Which Door Mirrors?

[Simon W]

Can anyone tell me whether this is a bullet type mirror or not?

As you can see it's had a hefty whack from a shopping trolley (or another car) so I'm thinking of buying some powerfolds or, failing that, some new covers.


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/simonw

[Mike]

Hi Simon,

Yes that is the bullet type mirror.

hth

Mike

[JP53]

That's the bullet type. I've got power fold mirrors on my 75 they are very useful, it's tight under my car port and it also helps prevent car park scuffs such as you've suffered at the hands of some careless clot. John

[pondweed]

new oem bullet covers at smc 4.99.. check if they have your colour on ebay shop

[Simon W]

Thanks Mike and John. Is the bullet type the more recent one?

How much extra clearance do you get with the powerfolds John?

Pondweed: I tried the £4.99 eBay seller and he does have Zircon Silver. He doesn't seem to have any for the passenger side though - they're all driver's side.

[Mike]

The bullet mirrors are the originals, not later.

[Simon W]

The bullet mirrors are the originals, not later.

Ok Mike - thanks again. I still can't figure out which type the eBay chap that Pondweed mentioned is selling. Here's one of his auctions:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT-Painted-Mirror-Cover-NEW-R2_W0QQitemZ130042071785QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10414QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I just noticed I've been promoted to Regular Poster. I'll have to add a stripe to my uniform !!

[Kandyman]

The link posted are the later mirror back not the bullet type backs which were the original mirror backs

[Simon W]

That rules them out then. Curses :mad:


Btw, SMC have some chrome ones on eBay - £24.99 if anyone is interested. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130044848537

[pondweed]

most of smcs painted stock are early bullets.. just check the VINs are "up to......" rather than "from...." Incidentally, tourers had bullets fitted much later than in the suggested application list on smc's listings. mine is 248100 and still has early mirrors.

[Pete]

Just got a pair for mine. I might get some chrome ones as well for dressing up days but I like the body colour spec.

[Simon W]

most of smcs painted stock are early bullets.. just check the VINs are "up to......" rather than "from...." Incidentally, tourers had bullets fitted much later than in the suggested application list on smc's listings. mine is 248100 and still has early mirrors.


According to the SMC blurb, the Zircon Silver one is from 255987 onwards. My 75 saloon is 213289 so I reckon the SMC cover won't fit. Am I right :confused:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT-Painted-Silver-Mirror-Cover-NEW-W3_W0QQitemZ130024047396QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10414QQ cmdZViewItem

[pondweed]

yup! bad luck...

[JP53]

Thanks Mike and John. Is the bullet type the more recent one?

How much extra clearance do you get with the powerfolds John?

Pondweed: I tried the £4.99 eBay seller and he does have Zircon Silver. He doesn't seem to have any for the passenger side though - they're all driver's side.

Just over 2" either side Simon and it tucks them in closer to the body so hopefully all the short sighted people who can't see them when they stick out WILL be able to spot the car :D

[Simon W]

Just over 2" either side Simon and it tucks them in closer to the body so hopefully all the short sighted people who can't see them when they stick out WILL be able to spot the car :D

Good point John!

[Keith]

Damn and blast :mad:

Email them at [email protected] they have a lot of stock as they buy in bulk from dealers closing down etc so may have things hidden away

[Simon W]

I've just sent them an email Keith.