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Early high mirror Testarossa converted to low mirror?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by MrShades, Feb 10, 2014.

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  1. MrShades

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    #1 MrShades, Feb 10, 2014
    I just wonder if any member here have seen a early Testarossa with the high mounted side mirror converted to the later low mirror version

    Also if an early high mirror have been converted to low mirrors would that make the car less worth?
     
  2. Testarossa Lover

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    #2 Testarossa Lover, Feb 10, 2014
    Don't change the mirrors...
     
  3. turbo-joe

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    #3 turbo-joe, Feb 10, 2014
    never change this high mirror ! ! !
     
  4. Otus

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    #4 Otus, Feb 10, 2014
    This one Testarossa has high mirros on both side! Never seen before...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucMlh2iJYXw]Ferrari Testarossa in Oosterwolde - YouTube[/ame]
     
  5. Todd308TR

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    #5 Todd308TR, Feb 10, 2014
    Can you convert low to high.
     
  6. Scaledetails

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    #6 Scaledetails, Feb 10, 2014

    LOL!
     
  7. evandaalen

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    #7 evandaalen, Feb 11, 2014
    There are indeed a number of early Testarossas which have been converted to two double low mirrors, probably as that was more practical. Although I don't know if the electronics would still work in that case.

    And yes, double high mirrors was possible too. Not done by the factory, but simply by the owner or a shop, by using a mirror for the RHD market.
     
  8. godabitibi

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    #8 godabitibi, Feb 11, 2014
    Back then someone who would want his car to look newer would change the high mount to low mount and look 2 or 3 years newer. And also have a better visibility.
     
  9. 88Testarossa

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    #9 88Testarossa, Feb 11, 2014
    Please Do NOT convert the mirror.
    The flying mirror is classic!
     
  10. Todd308TR

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    #10 Todd308TR, Feb 11, 2014
    Serious. I love the single high mount mirror.
     
  11. Sunracer

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    #11 Sunracer, Feb 12, 2014
    Adding a second high mirror is useless. When I was looking at cars I drove one with the second mirror. It is set up to be seen from the drivers seat. You can't see out of a high mirror on the opposite side without silly contortions that defeat its purpose
     
  12. msdesignltd

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    #12 msdesignltd, Feb 12, 2014
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    Do What I did..
    Get one of each!
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