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:




Anyone running this style? I'd like to see it on a car as well:

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?
JBugs mirror

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).

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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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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Yes - these are what I had in mind. Thanks

I like the Vitaloni Sebring Mach I Mirror. These are totally period correct and were used on the 935 !

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.

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)

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...

Why not just stock mirrors painted black?

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

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I want a nice looking chrome mirror. What brand or style is this?

This would be cool as my other toy is a 68 Mustang

Was wondering when that would come up.

Durant style

Durant mirror at Sierra Madre Collection

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.

Just go with the stock 914 mirrors. Please.

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

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Photo bomb nose picker

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/87-SUZUKI-INTRUD...S-/400760004541

Quite similar.Mount with a spherical gimbal.Loctite the thds.

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Yeah... good idea...
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