Thai Fender Mirrors.

[Michael]

Hey Fellas. 

                  Just thought I'd throw up some sort of review on the new? Thailand option fender mirrors. 

Totalling around 375 Aud (  Up to 400 ish with exchange atm) they we a nice in between for me and maybe some others. 

Ebay plastic speed hole  option 125 aud Shipped..  don't do it to yourself.

These newer Thai metal remakes - 400 aud shipped. 

Replica 240z "z garage"           820 aud + shipping

Genuine mirrors + Restoration - Small mortgage. 

 

 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224875669867

*** Took around a month to produce and ship. 

Surprised how nice well they look +feel. will have some more pictures on the car once it's painted. 

Edited December 7, 2022 by Michael

[cracker]

Thanks for the review Michael - surely helpful for others!

Why didn't you consider the cheaper repro versions that look closer to original?

FOR Nissan Datsun 240Z S30 Z432R 1970-1973 Black Fender Mount Side Mirrors PAIR | eBay

FOR DATSUN Z 240Z 260Z 280Z NEW JDM Style Black Fender Mount Side Mirrors PAIR | eBay

 

(For what it's worth I woudn't buy any of them, ha.. oem, accurate repro, or bust!)

[OdinZ]

On 12/8/2022 at 8:33 AM, Michael said:

Hey Fellas. 

                  Just thought I'd throw up some sort of review on the new? Thailand option fender mirrors. 

Totalling around 375 Aud (  Up to 400 ish with exchange atm) they we a nice in between for me and maybe some others. 

Ebay plastic speed hole  option 125 aud Shipped..  don't do it to yourself.

These newer Thai metal remakes - 400 aud shipped. 

Replica 240z "z garage"           820 aud + shipping

Genuine mirrors + Restoration - Small mortgage. 

 

 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224875669867

*** Took around a month to produce and ship. 

Surprised how nice well they look +feel. will have some more pictures on the car once it's painted. 

I like the general look of these, but not sure on the chrome & gloss black. i would prefer all black or all chrome.

[Michael]

11 hours ago, cracker said:

Thanks for the review Michael - surely helpful for others!

Why didn't you consider the cheaper repro versions that look closer to original?

FOR Nissan Datsun 240Z S30 Z432R 1970-1973 Black Fender Mount Side Mirrors PAIR | eBay

FOR DATSUN Z 240Z 260Z 280Z NEW JDM Style Black Fender Mount Side Mirrors PAIR | eBay

 

(For what it's worth I woudn't buy any of them, ha.. oem, accurate repro, or bust!)

Well, As in the first photo, I did have the Speedhole ebay ones you've linked. They look mount and feel like the $100 you pay for them. and are completely different to the originals? =/

Original mirrors would be nice. certainly. However at least on my build, I am sure not many will look past the modern Kia paint, rb30/26, Carbon seats and wonder why I didn't spend $1500-2000 bucks on some perfect original fender mirrors. I'm hoping these mirrors, Will at least blend in to the look, Not be a total eye sore on the finished car.  (Like the plastic speedhole ebay ones are) 

10 hours ago, OdinZ said:

I like the general look of these, but not sure on the chrome & gloss black. i would prefer all black or all chrome

I believe when I looked he had them as all polished, or black and polished as I purchased. I bought these with the intention of painting the polished part. However looking at them, Not going to bother making the change 

Edited December 9, 2022 by Michael

[cracker]

On 12/9/2022 at 11:04 PM, Michael said:

Well, As in the first photo, I did have the Speedhole ebay ones you've linked. They look mount and feel like the $100 you pay for them. and are completely different to the originals? =/

Sorry, yes, poorly explained opinion on my part - the speedholes are a bit icky but the chrome section on yours stands out more than the speedholes, imo.

I would spin it the other way and say... you have spent so much money on other elements of your car, why not spend a little extra to put mirrors there that look the business AND match the car? There is no performance gain by using knock offs in the same way you save weight with carbon seats or gain power with an RB.

It's also your car so as long as you are happy that is all that matters! And if you let people like me talk you into changing things they'd all look the same

[OdinZ]

On 12/9/2022 at 11:34 PM, Michael said:

black and polished as I purchased. I bought these with the intention of painting the polished part. However looking at them, Not going to bother making the change 

Yeah fair enough. Is that your blue Z in your Display Pic? If so, i actually think it will tie in well with the rest of your car. 

Post up pics with them installed on your Z

[Michael]

On 12/12/2022 at 3:56 PM, OdinZ said:

Yeah fair enough. Is that your blue Z in your Display Pic? If so, i actually think it will tie in well with the rest of your car. 

Post up pics with them installed on your Z

Will do once it's painted. the blue was a vinyl wrap, - (Signwriter by trade) It had 2 different batch numbers on it, One of which went bad after application. 

Thought it'd be worthwhile painting it rather than another rewrap.  

[OdinZ]

13 hours ago, Michael said:

Will do once it's painted. the blue was a vinyl wrap, - (Signwriter by trade) It had 2 different batch numbers on it, One of which went bad after application. 

Thought it'd be worthwhile painting it rather than another rewrap.  

Ah fair enough. Similar paint scheme, and keep the hood black?

[Michael]

Yep same paint scheme, Had a hard time deciding between red and metallic blue. But very happy with the look of the kia stinger blue. Just gotta pull my finger out and get it done. x'mas work rush is always a pain. 

 

*There is also a 1/12 big scale ignition models fairlady Z, in the same colors That I am taking some inspiration from. As that sitting on the desk would pair quite well.