XJR Wingmirror
Discussion
Just had a call from the missus, the passenger side wing mirror has been smashed off the XJR whilst it was parked up. 
Sounds like the whole thing will need replacing - A*SE!
So, does anybody have (or know of) a spare British Racing Green XJR wingmirror?
Also, my car doesn't currently have electrically folding mirrors. This could be a good opportunity to change that... If so, presumably the new mirrors just plug in a spare plug behind the mount? WHat about the button to control them?
Any help / thoughts will be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Iain
Sounds like the whole thing will need replacing - A*SE!
So, does anybody have (or know of) a spare British Racing Green XJR wingmirror?
Also, my car doesn't currently have electrically folding mirrors. This could be a good opportunity to change that... If so, presumably the new mirrors just plug in a spare plug behind the mount? WHat about the button to control them?
Any help / thoughts will be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Iain
John, thanks for the message.
Have now seen the damage. Mirror casing has all fitted back together OK although with some pretty nasty scratches. Glass is smashed - should be able to get hold of that easily enough.
Main problem is the glass adjustment mechanism. The teeth have been shredded so the glass just flaps from side to side. I'd be surprised if I can get hold of the little nylon rack required, so will probably have to replace the whole mechanism
Just have to find out what's required to convert to power folding and decide whetehr it's worth it. Would help to avoid this in future and help with driving through the silly 7ft width restrictions the council like to put around here.
Laurie, thanks for the suggestion. I'll call him on Monday to discuss teh viability of converting to power folding mirrors.
Cheers,
Iain
PS: At least it's not as bad as I feared - time for a pint.
Have now seen the damage. Mirror casing has all fitted back together OK although with some pretty nasty scratches. Glass is smashed - should be able to get hold of that easily enough.
Main problem is the glass adjustment mechanism. The teeth have been shredded so the glass just flaps from side to side. I'd be surprised if I can get hold of the little nylon rack required, so will probably have to replace the whole mechanism
Just have to find out what's required to convert to power folding and decide whetehr it's worth it. Would help to avoid this in future and help with driving through the silly 7ft width restrictions the council like to put around here.
Laurie, thanks for the suggestion. I'll call him on Monday to discuss teh viability of converting to power folding mirrors.
Cheers,
Iain
PS: At least it's not as bad as I feared - time for a pint.
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