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Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:08 pm
by alan garner
How do I remove the reversing mirror which i find pretty useless and unnecesssary. Do I have to remove the spoiler??

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:55 am
by Simon Jones
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.

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:31 am
by jaylee
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...

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:16 am
by mcbainia
Have you removed your mirror ? And if so, what are you doing with it ?! I'm looking for one...

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:14 pm
by alan garner
Re McBania's reply - I was going to put it on ebay but happy to consider any offer

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:28 pm
by mcbainia
PM sent

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:01 pm
by alan garner
Indeed :? the bolts are stuck fast. Any suggestions on how to shift them?

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:19 pm
by dandemann8
alan garner wrote:Indeed :? the 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. :D :D :D

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:24 am
by cheffy34
who wants the mirror :D makes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors :wink:

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:21 am
by jaylee
cheffy34 wrote:who wants the mirror :D makes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors :wink:
What do you do? Get yer family to get out & guide you back?? :wink: :lol: :lol:

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:21 pm
by cheffy34
jaylee wrote:
cheffy34 wrote:who wants the mirror :D makes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors :wink:
What do you do? Get yer family to get out & guide you back?? :wink: :lol: :lol:

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

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:03 am
by Simon Jones
If you ever tow anything, or have a bike rack, or Thule backup box, then the mirror is extremely useful.

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:38 pm
by jaylee
cheffy34 wrote:
jaylee wrote:
cheffy34 wrote:who wants the mirror :D makes your arse end look much smoother without it, do what i did and replace it with all round sensors :wink:
What do you do? Get yer family to get out & guide you back?? :wink: :lol: :lol:

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
Looks like a Hawk system?? Love the setup in the panel... 8)
But you know me, i like to keep things simple & NOT go too heavy on the gadgetry.. Too much to go wrong & all that!?? :wink: :wink: :lol:

Re: Removing the reversing mirror

Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:04 pm
by Paltibine
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
This looks good - do you mind me asking where it came from? There are a few similar on fleabay?

Easy to fit?

Thanks,
PB