Rear View Mirror
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Pro
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
Rear View Mirror
Hi All, a friend of mine had some work done on his UK RHD 993 whilst in Germany on a family visit. The work included an interior re-trim and a replacement windscreen. They cleverly replaced his rear view mirror with a left hand drive version, so he'd like to replace it...
My question is, has anyone ever removed one and if so any top tips? I've just had a quick look at my 964 and it looks like a simple stick on to windscreen effort, so a good tug would probably do the job! However, my heavy handed approach may not be the best advise!
My question is, has anyone ever removed one and if so any top tips? I've just had a quick look at my 964 and it looks like a simple stick on to windscreen effort, so a good tug would probably do the job! However, my heavy handed approach may not be the best advise!
Burning Brakes
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From: Derbyshire, England
The mirror arm slots down onto a catch that is bonded to the screen. In theory, it should just slide up and off, but I imagine it would be stiff and may require extract force. Not sure I would want to take a hammer to it near the windscreen.
Drifting
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
When I changed the windscreen (to 993 version) the garage said it was no way you could remove the bracket and re-use it as a piece. So they put in a new 993 mirror instead because it's the same price (£60) and it looks a little better and is also a little wider. So buy a new 993 mirror instead!
Three Wheelin'
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From: cheshire, uk
Thomas, your right.
Both are cars have a 993 screen, so have a vag type rear view mirror fitment on the glass.
Ive got a curved boxster mirror, but any audi/vw/porsche mirror wil fit the 993 glass.
But i have no idea which glass pauls friends car has, so the i cant guess as to which mirror or type of fitment it may have. All vag group are not left or right hand drive, defo. Mayb they didnt fit a porsche mirror, mayb a golf or polo mirror which is a different but does fit.
Paul show me a pic and i bet i can help.
Both are cars have a 993 screen, so have a vag type rear view mirror fitment on the glass.
Ive got a curved boxster mirror, but any audi/vw/porsche mirror wil fit the 993 glass.
But i have no idea which glass pauls friends car has, so the i cant guess as to which mirror or type of fitment it may have. All vag group are not left or right hand drive, defo. Mayb they didnt fit a porsche mirror, mayb a golf or polo mirror which is a different but does fit.
Paul show me a pic and i bet i can help.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
Cheers guys, I believe he has purchased the official Porsche 993 part as a replacement.
Russ, if he has any further issues I'll get him to take a pic, which should help clarify.
Thanks again
Paul
Russ, if he has any further issues I'll get him to take a pic, which should help clarify.
Thanks again
Paul
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