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Old 05-08-2017, 07:31 AM
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Mirror block off

Hey guys. So I am putting hood mounted mirrors on my R53 and my question is does anyone know of any companies that make mirror block off plates to cover up the holes where my factory mirrors mounted or am I going to have to make something custom? Any help would be appreciated. I added some pics for reference.
 
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Old 05-08-2017, 03:34 PM
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Love the talbots however you'll probably have to fab sheet aluminum and have them powdercoated.
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Old 05-09-2017, 05:38 AM
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Thank you isamin. Ill go get a estimate on that.
 
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Old 05-09-2017, 03:13 PM
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Sorry, I was thinking about the wrong car. What would have been comparativly easy becomes a bit more involved.
Removing the mirrors will leave a couple of good size holes that will have to have cutout plates fabricated from STEEL and be welded (MIG ok) in place and then repainted.
If going this route, now is the time to ashcan the door handles and do the same proceedure. You don;t have to worry about door poppers as you drop your window with the key fob and reach into the car to open door.
Will look super smooth.
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Old 05-10-2017, 09:42 AM
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Hey isamin how do I do drop the windows with key fob?
 
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Old 05-10-2017, 11:51 AM
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Press and hold the unlock button and they should start going down.
 
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Old 05-10-2017, 02:24 PM
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Press unlock button 2x and then press and hold. This will lower both windows.
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Originally Posted by isamin
If going this route, now is the time to ashcan the door handles and do the same proceedure. You don;t have to worry about door poppers as you drop your window with the key fob and reach into the car to open door.
Will look super smooth.
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Until it rains. Then you and your car's interior will be completely rain soaked. Definitely NOT "super smooth."
 




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