Would you keep these mirrors or go with something else

TheBaron · Post by **TheBaron** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:06 pm

Hi

Would you keep these mirrors or go with something else, maybe the GT/carrera aerodynamic mirror i have seen on some cars?

cubist · Post by **cubist** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:41 pm

Lose the mirrors! A pillar peep mirror or a GT rep perhaps...

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:43 pm

they are abit 'Monte Carlo or Bust!'

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:52 pm

umm i don't mind them.

infact the 356a i just bought used to have mirrors there But they were a diffrent style else i would offer to swop for the more traditional ones that are currently fitted.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:45 pm

I have the same mirror for the PreA but it's on the door in the right place..looks better and one only

speedsterboy · Post by **speedsterboy** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:04 pm

no question!!
get rid of the mirrors. nice spyder style mirror maybe?
those mirrors are ok in a more normal position but ruin the lines
in there current location.

TheBaron · Post by **TheBaron** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:31 pm

Thanks, i think i will lose the mirrors and get the spyder type as suggested

Ren · Post by **Ren** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:24 pm

I would loose those mirrors and get the original Porsche style Aero or Ponto Mirror for your year car. I have currently got the GT style and had the talbot style but when I look back at the pics of the original, slim, small, stylish Porsche mirror I sometimes wish I had left it alone. I hope your going to put the decals back like the picture and get the paint done in a slight satin finish so it dont look over restored. Very cool.

Bathtub57 · Post by **Bathtub57** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:25 pm

I agree Spyder mirrors, sell the talbots to someone with a VW

356boy · Post by **356boy** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:17 am

i had those mirrors on my 53 when i bought it, i lost them too, spyder mirrors rule especially for the gt look, good choice

mr. warehouse · Post by **mr. warehouse** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:07 am

Does anyone havea link or picture of these "spider mirrors" I have a similar mirror (white to match the car I guess??) on my '54 and I am NOT a fan. I'm looking for something different to go with.

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Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:46 am

Here's Karmann Konnection's version:

& here's a 'Spyder' mirror fitted on a 911-engined 356 outlaw:

Will Grant · Post by **Will Grant** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:00 pm

Greg

Your mirror looks rather like a Walpres Speedmaster - if you check the top of the housing there should stamped 'Walpres 30560' enclosed within a circle.

If it is, its rare and valuable.

mr. warehouse · Post by **mr. warehouse** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:25 am

I guess I better have a closer look at that when I get home.

Either way I don't like it and want something different.