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Wing mirrors
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:53 am
by markattard
Some questions for the elite
Were the wing mirrors an original standard item or a custom aftermarket accessory?
What was the standard / preferred distance of the mirrors from the front, lamp end, or the back end of the wing.
I need to know cause I'm drilling Lucy very soon
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:55 am
by Kevin
They were an optional extra.
I am not sure of the exact location of fitting but all the cars I have had with them fitted were not exactly useful for extra visibility but just looked good.
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:05 am
by markattard
Yep I know, but apart from looking good they are abit extra help when pulling out or overtaking. Just an average distance would be a good help,
cheers
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:54 pm
by ASL642
Just measured some of ours. Roughly 17cm from the front edge of the wing to the centre of the hole you have to drill. Hope this helps
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:09 pm
by bigginger
6 inches or so - but I've no idea if that's anything close to 17cm.
Oh, bit of mental maths and it sort of is
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:17 pm
by d_harris
6 inches is 152.4 MM so not too far from.
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:21 pm
by markattard
Yes settled down for 6.5 inches that's 16.25 cm thanks all for yr help.
Pls have a look at the works on Lucy any comments welcome
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:27 pm
by ASL642
So no driving in the dark then!!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:37 pm
by d_harris
No driving at all at the moment lou - theres no engine there!
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:10 pm
by callyspoy
what bumper valance is that? have you got a later one fitted on?
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:15 pm
by ASL642
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:06 am
by markattard
I beleive the valance is the correct type with a recess to match the cheese grater grille, unlike the 1000's which have a wider round cut.
With the ever increasing oil prices I'm doing away without an engine and lights!!!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:54 am
by ASL642
What a good idea! Think of the reduction in pollution there would be if we all took the engines out!!
Now going to look for a pony and trap to go to shopping in!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:20 pm
by ims101
markattard wrote:I beleive the valance is the correct type with a recess to match the cheese grater grille, unlike the 1000's which have a wider round cut.
I have the same grill/valance on my car and get asked "where's the split screen?" Hope your ready for it
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:07 pm
by markattard
Problem is mine
is a split screen
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:27 pm
by Sidney'61
regaliaqueen wrote:What a good idea! Think of the reduction in pollution there would be if we all took the engines out!!
Now going to look for a pony and trap to go to shopping in!
Maybe you could cut a hole in the floor and run ... flintstones style
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:30 pm
by callyspoy
oh right...proper valance. i have a proper one too, just mine is a bit sorry, so am thinking of getting a better one. saw that esm do fibreglass ones, was kind of hoping that was what you had and then you could recommend them as the best thing ever!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:14 pm
by ims101
markattard wrote:Problem is mine
is a split screen
ok can't tell as its in bits
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:41 am
by markattard
callyspoy wrote:oh right...proper valance. i have a proper one too, just mine is a bit sorry, so am thinking of getting a better one. saw that esm do fibreglass ones, was kind of hoping that was what you had and then you could recommend them as the best thing ever!
I recommend it cause that's what I have. For my standards it's a perfect fit. You have to be carefull not to overtighten for obvious fibre glass reasons.
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:46 am
by markattard
ims101 wrote:markattard wrote:Problem is mine
is a split screen
ok can't tell as its in bits
Although in bits there's one hint for the splitty experts, picture 2 shows the v shaped back end bonnet
, ... I know I'm being a pain...lol....