early 2002/1600 mirror question (nt)

[pbastyr]

(nt)

[bmw1602.com]

I have the same mirror on my 1602 also only on the drivers side!

I'm also looking for a maching right side...........

It's my favorite design.....

[Timmer]

I have the same mirror on my 4 door 1969 2000, driver side only. It's really only available as a driver side door mirror, listed for BMW's 1963-1969. As far as I know, they are only available new from Wallothnesch, 110 euros I think. They do pop up on ebay.de though.

Tim

'69 2000

[pbastyr]

Does it provide good visibility? I know that most people opt for the late 02/320 mirrors. was wondering if that was just because of easy availability or because of durability or visibility issues?

[Timmer]

I think the flag style probably has the best visibility, seems to be a bit larger, mirror-wise, than the trapezoid and the prior style, as you have pictured and most 2002 owners with parts probably have more of the later flag style in their parts collections if they have spare door mirrors., as the flag style is also used on early 320i's, Bavaria type BMW's, and some early E-12's. There were actually 2 aftermarket black door mirrors on my 2000 when I bought it and I thought it would be neat to go to the original look, as the car is pretty much original ( factory wood steering wheel, steel wheels/hubcaps, Becker Europa radio ) and a fellow NK owner got the mirror for me on ebay.de, for $60.00, it's in new condition.

Tim

'69 2000

[DukeRimmer]

(nt)

[Timmer]

Some of the older Opels also used that very early style door mirror so maybe check ebay under Opel or if you know of an Opel automobile message board.

Tim

'69 2000

[jgmgti]

Some interesting mirror options can be found in www.automotion.com tel. number 1800-423-3173

site.Its a Porsche site but they feature a "speedster"style mirror that is close as well as some early 911 mirrors that look close to our chrome/stainless flag style.

Hope this helps someone in mirror quest land.

Jonathan

[zob2002]

Uhm... just buy a second left one. This type can be used for left and right. The casing rotates on the arm, so you just turn it and you can use it on the right hand side. Try it with the one you have...

[pbastyr]

I did notice that the arm rotates and that the mirror could be flipped around. It just seems that the mirror doesn't turn far enough to look into the blindspot. The pass side has to turn further than the driver's side. Am I wrong? Do you have mirrors mounted this way on your car?

[pbastyr]

that's a good tip. I'll try that too.

[zob2002]

Yep, I have the same one on both sides.

[pbastyr]

do you by any chance have some pics that you are willing to share? I am also wondering about mounting position on the door. On the 1600 mirrors were mounted on the extreme leading edge of the drivers door, but I have also seen them mounted higher and closer to the end of the vent window.

you could either post the pics here or send them to my email -

pbastyr01@hotmail.com

thanks