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RazMan - 2/8/06 at 10:52 PM

I'm looking for some mirrors similar to these





Anything that can be mounted on a vertical stalk really.

Any pointers?

[Edited on 2-8-06 by RazMan]

caber - 2/8/06 at 11:52 PM

Try here:
Car Builder Solutions

Caber

RazMan - 3/8/06 at 09:16 AM

They were the first I tried but unfortunately they don't have anything near what I need

I'm looking for something like this - only on a vertical stalk



[Edited on 3-8-06 by RazMan]

DIY Si - 3/8/06 at 09:17 AM

Given what they're on, maybe Ultima? Could try NS Dev, he knows the boss man there.

ned - 3/8/06 at 09:29 AM

thats an SPA mirror.

info here:
http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/design/mirrors.asp

i bought my centre stem rear view SPA mirror from steve (tadltd) at a good price (better than SPA direct online).

Ned.

ps and they'll probably do you an option on or possibly custom stems to suit your application

[Edited on 3/8/06 by ned]

RazMan - 3/8/06 at 09:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
Given what they're on, maybe Ultima? Could try NS Dev, he knows the boss man there.


Ultima are notoriously protective about their components. Apparently you can't buy their mirrors unless you have a chassis number to prove you are fitting them to an Ultima. It took me quite a time to find a pair of their seat shells.

RazMan - 3/8/06 at 09:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ned
thats an SPA mirror.


Spot on Ned - but hey don't do vertical stalk versions and I am not sure they would pass SVA either.

Thanks for the tip - I'll give Steve a try

[Edited on 3-8-06 by RazMan]

ned - 3/8/06 at 09:33 AM

the gt/lemans mirror should have a large enough area/dimensions, you can get a small u-trim to cover the edge and the convex glass helps the rear/side visibility requirements.

Ned.

DIY Si - 3/8/06 at 09:34 AM

I know they are generally a bit arsey about stuff like this, but maybe Dev can blag somthing for you? It's not as if they're particular to JUST Ultima is it?
Or are they? If so, then you may struggle.

ned - 3/8/06 at 09:38 AM

SPA sold me the shorter stem they supply caterham for the rear view centre mirror, so you can all but ask...

Alternatively a small piece of ally rod tapped at each end to suit isn't rocket science..

Ned.

ps sure i've also seen vertical stem versions on a gd t70 aswell if its of any help..

[Edited on 3/8/06 by ned]

RazMan - 3/8/06 at 09:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ned

ps sure i've also seen vertical stem versions on a gd t70 aswell if its of any help..


You are spot on again!

gttman - 3/8/06 at 09:52 AM

We could probably get hold of a copy of the Ultima ones (they are over £300 from Ultima) as they are simply a glass shell with a ford electric mirror motors inside........

RazMan - 3/8/06 at 10:01 AM

Hi Andy! - Is your broadband working now then?

tbh the Can Am ones look a bit clunky and the Spa range is a bit more elegant. As Ned says, I can always make up a simple stalk to replace the kinked version.

Krismc - 3/8/06 at 06:11 PM

them spa mirrors (racetec) ones i got some with my vortx in black, but they also do carbon....why not try MNR??

RazMan - 3/8/06 at 09:38 PM

I don't need carbon so the few grams I will save in weight will stay in my wallet

Boring old (and cheap) grp for me