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[Newtfish]

Hello,

 

I have been looking at Japanese imports, and a lot of them come with 'fender' mirrors. Personally I'm not sure I like the look of these! Has anyone else purchased one and removed these? If so how has the hole been covered? 

 

Thanks in advance!

[mab01uk]

Wing mirrors were commonly fitted on cars including Minis in the UK in the 1960/70's until door mirrors became a standard fitment on most European cars. Holes left in the wings on removal would need a plate welded in the hole or a plate glued/bonded from below and skimmed over with body filler, both would require a local repaint.....unless you are willing to accept a simple blanking grommet or similar in the holes!

 

Why do some Japanese car mirrors seem to be fitted in weird places like the bumpers and wings?

https://www.asktheca...se-car-mirrors/

Edited by mab01uk, 11 August 2022 - 02:17 PM.

[jomaoliveira79]

I know that my answer is not straight to your question but I wasn't also so keen about fender mirror until I bought a Riley Elf with a driver side fender torpedo mirror. I didn't liked the torpedo mirror and wanted to remove it, but the hole was surely a problem. Until I bought a pair o period TEX oval fender mirrors, and realized that particulary setup gave me a constant view of every angle. The looks is very 60's too. It's a pleasure to own a car with that setup.

[Bobbins]

If you have the convex glass versions on the wings they work quite well. We have a '98 JDM and I'd planned to remove them, but until I replace the wings or do some other major bodywork they're staying where they are!

[Newtfish]

Thanks for all your responses! They aren't a deal breaker, but I think I might have to live with them for a while (if I end up buying that one, I have two others to look at first) 🙂

[coopertaz]

may be worth fitting plastic wheel arch liners too mirror and side repeater holes rot for fun in mini wings