So my drivers side mirror has had a crack in it for awhile now. I gather it was caused by using an automated cloth wash at the dealership I used to work at...
Since I've recently been in the spirit of making some DIY pieces (ie. Front splitter), I figured I'd try fitting a set of universal mirrors. If it turns out looking like ass, I can always put the stock ones back on.
All you really need is cardboard, sheet metal, and tin snips (or dremel).
Mirrors Removed. What a PITA. Trying to fish the plug through the hole was a nightmare. Its easier to de-pin the connector (preferred method), or cut the plug off (and re-wire later if needed).
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Carboard dreams
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Fitting the cardboard template
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Transferred onto sheet metal
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Doubled it up!
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Measured the bolt for hole size (M6x1.25 I beleive)
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Didn't really fit so great without a gasket. Ended up being a little too big
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So I trimmed both down, and fitted the oem gasket.
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Right side
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and the left!
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Now I'm just waiting for the mirrors to come in, so I can mount them up to the base plates and get better looking hardware. Mirrors and base plates will probably be color matched and painted the same time I get my wing.
Thanks to @
Tye300 and his DIY thread. Couldn't have made it any easier =).