Removing Rear View Mirrow

[simonk]

Im sure ive read a few threads about people removing the rear view mirror, either to replace with smaller or just do without.

Please can someone give me an idiot proof way of doing this!

I have managed to pull the top of the plastic cover away from the windscreen and i can feel some kind of clip. But cannot for the life of me work out how the undo this clip and then presumably slide the mirror down. If i try for any longer i wont have any unbruised fingers left to type with!

Thanks in advance

Simon

[Hollywood Wheels]

The S2 is probably different, but on my S1 you use a tiny (i.e the smallest) allen key you can get to undo the 'housing' which the mirror is attached to. You have to slip the key into the stalk vertically. The whole mirror and stalk then slide off and you're left with a very small flat piece of metal which is glued to the screen. Hope this makes sense? S2 might be different though....

[Lotusnick S2]

On my 02 S2 111s you just slide the mirror upwards.

[nellie116]

Lotusnick S2 said:

On my 02 S2 111s you just slide the mirror upwards.

As above. Just slide the mirror upwards. I take mine off regularly for trackdays so a camcorder gets a better view through the windscreen.

[beachbum]

Are you legally required to have a rear view mirror, or are the wing mirrors sufficient to satisfy the legal requirements ?

[Bada Bing!]

Can anyone recommend a smaller, maybe oval shaped one? I got my 111R yesterday and the mirror just takes up far too much of the windscreen for my liking.

[bogie]

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Ive got one of these - expensive but a vast improvement on front visibility.....

[simonk]

Yeah ive bought one of them, it arrived yesterday. But until i can get the old one off its not much use

Thanks for the suggestions guys but it sounds like the more recent cars are different.

Simon

PS Is there any way to edit the topic name for typos so i dont look like such a retard?! Bruised fingers from trying to rip the old mirror off is my excuse...

Edited by simonk on Sunday 25th June 11:12

[monkey boy 1]

Carefull with removing the rear view mirror, on the S2 you could crack the screen, then thats a real up of a good weekend

[wantalotus]

swapped mine last week. I separated the mirror from the arm at the swiveling ball joint, then pulled off the plastic cover from the mount that is fastened to the screen. Looking from outside I could see a little metal clip holding it in place, squeezed the clip and slid the mount up or down, dont remember which and it was done. I then swapped it with a £3 lick and stick kiddy mirror from halfords. The view takes a bit of getting used to as it reduces the image not magnifies. But hey I dont need to see detail, just to see them disappearing into the distance!!!!!

[simonk]

Ive sorted it. Just follow the steps below:

1) Drive to local friendly lotus dealer

2) Ask them if they could possibly do you a quick favour

3) Watch them grapple and struggle for about 15 mins getting it off (this step makes you feel a lot less stupid for not being able to do it yourself)

4) Say thank you very much and drive home

5) Fit new micro mirror. Jobs a good un!

Simon

[Bada Bing!]

Are there any that don't cost sixty odd quid!?

[Davey S2]

Use a hairdryer to heat up the glue on the screen before you start.