Wing mirrors - alternatives
Discussion
A bit of background here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Has anyone tried late Fiesta ones?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-FORD-FIESTA-MK7-...
Heated, motorised and with indicator.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Has anyone tried late Fiesta ones?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-FORD-FIESTA-MK7-...
Heated, motorised and with indicator.
I believe someone has used Audi TT mirrors in the past 18 months or so, but I'm afraid I can't remember who it was.
Looking at many newer cars these days, there does seem to be a resurgence of door mounted stalk-type mirrors, rather than the type integrated into the "quarterlight" moulding. This design trend is most welcome, as it does give us alternatives to try on the S, instead of the very overpriced standard fare.
Looking at many newer cars these days, there does seem to be a resurgence of door mounted stalk-type mirrors, rather than the type integrated into the "quarterlight" moulding. This design trend is most welcome, as it does give us alternatives to try on the S, instead of the very overpriced standard fare.
Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 15th December 21:42
glenrobbo said:
I believe someone has used Audi TT mirrors in the past 18 months or so, but I'm afraid I can't remember who it was.
Chap on the TVRCC site had fitted Mk1 TT mirrors to a Grif/Chim (can't remember which). Claimed they were a very easy fit. Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 15th December 21:42
Can't see why they wouldn't fit an S and they look pretty good.
Edit - link to thread here
Edited by GadgeS3C on Monday 16th December 09:54
After a lot of deliberation I went with these...
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/mirrors/v...
I really like them - I think they suit the car and are not as bulky as some of the alternatives.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/mirrors/v...
I really like them - I think they suit the car and are not as bulky as some of the alternatives.
Luckily the black S3C I had been looking at in the classifieds has gone. Tamy's happy and so's the bank account. Finally got on with 'liquidating' some collected spares to try and make it cost neutral. Got a third the way there. Not bad for the weekend.
Edited by mk1fan on Tuesday 17th December 02:39
Put MX5 Mk1 on this summer- apart from not tightening them down so that they move in the wind, the one thing I have noticed is that they must be slightly convex as they view seems slightly distorted relative to the originals. Also, being of a short stature, I find the "quarter light" upright gets right in the way so I end up weaving my head around a bit to get a decent view.
Having said all this, they are still miles better than the originals.
Got them from MX5 City. Not especially cheap (£85.63 inc delivery) but they were very good.
Hope this helps.
Jeremy
Having said all this, they are still miles better than the originals.
Got them from MX5 City. Not especially cheap (£85.63 inc delivery) but they were very good.
Hope this helps.
Jeremy
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