Date:         Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:20:27 -0600
Reply-To:     "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
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From:         "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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The Bus Depot wrote:

> > This is to pass along a fix for non-remote mirrors (which I covet).
> > So, you've got floppy mirrors, eh? Well the following repair that
> > I made to my passenger side mirror has been working fine and
> > doesn't take a lot of talent (good thing in my case).
>
> The most common cause of floppy mirrors is simply a loose nut under the
> mirror mount.  CAREFULLY tightening the nut just slightly may cure this for
> a while (or may break the bolt off entirely if you're a bit too aggressive
> or not so lucky).  I'd try this first, but if it doesn't solve your problem,
> personally I'd just replace the mirror.
>
> Frankly, with a brand new mirror running only $19.95, I'm not sure if I'd
> bother to buy JB Weld and go through an elaborate procedure fixing the old
> one.  Of course it's your time and money, and your choice, but you may not
> have been aware that replacement mirrors (of the non-power variety) are very
> cheap to replace.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot
>   http://www.busdepot.com

 Ron et. al.,
I must stringently disagree with you here, I purchased two new mirrors from you
only to find, that after much removal (5 times per side: driver/pass) the
mirrors will still only hold steady for say six weeks. I feel they are of very
poor design and possibly of inferior craftsmanship, most likely both. I am so
disgusted (could anyone tell?) with this mirror situation for in my wife's case
this is a safety consideration I am considering power mirrors, except I can't
afford them presently.
Does anyone have a relatively -easy- fix for these poorly designed/made mirrors?
The previous posts still have me looking to save $$ for remotes from a junker.

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