Mirrors

Question on placement of the driver and passenger mirror
I have seen some placed on top of the fender about 18 inches from the door. I have seem some on the fender right at the point where the door and fender meet. I have seen some that have the mirror on the door. What is better and why. I am looking to drive the car as much as possible with the exception of bad weather. what placement location gives me maximun visibilty with the top up?
thank you
Gerd

Gerd - my advice would be to put your side-mirrors on the front fenders so that you see them through your windshield.

If you put them on the door tops or near the door/body seam, you'll be looking at your mirrors through your side-curtains (when they're in place), which will really limit your view.

Ask your builder's advice about maximum side-mirror visibility. As you've noticed, there are a few ways to mount the side-mirrors. Luckily, if you're going for authenticity, Porsche put 'em all over the place, too.

John,
I like your mirrors also
where did you get the idea to use that model of mirror

Gerd - my car is a replica of a 1958 356 Carrera GT, which was a bare-bones racing version of the Porsche Speedster. The car has no side trim, rocker trim, hood handle, or hub-caps. The Carrera racing mirrors (painted aluminum shells) are correct for the car. Plus, they work great. I even had a convex mirror made for the right-side.
Here's a link to 20 pix of my build:
http://www.infive.com/GT/index.html

John... How did you get the early plate (that I love) for your car? Mike

Michael - check out the last post in this recent thread: "California Registration - Myths and Facts???"

https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=9492

John Nice work..... thanks for the info.. looks like the only way to go...Mike

Gerd, IMHO place it within arms reach when you are sitting in your driving position. Just because I've had to adjust from time to time during traffic. They are small and a convex mirror is a must have for sure.

John - I just love your car! When my car grows up I want it to be just like it. : )

John, really nice car. Love the color.

wonderful car, where did you get the bonnet straps?