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Subject:Re: Proper side mirrors?
From:John Bange
Date:Tue, 6 Jun 2006 20:01:41 -0700

> I'm pretty fed up with the side mirrors on Mellow Yellow. They either
> fold back under 60mph wind, or crack when I tighten them. Mrs Squirrel
> is tired of reaching out to push hers back into position. Need something
> better -- is there a good, sturdy replacement? Stock looks entirely
> unnecessary.

Pricey, but the guaranteed solution is to upgrade to the power mirrors.
Don't even have to wire 'em up. Once you push the mirrors around to the
right position, they stay forever. No more flippies. You can usually find a
pair on ebay for under a hundred smackers. Alternately, you can spend about
half that and bolt on any ol' ugly FLAPS mirrors and they'll probably hold
better than those dumb OEM plastic sails.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"