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by **packers** on Sat Nov 03, 2001 3:31 pm

i can get a set of M3 'style' black mirrors, ready for painting, New with fitting plate for £40............

or should i look for a second hand pair of MK3.5 mirrors for about the same price????.

what do you all think looks better????

are both styles adjustable once fitted (from the inside or out)

there goin on my mk3 1.1 . should liven up the out side a little!!!! :cool:

by **Project** on Sat Nov 03, 2001 4:36 pm

I just moved to late spec mirrors from M3 ones (the M3 ones cost me £25 with backing plates, new, from CT racing).

Much prefer the late spec mirrors, and you can swap the Mk4 Ghia electric internals into them too :grin:

Al

by **Tom SX** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 6:55 am

i like the fords and al's idea is a goodun but i loved the new ones on louise's car with the indicators like on mercs, lookeed well flash but v. expensive! :eek:

by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 8:06 am

I have thought about this for months!!! But have decided to opt for the Ford mirrors as they are fully adjustable (from the inside) and I was thinking the same as Project ST2000 bout the electric internals which would add a nice touch of class! So thats me sorted and im off to order me a pair this week!! :grin:

by **packers** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 8:07 am

think ill save my pennies up for a set of MK3.5 ones in radient red...... any idea how much they would cost roughly????.

Where you ordering them from??????? and how much they costing you???????.
Also are they adjustable using the standard mechinism or do they come with there own device. ive got MK3 H-reg so is it different????.
Where are the buttons etc to move the electric's. mine wont have em fitted will it????.

"Ford Bitz" in trafford is only about 30 mins drive away. think ill have to find there number and see what they have in.

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by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 8:16 am

I have a price for them, let me find it and i'll get back to you. Btw packers these mirrors only come in matt black and Ford do not advise to spray them. The Mk4 mirrors were the ones that came with an option to spray as they are sold pre-primered.

by **packers** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 8:51 am

are these MK3.5 mirrors then????. if not what are they????.

an so how do you go about spraying them?? or do they have to be left black??.

by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 10:19 am

Yep they are the Mk3.5/Mk4 mirrors. I will be going for the Mk3.5 as the fitting will be perfect and for the fact that my cars met black i wont need to be in a rush to paint em (thats if i decide to).

However if u go for the Mk3.5 ones if im not mistaken isnt Al a wizz kid at painting these sorts of things?? Didnt he do Ian's handles aswell?? Al.....

by **Bridger** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 10:27 am

Definatly go with the Mk3.5 ones, i wanted M3's but decided to see how mine looked when they were sprayed up, and i def wont be gettin M3's now, these look a far lot classier

by **Bridger** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 10:27 am

by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 10:35 am

Bridger did u get those mirrors in matt black and spray them??

by **Bridger** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 10:46 am

Matt black then they were sprayed by a body shop local 2 me! :grin:

by **packers** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 10:50 am

how much did the body shop charge to do them???????

my cars radient red, so is it better to get mk3.5's and try and paint them, or do mk4's come in the colour i need?????

is there a difference between the fittings for them both. ie will 1 fit easier than the other to my 1.1 H reg.

if the mk3.5's are better whats the procedure for painting them???? is there any special preparation / paints / primers or finishes i would need to use?????? :???:

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by **Bridger** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 11:03 am

I heard that the Mk4 ones do fit with an awful lot of playin about with so ur best bet is to go for Mk3.5 ones :grin:

Dunno bout cost cos they were dun as a favour along with me spoiler (me dads m8 that owns the bodyshop :razz:

)

by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 12:30 pm

packers defo go for the Mk3.5 mirrors as the fitting will be perfect compared to the Mk4's.

As for preparation i'd guess you need:

1. Sand em down before u begin so their smooth
2. Prime em with plastic primer (Halfords)
3. Spray on your colour (3-4 coats enough in my book)
4. Sand em after each coat for extra smooth finish
5. Sh|t loadsa lacquer!! (To be on the safe side from flaking)

P.S. Remember to spray the inside of the cup too (i.e. behind the glass itself)

I do apologise if i got any details wrong there and would not mind if anyone wanted to correct me!.... :grin:

by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 12:34 pm

Oops i just remembered they'd probably cost you about £50-£70 to get them both done professionally which is the option i'd go for myself [ERRR] im a lazy so and so!! :grin:

by **packers** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 1:12 pm

lol....

id rather save my money!! my spraying is not 2 bad!.

ill ask my mate aswell what they charge at his works. hes a pannel sprayer at vauxhaul.

Or if im lucky i might even find a pair already in radient red if i ring around the scrappys or ring up ford bitz in trafford (about 30min drive away)!!!!
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GNAWING THROUGH THE STRAPS!!! :smile:

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[ This Message was edited by: packers1982 on 2001-11-04 12:14 ]

by **chumkila** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 3:12 pm

Goodluck m8 let us know how u get. I'm off to Ford tomorrow morning to order me a new pair [ERRR] i cant be asked and as we all know im a lazy so and so! :grin:

by **fiestakingfisher** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 4:54 pm

Haven't got a good pic of me mirrors yet, but here they are:

Squint, and u can see 'em!!!! M3's with indicators in.

Louise. :razz:

by **Tom SX** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 4:55 pm

you'll b lucky as they came standard as it says above! i'm gonnamake my mind up in jan when i get some money and a credit rating :grin:

by **Choosey** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 5:20 pm

ive got an appointment with the bank on wednesday.gonna upgrade my under19's account! :wink:

overdraft here i come! :lol:

by **packers** on Sun Nov 04, 2001 6:35 pm

cool...will do.

how much are they new from Ford, do they come with all the fitting bits etc?????.

post a price will you?????. if there reasonable enough ill get em from ford instead.

by **Chameleon** on Mon Nov 05, 2001 4:41 am

Also worth spraying the mounting plate on the 3.5 mirrors too (these are the same as the mk5 ones too right?)

by **zetec69** on Mon Nov 05, 2001 12:57 pm

Anyone who wants a complete set of mk3.5 mirrors see my post in Parts For Sale.

Brad

by **chumkila** on Mon Nov 05, 2001 1:38 pm

Right ppl i've just got my Mk3.5 mirrors from good ol' Henry. Got em for £90 inc. VAT (pair) and ordered the interior plate which i'll pick up 2mrw (£3.50 each +VAT). I gotta say they look damn sexy, cant w8 to get em on!!

I think it was about time i sorted my dodgy/broken driver-side mirror out esp as my MOT's due soon!! :grin:

by **packers** on Mon Nov 05, 2001 1:53 pm

yeah Zetec69 i want em!!!!!.

ive left you a post on the for sale board and also emailed you!!!!

by **Dan Xr2i** on Tue Nov 06, 2001 7:44 am

Go for M3's!!!!!!!!!!

I have some in Radiant Red on mine.

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