05-06-2016, 07:51 AM | #1 |
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Replacing side mirrors with euro convex mirrors
Hey all...I swear I saw a thread with info about swapping out the side mirrors to those convex euro spec mirrors on here somewhere but when I tried looking for it I couldn't find anything. Does anyone have any tips on how to remove the standard side mirrors so I can change them out to the new ones?
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05-06-2016, 08:29 AM | #2 |
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I did it following Alan's instructions. Basically you tilt the mirrors all the way down and pull them out from the top. There will be three wires to disconnect/reconnect, presumably the heating/auto dimming power sources. Very easy to do.
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05-06-2016, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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If you choose to tilt down, put a paper towel between the bottom of your mirror glass and the paint ( you don't need to do this but it prevents scratching the paint) |
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05-06-2016, 06:19 PM | #8 |
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05-06-2016, 06:54 PM | #9 |
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@E90325M posted his pics on page 110 of the Random Pics thread. Looks like he got them from "carmirrorseller" on eBay. $140 is a great price.
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05-06-2016, 11:06 PM | #11 |
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I apparently just got the last set from the seller mentioned above. Hopefully he gets more in for everyone else.
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05-07-2016, 02:57 PM | #13 |
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05-09-2016, 05:59 PM | #16 |
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Naturally if you have DAP+, they are less useful, but for those of us without, they are a "must" now that they are readily available at a decent price. I remember when we first talked about them last year and prices were ~$200 per side IIRC. That's what prevented me from getting them until now.
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05-10-2016, 11:04 AM | #17 |
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This is how I would summarize the difference.....
US Driver Side: Objects in the mirror are not the only objects around you US Passenger Side: Objects in the mirror are close than they appear, some may not appear at all EU Driver Side: You can see nearly every object, the outer edge ones will be closer EU Passenger Side: You can see nearly every object, the outer edge ones will be closer |
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05-11-2016, 09:35 AM | #19 |
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Ordered mine today! Looking forward to installing them and seeing the difference. Question? How does this guy get all of these used mirrors? Just asking? Anyone of our brothers/sisters missing them over in Europe? Lmao
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