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Would you use these on the street?
http://www.route30classics.com/
The race mirrors on the site above look awfully cool. I'm always afraid my kids are going to knock my mirrors off. I guess I have mirror worry. Perhaps these mirrors would help. I don't know. Does anybody out there own them?
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Picture of race mirrors
Here's a pic.
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Those are some pretty sweet looking mirrors. I would use them if the rest of my car was set up to match the styling. I am fond of the power mirrors on the car but these aftermarket items are certainly appealing.
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 I agree. Pretty cool. I hate big mirrors. Somebody's always bumping into them.
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10-15-2002, 12:52 AM
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I have on on my car. I had to cut a convex mirror to put in, because with a flat mirror, they are about useless on open roads. With the wide angle, the are OK.
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George,
How were they to install?
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They were designed to be fastened by 2 nuts/bolts through the alloy window frame. I couldn't bring myself to drill the frame, so I glued them on with some silicone glue, like the one used in fishtanks. Held perfect the last 2 years.
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Don't forget to factor in the time and expense of filling and painting the original mirror mounting holes.
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I have them too. Really like them.
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10-16-2002, 12:15 AM
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How are they on the street?
ps. what a beautiful car. Tell us about those wheels?
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I am using them since 1 year. Let say, it is usable not more.
You loose some angles of vision, but once you use to that, this is not disturbing anymore. |
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I've got one on my 71T. I painted it black and it is hardly noticeable - but looks cool!
As far as using them - you will excersise your neck a bit more, but once you are in the habit of looking around its fine. Go for it!
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Steve, do you have a picture? I'd love to see them on an early car.
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1973 Porsche 911T 2.7
FZR R4
72 Porsche 911T 3.2 
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1971 Porsche 911 2.2
