| madmaxx |
01-11-2014 03:28 PM |
Superformance side mirror
Does anyone know if the side mirror from finish line fits the mounting holes of the original spf mirror? does anyone have a side mirror for an spf. I know they are not very functional but i have to cover the mounting holes with something:CRY:
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| Blue Man |
01-11-2014 08:24 PM |
Yes, the Finish Line mirror will fit fine on your SPF. I recently replaced mine without any problems.
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| vatdevil |
01-11-2014 08:31 PM |
I removed that worthless side mirror and placed rivets into the mounting holes. Rivets match the existing hood rivets.
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| madmaxx |
01-12-2014 05:06 AM |
Thanks! I agree as being useless. Why they are mounted is bewildering. Throw one in the trunk a let customer decide. I ordered a new SPF years back with the request many times no side mirror, it shows up with the side mirror.
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| madmaxx |
01-12-2014 09:23 AM |
To funny the reason i was looking to replace was the glass had been pushed in. i am sure the po tried to adjust many times without success. I broke the glass while trying to reassemble at the last second, but the glass is in and secure. I googled mirror and found my old post from 2008 to use a convex mirror grote 12014-5 to make the mirror useful. I ordered one from summit i will just stick over the busted one and problem solved.
If it don't work it was $1.99. If it does saves $35 for mirror and $13 in shipping and handling, LOL. and so we wait some more for parts to arrive blah blah blah….
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| mattpatt |
01-12-2014 10:27 AM |
For what it's worth I didn't install the mirror supplied with my car. Instead, I purchased a mirror with a post, made a simple bushing, and mounted it in the front side-curtain hole. No holes in the fiber-glass, removable and is closer to the driver (more useful). I have a copy of that great hand-drawn picture by David Kimble of CSX 3022 that shows it in that location. Also, there was an original at the Peterson Museum that had it there.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=11356&thumb=1 |
| fordracing65 |
01-12-2014 01:15 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattpatt
(Post 1280106)
For what it's worth I didn't install the mirror supplied with my car. Instead, I purchased a mirror with a post, made a simple bushing, and mounted it in the front side-curtain hole. No holes in the fiber-glass, removable and is closer to the driver (more useful). I have a copy of that great hand-drawn picture by David Kimble of CSX 3022 that shows it in that location. Also, there was an original at the Peterson Museum that had it there.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=11356&thumb=1
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NICE...:cool: |
| madmaxx |
01-12-2014 02:43 PM |
ditto!!!! problem is i have three holes in my beautiful fender. great idea!!!
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| motordean |
01-12-2014 03:54 PM |
I have the SPF mirror and in addition little custom fabricated mirrors on the windshield frames (you can barely notice them and they are very functional).
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| WardL |
01-12-2014 09:26 PM |
Not sure racers look in their mirrors, but the side mirror shows if a vehicle is right on your rear fender. In a race, you don't care what is back 100', you may want to glance to see if another car is only 20' back. I did an adjustment to twist the mount out slightly and it gives a much better rear view.
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| CWizard |
01-15-2014 07:11 PM |
Max, if you still want an original SPF bullet mirror, I have one that came off my car. $10 plus shipping. I replaced it with a Raydot.
PM me if you want it.
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| STL Mark |
01-15-2014 08:34 PM |
I changed out the mirror with a 2 dollar convex mirror from autozone. Works great now. 1000 percent better.
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