Door Mirror, Sourcing and Replacing - Revision history

Chopper: /* Multivex Mirrors */

2012-01-14T23:49:19Z

Multivex Mirrors

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	I bonded it into place from the rear using black silicon sealant (Sikaflex could be used but would be harder to remove!!)		I bonded it into place from the rear using black silicon sealant (Sikaflex could be used but would be harder to remove!!)

	[[File:Multivex Bonded In.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Multivex Bonded Into Frame]]		[[File:Multivex Bonded In.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Multivex Bonded Into Frame, rear]]

			Once it was cured on the inside, run a bead around the front (use masking tape), smooth it out and refit to the shroud

			[[File:P1010007.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Multivex Bonded Into Frame, Front]]

Chopper: /* Multivex Mirrors */

2012-01-14T23:42:38Z

Multivex Mirrors

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	[[File:Multivex in Frame.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Rear View of Multivex Mounted in Frame]]		[[File:Multivex in Frame.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Rear View of Multivex Mounted in Frame]]

			I bonded it into place from the rear using black silicon sealant (Sikaflex could be used but would be harder to remove!!)

			[[File:Multivex Bonded In.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Multivex Bonded Into Frame]]

Chopper: /* Multivex Mirrors */

2012-01-14T23:38:07Z

Multivex Mirrors

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	[[File:Original plus multivex.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Original Mirror, Multivex and Frame]]		[[File:Original plus multivex.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Original Mirror, Multivex and Frame]]

			The Multivex mirror can be fitted into the frame, but note that it is a slightly smaller size

			[[File:Multivex in Frame.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Rear View of Multivex Mounted in Frame]]

Chopper: /* Multivex Mirrors */

2012-01-14T23:32:06Z

Multivex Mirrors

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	==Multivex Mirrors==		==Multivex Mirrors==

	An enhancement of the mirror is replacement of the flat glass with a wide viewing angle mirror from MultiVex. These are available in pairs and ~~DIY bonded~~ over your existing mirrors ~~in a few minutes. (alternatively the original glass can be removed and the Multivex retro-fitted with a bit of DIY enthusiasm~~. )		An enhancement of the mirror is replacement of the flat glass with a wide viewing angle mirror from MultiVex. These are available in pairs and are intended to be stuck over your existing mirrors using double sided sticky pads.

			Multivex mirrors are increasingly convex towards the outside and give a much wider field of view than standard fitment. They are particularly popular with track day enthusiasts as they eliminate the notorious blind spot. Also useful on motorways (and when travelling abroad) to avoid having to lean forward to check the mirror view fully.

			MultiVex have a website at Multivex.co.uk explaining more. Now stocked by the Bell and Colvill shop, Elise Parts and Hangar 111. Check the benefits pages for the latest discounts.

	~~[[Image:sidemirror.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Replacement Mulivex Mirror]]~~		If they are fitting with the supplied pads they protrude past the mirror frame and look a bit ungainly
	~~{{clr}}~~

	Multivex ~~mirrors are increasingly convex towards~~ the ~~outside~~ and ~~give~~ a ~~much wider field~~ of ~~view than standard fitment~~. ~~They are particularly popular with track day enthusiasts as they eliminate~~ the ~~notorious blind spot. Also useful on motorways (and when travelling abroad) to avoid having to lean forward to check~~ the ~~mirror view fully.~~		[[File:P1010006.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Multivex Mirror Protuding Past Frame]]

			As an alternatively the original glass can be removed and the Multivex fitted in its place with a bit of DIY enthusiasm.

			Remove the original mirror from the frame by easing it out of its clips

	~~MultiVex have a website at Multivex.co.uk explaining more~~. ~~Now stocked by the Bell and Colvill shop~~, ~~Elise Parts~~ and ~~Hangar 111. Check the benefits pages for the latest discounts.~~		[[File:Original plus multivex.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Original Mirror, Multivex and Frame]]

Chopper: /* Replacing the Painted Shroud */

2012-01-14T23:10:38Z

Replacing the Painted Shroud

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	“Dis-assembled Mirror Assy showing Mirror Frame with Glass, Shroud and Clip Locations”		“Dis-assembled Mirror Assy showing Mirror Frame with Glass, Shroud and Clip Locations”

	~~http~~:~~//gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/27410/~~P1010008.JPG		[[File:P1010008.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Clip Positions]]

	"Clip Position on Mirror Frame (and how easy they are to break !!)		"Clip Position on Mirror Frame (and how easy they are to break !!)
	The mirror glass is and its frame are just clipped to the painted shroud.		The mirror glass is and its frame are just clipped to the painted shroud.

