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AtlantaCobra
08-30-2022, 11:32 AM
Looking for a good option that fits on the FFR window frame.
I have just one mirror currently on the drivers side and it's one of those "fish bowl" mirrors - pretty much worthless.
What are you guys using that fits our windshields and the wind deflectors. Would like to have one on each side.
Jeff Kleiner
08-30-2022, 12:33 PM
The Breeze wind wing mount mirrors are a great option. If you’re looking for something that works well and is less costly check out Speedway Motors’ “Peep” mirrors which will clamp onto the windshield side posts. I’ve used them on 3 or 4 customer cars.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Universal-L-R-Side-Clamp-On-Rear-View-Door-Top-Peep-Mirror-4-In,3811.html
Jeff
Chopper
08-30-2022, 12:37 PM
Breeze sells some that mount on the top wind deflector mount. I have these, and they are excellent (functionality and craftsmanship).
https://breezeautomotive.com/shop/sideview-mirror-set-4-polished-billet-aluminum-made-in-usa/ (https://breezeautomotive.com/shop/sideview-mirror-set-4-polished-billet-aluminum-made-in-usa/)
I can't find an amazing picture, but here are a couple on my car:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Factory-Five-Roadster-8309/n-WDzMkV/i-pcRVBtr/0/8b57be04/XL/i-pcRVBtr-XL.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Cobra-Pics/n-Nrx8zp/i-MMHZ8Jp/0/d78414f4/XL/i-MMHZ8Jp-XL.jpg
ggunter
08-30-2022, 02:23 PM
Ditto on the breeze mirrors. They are close enough so you get a good rear view. I did put a 3.5" convex stick-on mirror onto the breeze mirror passengers side to give a better rear view. i think they are great. I would like to get some kind of convex rear view mirror for the dash board. All the one's I've looked at are like 10-12" across. Ridiculously big.
Chopper
08-30-2022, 02:35 PM
One other thing I noticed about them: they don't vibrate.
FLPBFoot
08-30-2022, 03:13 PM
X3 on the Breeze mirrors. Don't vibrate and provide a great view. Craftsmanship is top notch. A bit on the pricey side but well worth the $$$.
R. Button
08-30-2022, 03:59 PM
make that 4x on the mirrors Breeze is selling. Add to all the other comments, when your driving and trying to be aware of all those cars hanging on your left rear corner, as they look at the car, the mirrors give you a great view of the "lookers". Also you will only need to glance to the right, center, and left to check what's behind you. You don't need to look down as, at least for me the mirrors are all setup so I can make a quick check and never really take my eyes off the road ahead of me!!
And you when you purchase them will be supporting two vendors here on the forum Breeze and The Dream Car Company!
Another vote for Terry's Mirrors (sold by Breeze). They can't be beat.
http://www.thedreamcarcompany.com/
boat737
08-30-2022, 04:59 PM
I have the RayDot mirrors (available in brushed aluminum or chrome). I can't remember who makes the mount or where I got them from.
They work pretty much as good as anything else. I did put a convex lens in the PS.
skidd
08-30-2022, 05:38 PM
I went with a pair of these. One convex for the passenger side, one regular. Flat for the drivers side. Work great! Mounted to the windshield frame.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AGHNIXI
I used a pair identical to the Speedway units that Jeff K. mentioned. Bought two convex mirrors so that I could have a wider view on both sides. They work great. You do have to massage the part that goes over the windshield post to make it wide enough, but that was fairly simple, and you can't beat the price.
CraigS
08-31-2022, 06:35 AM
I made mounts from 1/8x2" aluminum similar to boat737 pic. Then I found some motorcycle mirrors. Most all motorcycle mirrors have have a stud in the end of the arm or they have a threaded hole in same place so it's easy to mount them to flat aluminum. There are a million styles also.
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John4337
08-31-2022, 08:37 AM
I'm another big fan of the Breeze mirrors, excellent items.
RBachman
08-31-2022, 09:04 AM
Another ditto on the breeze mirrors.