Simon Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I need to replace the wing mirrors, question is should I change the current wing ones for a door version? I'm wondering what would give better visibility and look OK. Also flat or oval mirrors Thoughts anyone? I've found a pair of new Texx Oval rounded Viewmaster© Springback Wing Mirrors for around £55 which are similar to the old one fitted MS106F. http://texautomotive.com/classic_exterior_mirrors.html Anyone seen similar cheaper new or VGC? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 The choice is not flat or oval, its's flat or convex. The shape is for you to decide (others may advise) but my recommendation is that whatever shape you go for, make sure they have convex mirrors. Especially if you fit door mirrors. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I have bullet wing mirrors, previously I had door mirrors. Door mirrors gave better visibility, bullet wing mirrors, almost useless! But, bullet wing mirrors are so much prettier! Vanity, vanity all is vanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Have wing mirrors on my Vitesse, next to useless, I use a mirror clamped to the quarter light frame. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'm with Paul on this one. Have one clamped, drivers side only, to my GT6 Mk1 and it has proved a superb investment; I fit one to the passenger side when going abroad. Excellent visibility, copes with the vibration easily and no holes. Quarterlight never gets opened anyway. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have door mounted mirrors on my 13/60 they work very well, true the 1/4 lights won't open to the full position but that's not a problem with my convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 i would suggest the std period door mirrors, easily available and give a good filed of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 had wing mirrors on my 2000 but need a telescope to see whats coming , so fitted door rectangulars , here things get into the wish i had thought more about it, the plastic base is rubbish , if you find some with a cast base platemount they are better the door skin is not reinforced and at speed the whole lot start to tremble, as it flexes the door skin. dumped the hopeless tap screw and rawlplug fixing and added rivenuts and setscrews ...better not solved if you put them to see in you block the NDV if you clear the NDV you loose angle on sight conclusion is Im getting too old for all this Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 conclusion is Im getting too old for all this Pete Just take your meds and/or your favourite strong drink and all will fine in an hour or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 hic !! i see the light now. thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks for the replies, I am leaning towards door mirrors although the win ones look nice Are the Tex ones the way to go, looking at these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-Herald-Gt6-Stainless-Steel-Door-Mirrors-genuine-tex-draw5-1-/331717156863? Or any other suggestions as to what looks nice on the doors? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 These are the mirrors i would recommend for a Mk 2 2000 door mounting for aesthetic reasons. BUT -The listing says they are flat glass. You will find a massive improvement if you fit convex glass. If you look at the field of view in the photo you will see that the photo is of convex glass mirrors, not flat C.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 £40 pair in your club shop black or polished Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Those are also flat looking up the number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishmosh Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 try Stag Mirrors. look great on my Bond GT4S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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