Which door mirrors?
Discussion
Like many S'ers my original door mirrors are long gone. When I bought the car it had MX-5 mk1 mirrors which were ok but the springs went soft and the casings had cracked from previous overtightening.
So I found these cheapo mirrors on eBay which the mirror head at least looks a lot like the OE mirrors, however they aren't wide angled enough so have a very small field of reflection.
I want to go retro rather than modern so ruling out Fiesta, Corrado, MX-5 options.
However I've found these two but can't decide which I prefer more???
Low profile round heads
Or longer arm and rectangular heads
What's the verdict?
So I found these cheapo mirrors on eBay which the mirror head at least looks a lot like the OE mirrors, however they aren't wide angled enough so have a very small field of reflection.
I want to go retro rather than modern so ruling out Fiesta, Corrado, MX-5 options.
However I've found these two but can't decide which I prefer more???
Low profile round heads
Or longer arm and rectangular heads
What's the verdict?
Having spent many many hours looking online for door mirror options, and from the look of the mirror backs in your photo the closest I have seen are Britax Outriders?
If that is the same there is one on eBay for sale
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262487879601
If that is the same there is one on eBay for sale
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262487879601
AJC77 said:
Having spent many many hours looking online for door mirror options, and from the look of the mirror backs in your photo the closest I have seen are Britax Outriders?
If that is the same there is one on eBay for sale
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262487879601
How on earth did you find that ! Mine was taken out in 2008 and I struggled for a few years to find one to match. I settled for Mitsubishi Carisma mirrors until I could find the correct mirrors, thanks for the link.If that is the same there is one on eBay for sale
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262487879601
phillpot said:
steve j said:
These are shown in the Bible, one was taken out by a crow
Don't remember that one from my RE classes at school, which Book, Genesis?"And thou shalt suffer the curse of the stupid low flying crow upon ones rectangular door mirrors for almost 10 years... Thee may wander in despair to find less rectangular ways but fear not as though shalt be reunited with thy loved ones and will ride once more with a rearward squarish outlook on life"
Amen.
AJC77 said:
Having spent many many hours looking online for door mirror options, and from the look of the mirror backs in your photo the closest I have seen are Britax Outriders?
Can't make out anything on box or advert to say left or right hand? or do they swing round and do either?vjay48 said:
My s3 has classic mini ie 90s style mirrors, seem ok, easy to get of hold of.
"Tex" mirrors? ............... clicky , they go back way before the '90s AJC77 said:
When I bought the car it had MX-5 mk1 mirrors which were ok but the springs went soft and the casings had cracked from previous overtightening.
I am unable to quote the correct religious text but the MX5 owners club can readily provide new springs and other interior parts. I also found you can readily glue the casing, refinish and paint as good as new. The rearward vision from the MX5 mirrors is definitely from 'revelations'!Gassing Station | S Series | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff