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Another way to fix the mirror
I had the same issue with mine. To fix it I loosened the screw at the front all the way and remove the reflector. You can then unscrew the bullet shaped housing from the pedestal mount. Now, drill a new mounting hole in the bottom of the bullet, so the bullet rolls to a more appropriate angle (trial fit first to find the position you want) and resecure. Reinstall the reflector, and you're good to go.
This will all be invisible as the mount pedestal will still cover the old hole in the bullet. It will then work as well as any tiny mirror can. |
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I have owned two BDR's, 1 SPF, worked on a factory five, and a classic roadster and without a doubt the SPF is heads and shoulders above the others, then again it cost the most. So yes in my self absorbed opinion SPF is the best.
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I've learned something today!
Thank you for your insight and experience, however the most enlightning comment you made was "then again it cost the most." Really?
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If you go fast enough - the only thing you should need a mirror for. Is the flashing red lights.
I never trust the mirrors on my Harley and always double check. You should have no blind spots without the top. Enjoy, you made a good deal on the Cobra. I hopefully will be joining you shortly... |
Ztarum, your solution worked, thank you. I figured the mount for the bullet housing would have a couple of bolts with nuts on the inside of the body of the car, such that you would have to have access to that inside area to take the nuts off and put them back on. Very, very difficult access there. But the mount actually has two position screws on the ends that simply fit into holes in the body without any other nut or attachment mechanism inside. There is a single, center bolt that tightens to a nut or something similar inside, but the nut is solidly attached to the inside of the body. So, as you said, it's simply a matter of unscrewing the single bolt, removing the mount, drilling a new hole for the far end of the mount to effectively raise the mount, then reattaching in the new position. As you suggested, I made sure the mount in the new position would cover the old position hole. The mirror still isn't worth much, but at least it's arguably functional (not aimed at the pavement) and with a convex reflector should be much better.
I would never rely on the mirror, for example changing lanes left, without a head look back. In this car, with no roof or side frame, you have great visibility. I understand the mirror is a first check, always to be confirmed by a head look back. So . . . on to the next small project my new, bad ass SPF. Left turn indicator works perfectly, engage, it stays engages with small steer movement, then after you come out of a full left turn cancels. Right turn indicator . . . not so much. Again, thank you everyone for all the help. |
get on scof. there is canceling cam in the steering column for the turn signal, set screw may be loose. Use fishing line to remove the steering wheel cap, do not use a screwdrive or knife you will scratch the steering wheel. Once removed remove the nut holding the steering wheel on. you will see the turn signal mechanism. you will see how it works.
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