Vitaloni Turbo Racing Mirrors

[DoctorPDR]

Well, I finally figured out a solution to my mirror problem. The PO drilled extra holes in the door and placed these "el-cheapo" Vitaloni mirrors leaving the holes exposed -- screws and all. Was he trying to make a fashion statement? This mod still pisses me off to this day and I bought the car over 3 years ago. What an idiot! Here is a picture of that engineering feat:




I'm going to replace the mirrors, but also want to get rubber gasket material in order to custom make a gasket if you will so that I can cover the holes, then mount the new mirrors on top. Any suggestions on where I can get this rubber material at in a sheet?

I found a new pair of mirrors on eBay to fix the PO's engineering marvel. They are brand new Vitaloni Turbo Racing Mirrors and I only paid $60 for the pair. Not a bad price at all, considering that I've seen them selling for well over $100. Here are the pics of my new purchase:






I found a 78 FIAT Spider with the same set-up. Wish it was a closer shot, but it appears to look pretty good. Here is a pic:

[ROOK1]

I'll take your "el cheapos".

On the rubber seal. Go to your local garden center and ask for a sample of the rubber pond liner. It should 45 mil thick or so and I know it holds water.

[DoctorPDR]

I'll take your "el cheapos".

On the rubber seal. Go to your local garden center and ask for a sample of the rubber pond liner. It should 45 mil thick or so and I know it holds water.

"El Cheapos" are YOURS! I'll charge you half of whatever they cost through IAP. They are in EXCELLENT condition.

As far as your suggestion, why didn't I think of that? And to think, I built a nice pond outside our bedroom on the back deck of our house, using a pond liner as well.

[RJ80]

No intent to hijack the tread, but if anyone wants a set of these Vitaloni Turbo Racing mirrors, I have three NOS pairs in the packaging I'm willing to sell. PM me for more info.

[Nick]

I have your "original" mirrors on my car right now, which was an upgrade from the default 1979 mirrors for me. They seemed clunky and not stylish at all, I love the "el cheapo" mirrors on my car, they're lightweight and classy looking I think.

Looking at those pictures of the mirrors you bought, I wouldn't have liked them at all and never would consider putting them on my car, HOWEVER once seeing the pictures of them actually installed, they look A LOT better, especially on your car, with the paint job and setup you have. I don't think they'd like as good on my car, but good choice!

[lanciahf]

Aren't those the OEM pre-79 Mirrors? Not cheap at all in my opinion. Just does not fit well on the later years due to the large hole the triangular base is trying to cover up.

Well, I finally figured out a solution to my mirror problem. The PO drilled extra holes in the door and placed these "el-cheapo" Vitaloni mirrors leaving the holes exposed -- screws and all. Was he trying to make a fashion statement? This mod still pisses me off to this day and I bought the car over 3 years ago. What an idiot! Here is a picture of that engineering feat:




I'm going to replace the mirrors, but also want to get rubber gasket material in order to custom make a gasket if you will so that I can cover the holes, then mount the new mirrors on top. Any suggestions on where I can get this rubber material at in a sheet?

I found a new pair of mirrors on eBay to fix the PO's engineering marvel. They are brand new Vitaloni Turbo Racing Mirrors and I only paid $60 for the pair. Not a bad price at all, considering that I've seen them selling for well over $100. Here are the pics of my new purchase:






I found a 78 FIAT Spider with the same set-up. Wish it was a closer shot, but it appears to look pretty good. Here is a pic:

[maytag]

In my opinion, the "El Cheapo's" are MUCH, much better looking than those black lumps.

[DoctorPDR]

I have your "original" mirrors on my car right now, which was an upgrade from the default 1979 mirrors for me. They seemed clunky and not stylish at all, I love the "el cheapo" mirrors on my car, they're lightweight and classy looking I think.

Looking at those pictures of the mirrors you bought, I wouldn't have liked them at all and never would consider putting them on my car, HOWEVER once seeing the pictures of them actually installed, they look A LOT better, especially on your car, with the paint job and setup you have. I don't think they'd like as good on my car, but good choice!

Thank you Nick, I too think they will look nice. I will post pics when I get them installed.

[DoctorPDR]

I will be posting pics soon of my new Turbo Racing mirrors. I'm just waiting for the last order of parts so I can put my interior back together and take my car for a photo shoot. I'm really hoping this will take place next week. I'm miserable not being able to drive the damn car.

Stay tuned.

[wachuko]

...I'm miserable not being able to drive the damn car...

I know the feeling... reason why I installed the driver seat on mine to be able to take it for a spin around the neighborhood

[DoctorPDR]

...I'm miserable not being able to drive the damn car...

I know the feeling... reason why I installed the driver seat on mine to be able to take it for a spin around the neighborhood

And I took my driver's see out, because it's much easier to work on the dash that way.