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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Does anyone know where I can buy Carbon fiber (or CF look) door rear view mirrors?

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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Jean,

Try RUF. Here's a pic of mine. PO says it's RUF's aero-dynamic CF side mirror and A-pillar rain gutter insert. He said these items raised his top speed from 192 MPH to 196 MPH.

There's no way I can verify that here in the states.

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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 03:41 AM
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Thanks CP. I am actually looking at standard shape mirrors. The rain gutters and mirrors that you have do indeed give you some aerodynamic benefit.

Anyone else would know of a source please.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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Please please please DONT get carbon "LOOK". Have you tried contacting Kelly Moss or even Mr. Linton
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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If your looking for weight savings there are better places to spend money. Unpainted factory aero mirrors weigh all of 240 grams. Unless the mirrors are coming from Cartridge Ltd. I doubt you'll find an aftermarket supplier that could make something lighter, nobody seems to use resin infusion or prepreg.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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Princeton, thanks for the lead, I have not checked out KMoss, I would love to try Cartridge, but I hate to ask for sth I know I cannot afford

Jason, it is only for looks, the big weight loss work is almost over, I am just getting the final cosmetic improvements on the car now.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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Check with Jan from TechArt...

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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Try getty designes. they have CF Aero mirrors for about $400.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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Gezi999, touf,

Thanks for the lead. Both of them have the same mirrors that CP has, whereas I am looking for stock look.
For the record, a new Rennlist sponsor can do them apparently, their name is Cup Sport, based in Stuttgart, not true lightweight CF, but the looks..

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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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www.cargraphicusa.com has them.
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