Wing Mirror Adjustments

PostPost by: greg.harvey » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:48 am

Hi all,

The driver's side mirror on my +2S flops down at speed now, as there isn't enough resistance to hold it in place at speeds of over about 50mph. I figure there must be a way to tighten it, but I've had a look and I can't see how. Anyone done this before? I hope they're not sealed units!!

Thanks,

G
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PostPost by: types26/36 » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:15 am

[quote="greg.harvey"I figure there must be a way to tighten it, but I've had a look and I can't see how. [/quote]

I think it would depend on what type of mirror it is, mirrors often have a "ball and scocket" arrangement so the view can be adjusted and these are often behind the mirror glass. Usually there is a cup and spring but to get to it can involve taking out the glass :( :(
An other solution would be to not drive over 50mph :lol: :lol: :lol:
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PostPost by: greg.harvey » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:47 am

types26/36/74 wrote:An other solution would be to not drive over 50mph :lol: :lol: :lol:


Ha!! As If!! ;)

Ok - so the glass may have to come out. Hmmm. Sounds fun! Wish me luck doing that without breaking anything. :(

G

Ps - you have a Sprint? I want a Sprint!!! :cry:
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PostPost by: types26/36 » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:05 pm

greg.harvey wrote:
types26/36/74 wrote:- you have a Sprint? I want a Sprint!!! :cry:


Yes...but I want a drop head as well! :lol:
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PostPost by: thor » Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:41 pm

But what kind of mirror is flopping down? square - bullet?.... can't see it on your picture---
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