Exterior Mirrors Advice

[jmesh]

Just wondering what mirrors people are using and how they've mounted them. My car doesn't have any exterior mirrors right now and it would really make driving in traffic easier.

I like the shape of the Sebrings but wonder if the plastic looks cheesey. The Talbots seem like they might be too heavy (in addition to pricey).

Is vibration or fiberglass cracking an issue?

Pictures would be great, too.

Thanks,

Jason

[mac5777]

Hi Jason,
I originally had a door mount bullet type mirror and purchased another one for the passengers side but could not see the traffic. The problem was the mirror would not adjust enough to be useful. Then I found the 50's, 60's style mirrors on Ebay that worked well and are large enough to actually see traffic on both sides with confidence. They attach easily with two small holes drilled and are very lite.
Moss motors has a black pair that look like my chrome ones.
I have seen them on Ebay every so often. I have seen them, offered new and I'll try to find the supplier that offered them and post the source.

Good luck, Sarto

[Leo Leentvaar]

Hi JMESH,

When I bought the Elan it had a Sebring door mirror on it with which I was not really comfy with as visibility is limited.
I opted to put a set of chrome classic door mirrors on it on both sides as I do tend to take the LHD car to Scotland for my holidays.

These type of mirrors are readily available from multiple outlets in the classic scene like Moss,SC parts.

Finally it is all a matter of taste what mirrors (if any) you want to use:)

[mac5777]

Jason, They are called TEX mirrors. They have them in the moss motors catalog but I did not see them on line at Moss. Found this online
http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.u ... IOR_8.html Too much $$ but other sources are cheaper.
Sarto

[Otto]

Here is another threat on mirrors http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14181

I have fitted the "Ferrari Dino" Cromadora mirrors on my +2

Regards
Otto

[mikealdren]

Hi Otto,
Have you got a picture?
regards
Mike

[Otto]

i can try to find one, and maby later today i can make one

[Otto]

Here is one from the web.

http://smartclassics.com/filer_mapper/B ... IM3735.JPG

[Otto]

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

[Otto]

Here is a place buy mirrors.


http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.u ... IOR_8.html

[mac5777]

Jason, here is an USA supplier for the Tex mirrors like mine. At a good price too. $24.95 each, compared to the UK prices plus shipping.
http://www.britishmiles.com/
http://www.britishmiles.com/parts/tex-mirrors.html
Hope that helps.

Sarto

[pamitchell]

I have two Talbot bullet mirrors on my doors. I stuck convex mirrors from the auto parts store on the flat mirrors to give me wider range.
Phil

[jmesh]

Hi Sarto. Thanks everybody for the responses. I should have thought to check the archives, too.

While they certainly don't look as nice, I'm considering the clamp ons. I like the ease of installation and that they'll be right up in my line of sight. This car is driven in traffic most days. (Those Mini Coopers sure look big from inside an Elan.)

Next up, replacing my passenger side window cable to get ready for winter!

This car's been a real blast.

Jason

[mikealdren]

Otto,
Many thanks, they look good, real 1960s mirrors.
Mike

[twincamman]

I thought the weight of the mirror would cause a problem from the vibration of closing the door so I opted for the fender ---ed