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charlandk 01-28-2011 08:24 AM
superformance side mirror on backdraft
 
Has anyone mounted a superformance side mirror on the fender of a backdraft?

I would like to purchase one because I do not like the look of the backdraft side mirror mounted on the window frame but want to make sure it will work before having one shipped to me.

Thanks,
Kevin

DonC 01-28-2011 08:46 AM
Kevin:
FWIW I have fender mirrors mounted on my ERA that are very usable but they're not in the stock position. In stock position the fender mirrors are pretty useless.
A couple of things to consider before committing to the fender mirrors. Is there any sub structure in the fender that will prevent them from being mounted where they need to be to work? Can you mount them is a position that isn't too far off of the stock location to keep them from looking weird?
In my case I sat in the car and had someone else move the driver side mirror to where it was usable and then had the passenger side mirror held in the same place on the other side. It took a little moving around to get both in the right place but not a whole bunch. I also went with convex glass in both units which helped.
Here's a photo that sort of shows what they look like.
DonC
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...6857ERA684.jpg

Cashburn 01-28-2011 10:54 AM
The fender mounted mirrors are standard on a BDR. We never install them though because people prefer the windshield mounted mirrors because they actually work.

http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/a.../aba.sized.jpg

http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/a.../adi.sized.jpg

http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/a.../adp.sized.jpg

charlandk 01-28-2011 11:01 AM
Very cool.
Thanks Jay!

I like the look of the fender mounted mirror much more and I was hoping that they were more functional also. My side mirror (mounted on the windshield frame) doesnt seem to adjust out far enough. I have to kind of hang my head out the side a bit to see behind me with it.

CBattaglia 01-28-2011 11:59 AM
Same problem with the fender mirror. Really all of the mirrors are usless unless they come out with an anti vibrate function like on video cameras.

Cashburn 01-28-2011 12:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by charlandk (Post 1105823)
Very cool.
Thanks Jay!

I like the look of the fender mounted mirror much more and I was hoping that they were more functional also. My side mirror (mounted on the windshield frame) doesnt seem to adjust out far enough. I have to kind of hang my head out the side a bit to see behind me with it.
It can be adjusted out, takes some fiddling. But it can be aimed where you need it.

fordracing65 01-28-2011 01:04 PM
i put a covex mirror in my housing, i can see everything, try it

mln385 01-28-2011 05:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65 (Post 1105846)
i put a covex mirror in my housing, i can see everything, try it
Ditto....was my first mod made a big difference.

aspenbubba 01-28-2011 07:10 PM
Hey Jay,Is that my car? Did I forget to sign a release?

SP01715 01-28-2011 07:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65 (Post 1105846)
i put a covex mirror in my housing, i can see everything, try it
yep, works perfect...

Cashburn 01-28-2011 11:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aspenbubba (Post 1105892)
Hey Jay,Is that my car? Did I forget to sign a release?
It was the only car we ever did that the customer requested that mirror... out of 130 or so? :LOL:


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