Removing the reversing mirror
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Removing the reversing mirror
How do I remove the reversing mirror which i find pretty useless and unnecesssary. Do I have to remove the spoiler??
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Re: Removing the reversing mirror
Yep - remove the screws holding the spoiler, lift it off & then undo the 4 screws holding the mirror. Watch out: these screws can be extremely tight to remove. Personally, I find the mirror invaluable when reversing & would rather leave it place than have gap where it used to be.
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I would tend to agree with Simon, plus the Bongo mirror's a lot nicer looking & less imposing than the ones i see on some of the other imports...
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Have you removed your mirror ? And if so, what are you doing with it ?! I'm looking for one...
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Re McBania's reply - I was going to put it on ebay but happy to consider any offer
Re: Removing the reversing mirror
Indeed
the bolts are stuck fast. Any suggestions on how to shift them?

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Re: Removing the reversing mirror
alan garner wrote:Indeedthe bolts are stuck fast. Any suggestions on how to shift them?
Soak in WD40 and leave for a while then soak again and leave, then after a short period you should be able to remove these bolts.



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Re: Removing the reversing mirror
who wants the mirror
makes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors 


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Re: Removing the reversing mirror
What do you do? Get yer family to get out & guide you back??cheffy34 wrote:who wants the mirrormakes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors



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jaylee wrote:What do you do? Get yer family to get out & guide you back??cheffy34 wrote:who wants the mirrormakes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors
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Nope digi display sensors, better than a camera J imo only 26 squids aswell front and rear, supriseed you not latched onto them yet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/ ... car006.jpg
although the treacles voice is a bit annoying, but better than the nagging wife, i wouldn't trust my family when i'm reversing
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Re: Removing the reversing mirror
If you ever tow anything, or have a bike rack, or Thule backup box, then the mirror is extremely useful.
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Looks like a Hawk system?? Love the setup in the panel...cheffy34 wrote:jaylee wrote:What do you do? Get yer family to get out & guide you back??cheffy34 wrote:who wants the mirrormakes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors
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Nope digi display sensors, better than a camera J imo only 26 squids aswell front and rear, supriseed you not latched onto them yet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/ ... car006.jpg
although the treacles voice is a bit annoying, but better than the nagging wife, i wouldn't trust my family when i'm reversing

But you know me, i like to keep things simple & NOT go too heavy on the gadgetry.. Too much to go wrong & all that!??



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Re: Removing the reversing mirror
This looks good - do you mind me asking where it came from? There are a few similar on fleabay?Nope digi display sensors, better than a camera J imo only 26 squids aswell front and rear, supriseed you not latched onto them yet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/ ... car006.jpg
although the treacles voice is a bit annoying, but better than the nagging wife, i wouldn't trust my family when i'm reversing
Easy to fit?
Thanks,
PB