Custom side mirrors...
#1
Custom side mirrors...
I refuse to pay 900 bucks for spoon mirrors. So I made my own. These are still a little rough around the edges but coming along nicely...
Teaser shots...
They will retain the OEM mounting bracket.
Here is a head to head comparison:
And some additional shots on the car:
GLASSSSSSSSS.....
And will be using these for 360 degree microadjust:
Finally on the car:
Some views inside the car...
New pic of the passenger side mirror after readjusting....
Teaser shots...
They will retain the OEM mounting bracket.
Here is a head to head comparison:
And some additional shots on the car:
GLASSSSSSSSS.....
And will be using these for 360 degree microadjust:
Finally on the car:
Some views inside the car...
New pic of the passenger side mirror after readjusting....
Last edited by blackndecker; 10-25-2010 at 05:57 PM.
#3
I thought TCS F1 mirrors used a universal mount... I really don't see them releasing a Fit "specific" model. I've looked at those quite a bit, but they look a little too "ricey" on daily drivers IMHO.
Post a pic of your Integra...
Post a pic of your Integra...
Last edited by blackndecker; 08-01-2010 at 07:43 PM.
#9
I never trust my side mirrors when I'm switching lanes anyways...so not a big loss there.
I'd like to figure out a way to make a mold for a CF or fiberglass shell and have a product available for the Fit community. The Spoon mirrors are the biggest rip off ever, but I really like the OEM aero look...
So far I only have one made, the hard part will be getting the other side to be an exact copy. The other issue is how to retain adjustability. Lots of details still to work out.
#17
These are not exactly what I had on my car but you get the point. They claim universal mount but I'm not a big fan of drilling plastic mounts. One my Integra everything lined up almost perfectly. I'll be honest I'm not a big fan of the look and you do lose the power option if your car came with power mirrors but they are extremely light and very aerodynamic.
EDIT: Here's the exact mirrors I have.
EDIT: Here's the exact mirrors I have.
Last edited by bmxman; 08-06-2010 at 12:53 AM.
#19
Small speed bump...
Both mirrors are 99% done at this point. Just need a final coat of gloss black paint. Problem that I have now is that I can't figure out how to take apart the stock side mirror. Anyone know how to remove this piece?
I can't get to the wiring without removing this plastic cap. I don't see any "notches" to insert a flat head screw driver and there is no "give" to suggest the location of tabs. Any body got any suggestions? I was hoping to snap some photos of these on the car today or tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
I can't get to the wiring without removing this plastic cap. I don't see any "notches" to insert a flat head screw driver and there is no "give" to suggest the location of tabs. Any body got any suggestions? I was hoping to snap some photos of these on the car today or tomorrow. Thanks in advance.