Chopper: /* Replacing the Painted Shroud */

2012-01-14T23:08:19Z

Replacing the Painted Shroud

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	If you were lucky enough to save the painted plastic shroud from your old broken mirror assy then you can swap this onto a 2nd hand or new pattern part and thus save the cost of having the new part re-sprayed.		If you were lucky enough to save the painted plastic shroud from your old broken mirror assy then you can swap this onto a 2nd hand or new pattern part and thus save the cost of having the new part re-sprayed.

	[[File:Mirror ~~Disassembled~~ 2.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Mirror & Painted Shroud]]		[[File:Mirror Clips 2.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Mirror & Painted Shroud]]

	“Dis-assembled Mirror Assy showing Mirror Frame with Glass, Shroud and Clip Locations”		“Dis-assembled Mirror Assy showing Mirror Frame with Glass, Shroud and Clip Locations”

Chopper: /* Replacing the Painted Shroud */

2012-01-14T23:06:11Z

Replacing the Painted Shroud

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	If you were lucky enough to save the painted plastic shroud from your old broken mirror assy then you can swap this onto a 2nd hand or new pattern part and thus save the cost of having the new part re-sprayed.		If you were lucky enough to save the painted plastic shroud from your old broken mirror assy then you can swap this onto a 2nd hand or new pattern part and thus save the cost of having the new part re-sprayed.
	~~http~~:~~//gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/27410/Mirror_Clips_2~~.JPG
			[[File:Mirror Disassembled 2.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Mirror & Painted Shroud]]

	“Dis-assembled Mirror Assy showing Mirror Frame with Glass, Shroud and Clip Locations”		“Dis-assembled Mirror Assy showing Mirror Frame with Glass, Shroud and Clip Locations”

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	The top and bottom clips nearest the door on an MG TF mirror shroud part may need filing down as they're thicker than the OEM ones and will prevent the glass frame from locating properly.		The top and bottom clips nearest the door on an MG TF mirror shroud part may need filing down as they're thicker than the OEM ones and will prevent the glass frame from locating properly.


	==Multivex Mirrors==		==Multivex Mirrors==

Chopper: /* Replacing a Mirror */

2012-01-14T13:37:21Z

Replacing a Mirror

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	If your 2nd hand door mirror assy was from a car with a manual adjuster attached, simply hacksaw off the manual adjuster at the point indicated on the picture below. The metal is aluminium and will cut easily at the point shown below		If your 2nd hand door mirror assy was from a car with a manual adjuster attached, simply hacksaw off the manual adjuster at the point indicated on the picture below. The metal is aluminium and will cut easily at the point shown below
	~~http~~:~~//gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/27410/Adjuster_Cut_Off_Point~~.JPG
			[[File:Adjuster Cut Off Point.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Manual Aduster Cut Off Point]]

	“Where to cut off any manual adjuster if fitted to replacement part”		“Where to cut off any manual adjuster if fitted to replacement part”

Chopper: /* Replacing a Mirror */

2012-01-14T13:34:44Z

Replacing a Mirror

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	Note that this screw may be a Torx type. Use a T20 driver to remove (it was on a 2003 111s) - (T15 Torx key worked on 2005 111R)		Note that this screw may be a Torx type. Use a T20 driver to remove (it was on a 2003 111s) - (T15 Torx key worked on 2005 111R)
	~~http~~:~~//gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/27410/P1010136~~.JPG
			[[File:Mirror Plinth Screw.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Mirror Plinth Screw Location]]

	“Door mirror mounting screw”		“Door mirror mounting screw”

Chopper at 13:24, 14 January 2012

2012-01-14T13:24:32Z

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	The door mirror and its painted shroud (mirror assy) are located onto the door mount by two plastic dowels. The lower dowel is screwed to the mount with a single cross head (phillips) self tapping screw. The screw is located behind a black sticker on the rear of the mount. Breakage of these dowels appear to be a common fault if the mirror assy is struck by force (ie parking dings and vandalism)		The door mirror and its painted shroud (mirror assy) are located onto the door mount by two plastic dowels. The lower dowel is screwed to the mount with a single cross head (phillips) self tapping screw. The screw is located behind a black sticker on the rear of the mount. Breakage of these dowels appear to be a common fault if the mirror assy is struck by force (ie parking dings and vandalism)
	~~http~~:~~//gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/27410/Wing_Stump~~.JPG
			[[File:Wing Stump.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Mirror Mount]]

	“Door mount showing broken bottom dowel from mirror still screwed in place”		“Door mount showing broken bottom dowel from mirror still screwed in place”