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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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I can't stand the look of my EK mirrors anymore. what options do EK owners have?

I like the JDM mirrors but I heard that the mirror lens is built for a RHD so it does not work well with our LHD cars? I have never seen any installed so I would not know. someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Spoon style mirrors look good but then I would lose my power mirrors.

Does anyone have any suggestions. Thanks
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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I had EG6 mirrors on my old hatch. Yes, you'll lose good angles with the RHD mirrors, but it is manageable. I could still see out of them. Plus you don't entirely rely on your mirrors when you drive, right? Still gotta look over shoulder...
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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i love my spoon knock off mirrors on my ek
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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**** on mirrors. block offs are cheaper haha

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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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if you dont mind loosin your power mirrors you could use these. I've had them on my car for almost 2 months now and I love them...



there carbonfiber but it needs a new clear coat so you cant really tell
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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I've got CTR mirrors on my car and I love the look of them, but you're right about the mirrors being for RHD cars. Makes it kind of awkward at first.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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There are power spoon style mirrors
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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love my spoons, but i would trade them for some bomex in a minute.


Modified by -Gambit- at 10:45 AM 8/3/2008
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Buy mirrors from a European LHD car
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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yeah, just finding some european LHD mirrors would be hard.

what is the difference between the bomex mirrors and spoons?

Are the power spoon style easy to hook up?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Why do you care about the power mirrors. It's not like you adjust them all the time. Set them where you can see and leave them alone.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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You are right, it's not that important but it is a nice thing to have/keep if i can.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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i have the SiR power folding mirrors, but you do loose some of the drivers side angle of the mirror, but its not too bad...
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...57627

anyone bought a pair of these?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Nope, but give them a try. I might pick some up too if they work out well.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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mirrors are bad for drag



looks way cleaner without any
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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^negative on the looks
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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lhd folding mirrors
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Spoon makes both standard and power mirrors.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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RHD Mirrors while being LHD allows for some visual blind spots.
That's another up to the CTR mirrors!
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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http://robearracing.com/pd_ctr.cfm

anyone tried these?
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Love the look of CTR mirrors but they are pricey.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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OEM Honda = Quality
unless you get aftermarket side mirrors, quality varying from vendor to vendor
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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