Side Mirrors: Cheap Alternatives?
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Side Mirrors: Cheap Alternatives?
Okay...I'm seriously thinking about plopping over $150 for some real CF stick-ons made by a well known company. Picture attached.
But before I do drop down some serious change, I need to know if there are alternatives?
What I know so far:
1- Bluebat's overlay. Don't like the look. Not as clean as these.
2- Top Secret Mirror Replacement. $600+ is outta my price range, plus I want to keep the functionality of my OEM mirrors
have I missed anything? there was a guy who was gonna work on some, but I think he dropped the project.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: For the WHY people out there. To add that subtle, distinctive look to my daily driven show car.
Thank you
But before I do drop down some serious change, I need to know if there are alternatives?
What I know so far:
1- Bluebat's overlay. Don't like the look. Not as clean as these.
2- Top Secret Mirror Replacement. $600+ is outta my price range, plus I want to keep the functionality of my OEM mirrors
have I missed anything? there was a guy who was gonna work on some, but I think he dropped the project.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: For the WHY people out there. To add that subtle, distinctive look to my daily driven show car.
Thank you
Last edited by drsifu1; Jul 16, 2005 at 11:15 PM.
Originally Posted by smellyg35
all i have to say is.....why care about the mirrors so much....theyre mirrors
Last edited by Silverbolt; Jul 17, 2005 at 06:23 PM.
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Originally Posted by smellyg35
all i have to say is.....why care about the mirrors so much....theyre mirrors
To each his own, plus I like the idea, nice, subtle accent, I totally agree with you.
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Originally Posted by smellyg35
all i have to say is.....why care about the mirrors so much....theyre mirrors
Why did you care enough to even post? You didn't help....
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How about painting them to match the car?
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oh..don't bash the guy, i added the why? question after he had asked just in case anyone else asked 
i knew color matching would make the car too yellow. i don't know..the picture in my head said to leave it black, and I like it.
the carbon fiber would just accent the area, plus i accidently got wax on the black part and it is slightly hazed. i know I could use aftermarket cleaners like Back to Black, but i'm lazy
i guess there are not many other alternatives.
it's gonna be an expensive month for me...
i knew color matching would make the car too yellow. i don't know..the picture in my head said to leave it black, and I like it.
the carbon fiber would just accent the area, plus i accidently got wax on the black part and it is slightly hazed. i know I could use aftermarket cleaners like Back to Black, but i'm lazy
i guess there are not many other alternatives.
it's gonna be an expensive month for me...
WRAH
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From: Columbus, OH (Area)
Originally Posted by drsifu1
oh..don't bash the guy, i added the why? question after he had asked just in case anyone else asked
i knew color matching would make the car too yellow. i don't know..the picture in my head said to leave it black, and I like it.
the carbon fiber would just accent the area, plus i accidently got wax on the black part and it is slightly hazed. i know I could use aftermarket cleaners like Back to Black, but i'm lazy
i guess there are not many other alternatives.
it's gonna be an expensive month for me...
i knew color matching would make the car too yellow. i don't know..the picture in my head said to leave it black, and I like it.
the carbon fiber would just accent the area, plus i accidently got wax on the black part and it is slightly hazed. i know I could use aftermarket cleaners like Back to Black, but i'm lazy
i guess there are not many other alternatives.
it's gonna be an expensive month for me...
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[QUOTE=drsifu1]
the carbon fiber would just accent the area, plus i accidently got wax on the black part and it is slightly hazed. i know I could use aftermarket cleaners like Back to Black, but i'm lazy
QUOTE]
Don't use Back to Black, just get a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, dip it in a little water, and just wipe the excess wax right off. It's also a cheap way to clean your leather seats, they work great.
-Mark
the carbon fiber would just accent the area, plus i accidently got wax on the black part and it is slightly hazed. i know I could use aftermarket cleaners like Back to Black, but i'm lazy
QUOTE]
Don't use Back to Black, just get a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, dip it in a little water, and just wipe the excess wax right off. It's also a cheap way to clean your leather seats, they work great.
-Mark
Originally Posted by drsifu1
Okay...I'm seriously thinking about plopping over $150 for some real CF stick-ons made by a well known company. Picture attached.
But before I do drop down some serious change, I need to know if there are alternatives?
What I know so far:
1- Bluebat's overlay. Don't like the look. Not as clean as these.
2- Top Secret Mirror Replacement. $600+ is outta my price range, plus I want to keep the functionality of my OEM mirrors
have I missed anything? there was a guy who was gonna work on some, but I think he dropped the project.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: For the WHY people out there. To add that subtle, distinctive look to my daily driven show car.
Thank you
But before I do drop down some serious change, I need to know if there are alternatives?
What I know so far:
1- Bluebat's overlay. Don't like the look. Not as clean as these.
2- Top Secret Mirror Replacement. $600+ is outta my price range, plus I want to keep the functionality of my OEM mirrors
have I missed anything? there was a guy who was gonna work on some, but I think he dropped the project.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: For the WHY people out there. To add that subtle, distinctive look to my daily driven show car.
Thank you
I have pics on my home PC that I will post up when I get home for ya! High quality product! I was reluctant too when I saw the price but gambled! No more nasty wax residue marks on th eblack plastic for me! LOL