mirrors?

[barefoot]

I must admit I have been considering mirrors but feel the car does look better without them, since I don't drive it that much I think I will persevere and keep on looking over my shoulder everytime I need to overtake.

[thor]

I'm also in the "rather risk a crash"-group, as my white/silver one hasn't got any, and the previous owner for 26years didn't deem it neccessary either..

But to me, should I ever (doubtfully) fit any, I'd fit lovely round Cromadora mirrors as fitted to Dino's etc... I've had two Triumphs with non-functional bullet mirrors before, and EVERYone seems to have them.

I know the square ones are the semi-original ones but for me the shape just doesn't go with the lovely fluid lines of the car....

[Si_130/5]

Hi Thor,

I have a problem with this discussion because I agree with all sides and am now even less able to make a decision since you introduced the Ferrari Dino option. If anyone can't imagine what they look like, here's a link;

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur ... D%26sa%3DG

The Europa Specials used bullet-style mirrors which actually were Ferrari items.


How did your steering wheel turn out Thor?

Best wishes,

Si

[thor]

Yes those mirrors look the Business!

Steering wheel not arrived yet, but I'm in eager anticipation. Meanwhile I've just ordered a set of Magnecor KV85 Competition ignition leads with a modified DDB101 Lucas cap to take the 8.5mm silicone cables, hope this is the right cap..is it? should be for ?65 in total.

[Si_130/5]

I'd like those Dino mirrors too. They're elegant, have a 110mm diameter and are beautifully made. The only cause for hesitation is they are $250 (USD) - each.


Was my jacking diagram any help Thor? Reply by email to avoid hi-jacking this thread.

Si

[thor]

I sent you an email from my Gmail about the jacking etc.

The Dino mirrors: Yes, somewhere they're up for $245, BUT Superformance in the UK list originals for ?55 each............... . strangely tempting.

[Otto]

Hmm very nice, and a very nice thought to have a tuch of Ferrari....very tempting...must think....hmm must buy

[thor]

Otto, du vet du er n?dt til ? kj?pe disse speilene! en liten Ferrari-touch er alltid en god ting....


Thor

Sorry, a bit of scandinavian there, telling Otto he has to buy them..

[Otto]

Ja tak, det er bare satans at det lige har v?ret jul...

[theelanman]

I'm affraid I'm in the no mirrors club too......I bought some racing bullit mirrors to put on however when I offered them up to the doors I just couldnt destroy the overall lines...sorry!!!!
I also had a look at the sebring mirrors which were originally used on the type 47 europa (possibly other cars too but thats the one I remember them on)

http://www.rdent.com/pages/mirror.html

cheers
Gareth
(mirrorless)

[Jonty5speed]

No mirrors for me either, I can't imagine them on my car and don't wish to do something irreversible which I would probably come to regret.

Avoid motorways and get help when parking!

Jon

[Si_130/5]

Hi again,

There is a pair of 'Cromodora style' mirrors currently on ebay if anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Cromodo ... dZViewItem


I've just received a photo of a true Cromodora from Superformance and if anyone already has mirrors and is interested to know if these can be fitted using their existing holes, the distance between the mounting screws (centre to centre) is 93mm.

I understand the reticence people feel about approaching their virgin +2 doors with an electric drill - I couldn't do it to my red car - but once the mirrors are fitted they can look quite nice and tasteful chrome ones provide a good feature and depth to the side of the car - not to mention relieving the stress of mirrorless driving.

Just a thought,

Si

[Otto]

Thank you!

[thor]

DAMMITT! Now Otto has put a bid in.. I actually saw these mirrors too, but kept them a secret, now we'll have a bidding war if I'm not a gentleman......

[thor]

Simon, how do the real ones look like compared to the Ebay ones here..