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[Andy B]

I did discover that there is a bolt plus 2 screws behind the door card. I managed all but one screw by  removing 2 door card screws. I could just prise it away enough to get at them. the one that remains I shall make something that will get at it. do not fancy removing door card. 

Never done an Astra G  face lift  mirror, but the preface lift mirrors came off by removing the triangular trim above the mirror and then removing 2 screws ..... no door card involved 

[05omegav6]

I understand that Elite mirrors are electrically different from others 

Correct

And perfectly interchangeable 

Mine has a CD drivers mirror... fitting non Elite mirrors will cost you the memory on said mirror, and fitting Elite mirrors to any other model doesn't affect the way it works

Correct.

Although any elite owner wouldn't tolerate non elite mirrors. Stupidly useful, particularly on the FL ones which lack the vertical view of PFL

As the only driver of my car, using the switch rather than the memory feature to tweak the mirror is no hardship

[Andy B]

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As the only driver of my car, using the switch rather than the memory feature to tweak the mirror is no hardship

As the only driver of my R320 I find that when/if I move my seat  or mirrors it takes me ages to get them baCk to where they were cos there's no memory settings!!!!!!!!! Argh! 

[Entwood]

Nice thing about the memory seats/mirrors is the ability to have the mirrors set "different" for reversing .. position 1 .. normal driving me, pos 2 normal driving "her", pos 3 seats in the same place for me but the mirrors dip "downwards" slightly to show the kerb at the rear .. makes "normal" reversing as well as moving the tin-tent backwards a tad easier, and only takes a second to do ... 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

That's what they call 'life hacks' isn't it? Nice idea.  I feel the need for electric seats now!


My one is to hook the spare wheel rubber strap buckle under part of the bootlid hinge, to keep it out the way when re-inserting the spare wheel. That's my tip for the day! 

[Andy B]

You miss the memory bit of electric seats if you downgrade. I have all electric seats but no memory & I find it takes me ages to get it right again if I move it

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Keep having the tempting thought of ripping apart an elite seat, and installing the electric internals in my PFL CDX seats. I do have two spare CDX front seats, too...  (as you do)

Someone did it to some MV6 ones, once, didn't they?

Off topic, anyway! Mirrors, yes, mirrors. 

[Andy B]

Keep having the tempting thought of ripping apart an elite seat, and installing the electric internals in my PFL CDX seats. I do have two spare CDX front seats, too...  (as you do)

Someone did it to some MV6 ones, once, didn't they?

Off topic, anyway! Mirrors, yes, mirrors. 

Wouldn't it be easier to put the CDX covers onto Elite frames 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Well, either/or, yes 

Never ripped a seat apart to find out what's possible and easiest. The frame might be completely different, yet. As I say, it's something of a backburner job for now. 

[Andy B]

Well, either/or, yes 

 ..... The frame might be completely different, yet.  ...

I'd doubt it 

[05omegav6]

Well, either/or, yes 

 ..... The frame might be completely different, yet.  ...

I'd doubt it 

They are... but covers are interchangeable and CDX/Elite share the same velour iirc

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Suspected the frame would be different, a 'manual' and an 'electric' frame, then.

[05omegav6]

Suspected the frame would be different, a 'manual' and an 'electric' frame, then.

If only due to the motor mountings

[Diamond Black Geezer]

At some point I'll no doubt come across a 'free' scrap Elite seat I can knock about and see if it's feasible. I suppose after 12 months and much back-breaking and fiddling, then the very next day after I fit the thing one of the motors will go pop!   

[raywilb]

I did discover that there is a bolt plus 2 screws behind the door card. I managed all but one screw by  removing 2 door card screws. I could just prise it away enough to get at them. the one that remains I shall make something that will get at it. do not fancy removing door card. 

Never done an Astra G  face lift  mirror, but the preface lift mirrors came off by removing the triangular trim above the mirror and then removing 2 screws ..... no door card involved 

  when I took the triangular cover off one screw & a 10mm bolt was visible. two further screws & a bolt these are definitely behind the door card. I took the 2 screws nearest the glove box, the 3 from underneath & 1 near the door lock. the card then pulled away enough to get a off-set screwdriver to undo them. ( put a magnet under screws incase the were dropped ) they are about 20mm below the card.