70 S2 0044Q

[Bodzer]

Ready for launch! She looks like she can’t wait to get on the road. Nice one Sandy!

[Sandyman]

I have taken the girl out for a couple of short drives, now I see (don't see) the big blind spot on the right rear side of the car. A convex mirror is needed. I am hoping to install mirrors on the front wheel arches. Does anybody have the historic location of these mirrors?
Sandy

[BDA]

Find some pictures of Europas in Japan. Mirrors on fenders are very popular there.

[jbcollier]

Take a small mirror and place it upright on a table.  Walk away from the mirror.  Does the view improve?  Nope, it gets worse.  The closer the mirrors are to you the wider the view.  Mirrors on the doors work much better than mirrors on the wings.

The "factory" position on the passenger door is wrong.  Need to move them back a bit.  The commonly used "Sebring" mirrors are not the best choice as they are too close to the body.

Look at some of the carbon fibre and plastic mirrors sold here:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/advcat.asp?CategoryID=MIRRORS

Some have mounts that get the mirror away from the body which allows the convex glass to really shine.

Mine are mounted to the plexi door windows -- a bit extreme, yes -- but they work wonderfully.  I have no blind spots.

[Sandyman]

Thanks for the picture of your car. Mirrors like yours should be delivered today. Do you have a picture of the side mounting of them?
Sandyman

[jbcollier]

I have an S1 and one-piece, Plexiglas side windows.  I mounted my side mirrors right to the windows.  On the door would be fine as well.  Have your beautiful assistant hold them in various places before drilling holes.  Just make sure you make a metal backing for the mounting fasteners.

[jbcollier]

And with the chrome trim installed:

[Sandyman]

Thank you Sir. They look great! My granddaughters will be visiting this weekend. They will love to help. One for each side.

[Sandyman]

Door fitting fail! Sticky latch/poor alignment. Back to Fibreglass repairs.

[SilverBeast]

Ouch.  Gutted for you! 

Think you might want one of these 

[BDA]

That's a tough one, Sandyman! Have a second one of these  then get your mat, resin, hardner, and sandpaper and fix it. Then have another! 

[Sandyman]

The real piss off is that is the last thing I needed to do for certification. Itching to drive the car.

[Clifton]

Mine are similar to JB. I did convex on both sides. I have zero blind spots. I mounted them as low as I could and as far forward without the A pillar blocking vision.

[Sandyman]

Thanks Clifton, with the help of my granddaughters locations are set for mirrors. Just need to fabricate backing plates.

[dakazman]

   Oh , that is in a bad area to repair with the window trim installed.  I’ll look at mine tomorrow however the window and trim is still not installed. I believe the window may block all access to the door handle assembly. 🥴
Dave