Carbon fiber side mirrors
So I decided to splurge a little during cyber Monday when a really nice deal on the apr carbon side mirrors were at a good price at rpi. After calling, and getting a little more off on top of the sale price, I pulled the trigger. Mirrors arrived 3 days later. I figured that the install would be challenging but very doable. Having today off, I decided to tackle the project. This is quite the install adventure as I soon found out. Door panel comes off with no problem, but that is where the fun begins, lol. The 3 8mm nuts that hold the mirror to the door are located on the curve of the door right behind the window glass. I eventually had to buy a set of mini wrenches bc the one that I needed was not sold seperatly. The space is so small, I had to enlist my 12 year old son to get the bolts loose. Getting the guts out of the factory mirror is a whole other story. You basically have to drill through a small metal wringer to separate the inside. Only had time to get one done today but I am happy with the results. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a355d374e7.jpg
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Nice job! Looks great!
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The mirror looks great, but that garage.............
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Originally Posted by Patsgarage
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The mirror looks great, but that garage.............
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Looks great, but personally I wouldn't do it unless I had a smashed mirror. Sounds like a PITA install.
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Looks beautiful but I just wonder: how does a body shop do it if the mirror's housing is totally broken? I guess they don't remove the guts of the mirror, just replace the whole unit. Plug and play and a few body screws. And a lot more cost.
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Originally Posted by AORoads
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Looks beautiful but I just wonder: how does a body shop do it if the mirror's housing is totally broken? I guess they don't remove the guts of the mirror, just replace the whole unit. Plug and play and a few body screws. And a lot more cost.
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Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I really like the look but now know why I have never seen anyone with them, lol. I would rate the install right around the headlight lense removal territory. :willy:
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That looks great on your silver car, not sure about some of the other car colors.:thumbs:
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Great job on the install. Hopefully everything gets back together easier than apart.
The Carbon Fiber looks nice. Post some pics when you pull that bad ass into the sun. I think they will really fit in with your CF hood. Nice job Shawn ! |
Great job it looks awesome, I have been trying to get these concept mirrors from Oracle for a year now. They have them listed in the online catalog but keep telling me they are not ready for the market. page 42 Oracle lighting online catalog.
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Nice job! It all looks really good!:cool:
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I recently pulled mine off to paint them Satin Black and wrap the doors. All three nuts can be reached with the window down and a long extension on the socket. There are 3 holes, some hidden by the black insulation gooey material. Hope that helps.
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Finally found some time to complete the other door. Rainy here today but here they are.
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Looks good!
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They really look great with the rest of the CF parts. Love those black wheels too.
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Works really well with the rest of the car.
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Thats one badd ass Corvette!
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I love it! Now I want some!! Dang it....
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Looks good, I was considering them but you convinced me otherwise with the install ha! Love those oracle side markers too.....mine are on the way
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