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Old 08-13-2007, 03:01 AM
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The guy who had miata mirrors was BCDavis on his old 83 Euro, but he sold it a while ago
Old 08-13-2007, 12:19 PM
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Not really up to P-car standards but I put these pep-boys specials on my track car back when I built it. They were cheap, weigh nothing and can be painted.

I have since swapped them out for the "real" GTS type but they were a good option for a track car.
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Old 08-13-2007, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad W
I bought a set for $400 from Roger Tyson Brand new in the box (some assembly required)
Is that unpainted? Seem to remember when I talked to him about them around SITM, he said that if he had them painted for you it was $500-$700, just cannot remember exactly. Then you have to install of course.

George Appun(Sharkbody) just had his set he bought from Roger installed, he'd have a good current price reference. He did tell me yesterday that he paid a shop he knows in the St. Pete area about $250 to install them. Didn't discuss his cost from Roger, but I know he had Roger have them painted. He also expressed how he's very happy with how much it updated the look of his S4.

I'm trying to pay close attention cause the wife wants that update on her S4 too.
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This is another option...I bought whatever 911-ish model that uses the same mirror head. Got them cheap on e-bay, they are way more common than the 928 variety. Then I called 928 Int. and bought 928 bases. Quick base swap and I was good to go. I even held out for the correct color on the e-bay mirrors. No $ for painting.
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I just paid $100 to have a set painted, fwiw.
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The Oldsmobile Deltas (88 & 98) have door mounted mirrors that look as good as the SSRs. Also the Oldsmobile Auroras (first gens) have door mounted ones too but they stick out pretty far.
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I've also been researching to find out which cars use the door mounted mirrors. The Honda del Sol also uses this type of mirror.

Del Sol Mirror


Olds Mirror



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Originally Posted by Mike Simard
Thanks for the link Terra, those are what I had in mind for my racer. I bought a pair and will be glad to post some pics. These and probably most non-original mirrors will require plugging some holes on the door, our doors have a 3 holes that cover a large area.
Great, I'll wait to make the move until you post up pics.
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Paint should only cost you $100

So figure $500 and your set. They are an easy install and remember that they work with the memory, power and heating of the originals. I doubt any of the replacements can say that.
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I just upgraded my wifes '82 with GTS mirrors and rear wing. I bought the mirrors new from Sunset for $315 and a replica spoiler from a Rennlister cheap. They turned out fantastic. Travis (my painter) quoted me $200 to prep and paint all of it.

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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
Paint should only cost you $100 So figure $500 and your set. ....
George Appunn told me yesterday that his cost from Roger was right around $600, including about $110 for the paint. Then he had them installed.
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Originally Posted by Tass 928
This is another option...I bought whatever 911-ish model that uses the same mirror head. Got them cheap on e-bay, they are way more common than the 928 variety. Then I called 928 Int. and bought 928 bases. Quick base swap and I was good to go. I even held out for the correct color on the e-bay mirrors. No $ for painting.
Can you be any more specific regarding the "-ish" portion the 911-ish model? I have several old 928 mirrors around, so I could easily do the base switch if I knew which 911 mirror you are referring to. I might try this route.

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Old 08-14-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rod Underwood
Can you be any more specific regarding the "-ish" portion the 911-ish model? I have several old 928 mirrors around, so I could easily do the base switch if I knew which 911 mirror you are referring to. I might try this route.

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Rod,

The aero mirror and the flag mirror do not use the same base. I wish I could give you more specific 911 model info but all I did was look at the pictures on e-bay. I think they used that mirror throughout the model range. If I recall, I paid about 200.00 for the mirrors and the bases were either 45 each or 45 for the pair. They came with gaskets.

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Where do you buy an Aero mirror kit from for $340 ? Is this including the glass ?
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Sunset Porsche in Oregon. complete kit, including glass, adapters, housings, the whole 9 yards. 347 and change delivered to your door.


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