Finally installed some export side mirrors

[Chythar]

I managed to find a really good set in Japan and finally got around to installing them today. I do not know if these were painted or if this is the original plastic finish. All I know is that they make my old mirrors look horrible in comparison, and my paint, too! Check 'em out below.

Here's side-by-side shots of the left and right mirrors. You can see the finish difference, much better. This export set does have some scratching on them, but not bad at all. The mirror themselves are almost blemish-free, and the motors work too. The shine below is BEFORE wax.

These next two show one of the mirrors installed, and how it folds. I doubt I'll ever need to fold them, but I like how they look. Also, don't mind the paint - it only looks all hazed like that in the right light and at a certain angle. Not bad for 17-year old paint, but I do admit the mirrors make the rest of the car look kinda shabby.

 

[Venom351R]

Those are really sweet!

 

[revhead347]

Those do look really good.

Kurt

 

[Killercanary]

NICE! Are they much heavier than the stockers? I know the '03 cobra ones are.

 

[Chythar]

NICE! Are they much heavier than the stockers? I know the '03 cobra ones are.

They are, tho exactly how much I couldn't tell you.

 

[Chythar]

Just did a bit of searching on export mirrors on Google, found this link to brand new export mirrors:

Speed Concepts - MIRRORS9498EX - 1994-1998 Mustang EXPORT folding mirrors kit/pair fits all Mustang GT/V6/Cobra

If the photo is correct, export mirrors have the same finish as ours; which means my set was painted black. Lucky me. Also, got my mirror set a LOT cheaper than SpeedConcepts is selling theirs. I wonder if they will ever sell their set at $679.

 

[Adam95GT]

Just did a bit of searching on export mirrors on Google, found this link to brand new export mirrors:

Speed Concepts - MIRRORS9498EX - 1994-1998 Mustang EXPORT folding mirrors kit/pair fits all Mustang GT/V6/Cobra

If the photo is correct, export mirrors have the same finish as ours; which means my set was painted black. Lucky me. Also, got my mirror set a LOT cheaper than SpeedConcepts is selling theirs. I wonder if they will ever sell their set at $679.

They will... just not to me.

 

[hollywoodstang]

Wow, I dont need my mirrors to fold taht bad, $600+ is just too much. even the porsche mirrors dont cost that much...

 

[GTA_V6_Mustang]

Looks good, but looks just like the 03/04 cobra mirrors. Except that the glass is slightly larger.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Whats the difference between those and 03/04 cbra mirrors?


Dunno if I like the gloss black. It doesn't really match the surrounding trim and stands out IMHO.

 

[1987LXragtop]

Almost 7 bills for mirrors? um nice but no thanks. I'll spend that on going faster.

 

[Chythar]

Whats the difference between those and 03/04 cbra mirrors?


Dunno if I like the gloss black. It doesn't really match the surrounding trim and stands out IMHO.

No real difference that I know of, except these are designed to fit the 94-98 cars. The 03-04 Cobra mirrors will need to have part of the bottom trimmed.

 

[sixt9coug]

Those are sexy mirrors. Too bad the other ones linked are SOOO expensive! Too bad the cars are so old now that some aftermarket ones would probably never happen

 

[91LX_5L]

Those look great, they are painted for sure.

03 Cobra mirrors do not look nearly as good, once you see the lip that has been mentioned.

Those new ones for $600 will sell, for sure.

I have imported 4 sets in total now for members on SN95Fourms if you ever need a set feel free to send me a PM, the total cost is in the $350-500 range though.

I cant wait to get mine on this spring:

Here is a example of the lip

Vs export:

 

[YEAHLOH95]

those are nice i am happy with my 04 cobra ones

 

[95BlueStallion]

The export stuff is a craze I have just never gotten into. I do appreciate people that like to be different, so Im happy you like the addition to your car.