chimaera wing mirror

[vinnymyboy]

someone recenly snapped my drivers side wing mirror and it's big bucks for a new one, let alone getting it fitted and sprayed, does anyone know where I can get a second hand one, I also need some new tires. live in south east london

[MajorClanger]

The Chimaera Wing Mirror is off a Citroen CX so should be plenty of second hand ones around. My local dealer offered to respray mine (badly chipped) for £50 so hunt around for someone prepared to respray cheaply.

MC

>> Edited by MajorClanger on Tuesday 6th August 12:49

[Colin Logan]

You can strip down the mirror and replace the broken internal bits with a new or a used one from a scrap yard. I did this 2 weeks ago. Did not have to respray. Total cost £50 for mirror and then I spent 2 hours fitting the bloody thing, which is a bugger to get right.

[vinnymyboy]

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You can strip down the mirror and replace the broken internal bits with a new or a used one from a scrap yard. I did this 2 weeks ago. Did not have to respray. Total cost £50 for mirror and then I spent 2 hours fitting the bloody thing, which is a bugger to get right.

thanks for that, but how did you open the mirror, ,from where? it is a plate housed in the mirror case not the body(castle fitting).
cheers vin

[TrevorW]

Vinny,
Not sure where in South East London you are, but if close to Crystal Palace FC (Selhurst park), there is a little Citreon place that deals with second hand Citreon parts.
Here is a map link, the arrow points to it. www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=533283&Y=168443&A=Y&Z=1

Hope this/they can help you out.

[Jarcy]

Was at Beaulieu on Saturday & got a good closeup look at their Jag XJ220. I know it's common knowledge that this car also uses the CX mirror, but it was wierd to witness my Chimeara mirror on this car in the flesh/plastic.

[GreenV8s]

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You can strip down the mirror and replace the broken internal bits with a new or a used one from a scrap yard. I did this 2 weeks ago. Did not have to respray. Total cost £50 for mirror and then I spent 2 hours fitting the bloody thing, which is a bugger to get right.

thanks for that, but how did you open the mirror, ,from where? it is a plate housed in the mirror case not the body(castle fitting).
cheers vin

You take the glass out by adjusting the mirror fully 'up' and putting something thin through the slot at the bottom. But to remove the mirror assembly from the car you need to undo a small grubscrew at the base of the mirrot assembly where it is recessed into the door. Really tight access. All described in the Griff/Chimaera bible of course.

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

[ncs]

Vinny

If you are who you think you are Im glad to see you found this site & are putting it to good use.
Good to see you the other day, hope you get the mirror fixed soon.
Keep in touch

Nick
(your friendly local timber merchant)

[vinnymyboy]

yes it's me. Good to meet you the other day.I am amazed at how friendly every one is . I have had loads of good advice and help already. I just hope I can cancel the extremely overpriced mirror I had on order. I'm sure I can. will keep in touch. see you soon. vin

[vinnymyboy]

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Vinny,
Not sure where in South East London you are, but if close to Crystal Palace FC (Selhurst park), there is a little Citreon place that deals with second hand Citreon parts.
Here is a map link, the arrow points to it. www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=533283&Y=168443&A=Y&Z=1

Hope this/they can help you out.
Great, thanks again,I'm not too far away from there (Catford) so I will trundle up there. Dont suppose you have either the name of the garage or their number.all the best Vin

[TVRBODYSHOP]

If you send me the New mirror with the Paint code, I will paint it and post it back to you for £35+VAT.
No Problems

WEBBEY

[trevorw]

Vinny,

Garage is called DCT Motors, Number:020 8653 1320.

Its not a large place, tiny infact, but hopefully they can help.