harveyf

So I had a glass installer over today and we re-installed the windshield into my '84 944 after painting. A few minutes later I'm inspecting the job and realize that the rear view mirror is not centered in the middle of the windshield. It's offset to the passenger side by several inches. My **** retentive nature is screaming that this can't be right. That said, is there any chance that Porsche intentionally offset the rear view mirror for some reason?

No Lag

It's possible, but when we design them in our cars their is always an effort to center them. When it's not is due to rain sensors and cameras you find in today's newer cars.
It's centered on my S2 right over the centered antenna line.

harveyf

I admit that I would be surprised to find that it was intentional by the factory but it never hurts to check with the forum. I'm kicking myself that I didn't verify the position with a tape measure. Sigh.

Scott at Team Harco

The 84 will not have an antenna wire in the windshield to reference off of. I have intentionally offset the button by a little (toward the passenger side) to provide better forward vision on the track. I would give this new setup a chance. If you don't like it, decide where you really do want it and then re-affix the button to that location. It's not hard to do. Put a little grease pencil spot (or tape) on the outside of the windshield where you want it moved to. Use the Loctite kit (or similar) to bond it to the glass.

harveyf

Scott, thanks for your reply. Actually, on my full track car, the mirror is in a bad spot when centered as you are attempting to look thru the diagonal on the roll bar. So I appreciate that centered is not always optimal. When I sat in the drivers seat and checked it out, it all seemed very natural and vision was good. Since removing the "button" at this point may break the windshield, I'm content to live with it for the time being.

Scott at Team Harco

How about a second button in a more preferred location?