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2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Wing mirrors 
How old is your car?
...sorry, no help I know, but I couldn't resist.
Trying make make up for this trying post I started looking around. Blimey they are expensive! Does yours have the button underneath?How old is your car?
...sorry, no help I know, but I couldn't resist.
This topic covers owners experiences of a very reasonably priced repair kit
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Aren't there adaptors available to fit the VW Corrado mirrors that were used on the T cars?
Search old threads ..... fitting Corrado mirrors
Out of couriosity what had you managed to do to originals to make them totally unrepairable?
The Citroen CX mirrors were £100 a few years ago before the fact they were used on TVRs was widely known. 
I see Racetech sell them for over £800 plus postage....
https://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/car-parts/body-tr...
There's a nearside one on ebay without the support column which can be got separately, and actually has a crack in it, but only £37 at time of posting:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-CX-N-S-mirror-L...
But for £550 + VAT you could have the job done for you at TVR Central with Corrado mirrors. They rarely update their website so it may be best to check first but from their website:
http://www.centraltvr.com/product/vw-corrado-wing-...
I see Racetech sell them for over £800 plus postage....
https://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/car-parts/body-tr...
There's a nearside one on ebay without the support column which can be got separately, and actually has a crack in it, but only £37 at time of posting:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-CX-N-S-mirror-L...
But for £550 + VAT you could have the job done for you at TVR Central with Corrado mirrors. They rarely update their website so it may be best to check first but from their website:
http://www.centraltvr.com/product/vw-corrado-wing-...
A few points here.
Even I managed to transfer the buttons from one set of mirrors to the next. So you can buy an earlier set, and just transfer the buttons (if you haven't binned them).
If you go for Corrado mirrors (as used on all T cars, Cerberas and some late Griffs), you will still need the buttons.
But I think you can buy the buttons with their wiring if you have binned them.
If you decide to go for Corrado mirrors you will either need to fill and paint the holes in the doors, or buy a pair of Fiberon adaptors. And of course the mirrors and adaptors will need to be painted to match the car.
The only issue I found with the Corrado mirrors is the wiring - there is one more wire than on the Citroen CX mirrors, so you need the wiring diagram. I got a Cerbera owning electrician friend to wire mine, and even he struggled.
Here's a comparison of how they look, and the overall look of the Corrado mirrors, fitted using the adaptors. When I bought mine, the adaptors cost about £100, the mirrors about £60. Best place to find them are dedicated VW breakers.
Even I managed to transfer the buttons from one set of mirrors to the next. So you can buy an earlier set, and just transfer the buttons (if you haven't binned them).
If you go for Corrado mirrors (as used on all T cars, Cerberas and some late Griffs), you will still need the buttons.
But I think you can buy the buttons with their wiring if you have binned them.
If you decide to go for Corrado mirrors you will either need to fill and paint the holes in the doors, or buy a pair of Fiberon adaptors. And of course the mirrors and adaptors will need to be painted to match the car.
The only issue I found with the Corrado mirrors is the wiring - there is one more wire than on the Citroen CX mirrors, so you need the wiring diagram. I got a Cerbera owning electrician friend to wire mine, and even he struggled.
Here's a comparison of how they look, and the overall look of the Corrado mirrors, fitted using the adaptors. When I bought mine, the adaptors cost about £100, the mirrors about £60. Best place to find them are dedicated VW breakers.
I've already got a pair of Corrado ones if needed to replace my Citroen ones, but just did a quick search and, what's wrong with these?......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-corrado-Late-Model-p...
Can someone suggest why I have to type the smilies when once upon a time I could just clicky them.
Cheers
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-corrado-Late-Model-p...
Can someone suggest why I have to type the smilies when once upon a time I could just clicky them.
Cheers
I had a root around in the shed this morning and I've found them! Really thought I'd binned them.
Anyway, this is what's left of them. I know the 'toadstools' are missing as they'd both snapped. The wiring doesn't look too healthy.
I assume they can be completely dismantled, refurbished and reassembled? Or are mine just broken?
Anyway, this is what's left of them. I know the 'toadstools' are missing as they'd both snapped. The wiring doesn't look too healthy.
I assume they can be completely dismantled, refurbished and reassembled? Or are mine just broken?
Steve_D said:
If you go for Corrado mirrors I have a circuit diagram for them.
Steve
Click on the link in my post and Steve's wiring diagram is there, and very helpful it was too Steve
Caduceus if you go for the Corrado upgrade I'll give you 20 quid for what's left of yours
Edited by phillpot on Friday 7th August 13:09
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