Speedster Mirrors

I still like Aero mirrors mounted with the base pointing straight ahead, not pointed down.  I understand that they get pointed down to improve visibility.  Both of mine are convex and I can see stuff in them pretty well.

Here in the USA (and, I think, Europe, too), 356 mirrors were dealer installed - Not a factory option - So owners pretty much added whatever they liked, where-ever they liked.

You can, too.  You only need to be "Nesta" correct!

Mike's suggestion of a convex mirror in them for better visibility is good, too.

I had one customer buy two of my Wind Wing hinges, drilled them for a mirror to be screwed into them and presto!  No holes in the doors and they worked fine with the top and side curtains on !......................Bruce

@Gordon Nichols posted:

Here in the USA (and, I think, Europe, too), 356 mirrors were dealer installed - Not a factory option - So owners pretty much added whatever they liked, where-ever they liked.

You can, too.  You only need to be "Nesta" correct!

Mike's suggestion of a convex mirror in them for better visibility is good, too.

I like "Nesta correct" 🤣

Look mines... They're acceptable but they should be mounted close to windshield.

I like them.  They’re classy.

I have the Durant mirrors which were used on the C and early 911/912.  The are good quality stainless steel and say Made in Germany.   The after market Aero's seem to pit quickly.  Here they are mounted on "Penny" too. 

I like those

Thanks for using my Speedster as the example.

Despite the best efforts of Greg and myself at proper placement, the passenger side mirror is largely useless. I am using a larger clip-on Broadway rear view mirror which works reasonably well.

I understand the aeromirror is certainly a small surface but my mirror on my right door is adjusted and has saved me from accidents when I am changing lanes all the time.   If you adjust it right it works, at least for me

For the Aeros (and maybe others) the mirror glass can be replaced with convex glass which give a widened rear view.  Still object in rear mirror are losing.  Even the cheap China stick on convex mirror help.  Mounted on the door, it seems difficult to get a good rear view --- on the fenders seems better but doesn't look as nice.  Builders seem determined to mount the Aero base at weird angles.

Here's a Durant mounted on fender - it looks far better on  the doors.

Some like them on the fenders but that mounting location would not be my choice.  I have posted how to adjust your mirrors. from Car and Driver before it takes a bit of getting use to but when you do your thank ful when you realize there is no blind spot then you convert all your DD.

My wife is demanding a new Mercedes as her's doesn't have blind spot monitoring and won't slam on the brakes for an armadillo in the road!  She wants the over head camera view and the auto park feature.  These are about $6k in options --- and complexity (expense) down the road. Bad enough when electric seats or a window button fails.  Germany is not noted for long lasting electronics --- but as bad as Lucas (The Prince of Darkness).

Ok - I'm somewhat embarrassed that I added and backup camera to my newish Miata.  Head won't turn that much any more.  Thinking of adding a front one too so I don't bend up the front air dam.

I guess I'm lucky that my wife loves her 2006 Scion xB and wants to keep it forever.

Seriously! It's used Corollas all the way down for us. And not the "S" Corolla, either!

My wife refuses to give up her Impreza with 210k on the clock. It costs almost nothing to own, so there's that.

I have absolutely nothing to add about Speedster mirrors. Spyder fender mirror is useless, head on a ratchet people...

@DannyP  well when the car gives up you will have an engine to rebuild to put in your Spyder, and it already comes with FI,     .... just kidding,

Well... my new mirrors

I must covered holes of the old mirrors so my options were little, only Durants can cover and I can reuse one of the holes.

I like the result

Hey!

Those look great, Nesta!

@IaM-Ray posted:

Some like them on the fenders but that mounting location would not be my choice.  I have posted how to adjust your mirrors. from Car and Driver before it takes a bit of getting use to but when you do your thank ful when you realize there is no blind spot then you convert all your DD.

That’s a great method, I’ve been using it for years. But the article doesn’t tell you how to do it.

Lean all the way to your left and adjust the driver’s side mirror so the left corner of the car is  just out of sight. Then lean all the way right and adjust so the right side is just out of view. Now adjust the interior mirror so the left side of the mirror points straight behind you.

@nesta. They look great and it is really fortunate that they covered the aero mirrors original holes it could be an option for those who want a bigger surface mirror. How does it change the vision of the things behind you ?

I really like the look of the Durants. Very well done.

@IaM-Ray posted:

@nesta. They look great and it is really fortunate that they covered the aero mirrors original holes it could be an option for those who want a bigger surface mirror. How does it change the vision of the things behind you ?

Hi Iam

Driver mirror works perfect but co-driver mirror can´t be adjust to see my rear right wheel, I have to move my neck to see. I think may be a convex sticker mirror may work.

Sometimes we have to suffer a little to go smart XDD

@nesta posted:

Hi Iam

Driver mirror works perfect but co-driver mirror can´t be adjust to see my rear right wheel, I have to move my neck to see. I think may be a convex sticker mirror may work.

Sometimes we have to suffer a little to go smart XDD

Put a spacer between the mirror head and housing, this will allow for additional  adjustment.

@nesta posted:

Hi Iam

Driver mirror works perfect but co-driver mirror can´t be adjust to see my rear right wheel, I have to move my neck to see. I think may be a convex sticker mirror may work.

Sometimes we have to suffer a little to go smart XDD

Well, if you use the above procedure to adjust mirrors then the passenger side view mirror does not provide you with a vision of the car edges which is an issue for near curb parking BUT, the blind spot is eliminated so that is what I use my passenger side mirror for and only for this.  I know it isn't perfect but it has saved me many times as with my roadster the top is a bit higher and my field of view to the rear can be sometimes difficult if the rear driver has a small car and is completely in my blind spot.

So maybe you can't see the passenger rear tire but then do you need to?

@IaM-Ray posted:

Well, if you use the above procedure to adjust mirrors then the passenger side view mirror does not provide you with a vision of the car edges which is an issue for near curb parking BUT, the blind spot is eliminated so that is what I use my passenger side mirror for and only for this.  I know it isn't perfect but it has saved me many times as with my roadster the top is a bit higher and my field of view to the rear can be sometimes difficult if the rear driver has a small car and is completely in my blind spot.

So maybe you can't see the passenger rear tire but then do you need to?

Totally agree. I've driven in the rain on the interstate in a Spyder with the top on and NO passenger mirror. At night!

It can get pretty scary when you can't know what is there.