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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MV6Matt on 01 November 2006, 06:57:46

Title: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 01 November 2006, 06:57:46: Having seen a couple of photos in Vaux Mags in the last couple of months (so I know it can be done), does anyone know how easy/difficult it is to put Face lift door mirrors on a Preface lift car? (I'm talking elec/heated ones too)
The base plate looks identical (but I dont know for sure) - I don't think the Face lift door skin is that different from its predecessor - but would there be lots of adapting to do?
Are the electrics compatable?
Any advice greatfully recieved
Cheers
Matthew
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: nixoro on 01 November 2006, 10:49:49: Might be worth sending a pm to Gwilym who has just changed one of his on his facelift I think he had a pre facelift mirror on the drivers side so the electric imo should be the same.

Just checked the omega gallery here is the link http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1158776108;start=all

In there it shows a piccy of a facelift door with a pre facelift mirror on so I shouldn't think the electrics would be any different.

He may even post up.

HTH :)
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 01 November 2006, 15:41:20: I've PM'd him
Cheers for the advice! :)

Matthew
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Gwilym on 01 November 2006, 23:23:45: My Facelift had 1 pre facelift mirror on drivers side on when I bought it, it took me 4 months to find a white facelift mirror and about 4 minutes to change it. The guy who put the pre facelift on (cos it needed a new mirror to pass MOT) told me it took him no time atall.

Basically it was Plug and Play.

Remove cover inside door
3 screws
Mirror pulls forward
Unplug Connector

and reverse processs with new mirror.

There is no reason I know of why they can't just be swapped over. I have had no problem
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 02 November 2006, 06:55:22: Thanks mate - I'll let you know how I get on!

Cheers
Matthew
;D
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Markie on 02 November 2006, 17:30:09: shuold be pretty straight forward - i know (jock) jim at the jockular omegas meet had done this and it looked good, though hes often not about during the week to ask on here.

Will ask next time we meet :y
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 02 November 2006, 18:43:33: Thanks dude,
I'd be interested to know what he has to say.
Cheers for the help
Matthew
:)
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Bo Bo on 02 November 2006, 18:51:19: Just a thought; do the facelift mirrors fold in?
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 02 November 2006, 20:27:49: Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Eliteman Steve on 02 November 2006, 20:31:25: Quote
Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew

Cool! Do they fold in electically?
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Bo Bo on 02 November 2006, 20:31:41: Quote
Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew
So do I now!
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 November 2006, 20:33:59: Quote
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Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew

Cool! Do they fold in electically?

On the 2001 onwards elites, yes......

They also have better aerodynamics and less wind noise.....
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Bo Bo on 02 November 2006, 20:35:57: Quote
Quote
Quote
Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew

Cool! Do they fold in electically?

On the 2001 onwards elites, yes......

They also have better aerodynamics and less wind noise.....
Is that with ignition or a switch?
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Eliteman Steve on 02 November 2006, 20:37:24: Quote
Quote
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Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew

Cool! Do they fold in electically?

On the 2001 onwards elites, yes......

They also have better aerodynamics and less wind noise.....

O.K. Guys no scratching , biting or eye gouging if we all end up at the same breakers yard! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 02 November 2006, 21:24:05: Aint that the Truth!
I'm bringing Claymore mines to keep you lot out the way!
Face lift mirrors are like rocking horse s**t. There are 5 sets on ebay at the mo but the bloke wants a ton a mirror!

I think I can safely say It shouldn't be a problem to put them on a Pre-facelift car - Buying them probably will
Matthew
;)
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Bo Bo on 02 November 2006, 21:28:42: Quote
There are 5 sets on ebay at the mo but the bloke wants a ton a mirror!
Took a look & saw them after this thread started :o Don't want them that much!
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: MV6Matt on 02 November 2006, 21:50:53: Too right!
It just like the bloke who wanted £400 for those MV6 seats in the summer!

Anyway, none of the breakers near me ever see face lift mirrors - 'I'll keep an eye out for you' and when you check back they never seem to remember.

I shall have to wait. There's always VBOA I suppose.

Matthew
Title: Re: Door Mirrors - Face Lift to Pre-Face Lift
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 November 2006, 12:34:33: Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote
Yup,
that's the primary reason I want 'em!
Matthew

Cool! Do they fold in electically?

On the 2001 onwards elites, yes......

They also have better aerodynamics and less wind noise.....
Is that with ignition or a switch?

Its with a switch (on the facelift window control panel on the drivers door) and if I remember correctly (would need to check the wiring diagrams) a small control relay.

Need to keep an eye on my facelift wing mirrors then!

Give Megavaux a call for mirrors, they sometimes have facelift cars in.......