Superformance side mirror

madmaxx · #1 (**permalink**) 01-11-2014, 03:28 PM

Does anyone know if the side mirror from finish line fits the mounting holes of the original spf mirror? does anyone have a side mirror for an spf. I know they are not very functional but i have to cover the mounting holes with something

Blue Man · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2014, 08:24 PM

Yes, the Finish Line mirror will fit fine on your SPF. I recently replaced mine without any problems.

vatdevil · #3 (**permalink**) 01-11-2014, 08:31 PM

I removed that worthless side mirror and placed rivets into the mounting holes. Rivets match the existing hood rivets.

madmaxx · #4 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 05:06 AM

Thanks! I agree as being useless. Why they are mounted is bewildering. Throw one in the trunk a let customer decide. I ordered a new SPF years back with the request many times no side mirror, it shows up with the side mirror.

madmaxx · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 09:23 AM

To funny the reason i was looking to replace was the glass had been pushed in. i am sure the po tried to adjust many times without success. I broke the glass while trying to reassemble at the last second, but the glass is in and secure. I googled mirror and found my old post from 2008 to use a convex mirror grote 12014-5 to make the mirror useful. I ordered one from summit i will just stick over the busted one and problem solved.

If it don't work it was $1.99. If it does saves $35 for mirror and $13 in shipping and handling, LOL. and so we wait some more for parts to arrive blah blah blah….

mattpatt · #6 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 10:27 AM

For what it's worth I didn't install the mirror supplied with my car. Instead, I purchased a mirror with a post, made a simple bushing, and mounted it in the front side-curtain hole. No holes in the fiber-glass, removable and is closer to the driver (more useful). I have a copy of that great hand-drawn picture by David Kimble of CSX 3022 that shows it in that location. Also, there was an original at the Peterson Museum that had it there.

fordracing65 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattpatt

For what it's worth I didn't install the mirror supplied with my car. Instead, I purchased a mirror with a post, made a simple bushing, and mounted it in the front side-curtain hole. No holes in the fiber-glass, removable and is closer to the driver (more useful). I have a copy of that great hand-drawn picture by David Kimble of CSX 3022 that shows it in that location. Also, there was an original at the Peterson Museum that had it there.

NICE...

madmaxx · #8 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 02:43 PM

ditto!!!! problem is i have three holes in my beautiful fender. great idea!!!

motordean · #9 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 03:54 PM

I have the SPF mirror and in addition little custom fabricated mirrors on the windshield frames (you can barely notice them and they are very functional).

WardL · #10 (**permalink**) 01-12-2014, 09:26 PM

Not sure racers look in their mirrors, but the side mirror shows if a vehicle is right on your rear fender. In a race, you don't care what is back 100', you may want to glance to see if another car is only 20' back. I did an adjustment to twist the mount out slightly and it gives a much better rear view.

CWizard · #11 (**permalink**) 01-15-2014, 07:11 PM

Max, if you still want an original SPF bullet mirror, I have one that came off my car. $10 plus shipping. I replaced it with a Raydot.
PM me if you want it.

STL Mark · #12 (**permalink**) 01-15-2014, 08:34 PM

I changed out the mirror with a 2 dollar convex mirror from autozone. Works great now. 1000 percent better.