samuri-240
Well-Known Forum User
£30 for a pair of Hella 4004's that must of been many moons ago !
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Door mirror options?
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£30 for a pair of Hella 4004's that must of been many moons ago !
Thanks for making the point, may be obvious but very prudent
I'm going to have a look a look at them next to the car for fitment and practicality, before any drilling.Is it possible to get a near matching OEM mirror for the passenger side does anyone know? (trying to consider all options). On that note, has anyone else got any other suggestions?
johnymd
Club Member
I guess the first thing to consider would be the general theme of the car as all of ours are different. Once you know what YOU like then you choose a mirror that fits in with your theme. It's good to ask what other people like as people will come up with ideas that you may not have thought of. It's never wasting peoples time and good to "just chew the fat" to develop an idea.
This is what I chose for my 260z.
This is what I chose for my 260z.
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Farmer42
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I have these on mine.
http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatalog/info_CME03.html
They are also available in black an can be painted to suit the colour of the car. I have attached a pic of mine with them fitted.
They look ok and the vision is reasonable. I bought these specifically for the base measurement to replace some that were already there without drilling extra holes and leaving some exposed.
The one thing I would advise is to ensure you take rust precautions on the holes drilled. water will get trapped underneath the base and rust the screws and eventually the holes unless you seal it.
I painted the hole with kurust using a Q-Tip and then coated it with normal paint on top. I then used Corrosion resistant self tapping screws instead of those supplied and then sealed round the rubber base gasket with clear silicone sealant so no water could get past.
http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatalog/info_CME03.html
They are also available in black an can be painted to suit the colour of the car. I have attached a pic of mine with them fitted.
They look ok and the vision is reasonable. I bought these specifically for the base measurement to replace some that were already there without drilling extra holes and leaving some exposed.
The one thing I would advise is to ensure you take rust precautions on the holes drilled. water will get trapped underneath the base and rust the screws and eventually the holes unless you seal it.
I painted the hole with kurust using a Q-Tip and then coated it with normal paint on top. I then used Corrosion resistant self tapping screws instead of those supplied and then sealed round the rubber base gasket with clear silicone sealant so no water could get past.
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Albrecht
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I think you'll struggle to find a matching RHS version of the stock north American market door mirror.
Another suggestion, remembering (I think?) that your original inspiration was a particular car in the USA which had a period-correct theme:
Most of the Works race & rally cars were fitted with a Japanese copy of the classic Raydyot 'ball' mirror. Repros are still available today, and are as cheap as chips. Use satin/matt black (like the Works cars) or paint a different colour. Period correct, a link to the period Works cars and only a single hole to drill:
Couldn't agree more, very interesting to see what others have come up with and done to their cars. I like those on your 260Z really compliment the lines of the car.
I must confess I had no idea there were this many options after spending hours looking, quite ridiculous how much time I'm spending finding the right mirrors for me...
Thanks for the suggestion, they look quite cool, just not sure they'd fit in with my plans. Great advice about fitment though, anything to stop the dreaded tin worm!
I think you'll struggle to find a matching RHS version of the stock north American market door mirror.
Another suggestion, remembering (I think?) that your original inspiration was a particular car in the USA which had a period-correct theme:
Most of the Works race & rally cars were fitted with a Japanese copy of the classic Raydyot 'ball' mirror. Repros are still available today, and are as cheap as chips. Use satin/matt black (like the Works cars) or paint a different colour. Period correct, a link to the period Works cars and only a single hole to drill:
Your memory is correct, its the first 240z they featured on petrolicious that got me going on this whole project, and I've wanted one with a period racer looking theme ever since.
I think your onto a winner there! They look great and will fit in with the theme perfectly, while as you point out only require only one whole drilled. Much prefer this to the idea of drilling two holes with the ones I bought. Love the period photo of the 432 racing by the way, looks fantastic
I've found two separate places selling them (linked below), will be wanting to go with black ones as it seems more period appropriate and fits in with my plans. Is there a massive visibility difference between flat and convex glass? Demon tweeks offers them with convex glass if I want?
http://www.ratsport.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=9611475
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/mirrors/demon-tweeks-desmo-alloy-mirror-2
uk66fastback
Club Member
I don't know but I imagine the originals back in the day would have been flat and the convex ones are maybe a bit more of a modern approach whereas you'll get to see a wider angle?
Up to you! How much do you want to be able to see?
Up to you! How much do you want to be able to see?
Well the more visibility the better imo!
I did some research last night and flat like you suggest would have been period, it suggests that convex is more modern and potentially offers more view at the price of perspective with cars appearing further away then they really are.
Difficult to know what would be better without really seeing... Anyone else got any experience in this area?