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01-28-2011, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: westfield,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR # 866 Roush 427 SR/TW
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superformance side mirror on backdraft
Has anyone mounted a superformance side mirror on the fender of a backdraft?
I would like to purchase one because I do not like the look of the backdraft side mirror mounted on the window frame but want to make sure it will work before having one shipped to me.
Thanks,
Kevin
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01-28-2011, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: West Linn,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #684, 428 FE, TKO600
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Kevin:
FWIW I have fender mirrors mounted on my ERA that are very usable but they're not in the stock position. In stock position the fender mirrors are pretty useless.
A couple of things to consider before committing to the fender mirrors. Is there any sub structure in the fender that will prevent them from being mounted where they need to be to work? Can you mount them is a position that isn't too far off of the stock location to keep them from looking weird?
In my case I sat in the car and had someone else move the driver side mirror to where it was usable and then had the passenger side mirror held in the same place on the other side. It took a little moving around to get both in the right place but not a whole bunch. I also went with convex glass in both units which helped.
Here's a photo that sort of shows what they look like.
DonC
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01-28-2011, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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01-28-2011, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: westfield,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR # 866 Roush 427 SR/TW
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Very cool.
Thanks Jay!
I like the look of the fender mounted mirror much more and I was hoping that they were more functional also. My side mirror (mounted on the windshield frame) doesnt seem to adjust out far enough. I have to kind of hang my head out the side a bit to see behind me with it.
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01-28-2011, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Goshen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Gary Edwards Racing 460
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Same problem with the fender mirror. Really all of the mirrors are usless unless they come out with an anti vibrate function like on video cameras.
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01-28-2011, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charlandk
Very cool.
Thanks Jay!
I like the look of the fender mounted mirror much more and I was hoping that they were more functional also. My side mirror (mounted on the windshield frame) doesnt seem to adjust out far enough. I have to kind of hang my head out the side a bit to see behind me with it.
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It can be adjusted out, takes some fiddling. But it can be aimed where you need it. |
01-28-2011, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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i put a covex mirror in my housing, i can see everything, try it
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01-28-2011, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65
i put a covex mirror in my housing, i can see everything, try it
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Ditto....was my first mod made a big difference. |
01-28-2011, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: WASHINGTON,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 351 W
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Hey Jay,Is that my car? Did I forget to sign a release?
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01-28-2011, 07:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1715, Roush Built 434 ci Stroker, Dart Block, Ported AFR 205 Heads... 561 hp / 547 tq, Former Roush Show Car, Completed and Prepped By Olthoff Racing.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65
i put a covex mirror in my housing, i can see everything, try it
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yep, works perfect... |
01-28-2011, 11:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aspenbubba
Hey Jay,Is that my car? Did I forget to sign a release?
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It was the only car we ever did that the customer requested that mirror... out of 130 or so?  |
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