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noooo! don't do that! haha! But I agree wing mirrors are useless, they are just eye candy.
In my S type I installed Series 3 XJ-6 (1979-1987) electric mirrors and door switch. I cannot stand static mirrors, the convenience of electrics is wonderful, especially if you actually drive your treasured Jag. The below picture shows the mirrors in both my Jags.
In the S type it was a difficult job, it's the kind of job where there is no room for error in terms of measurements and positioning of the mirrors, and then routing the wiring from the doors through the door jambs, etc.,etc. Electrically it was so easy it's ridiculous, one ground wire to the body and one hot wire to the fuse box.
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What I'd like as 'door mirrors' for classics would be rear facing cameras each encased in a small bullet shape box in the usual position on the door. The screens could either be on the inside of the NDVs or either side of the main rear view mirror. The technology shouldn't be difficult but some neat packaging is required.
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On the mirrors I left the stock ones but what I did do was ad a wider rear view mirror with back up and front camera. That gives me better overall view from the rear at a wider view area than stock and makes it easy to park, etc.
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noooo! don't do that! haha! But I agree wing mirrors are useless, they are just eye candy.
In my S type I installed Series 3 XJ-6 (1979-1987) electric mirrors and door switch. I cannot stand static mirrors, the convenience of electrics is wonderful, especially if you actually drive your treasured Jag. The below picture shows the mirrors in both my Jags.
In the S type it was a difficult job, it's the kind of job where there is no room for error in terms of measurements and positioning of the mirrors, and then routing the wiring from the doors through the door jambs, etc.,etc. Electrically it was so easy it's ridiculous, one ground wire to the body and one hot wire to the fuse box.
In my S type I installed Series 3 XJ-6 (1979-1987) electric mirrors and door switch. I cannot stand static mirrors, the convenience of electrics is wonderful, especially if you actually drive your treasured Jag. The below picture shows the mirrors in both my Jags.
In the S type it was a difficult job, it's the kind of job where there is no room for error in terms of measurements and positioning of the mirrors, and then routing the wiring from the doors through the door jambs, etc.,etc. Electrically it was so easy it's ridiculous, one ground wire to the body and one hot wire to the fuse box.
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I totally agree, the stock seat are uncomfortable and have no support for your upper back & head. Here is a picture of my car with seats from a Vadenplas electric seats with picnic trays. I put on between 30,000 to 40,000+ miles per year on my Jaguar and these seats make it so comfortable.
On the mirrors I left the stock ones but what I did do was ad a wider rear view mirror with back up and front camera. That gives me better overall view from the rear at a wider view area than stock and makes it easy to park, etc.
On the mirrors I left the stock ones but what I did do was ad a wider rear view mirror with back up and front camera. That gives me better overall view from the rear at a wider view area than stock and makes it easy to park, etc.
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What I'd like as 'door mirrors' for classics would be rear facing cameras each encased in a small bullet shape box in the usual position on the door. The screens could either be on the inside of the NDVs or either side of the main rear view mirror. The technology shouldn't be difficult but some neat packaging is required.
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What I'd like as 'door mirrors' for classics would be rear facing cameras each encased in a small bullet shape box in the usual position on the door. The screens could either be on the inside of the NDVs or either side of the main rear view mirror. The technology shouldn't be difficult but some neat packaging is required.
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you can cover the holes with polished stainless steel finishing caps that push on. Or paint the caps same color as wing. Or leave the Talbot-style mirrors in place since don't look bad at all. Wing mirrors interfere when working in the engine.
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I couldn't have covers over the holes I personally think it would look ***** I would have to weld up the holes and paint the wings! I'm going to be fitting some single angled stems with round mirrors that will cover both holes. I know they get in the way when leaning over into the engine bay but so do the bullet type! At least it will be only one nut to remove instead of two when I have to work on it. Thanks for you input though
Cheers Ray
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Seats - again, I have a similar experience. If I go to a show where originality is judged I'll put my originals in. Otherwise, I'll put more modern seats in. Cheers!
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Superb restoration. The body side contours and the shut lines look flawless and only 25K miles.
My MGB came with very similar mirrors. Looked OK but bluddy useless, so I had the mounting holes welded up on its repaint 30-odd years ago and I've never looked back since.
Sorry, I'll get my coat...
My MGB came with very similar mirrors. Looked OK but bluddy useless, so I had the mounting holes welded up on its repaint 30-odd years ago and I've never looked back since.
Sorry, I'll get my coat...
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