Ha. Hens teeth.
What about a left tiptro button for 4 spoke multifunction steering wheel?
Easiest way to order genuine parts
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Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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My left side one has cracked the plastic rim and gone slightly golden, as they do.
I think I have a spare of that one, but unless we can persuade someone to do a production run of the mirrors, I think we're probably heading towards non auto-dimming ones in future...
I did look at some of the adhesive LCD options before - but found nothing interesting.
I think I have a spare of that one, but unless we can persuade someone to do a production run of the mirrors, I think we're probably heading towards non auto-dimming ones in future...
I did look at some of the adhesive LCD options before - but found nothing interesting.
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I'd think doing short runs of a lot of NLA parts would be useful. I have no idea who does that kind of thing though. It's definitely something that does need to be done as these cars are in the no man's land between old and classic.
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It's all doable, it's just whether it's economically viable. Bodywork, such as front bumper or a wing - no way.
I bit of mirror glass or an oil cooler - yeah, could be.
FWIW if someone has an oil cooler with the unions sheared off - don't throw it out. Post it to me.
I bit of mirror glass or an oil cooler - yeah, could be.
FWIW if someone has an oil cooler with the unions sheared off - don't throw it out. Post it to me.
"not a professional engineer, mechanic and mechanist"
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Maybe we need to convince mirrorjohn to do a production run.
Problem is they are heated, too. Also complex shape. I could live without the heating and the autodimming. Don't think mine's ever auto-dimmed anyway because my rear window tinting is so dark.
Problem is they are heated, too. Also complex shape. I could live without the heating and the autodimming. Don't think mine's ever auto-dimmed anyway because my rear window tinting is so dark.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Astrosquirrel
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I'd want replacement mirrors to be as good as the originals so I'd want the heating and auto dimming.
Interior knobs and switches are another useful item as they often get broken or worn.
Interior knobs and switches are another useful item as they often get broken or worn.
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Absolutely. If they are available.
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Manual S6. Nice. Rare. Hideous wheels, though.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Yeah, I agree. It's that tricky area between classic and current again. When it's a classic you get it out once a month on Sunday so wear and risk of failure is minimal. I'll no doubt stump up for the new OE parts while they are available.
/although my mirror failed while it was sitting in a nice dry garage, so who knows.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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steve2003rs6
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There is a complete R H mirror assy on eBay at the moment Ben. But it ain’t cheap.
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Astrosquirrel
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Mine has gone yellow while parked.... Regretting having sold them spares last year.Shoppinit wrote:Yeah, I agree. It's that tricky area between classic and current again. When it's a classic you get it out once a month on Sunday so wear and risk of failure is minimal. I'll no doubt stump up for the new OE parts while they are available.
/although my mirror failed while it was sitting in a nice dry garage, so who knows.
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The one that says "“MIRROR GLASS IS PERMANENTLY YELLOW MARKS OF USUAL WEAR & TEAR, PLEASE CHECK THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY!"?steve2003rs6 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:54 amThere is a complete R H mirror assy on eBay at the moment Ben. But it ain’t cheap.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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steve2003rs6
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Ah ok Ben. Yes that is the one. I didn’t read it too carefully I just checked out the photos. Didn’t look yellow in the photos.
Does AT do mirror glass ?
Does AT do mirror glass ?
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Astrosquirrel
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Once I have mine back on the road, it's gonna be treated as classic. If I didn't have a spare car atm, I'd be in serious trouble to find some parts for it (e.g. rusting oil cooling lines, power steering hardware and even trim parts).Shoppinit wrote: ↑Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:45 am
Yeah, I agree. It's that tricky area between classic and current again. When it's a classic you get it out once a month on Sunday so wear and risk of failure is minimal. I'll no doubt stump up for the new OE parts while they are available.
/although my mirror failed while it was sitting in a nice dry garage, so who knows.
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