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post Jun 18 2022, 08:09 PM
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I also got out the mounting hardware. Some was on the car, other pieces I got from various sources, plus a new set. Let's go with that, so everything matches.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:10 PM
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I started with the center mount.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:11 PM
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Then the right visor and mount.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:13 PM
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Followed by the left visor and mount. I then adjusted the tension on the visor clamp screws.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:13 PM
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Visors on.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:14 PM
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Cross that off the list.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:17 PM
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Then start checking mirror position. I am a bit concerned because the stock mirror arm does not adjust for height. As a tall guy, I want the mirror above my sightline out the windshield. But I know it must be low enough to see out the back window, below the targa bar, and low enough to clear the visors.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:18 PM
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Before mounting, the mirror needs some work. The PO (of this mirror) used glue for mounting.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:20 PM
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After shaving and dissolving off the glue, the mounting base still looks pretty nasty. What do yo think the PO was up to?


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:21 PM
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I was able to sand out most of the scratches.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:23 PM
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Meanwhile, I noticed that the stud from the mirror ball joint wobbles a bit in the arm.


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post Jun 18 2022, 08:25 PM
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Perhaps a bit of penetrating Loctite will fix that. Find out tomorrow.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:17 PM
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The Loctite worked, and the mirror arm has no play, so time to install it.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:19 PM
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I marked the center, and the stock height.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:20 PM
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I removed the arm from the base, and stuck on the adhesive pad.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:21 PM
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I mounted the base just a bit higher than spec, just enough to provide clearance for the right visor to swing through to the inside of the windshield.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:25 PM
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But after pushing as hard as I dared, I could not get the entire base adhered. Essentially the base is too flat to match the curve of the glass. I did sand the base, but even before that is was flat.

Argh. I will order another adhesive pad, and try again after I sand a bit of a curve into the base.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:26 PM
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Anyway, the mirror is stuck on for now. The position still seems OK, at least as far as I can tell sitting in the car in the garage.


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post Jun 19 2022, 07:28 PM
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So...that's it. Last part attached to the car, except for some tiny bits and trim things. I will say:

Assembly Is Done!!!

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post Jun 19 2022, 07:32 PM
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Of course, still lots to do before I can claim that overall the car is done (if ever). So here's the next set of lists.

Next up, I need to check and bleed the brakes again. When I drove the car out and into the garage to get some sun on the windshield last week, the pedal felt a bit soft, and also pumped up firmer after a two strokes. I figure I should have more confidence in the brakes before the first test drive.


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