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03-08-2007, 11:00 AM
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Just received my chrome mirror covers today and i've managed to install my passenger side cover just fine.
But I can't seem to get the drives side one on. I think it hasn't been bent enough to the shape around the mirror. So when I push the top in the bottom sticks out and vice versa... I've got it in a couple of times, however it ends up flinging back out 5 seconds later. Any ideas?
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03-08-2007, 11:38 AM
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hmm sounds odd, maybe try to bend out the clips a bit so they grab better?
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03-08-2007, 11:43 AM
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Tried that a few times, just won't work. I don't understand cause my standard black one clips straight on and off so easy everytime (i've tried it a few times to see if anything was damaged when I first took them off).
Would glue around the seals be a bad idea? (Not planning on changing them again)
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03-08-2007, 11:54 AM
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Tie some string around tight enough so it bends in slightly. then heat slightly with a hairdryer from the inside. Alow to cool and she should be sweet
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03-08-2007, 12:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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She ain't gonna fit no matter what, looks like i'll have to get a replacement.
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03-08-2007, 12:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Well this is how she'll look till next week (Yes i'm aware my car needs a massive clean):
Passenger:  Driver:  Styling. 
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03-08-2007, 01:06 PM
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I think I prefer the driver's side. Sorry! But glad you've done this, as I was considering these for my missus Xmas present - now I know what they look like on a dark car, I won't bother.
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03-08-2007, 01:11 PM
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I like the chrome mirrors, they take away from the monotonous endless black on the side of the car. Actually gives it a distinctive look.
But each to their own. :P
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03-08-2007, 05:12 PM
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There was a change in the mounting points I think on the driver's mirror ... i am pretty sure I compared my damaged driver's one ... and the replacement one i picked up .... I think the locking tabs/clips are in different locations behind the cover.
I think that's what is causing the issue.
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07-08-2007, 10:07 PM
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The guy at Bayford (great place to get stuff) was awesome and sent me a replacement free. Turns out that one was just warped. It fitted straight on. Clip locations are the same Mechan1k (for future reference
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07-08-2007, 10:11 PM
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07-08-2007, 10:13 PM
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I am getting them next, along with series 2 tail lights and some black headlights. Will come up great. Then the chrome/black intech OHC badges under them.
Plus I just got the chrome strip around the front and rear bumpers. Compliments it perfect.
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Trying to install side new mirror cover...
Linear Mode
