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Downton mirrors fixing
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:08 pm
by Charlynsane
Hi guys,
I would like to buy those mirrors:
http://www.datch.fr/fr/mtr03-retroviseu ... -9952.html
Here we can see it mounted on a nice racer
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How is it fixed?
Window catches supressed and it uses the empty holes?
Must I drill another hole in the glass?
thank you
Charles
Re: Downton mirrors fixing
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:17 pm
by Pete
That (Downton ??) mirror can be bolted through your window catch if you drill the screw hole out slightly. If it's the same as the one on offer over here at Minisp*rt etc the stud will go through the window hole fine.
Re: Downton mirrors fixing
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:30 pm
by Red Mist
That's my car!
I mounted mine exactly like Pete has said, by drilling out the window catches to 8mm and shaving one side of the retaining nut so as not to foul the catch. Can take a picture tomorrow for you.
Even after modifying the mirrors so they can be positioned in further however, they still don't offer great visibility so I'm now considering some mounting brackets at the moment like the Swiftune ones available.
http://www.swiftune.com/Product/1040/sw ... pair).aspx
Re: Downton mirrors fixing
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:37 am
by mk1
Just to prove my pedant credentials that mirror is a reproduction Raydyot Mirror.
They are available from many of the usual suspects at prices varying from about £12 - £40 depending on where you go.
They have absolutely nothing to do with Downton, apart from the fact that the alloy racing version was fitted to a couple of Downton Racers.
A good original Raydyot will set you back around £300 - £500 depending on condition.
M
Re: Downton mirrors fixing
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:13 am
by Red Mist
mk1 wrote:Just to prove my pedant credentials that mirror is a reproduction Raydyot Mirror.
They are available from many of the usual suspects at prices varying from about £12 - £40 depending on where you go.
They have absolutely nothing to do with Downton, apart from the fact that the alloy racing version was fitted to a couple of Downton Racers.
A good original Raydyot will set you back around £300 - £500 depending on condition.
M
Impressive Mark!
Re: Downton mirrors fixing
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:53 pm
by Charlynsane
Red Mist wrote:That's my car!
I mounted mine exactly like Pete has said, by drilling out the window catches to 8mm and shaving one side of the retaining nut so as not to foul the catch. Can take a picture tomorrow for you.
Even after modifying the mirrors so they can be positioned in further however, they still don't offer great visibility so I'm now considering some mounting brackets at the moment like the Swiftune ones available.
http://www.swiftune.com/Product/1040/sw ... pair).aspx
Really a great car Neil! I'm falling in love!
Could you make a picture for me?
Tahnk you for those information,
I thought ut was downton mirror.
It's a good alternative because I don't want to drill holes in my brand new painted doors!
Thank you guys
