changing rear view mirror...problems

[miles_stylus]

I received a new rear view mirror for Christmas - using the seloc tech wiki details - but I'm having trouble fitting it:

1) When trying to take my existing (my 05 111s) mirror off I can move it about 4 mm down however that's about it. How should it be coming off?

2) The tech Wiki talks about re-using the existing ball joint and stalk however I can't see how this will work as the original mirror is jointed at the top where as the new one's ball joint is on the rear.

3) Looking at the way the ball joint arm on the new mirror is layed out the horse shoe connection will need to slide on from the top however there doesn't /seem/ to be enough room to get it in place above the stuck on plate - mind you this might be a false problem as i can't get the original off at the moment!

Many thanks for your help in advance!

Miles

[tricky 100]

That horse shoe connection as you put it , doesn't it have a tiny grub screw in the side that needs undoing first ?

[miles_stylus]

The surround on the existing mirror does not appear to have any screw, just a smooth surface...

[Twinpipe]

Get Mr ham fists Jez49 to come round, he'll probably break your windscreen, then when you get the new one fitted you can get the new mirror fitted professionally at the same time.

[miles_stylus]

OH Great - I can do that! - not for nothing did i get the nickname Barbarian

Anyone else ?

Miles