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The Venom Project

posted on 12/1/10 at 03:41 PM Reply With Quote
Side Mirrors Mounting

Hi There,

I am currently reviewing where to place my mirrors, they are M3 Type mirrors and being a flat triangle surface they will need mounting onto rubber or foam pads in order for them to follow the curve of the dash scuttle. I just spoke to the VOSA to ask about did it matter if when sat in the driver seat I could see the top of the rear wing, he said as long as you have a clear view of behind the car they should be fine. Has anyone fitted any non standard mirrors on there MNR? I didn't fancy the Racetech ones as I had already had these sprayed the exact colour of my car for another project I was on with. Any help or pictures would be most useful. If this picture has uploaded they look similar to these.

Cheers

Nick Rescued attachment m3 mirror.jpg
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TimC

posted on 12/1/10 at 03:48 PM Reply With Quote
Beauty is in the eye etc... but I think they'll look pretty awful on the MNR.

Lots of other mirrors available...






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The Venom Project

posted on 12/1/10 at 03:51 PM Reply With Quote
Mirrors

I suppose its personal opinion, I have to say I think they look far better than the Race Tech ones, plus they have a shielded mirror, so no loose movement with speed. I think (Hope) they will look fantastic to be honest, and I don't want my car looking the same as all the rest :-) I think you need to see them fitted on the car to appreciate them (Maybe I will be eating my words :-)
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dan__wright

posted on 12/1/10 at 04:00 PM Reply With Quote
they wont pass ive as they have to deflect if something was to hit them.

[Edited on 12/1/10 by dan__wright]





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blakep82

posted on 12/1/10 at 05:03 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dan__wright
they wont pass ive as they have to deflect if something was to hit them.

[Edited on 12/1/10 by dan__wright]


they only have to do that if they are the widest part of the car, which they won't be on a 7.





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Miks15

posted on 12/1/10 at 06:50 PM Reply With Quote
are your sure that the triangle base mount cant be removed? Or mabye modiy it fo you have the two stalk bits, his wold probably make it easier to mount
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The Venom Project

posted on 12/1/10 at 10:26 PM Reply With Quote
Mirrors

Hiya,

Cheers for the replies, Yeah I am pretty sure they will pass the IVA as they will not stand outside the width of the wheels, and also as the are E stamped, I did speak to my metal fabricator buddy and he said to just get an overall template of the scuttle where I need to mount them and he will be able to make a mounting unit so the triangle base sits flat and he can make it fit the curve, it can then be powder coated to match the car. I would prefer them to sit low down, but if sitting higher gives better view and passes then its a win win for me.

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The Venom Project

posted on 13/1/10 at 07:30 AM Reply With Quote
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quote:
Originally posted by Miks15
are your sure that the triangle base mount cant be removed? Or mabye modiy it fo you have the two stalk bits, his wold probably make it easier to mount


After reading your reply properly this time, I shall take a look at getting that mounting plate off if possible, I think it does remove and yes that would make it much easier to mount as the mounting posts could be shaped to the body.

Cheers

Nick

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