Guest Anonymous Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 I have just restored a 1972 240z -- I need to select some side mirrors. I was going to put on the stock mirror (only left side mirrors are stock), but I decided I want a right-side mirror, too. I want to stay in chrome, but I haven't the slightest idea where to look or buy. Any help out there? I guess bullet-shape is great, but I'm willing to consider anything...where are the suppliers??!! websites???!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibuoy Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Since this site does not usually flame people for dumb stuff I will let you know what I did...O'Reilly's is like Autozone etc and they had a generic piece of crap chromed plastic mirror that has enough adjustment to work on either side so that you can have matched set of crappy mirrors. They do look at home and are almost weightless. I tried the same source black "accordian" looking mirrors but they has so little adjustment that they mounted at about a 45 degrees up angle. Upside, aside from cheap and available, is that the mount is small enough so if I change in future there is no big deal in covering old holes. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 I feel your pain. I looked long and hard for sideview mirrors and still didn't find exactly what I wanted. Like you I wanted something functional. This meant mirrors on both sides and something where the mirror moves inside the stationary outer casing (so they don't get bumped out of position in parking lots). I also wanted good visiblity. I eventually found a set at Motor Sport Auto (http://www.zcarparts.com/). They have a set that mounts to the window frame where wing windows use to be. They are square (which some people don't like), but they are solid, blend well with the body and offer excellent visiblity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 MSA also sells chrome bullit mirrors that look great on a Z. Wife got a pair for me for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Not chrome, but the best mirror that I have found for an early Z is the 70-81 Camaro/Firebird bullet mirror. They are the same shape as the Z and mount to the door. Have to drill three holes on drivers side and two or three on pass. depending. All of the drivers mirrors are remote, cable adjusted, but only some of the passenger mirrors. You can even mount the remote adjuster into the doorpanel using the GM flat chrome bracket. Trick. I have them on my current and car and my last 240 as well. Note that GM used the same mirror housing on other cars, but the stalks are different. The F body stalk fits the best on the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Check out this post by mike Kelly from a year ago: Side mirrors post Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatorx Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 I've always been a fan of the chromed Talbot style bullit side mirror - classic sports styling for a classic sports car! They are a bit pricey, but then our cars deserve the best. Knock-offs can be found occasionally on eBay ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Thanks everybody for the suggestions! Very helpful. Also, I keep thinking that, since Brits drive on the right side, there must be a right-handed version of the left-side stock z mirror. (A mirror image of the mirror, so to speak.) Haven't found it? Does it even exist? Keep the suggestions coming though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 My christmas gift from wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 what about the toyota tercil mirrors?has anyone used these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Pete Paraska used them on his car and they look great! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Mark, love the mirrors. i'm going to add a pair to my z soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewz Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Very nice. The shape blends in nicely but the chrome lets you know they are still there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 S30, If you get a set of these mirrors, DO NOT install them as per directions. They would come off the second time you slammed the door. Contact me and I'll send you what I did. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DATTO Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 you can maybe try a set of 69-74 bmw 2002 mirrors or sometimes you can find them on 80s bmw 320 series,,,they look similar to stock z mirrors but look much stronger and thicker. ill try to find a link to some pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inZane 240 Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Here ya go Datto... 2002 Mirrors on a 510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m35514h Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Do you know where i can purchase a pair of 2002 mirrors. I really like this look, but didnt find any on ebay. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleek Z Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Just was talking to Dan Juday this evening about mirror choices and I happened to menton that a private party is planning to consign for sale a brand new set of bullet style mirrors just like the one shown in this thread on the red car. Looking over MSA's catalog these appear to be the type with the 2 1/2" base. Dan recommended that I check out this thread about what I have for sale. Anyone interested? If yes, please contact me ASAP to save me the task of preparing the photo ad for them on my website. Eric Neyerlin - owner of ZPARTS.COM parts@zparts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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