Wing mirror

Wing mirror

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s6boy

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Wednesday 13th March
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I need a drivers side wing mirror glass. I know they're from a Corrado but need a heated one, any suggestions as to where from or if the heating element peals (peels?) off If it can be transferred to a new one.

s6boy

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Wednesday 13th March
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Thinking about it as it's been stuck on there for the last 20 years maybe going for a new one with element is the safer route.

Thanks for the link that looks like the one, I'll get it ordered.

s6boy

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Wednesday 13th March
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Not in stock and unknown if it will be back In.
EBay offerings seem to be limited to either heated with a wide angle panel or plain unheated glass.
I wasnt aware but there are some alternatives of adhesive backed reflective plastic instead of glass to stick over the old glass, not ideal but could be a short term solution. Otherwise Nicks suggestion above may be needed.

s6boy

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Thursday 14th March
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Thanks for the offer philpot but the one I'm replacing is in pretty much the same state as yours. The heating element does get used but mainly for clearing condensation rather than ice and is pretty effective.
The link you attached is the one I found last night and have gone for as it doesn't have the wide angle lens. I find the existing mirror gives excellent visibility and wanted the same but couldn't find. I understand convex and concave but struggling with the description 'spherical' and 'aspherical'. Gone for spherical and hope if doesn't look too much like a bullseye window!
It seems others are struggling to find a replacement too so will report back.

s6boy

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Friday 15th March
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Replacement came through today and for the princely sum of £12.50 - link from Philpot above, it seems ok. The field of view is slightly wider than the original, judge for yourselves but excuse the temp cable tie!



s6boy

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Saturday 16th March
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Sorry the second photo didn't upload for some reason. Above taken as near as possible from the the same angle.

Sagi Badger I had to put the glass back in when it was knocked out once and it just clipped in. It was hit hard from the rear 3/4 by a football and I was relieved nothing actually broke. So guess the mounting/motor assembly are pretty strong. My car is going in for a major service and good going over next week so I've decided to leave the removal to them hence the temp cable tie!

Incidentally would like to see your c/f replacements, any pictures? I saw some on a Corrado forum while searching for glass but the price was yikes

s6boy

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Friday 22nd March
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The attached mounting plate doesn't fit the assembly banghead