Door glass rear view mirror.

[g111mds]

Does any one have any experience of a door mirror fitted through the window glass using the holes for the window slider handle? I’d like a mirror for the Mk1, but would much prefer not to drill any holes in the door or wing.

[LarryLebel]

You need the front slider open a crack to promote airflow through the open back slider which would misalign the mirror. I would be inclined to use a so-called "passing mirror" which clamps to the A-post seam.

[jayare]

I've got them on my pickup. There are apparently 2 very similar looking types with different diameter fixing studs - mine are the M8 version which need the hole in the catch opening up to be able to fit them - there are also ones available with M6 studs. The slot for adjustment isn't long enough to get the right view and needs filing out longer. That works OK on the drivers side but on the passenger side even with the slot elongated to the max you run out of adjustment before the mirror touches the glass - I'm looking at getting a 1/4" spacer made up to see if I can get the necessary adjustment.

Strangely enough, cracking the front sliding pane by an inch for ventilation doesn't have as much impact on the view as you'd expect,

JR

[TECH396]

https://www.minisport.com/spdk131-door- ... wnton.html

[g111mds]

You need the front slider open a crack to promote airflow through the open back slider which would misalign the mirror. I would be inclined to use a so-called "passing mirror" which clamps to the A-post seam.

Thank you. Seen the clamp on version, but hoping to keep that as a second choice option.

[g111mds]

I've got them on my pickup. There are apparently 2 very similar looking types with different diameter fixing studs - mine are the M8 version which need the hole in the catch opening up to be able to fit them - there are also ones available with M6 studs. The slot for adjustment isn't long enough to get the right view and needs filing out longer. That works OK on the drivers side but on the passenger side even with the slot elongated to the max you run out of adjustment before the mirror touches the glass - I'm looking at getting a 1/4" spacer made up to see if I can get the necessary adjustment.

Strangely enough, cracking the front sliding pane by an inch for ventilation doesn't have as much impact on the view as you'd expect,

JR

Appreciate the response - thank you. I definitely need something just so I can keep an eye on what’s around behind me.

[g111mds]

https://www.minisport.com/spdk131-door- ... wnton.html

The very thing - thank you

[Polarsilver]

I have these type of window fix Mirrors on two Mk1 cars.. would advise you to only buy these type mirrors with a bolt dia; that will pass through the window catch without any issue .. what you should not do is drill out your window catch to suit any aftermarket Mirror .. then obtain a Dome Head Acorn type Nut to secure the Mirror inside the car .. then file a taper seat on the Acorn Nut so it locates into the Window Catch existing taper seat .. job then looks more finished .. when fitted these Mirrors will have No further adjustment.. my solution is to modify the Mirror Angle to suit my vision by slotting the oval bolt track within the Mirror base .. i need to do this by quite an excessive amount on the near side Mirror as without some major Mirror mounting modification the Passenger side Mirror in my case is as standard mounting good as useless .. These type Mirrors are not Fit & Forget they need work to achieve what is needed & you will then get "Some small amount of Rear Vision "
For me they are essential when manovering in tight spaces & as a overtaking Mirror