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Tourigjm · 08-06-2008, 09:25 PM

looks sweet, its a little rough but i like it

texanidiot25 · 08-06-2008, 10:03 PM

Some WRC Rally cars use a similar mirror.

http://svar0g.no.sapo.pt/Temas/wallp...ru%20txiru.jpg

bbjsw10 · 08-06-2008, 10:37 PM

Looks good, less frontal and still a outside mirror sounds like a Win, Win to me. Get it finished and painted.

Johnny Mullet · 08-06-2008, 10:38 PM

Your State Inspection is due. PA requires 7 sq. inches of mirror glass. Looks like you should be OK.

I like the concept.

jthistle · 08-13-2008, 01:07 AM

What about this mirror it looks almost exactly like what you are designing.

You can find them at Erebuni DTM Mirrors - M3 Mirrors

cfg83 · 08-13-2008, 02:23 AM

jthistle -

Quote:

Originally Posted by jthistle

What about this mirror it looks almost exactly like what you are designing.

You can find them at Erebuni DTM Mirrors - M3 Mirrors

Thanks, that's what I was talking about. I think they are pretty expensive, maybe $100+ per pair.

CarloSW2

justpassntime · 08-13-2008, 04:50 AM

I like the way it looks. I also like the mirrors on texanidiot25s Firebird. They are smaller than most mirrors and fit more tightly against the car.

Heck of a lot better than spending $100 on mirrors.

Fredd7924, I like the orange wiper blade difuser loops too. They look like scissors, but I could be wrong. Have you noticed any aero improvement ?

cfg83 · 08-13-2008, 01:41 PM

fredd7924 -

Here's one pair of them on ebay for $149!!! :

eBay Motors: Evolution EVO 8 9 Ralliart Carbon Side Mirror MR IX VII (item 280253862504 end time Aug-13-08 20:52:14 PDT)

Me likey homemade!

CarloSW2

Will · 08-13-2008, 02:03 PM

I'm sure they are right about the teardrop shape being better, but this home job look SWEET!!

lunarhighway · 08-14-2008, 06:32 AM

looks nice!

however why not try a different material than sheet metal.

perhaps you could make a sturdy mold out of carboard and give it some compound curves, cover it wil filler and sand really smooth and than heatform a piece of plastic over it or perhaps carefull happer the metal into shape over it

ideally you could vacuum form a large sheet, but perhaps carefull heating a suitable piece of plastic in the right areas with a lighter and than pressing in on the mold will eventually produce a perfect shape.

than again the extra effort might not make much impact over you'r design, wich looks very nice, and matches the car well...when painted it'll really rub shoulders with expensive aftermarket mirrors in the looks department.