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houseofboyd
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| Chochobeef wrote: |
| Now that its in, is it functional to point that it was worth the effort? I know this seems like a silly question, but hard to adjust it when you are in the drivers seat. Thanks for the feedback and tutorial. |
Absolutely! I don't stay in the slow lane and now the ability to see whats right of me when I want to move into the right lane without having to turn my head was well worth it. I have a 40 minute drive to work, all highway, so I'm in and out of each lane numerous times...
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Tim Donahoe
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I would imagine that you adjust the mirror very little after you get it straight. Once in a while you will have to readjust, but it shouldn't be any big deal.
I think it's definitely worth the effort.
I was driving in the left lane and had to get into the right lane, but my rear window was fogged up. Having the right mirror would have been great.
Tim
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houseofboyd
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| Any special advice or cautions about application of the template provided by Mid-America Motorworks? |
No, just make sure you print it 1:1 scale...lol Line everything up and you should be good to go...it was a perfect template...use the pic I posted as a reference and you should be fine...  When it comes to drilling, I highly, highly recommend a step bit to get the final 5/8" hole...
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houseofboyd
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I would imagine that you adjust the mirror very little after you get it straight. Once in a while you will have to readjust, but it shouldn't be any big deal.
I think it's definitely worth the effort.
I was driving in the left lane and had to get into the right lane, but my rear window was fogged up. Having the right mirror would have been great.
Tim |
Yes, having a passenger side mirror is a necessity for me, no if and's or but's...anybody can do this...measure twice, cut once and be patient...
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sb001
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| Tim Donahoe wrote: |
I would imagine that you adjust the mirror very little after you get it straight. Once in a while you will have to readjust, but it shouldn't be any big deal.
I think it's definitely worth the effort.
I was driving in the left lane and had to get into the right lane, but my rear window was fogged up. Having the right mirror would have been great.
Tim |
The mirror probably would have been fogged up too 
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Tim Donahoe
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No, the mirror was on the outside. The "fog" was a sudden condensation that occurred on the inside of the back window from a sudden blast of rain. In a matter of a minute, my back window was so fogged up, I couldn't see out of it. It was daytime, so I couldn't see the car lights behind me (they didn't have them on).
Boyd, so how do you print 1.1? You'd think MidAmerica would send a template already printed.
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sb001
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Tim when you go to print, in the print window just make sure you have "actual size" selected, not "fit to page."
EDIT: This is in the print window for Adobe Reader which most computers will pull up PDF files in, other PDF programs may vary a bit but they should all have something similar.
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houseofboyd
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No, the mirror was on the outside. The "fog" was a sudden condensation that occurred on the inside of the back window from a sudden blast of rain. In a matter of a minute, my back window was so fogged up, I couldn't see out of it. It was daytime, so I couldn't see the car lights behind me (they didn't have them on).
Boyd, so how do you print 1.1? You'd think MidAmerica would send a template already printed.
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Depending on your printer and/or print manager, it may print to fit, you want to make sure actual size is selected as mentioned above. Just an extra precaution.... Good luck Tim, we expect pics! I just took Mabel for a spin around town, the passenger mirror rocks!!
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jhicken
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WW = WolfsburgWest.
BTW, tha's where I got all my rubber. No regrets.
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jhicken
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That's a rear hood emblem, there is a vintage front hood emblem that looks like this
that would be more appropriate for the front.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: Great Day To Drive Mabel To Work |
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Great day to drive Mabel to work. Passenger side mirror makes a world of difference.....!
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How did you get your eye lids tilted like that? can I do it to mine?:
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Any fans of the hood badge? I'm digging it...
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Dig it Boyd! Love that beetle.  |
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