[rickh]

So, the other day, I was backing out of my spot at work and noticed my view was inhibited with the driver's side mirror. As I rolled down the window to take a closer look, the glass mirror fell to the ground and shattered! Bummer!!! I need to find a replacement. Best bet a dealer, salvage, or???

Thanks!
Rick

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[flash]

been there - done that - call sunset imports - relatively inexpensive item - easy to install - ring me up and i'll explain

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[SILVY968]

Just last summer. The glue must harden over time with the heated element. Closed the door and sent the glass to the driveway!

Easy repair.
Brian

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[josephsc]

It's the heat and global warming -- happened to me twice already this year (though on the older 944's -- maybe glue technology wasn't as advanced back then). I'd personally go dealer/new -- salvage parts probably have more worn out glue due to outdoor storage.

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[Jamie '92 968]

Mine fell off almost 2 years ago.
Was pulling out of the parking lot at work, had my window down, and heard it smash on the ground.
I thought it was a pretty wierd failure at the time.
As a point of comparison, I got my replacement from carpartswholesale.com for $22.51 + $5.90 shipping.

Yes, I keep all reciepts... and my file is getting pretty thick...

Update:
Just did a quick look-up on the site and a replacement is now shown as $96.95!!!! (with free shipping, woohoo!)
Ugh. Glad mine fell off before the world glass shortage quadroupled prices. I should have bought 2.
I'm sure you can find something reasonable out there, given that the driver's side glass is flat and just has to be cut to shape.
Good luck Rick.
Let us know what you find. I can hear mirrors falling off of 698s as we speak...

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[968Syncro]

Hi Rick,

I had the same thing some time last summer, and needed help from the group. Here are my notes and some pics:
http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=6209

My notes show it was $71.59 (plus shipping) from Sunset last summer. I could not find any place that offered just the glass, the unit came with the glass mounted on this "circular plate".

Roland

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[rickh]

Thanks everybody. I'll call Sunset. I hope they have the Euro model, that would be great!

Roland, thanks for the link! I did search the forum before posting here but anyways.

Thanks,
Rick

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[gryphon]

I used to restore old motorcycles and, as such, often needed mirrors which were either unavailable or prohibitively expensive. I found a glass shop that would cut (actually grind) me a mirror to the shape of a cardboard template I provided quite reasonably. Just another option.

Tom

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[Anchorman]

Several years ago, I replaced my mirror with the Euro mirror. The extra range of view eliminated any blind spot. I probably still have the original, if anyone is interested in a US version I could look for it. Certainly would be less expensive.

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[rickh]

I already ordered the Euro model as well. Sounds like a great improvement for visibility sake. It cost about what we thought at $90+ dollars. I probably would have taken you up on the US version for less $'s though. All is well....

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[rxter]

So here's the really odd twist to this story. Yesterday pulling out of a parking space I hear tinkle tinkle and immediately think of this post. Oh s*** there goes the mirror. Funny thing is it did NOT shatter. I put it in the cubby and had to retrain myself on turning my head left (been a mirror way out guy for a while now). So 2 questions.

1) What's the right glue to use? I typically default to epoxy when I need something strong that sticks to whatever.

2) Anyone ever preempted mother nature and popped a mirror off? I want to get the pass side off and reglue it before it gets a mind of its own and breaks.

Thanks

       

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[Jamie '92 968]

rxter,
That was a fortunate stroke of luck. Kind of like buying a lottery ticket and winning $100.

My replacement came with double sided foam tape.
Worked just fine and is still in place after 2 years. It doesn't have to withstand much load.

Good idea on the passenger side mirror, but as I recall, all posts I've seen have been about the driver's side falling off. Strange.

Jamie

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[flash]

do yourself a favor and remove the mounting plate first to work on it - there is a tiny hole on the underside of the mirror and you use a small flat screwdriver to rotate the teeth of the latch to release it

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[968Syncro]

Joe,

Yes very lucky! It is exactly how my driver's side mirror broke. It fell out and didn't break. Now being a smart guy, I decided to secure it right away in a safe place, which was to lay it on the console cubby cover between the seats, a nice soft padded area. Now a couple of days later I opened the driver's side door, got in the car, and proceeded to put my elbow in the usual place -- on the console cubby cover. Yeah, you are certainly smarter than me to secure your mirror inside the cubby. Therefore $75 and lots of hassle later -- part of the fun of working on our cars is to re-repair the things we mess up -- ok fine, not fun, let's say ... growth opportunity.

In any case, I was planning to use contact cement. Course what flash suggested, to remove the whole backing plate, makes good sense; there is a lip on the backing plate which may make it tricky to push in all the way if it is still on the car. But I was going to use simple old contact cement, apply to both surfaces, let dry for 5-10 mins before mating the parts, which should hold it just fine if the 2 parts fit flush and there are no gaps.

Roland

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[rxter]

I was thinking that bob was referring to taking the good one out before I deconstruct it. Contact cement would work great in the horizontal since it bonds instantly. I'll take a look at how clean/mated the bonding surfaces are. Reminds me of gluing up a pool table once. Three great big 400 lb pieces of milled slate. The stuff was beautiful in an odd industrial kid of way. Heavy as c$%p though. Lost a back and a couple of friends moving that thing around.

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[Kim]

I was driving down the road and heard some breaking glass. Looked out the side mirror and, voila, there it was, gone. Had to get mine at the Porsche dealer.

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[bva]

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please post pics of the repair process...hoping to see more use of your 'clothes pin' clamping technique

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[rxter]

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haha

Will do.

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[rickh]

rxter, that's great for you!

Got my mirror and installation was easy. I plugged in the heater and while holding it to reinstall, the mirror was almost too hot to hold... I took it back out and disconnected the heater. Too hot for me, at least here is San Diego...

Also, the Euro model is nice for the view but I don't like how it has a different focal point. Before, going from the rear view mirror to the side mirror, the perspectives were the same. Now in the side mirror, things are smaller and I have to refocus some. Hopefully I'll get used to it. There is absolutely no blind spot now. Point worth noting though.

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[Anchorman]

You'll get used to the different focal points - just as you have with the passenger-side mirror. I'm glad you noticed the disappearance of blind spots - much safer and easier driving.

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