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Luke Nieuwhof
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT

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Monday, March 29, 2010 - 11:57 am, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi all. In Perth's recent hail storm my passenger mirror was smashed. What I want to know is is it reasonably easy to take off a passenger mirror from a wrecker car and insert it back into place on mine or is it easier to take off the whole unit and replace (ie motors and all).
I'm assuming it is the first option but thought I would check with the experts first.
Anthony Matthews
TryHard
Western Australia
Soarer GT Limited V8

Posts: 141
Reg: 04-2006

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Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:21 pm, by:  Anthony Matthews (Gajet) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just the glass = very easy.
Flat blade screwdriver with a rag covering inserted below glass, lever it up (it will unclip at the bottom) It's hinged at the top so after it's unclipped just pull towards you {gently}

whole unit = easy
remove door skin and window surround, undo 3 screws, unclip cable and Bob's your uncle
Adam Lonergan
Goo Roo
Victoria
UZZ32 #369 (V8)

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Monday, March 29, 2010 - 08:53 pm, by:  Adam Lonergan (Alchemistal) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Whole unit must come from a TT wreck unless you want to do some soldering... they have different plugs.
BTW Has that fuel flap turned up?
Luke Nieuwhof
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 01:53 pm, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Would just the glass itself be the same from TT to V8 though?

Yep it turned up this morning Adam, thanks mate!
Adam Lonergan
Goo Roo
Victoria
UZZ32 #369 (V8)

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 03:18 pm, by:  Adam Lonergan (Alchemistal) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

AFAIK the glass is the same but the ultrasonic disc (brass appearance ~50mm in diameter and 7mm thick) glued on the back of some of the V8 mirrors *might* be a problem. You might be able to snap/pry it off or trim any plastic inside the mirror that is a problem if it interferes.
Anthony Matthews
TryHard
Western Australia
Soarer GT Limited V8

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 09:01 pm, by:  Anthony Matthews (Gajet) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The ultrasonic disc is inside the black plastic glass holder so doesn't interfere with the fixing of the mirror. The blue plug could be snipped off or just tucked out of the way
Tom Brookes
Tinkerer
NSW
Nil

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Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 08:15 pm, by:  Tom Brookes (Aristor) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi,

I notice I have power mirrors on my jzz31 that fold back. If I wanted to replace a mirror how can I make sure it will work with my car? Will all v8 mirrors work and not the tt or is it the other way around. Also what if I don't know what car it comes from, are there any particular things to look for. I haven't pulled off my one yet and the replacement would just be for cosmetic reasons. Chipped pain etc

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