correct place for door mirrors and which ones to fit??

[apples24]

i want to buy and fit two , which ones did you fit and what about correct positioning?

lee

[LAMBRETTLAD]

They were a dealer fit,mine are swan type ,but are rubbish for me ,without stating the obvious,fit them where they let you see!

[Always wanted a Stag]

I agree with LAMBRETTLAD.
I too have the 'Swan' type and I can not see very much in them.
I have used the plastic sleeves that helps give the head of the mirror greater movement but this has not vastly improved the situation.
They look good but just don't really work for me.

I am considering the TEX flat mirrors which I had fitted to my Austin Allegro (don't laugh) back in the '70s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Genuine-TEX-O-E-Quality-Classic-Door-Mirrors-Stainless-Steel-/171151995844?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Model%3AStag&hash=item27d97433c4

These, from memory had a good amount of swivel and I am hopeful that they will improve rearward visibility whilst maintaining the period look.

I just hope that the footprint of the base of the new mirror is big enough to cover (or ideally use) the current screw holes in the door that secure the 'swan' mirrors.

Best regards

Paul

[apples24]

I have no holes in my doors

[badenstag]

i want to buy and fit two , which ones did you fit and what about correct positioning?

lee

Hi,

I've fitted mirrors of a BMW E3/E9. They have a period look, the fixings are simply adaptable and because of the great adjustability I can see what I have to see.

BMW-Mirror-E3-E9.jpg

The only downside is that the right mirror was not easy to find, at least in Germany.

Regards
Gerd

[Jeff]

I'm sure this was covered a short while ago, do a search.

Jeff.

[LAMBRETTLAD]

Paul ,I had flat mirrors on my Morris minor ,very restrictive,with a small field of vision.Hope this helps

Alex

[Seaking]

Paul
As I read the MOT GUIDE LINES on a pre August 78 car only one mirror needed so one interior mirror will be ok

MOT Test of Mirrors

Applies to obligatory mirrors and "Indirect vision devices" such as cameras – and in this case the method of inspection and reason for failure will apply to both the camera and the screen. Not all mirrors or cameras etc. on all vehicles are subject to Test, depending on the age of the vehicle.

Those mirrors which must be checked must be
◾Secure
◾Visible from the driver's seat
◾Not distorted or damaged so as to seriously impair the driver's view to the rear
Obligatory mirror options are:
.

1. an exterior mirror fitted to the offside (right-hand side when seated in the driver's seat), or
   b. an exterior mirror fitted to the nearside (left hand side when seated in the driver's seat), or
   c. an interior mirror.

Passenger vehicles with less than 8 passenger seats First used before 1 August 1978 At least one mirror/device in any of the above positions
All goods vehicles must have two mirrors, one of which must be option 'a'.

Reasons For Rejection
An obligatory mirror:
a. is missing or insecure
b. is so damaged or deteriorated that the view to the rear is seriously impaired
c. does not provide a view to the rear of the vehicle
d. is not clearly visible from the driver's seat, or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat.
Additional mirrors
Any mirrors additional to the obligatory mirrors are not subject to this inspection.
Cheers Glenn

[milothedog]

Paul
As I read the MOT GUIDE LINES on a pre August 78 car only one mirror needed so one interior mirror will be ok

MOT Test of Mirrors

Applies to obligatory mirrors and "Indirect vision devices" such as cameras – and in this case the method of inspection and reason for failure will apply to both the camera and the screen. Not all mirrors or cameras etc. on all vehicles are subject to Test, depending on the age of the vehicle.

Those mirrors which must be checked must be
◾Secure
◾Visible from the driver's seat
◾Not distorted or damaged so as to seriously impair the driver's view to the rear
Obligatory mirror options are:
.

1. an exterior mirror fitted to the offside (right-hand side when seated in the driver's seat), or
   b. an exterior mirror fitted to the nearside (left hand side when seated in the driver's seat), or
   c. an interior mirror.

Passenger vehicles with less than 8 passenger seats First used before 1 August 1978 At least one mirror/device in any of the above positions
All goods vehicles must have two mirrors, one of which must be option 'a'.

Reasons For Rejection
An obligatory mirror:
a. is missing or insecure
b. is so damaged or deteriorated that the view to the rear is seriously impaired
c. does not provide a view to the rear of the vehicle
d. is not clearly visible from the driver's seat, or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat.
Additional mirrors
Any mirrors additional to the obligatory mirrors are not subject to this inspection.
Cheers Glenn

Just did this, http://socforum.com/forum/showthread...ghlight=wipers post 11

[Seaking]

Just did this, http://socforum.com/forum/showthread...ghlight=wipers post 11

Oh dear must read the posts before I post better get myself down to the doc if I rembered where that is lol
cheers Glenn