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Old 01-25-2009, 07:18 AM
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Default Side mirrors Convertible vs. Coupe

Does anyone konw if the Side mirrors are different between the convertible and the coupe? Reason I ask is I know the windshield is a bit more raked on the vert than the coupe. not sure if that affects the side mirror. Also does anyone have any experience with the following mirrors? They look pretty good and ready to paint.

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Old 01-25-2009, 10:43 AM
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I don't think the Verts windshields have more of a rake than a coupe on our cars...
If it did, the mirrors be different, so would the side windows.
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Old 01-25-2009, 10:50 AM
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I read in Motor Trend that the Verts did have more rake in the windshield. But I agree with you, I think the side windows would have to be different. Not sure if they are.
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Old 01-25-2009, 10:53 AM
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Windshield has different slope but the mirrors are the same.
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:09 AM
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Then the windshield posts have to be thicker on the bottom in order to retain the same angle on the mirrors, I'm guessing...
Thanks MG.
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:18 AM
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In all my years of parts shopping, I have only come across a hand full of things with the "does not fit convertibles" warning.

The 05+ verts have stock subframe connectors, a softer suspension, the rear seat does not fold down due to the drop top storage, and they have an extra rear brace that makes them a bitch to switch out the rear springs.
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:33 AM
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Aarrrhhh, that rear brace...
But you need it though.
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