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Subject:Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
From:Anthony L. Mourkas
Date:Tue, 30 Mar 1999 13:03:44 -0500

>Speaking of mirrors, I noticed in my new Bentley (page 66.3), that it is
>possible to increase the travel (adjustment) of the power mirrors.    One
>takes off the mirror part and then breaks (saws) off 3-4 mm of  the "stop
>tabs" on the base plate so that the mirror will move more.  I've not seen
>this discussed in the last year so I thought I'd post it.  I plan to make
>this modification this spring as I need more mirror adjustment for a good
>view rearward.

Has anyone performed this modification?  Were the results satisfactory?
I too need to have my mirrors angled up further to get a better view
rearward.

Thanks,

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1984 Vanagon Westfalia
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro
1991 Jetta Eco Diesel

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