Side-View Mirror Suggestions?

[TonyHuntimer]

I can get those bullet mirrors cheap, and quality is very nice on them, about $50 a pair.

Must see pictures of these $50 bullet mirrors.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[JEFFTATE]

I always wanted to keep the original look of the 1969 Camaro mirror on my car.
But , use a mirror that is just slightly larger ,and a wide angle mirror on the passenger side.
Like if a company made a replacement mirror that looked almost identical to the '69 mirror , but was larger..

One problem with the '69 mirrors is that you just can't see your blind spot.
The field of vision is too small.

[John McIntire]

I like the ones on Mike's Chevelle. They're from a Mazda Miata. Check out the link, the pics are in the first post.
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ighlight=mazda

[MrQuick]

I like the ones on Mike's Chevelle. They're from a Mazda Miata. Check out the link, the pics are in the first post.
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ighlight=mazda

those do look nice

[chr2002ca]

The mirrors Matt(69MSA) is using on his stunning 69 Pro-touring Camaro are pretty cool and innovative. I think you can see several shots of them(he has the dark purple Camaro) in the 'Road trip to Pleasanton' thread under 'Open Discussions' starting on page 7.

[rsk68]

These are from a 73 Laguna if I remember correctly, old with a moddern look.

[wmhjr]

Rick,

Those look darned good. Nice blend of old and new.

[nowukno]

some I had on my beretta back in the day

they are sport bike mirrors too.

[ZuperZport]

O.K. guys.....Thanks to all for the great feedback and ideas.

I believe I found what I am looking for in a motorcycle accessory company called "Rizoma".

They make some very trick mirrors for sport bikes that I think would look great on any of our cars.

I have not made a final choice yet, but here are my top picks: (The first mirror is my "#1 Choice")



"Circuit 851" in Black


"Circuit 851" in Silver


"Edge" in Silver



"Circuit 743" in Black


"Limit - Naked" in Black

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

either the Edge or Limit will do.. all those others you use to spoon feed an ED209.



yum..

[wmhjr]

Sorry, but I hope you don't use one of the bike mirrors. Personally think they ruin the car. Our cars are supposed to be geared toward function and performance, and honestly those mirrors are almost worthless on a bike much less a car.

[79PonchoUK]

Sorry, but I hope you don't use one of the bike mirrors. Personally think they ruin the car. Our cars are supposed to be geared toward function and performance, and honestly those mirrors are almost worthless on a bike much less a car.

I agree.

Seeing them on a photo is one thing, but I think the proportions would look daft on a car.

[68Formula]

I agree.

Seeing them on a photo is one thing, but I think the proportions would look daft on a car.

I think his point was that they wouldn't provide any visibility for the rear, which looks very true. But I agree doesn't fit the aesthetics of our vehicles either.

[79PonchoUK]

I think his point was that they wouldn't provide any visibility for the rear, which looks very true. But I agree doesn't fit the aesthetics of our vehicles either.

I know...I agreed.....then added my own bit. lol.

Side mirrors are a very hard thing to get right.

People used to stick BMW m3 mirrors on to every modified car over here....now we all look back and think how stupid they looked.

Just because something is different from stock, certainly doesn't make it look nicer. Be careful.






Although it shouldn't really matter what you choose as long as your happy.....we have to chime in though, or it's pretty pointless having such a topic.

[ZuperZport]

Thanks for your opinions fellas. Will consider them all.

I am not "locked in" on the moto-mirrors and something else may come into play before anything is bolted to the car.

Although if used I don't think they will "ruin the car" as mentioned. Putting neon undercarriage lights, mudflaps and GReady stickers on could very well ruin the car.

As we know they are parts. Parts can be put on a car as well be removed from a car.

I just want the mirrors to be simple & functional without being too large. I would go with the traditional racing mirror shown below but the vent windows interfere with the cage tubes.

[DriverzInc]

X2.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
Tony's Speed Shop -podcast

X3. Sweet.

[MrQuick]

Thanks for your opinions fellas. Will consider them all.

I am not "locked in" on the moto-mirrors and something else may come into play before anything is bolted to the car.

Although if used I don't think they will "ruin the car" as mentioned. Putting neon undercarriage lights, mudflaps and GReady stickers on could very well ruin the car.

As we know they are parts. Parts can be put on a car as well be removed from a car.

I just want the mirrors to be simple & functional without being too large. I would go with the traditional racing mirror shown below but the vent windows interfere with the cage tubes.

Funny I see this every year. New idea that gets shot to hell, then wow, what do ya know...its a norm.


ZZ, do what you want that makes you happy about your car. If we followed everyones opinion we'd be still rolling on 15's and tuning our flat heads. Thanks for thinking outside of the box. Its guys like you that made pro-touring.

How much adjustment do bike mirrors have?
Vince

[LeighP]

I agree...its your car, do what you think is best....the guys may have a point about the lack of vision from a bike mirror...on a bike your eye to mirror distance is closer than it would be in a car...might alter your field of view in the mirror somewhat. I'd try a bike mirror from a wrecking yard temporarily fitted to a daily driver....see how that works for you.

[wmhjr]

Funny I see this every year. New idea that gets shot to hell, then wow, what do ya know...its a norm.

I agree, but I also know that not EVERY new idea becomes a norm. I also agree however that you can do whatever you like to your car - it's yours. There will always be people who like it and people who do not.

How much adjustment do bike mirrors have?
Vince

Adjustment isn't the problem. Most of them adjust pretty easily. The problem is function. My last project WAS a bike. I played around with mirrors quite a bit before settling on my final choice. Problem is that bike mirrors are relatively ineffective from the start - and ESPECIALLY the "custom billet" kinds with unique shapes. They're barely functional when your eyes are only about 18" or 24" away from the mirror and you're always moving your head around to actually use them. Guys building bikes using those kinds of mirrors are usually about the exact opposite of PT. PT puts function over form. Those bikes and mirrors put form over function. In general, everything about those designs are geared toward looks and NOT toward the REAL performance of the engine, the handling of the bike, real braking ability.

[JayR]

Break the mold, Brother! I like your style and the way you think. We need to step outside the box and look to other like-minded industries for inspiration now and then and you found some!

If you can modify the stands from one of the bike mirrors to mount cleanly to your door, I think it will look sweet.