Visor mount rearview mirror?, I know that there have been a few over the years |
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Visor mount rearview mirror?, I know that there have been a few over the years |
ewdysar |
Jun 20 2011, 11:42 AM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
This weekend, I bumped my rearview mirror while cleaning the windshield and the mirror popped right off. This isn't the first time (one drawback to owning the car since 1988, some "only once" repairs are coming around again).
I'd rather switch over to a mirror that comes off of the center visor mount, I believe that Dr Evil and JWest have offered options over the last decade. Is anyone out there providing bolt-on solutions these days? Are there very clear instructions (including specific donor info) for someone to make their own? Thanks in advance for any leads on this. |
sawtooth |
Jun 20 2011, 12:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 297 Joined: 25-June 08 From: Boise, ID Member No.: 9,211 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I just installed a converted bmw rear view mirror. Looks like mack914-6 is a member here. I'm really happy with it, mounted perfectly and has a nice textured finish on the stem and visor pins. Has a slightly larger mirror area and I think gives overall better visibility. I loved not having to glue the old mirror to my new windshield.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 20 2011, 10:26 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I just installed a converted bmw rear view mirror. Looks like mack914-6 is a member here. I'm really happy with it, mounted perfectly and has a nice textured finish on the stem and visor pins. Has a slightly larger mirror area and I think gives overall better visibility. I loved not having to glue the old mirror to my new windshield. IMO, that just worsens the main problem with the stock mirror location. It's even more "mounted too high for effective rear vision". The Cap'n |
mack9146 |
Jun 21 2011, 11:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 11-December 08 From: Toledo, Ohio Member No.: 9,838 Region Association: None |
I just installed a converted bmw rear view mirror. Looks like mack914-6 is a member here. I'm really happy with it, mounted perfectly and has a nice textured finish on the stem and visor pins. Has a slightly larger mirror area and I think gives overall better visibility. I loved not having to glue the old mirror to my new windshield. IMO, that just worsens the main problem with the stock mirror location. It's even more "mounted too high for effective rear vision". The Cap'n The BMW conversion corrects the problem with the factory (window) mounted. If you are a taller driver it actually give you better visibility. You will be pleased with the visor mount location, even looks better. Mack9146 |
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