Theft of Drivers Side Mirror,
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Theft of Drivers Side Mirror,
I have an 2001 S430,
Some BAS@#%%d keeps stealing my driver’s side door mirror,
MBZ main dealers charge over $600 for a new mirror,
So the thief knows the value of the mirror,
My mirror has been stolen twice; I just bought another one and am about to install it.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop the mirror thief??
Thanks
Paul
Some BAS@#%%d keeps stealing my driver’s side door mirror,
MBZ main dealers charge over $600 for a new mirror,
So the thief knows the value of the mirror,
My mirror has been stolen twice; I just bought another one and am about to install it.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop the mirror thief??
Thanks
Paul
Last edited by Howyapaul@yahoo; Jun 15, 2008 at 07:55 PM. Reason: forgot something
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The Mirror glass is very easy to remove, it just has a 2 wire connection and slots in, it can be removed in less than a minute.
I am thinking of using super glue when I install the next one,
I am thinking of using super glue when I install the next one,
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That is pretty bizarre! I can almost see it being stolen once... but twice!
Have pissed anyone off recently? Do you have some kids in the neighborhood who may like to pull some pranks? I can't imagine your average 'S' class owner prying off your door mirror multiple times.... if you catch my drift.
If you have comprehensive insurance, it should cover a stunt like this.
Have pissed anyone off recently? Do you have some kids in the neighborhood who may like to pull some pranks? I can't imagine your average 'S' class owner prying off your door mirror multiple times.... if you catch my drift.
If you have comprehensive insurance, it should cover a stunt like this.
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Hi Dino,
Yes, I agree with you about the average S class owner would not do this.
I live on a busy street in San Francisco, very few kids in the area, if any.
Didnt **** off anyone that I know of.
I can understand it be stolen once, if somebody actually needed it for his own car, but twice, its has to be a thief that is selling them to a body shop.
They never touch the passinger door mirror, cause that one is only $100 to replace. So even if it was "KIDS" they would not know the value of one mirror over the other one.
Anway, I cant drive without it, So I have to install it today.
Heres hoping it does not get stolen again.
Paul
Yes, I agree with you about the average S class owner would not do this.
I live on a busy street in San Francisco, very few kids in the area, if any.
Didnt **** off anyone that I know of.
I can understand it be stolen once, if somebody actually needed it for his own car, but twice, its has to be a thief that is selling them to a body shop.
They never touch the passinger door mirror, cause that one is only $100 to replace. So even if it was "KIDS" they would not know the value of one mirror over the other one.
Anway, I cant drive without it, So I have to install it today.
Heres hoping it does not get stolen again.
Paul
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Purchase different mounting screws/bolts...Safety Torx should do the trick...they are a Torx fastener with a pin in the center of the torx
One cannot use anything but a safety torx socket on it.The Mirror requires three screws/Bolts
One cannot use anything but a safety torx socket on it.The Mirror requires three screws/Bolts
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If you are ever so bold you could use a dab of loctite on the screw in conjunction with the above. That dab should slow them down even more. I know this is extreme but I may help save you another 600.00.
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Hi Dino,
Yes, I agree with you about the average S class owner would not do this.
I live on a busy street in San Francisco, very few kids in the area, if any.
Didnt **** off anyone that I know of.
I can understand it be stolen once, if somebody actually needed it for his own car, but twice, its has to be a thief that is selling them to a body shop.
They never touch the passinger door mirror, cause that one is only $100 to replace. So even if it was "KIDS" they would not know the value of one mirror over the other one.
Anway, I cant drive without it, So I have to install it today.
Heres hoping it does not get stolen again.
Paul
Yes, I agree with you about the average S class owner would not do this.
I live on a busy street in San Francisco, very few kids in the area, if any.
Didnt **** off anyone that I know of.
I can understand it be stolen once, if somebody actually needed it for his own car, but twice, its has to be a thief that is selling them to a body shop.
They never touch the passinger door mirror, cause that one is only $100 to replace. So even if it was "KIDS" they would not know the value of one mirror over the other one.
Anway, I cant drive without it, So I have to install it today.
Heres hoping it does not get stolen again.
Paul
I can't believe the difference in price from passenger to driver's side!
I think at this point I would sit in the back seat with a 45 and wait!
Good luck!
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Hey Guys, Thanks for all the helpfull tips.
I think the torx screws are the best idea.
But the 45 would be more Pleasurable and Satisfying,
The reason why the drivers side is more expensive is because it has the auto dimming thing, (I think)
Thanks
Paul
I think the torx screws are the best idea.
But the 45 would be more Pleasurable and Satisfying,
The reason why the drivers side is more expensive is because it has the auto dimming thing, (I think)
Thanks
Paul
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Ok, Its worse, I just opened the box with my new mirror, there are no screws,
The mirror just has a metal clip, 2 wire connectors and a round plastic thing that clips in to the mirror housing.
I think I may have to use the super glue idea,
The mirror just has a metal clip, 2 wire connectors and a round plastic thing that clips in to the mirror housing.
I think I may have to use the super glue idea,
same sh*t happened to me. i have an 02 clk55 - driver side glass mirror will cost me $500. what the f*ck 
seriously, i see the guy i will beat the living sh*t out of him.
btw, where do u live? i live in queens NY.
seriously, i see the guy i will beat the living sh*t out of him.
btw, where do u live? i live in queens NY.
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Paul,
Sorry to hear this. I'm also from San Francisco and have a W220. I can't believe this would happen twice!
You should probably consider getting a camera. Do you fold in your mirrors?
Hopefully you don't live in a bad neighborhood.
Sorry to hear this. I'm also from San Francisco and have a W220. I can't believe this would happen twice!
You should probably consider getting a camera. Do you fold in your mirrors?
Hopefully you don't live in a bad neighborhood.
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Hi Quant, I found a guy on ebay that sells the whole unit for only $270
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/expresspart
This time I super glued the mirror.
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/expresspart
This time I super glued the mirror.
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I live in Twin Peaks, which is kind of a good area,
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http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/expresspart
