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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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drivers side mirror-- seeing double!

ok -- question time to all --- my drivers side mirror seems to be delaminating and am seeing double at night -- sometimes 4 sets of headlights coming from behind, and I was not drinking!!!

i noticed that the rubber on the outer edge looks like it has been melted and does not auto dim anymore--- anyone have a spare, or idea on how this could have happened

anyone have a similar problem?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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don't know what's the term for it, but the driverside mirror's layered. if you are seeing double then the seal is broken. go to the dealer and get a new one.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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it's a sign...
time to get convex mirrors...
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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it's a sign...
time to get convex mirrors...
i want some of those but K1 cant get them which SUCKS
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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I have a extra set of rearview mirrors since I installed the convex ones. PM me with price if interested. Wait till you see what a dealer wants for it first.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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I have a extra set of rearview mirrors since I installed the convex ones. PM me with price if interested. Wait till you see what a dealer wants for it first.
convex ones? what is that?
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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The outer part of the mirror angles out more so it gets rid of the blind spots.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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yup seal is broken-- looks as though the edge is melted in one spot?????? the ruber surround is all good untill it gets to that spot then the rubber is like all mushy??? weird---

for my pocketbook's shape, i would have hopes I was haloucinating but sadly... have to take the sober path and see four cars behind me when there should be only one--- only at night of course

thanks for the input guys!

I don't know what the heck happened, but i guess i might take you up on your offer capt_paul, I sold my "extra" set of mirrors off my sportcoupe wreck already and probably shouldn't have
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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^^ Be sure not to get it fixed before the mirror starts leaking! I remember the manual specifically saying that the fluid will eat paint.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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i am awaiting shipment from the Capt. -- in the meantime--is there a DIY for this mirror replacement--I assume it is like the old ones but uncertain and don't want to bust anything up---

BTW thanks for the heads up on the paint eating-- looks like the interior of the mirror housing already had a dribble on it.
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On top in the DIY sticky.
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On top in the DIY sticky.
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