buZy Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Hey I was hoping you all could help me out. Looking for a set rear view mirrors that work. See attached picture. The ones I have now are not so great and they shake and sag out of adjustment. I tried MSA's chrome bullet mirrors and was not impressed with quality or function. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks everyone! Hope the picture gets in this time. http://album.hybridz.org/data/500/10889Picture_029-med.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 The street rod market sells mirrors like that with a horizontal bolt near the mount so you can tilt them up or down. I picked a pair up at the last swap meet for $55. I'll check the magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Tim240 suggested the Club Series Race Mirrors from http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/ to me a while back. Go to the full index and choose mirrors and scroll down until you find them. The are about 83.00 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tejas74260 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 not sure how the fitment on the z would go over, but if you dont use those huge triangles for mounting, im sure you could work something out. APR Carbon fiber mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Pegasus has some mirrors you might be interested in. Mirrors More mirrors Even more mirrors !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I am using a single carbon fiber side mirror. I want to shorten the stalk a bit, but otherwise I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Well I'm 'ell cheepo' with stuf like this.. but I've had good luck with the 'fake chrome' mirrors I bought from canadian tire..$14.59 a pop.. (guess you guys in the states dont have that store.. but Im sure you'll have something like it) They are about 4" round, look perfect on a 1st gen Z (IMHO anyway..) and DON'T shake or move at all. There's 3 screws that tighten and hold it in place.. works well. I HAD a pic up.. gota upload them again I guess.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkube Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Heres how I mounted my mirrors. They were a little tough to get the center post hole in the right spot so I could tighten the centre post, but it all worked out http://www.execulink.com/~jkube/Jeffs240z/Mirrorshot.jpg I bought them from a local race car shop. One that deals in open wheel cars. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deMideon Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Well don't get the expensive MSA mirrors that go in the corner of the window! They are cheap and vibrate so you can't see out of them!! Now I have to find something that I can replace them with Damn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 Hey Demidion thanks for the insight on those MSA corner mirrors! I was thinking of trying those but not now. I have to find something to replace what I have too. If you find anything cool let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Junk yard an a little fabbing... http://www.ifn.net/users/danjuday/mirror12.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I've always been partial to the Talbot style 'Bullett' mirrors; but, in past Gen. 1 Zs, they have provided poor visibility. While at So CA MSA show this year I saw a guy who made an aluminum plate in the front corner of his window opening and mounted them there (i.e. "the triangle"). I plan on taking his genral idea and biulding upon it, refining, and mounting similarly. My "Bullets" are made in England, as are/were real Talbots, and I got them on eBay for less than $100 for the pair delivered. The very first pic of this thread showed a really clean, Blue 240Z. Those mirrors are Vittaloni "somethings", and used to be available at every Pep Boys, Kragen, etc. They have a nice shape; but incredibly small visual field, even smaller than my "Bullets". Last, some have used Miata power remote mirrors with good success, if you like that look. They seem very functional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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