror.
The subject mirror: Sour apple for a red delicious? Yuck
Bet all 914 ladies may look like this if they see themselves in that mirror.

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post Dec 8 2006, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(Steve Thacker @ Dec 8 2006, 11:40 AM) *

You guys may be right. Maybe I should just keep what I have.
I guess the cannonball rally italian who said" Whatsa behind me doesn'ta matter" applies.


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post Dec 8 2006, 12:18 PM
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A periscope. Now that is a novel idea. Searching for one on ebay right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 8 2006, 01:02 PM
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My $.02 on mirror location...

Mount them in the stock locations. Visibility is most important, and that's where it's best. (Also happens to look best IMO.)

Outside the practical visibility thing, it's all opinion and personal taste. I kinda like your new mirrors, although the corrugated boots are a bit much.

As to alternate locations... Mounting them on the windshield pillar seems kind of late 80s ricer style to me. I saw a 914 with mirrors high on the windshield frame once, and it looked really stupid. Didn't fit the car at all.

Your car is unique and you should do what you like.
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post Dec 8 2006, 01:04 PM
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Wow. Thanks for the Back to the Future Link.
With the 914 mod taste you presented, asking the mirror quiz was a joke.
Never follow anyone's 914 dreams but your own.
Excellent is not just a word. It is your talent and your 914.
Salute.
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