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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:57 pm Post subject: Brazilian mirror owners |
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For anyone who has the Brazilian side mirrors on their bay window, I just bought some from Bus Depot. I received the drivers side but the passenger side is backordered. Anyway, did you have any issues with the plastic cover for the bolt? Mine fits pretty loose and I feel like it might fall off from vibration. If yours has this fitment issue how did you fix it? I was thinking double stick tape or clear caulk. |
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RONIN10 Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2007 Posts: 594 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Brazilian mirror owners |
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Mine didn't have any fitment issues, but I did note that they weren't actually VW mirrors despite being described as such, just aftermarket done in the style of the Brazilian mirror. The plastic cover was correspondingly cheapened and very fragile. I tread very carefully with mine. One thing to note, there are two screws on the underneath side which should be tightened to keep the mirrror from vibrating loose and you losing your set position. _________________ Andrew
Oscar: 1976 Westfalia Deluxe Camper, 2.0L FI, Manual Transaxle |
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chazz79 Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 2268 Location: ohio
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Brazilian mirror owners |
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The bolt covers fit horrible so just use some black rtv gasket glue to hold them on. This should tear loose easy enough if I need to get in there in the future. You'll love the mirrors, best visibility offered for a bay imo. _________________ One day as a lion, or a lifetime as lamb
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dwill49965 Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2005 Posts: 1396 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Brazilian mirror owners |
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On my set, the plastic cover is a tight fit and secure. Been on there about 5 or 6 years now. _________________ Darryl
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'78 Westy, Boston Bob built 2.0 L, FI, MSD 6A
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Lastly, you just referred to US citizens as 'Americans'. Exactly what kind of Canadian are you? From what continent? |
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:39 am Post subject: Re: Brazilian mirror owners |
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dwill49965 wrote: |
On my set, the plastic cover is a tight fit and secure. Been on there about 5 or 6 years now. |
Lucky, mine are loose and hang down a bit from the seam. |
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vwible Samba Member
Joined: January 02, 2005 Posts: 160 Location: East Windsor, NJ
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Brazilian mirror owners |
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I got my Brazilian mirrors from CIP1. Yes, the plastic bolt cover fitment was a bit loose. I used a small bit of black RTV on the tabs. For me, these mirrors are a big improvement over the stock ones. _________________ 1970 Tin Top Walk Through Bus |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Brazilian mirror owners |
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Please use
Brazilian mirrors
Thank you
Tcash |
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