kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I said I would do this a long time ago but only got around to fitting new wing mirror glass now. The one I bought was from ebay (blue, convex, heated +P). Drivers side: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIGHT-DRIVER-OFF-S-BLUE-CONVEX-HEATED-P-DOOR-MIRROR-GLASS-FOR-VW-CORRADO-88-95-/390617553250?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ACorrado&hash=item5af29ed962 Passanger Side: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PASSENGER-LHS-BLUE-CONVEX-HEATED-P-WING-DOOR-MIRROR-GLASS-FOR-VW-CORRADO-88-95-/390617552429?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ACorrado&hash=item5af29ed62d Took some very crude measurements using 1.75l coke bottle, 70cl gin bottles and 1l gin bottles (I am a student and live with alot of women that love gin). So I placed the original mirror at a distance of 35cm (height of coke bottle) from the gin and placed as many as I could in the viewable part of the mirror. Did the same with the new mirror glass. What I got was: I could get only 25.5cm with the original but 33.5cm with the new (green line distance). did some maths and basically it turns out like this. Original theoretical viewing angle = 15.95 deg New theoretical viewing Angle = 27.86 deg Big increase. This is the angle that is behind the mirror marked with X So you can work out what the length of the green line will be (distance from side of car to object beside you) using the formula: distance you are from the mirror (black line) divided by the tan of the angle. None of this is very scientific but gives an idea. Long story short, works out at an increase of 50% distance along the green line at 1m from the glass. Fitting was easy enough, just needed to bend the heater connectors at the back. The supplied plastic holder isn’t as good as the original but near impossible to remove the original ones to reuse. The adhesive on the new ones aren’t great either but does the job. If I was putting them on again, I would put on some strong adhesive to make sure it stays on. Only just fit them today, so if they fall off (here’s hoping not), I shall update this etc. Got a few photos but don’t think they are really necessary. That’s it. Would definitely recommend them. [ATTACH=CONFIG]79784[/ATTACH] Edited September 23, 2014 by kevinbowe2000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 19, 2014 The orginal plastic frame was pretty easy to get off on mine bucket of hot water 10 mins later pull them apart Nice write up btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted September 19, 2014 I am a student and live with a lot of women that love gin] whats your address? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 The orginal plastic frame was pretty easy to get off on mine bucket of hot water 10 mins later pull them apart Nice write up btw Dam. Wish I had tried that. I got some adhesive remover stuff at it and they wouldn't move at all. Still have the originals sitting in a drawer so might do that tomo and refit another time. Thanks for the tip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 Dam. Wish I had tried that. I got some adhesive remover stuff at it and they wouldn't move at all. Still have the originals sitting in a drawer so might do that tomo and refit another time. Thanks for the tip The orginal plastic frame was pretty easy to get off on mine bucket of hot water 10 mins later pull them apart Nice write up btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 19, 2014 Got a few photos but don’t think they are really necessary. They are if it's pics of the Gin loving ladies ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted September 19, 2014 They are if it's pics of the Gin loving ladies ;) ha ha good 1 easypops lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted September 19, 2014 whats your address? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the review, I think I'm about to be buying one as my drivers side mirror doesn't de-mist. This may be a nobbish question, but I notice the word blue in the title of the ebay item. Is the glass tinted blue? If so can you put a pic up of it please? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 [ATTACH]79785[/ATTACH][ATTACH]79786[/ATTACH][ATTACH]79787[/ATTACH][ATTACH]79788[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 That blue then original, blue then original. Same photo position and lighting etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the review, I think I'm about to be buying one as my drivers side mirror doesn't de-mist. This may be a nobbish question, but I notice the word blue in the title of the ebay item. Is the glass tinted blue? If so can you put a pic up of it please? :) I'll get a photo of them on the car tomo if you want? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 19, 2014 Oh and the blue supposedly reduces glare I believe. No evidence of that yet though. Good Scottish weather up here :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted September 19, 2014 I have the DDi blue tints on mine,they do help with the glare from headlights at night ! I have the originals for many thousand miles,the cheap blue Egay ones,but for me the money was well spent with the DDi ones Thanks for taking the time to do this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the pics, that's cool. I wanted to see them as wanted to know if need to replace both mirrors so they match Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 20, 2014 I find now with the ddi's installed i dont have to check my blind spot as often far safer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah so the adhesive is terrible. Both mirrors have slipped down to rest of the bottom of the wing mirror surrounding and are falling away from the backings. Any suggestions on good adhesives for this job? Was thinking of hot glue gun but though that it has the potential to muck up the electric movement of the mirrors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah so the adhesive is terrible. Both mirrors have slipped down to rest of the bottom of the wing mirror surrounding and are falling away from the backings. Any suggestions on good adhesives for this job? Was thinking of hot glue gun but though that it has the potential to muck up the electric movement of the mirrors. Mine did exactly the same, I used some No More Nails Permanent Strips (Double-Sided) and so far they seem to be holding! Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted October 3, 2014 I fitted my blue tint, convex mirrors yesterday. I'm really pleased with the view out of them and the look. I was annoyed at the fitting though as the two spade connectors on the back are in the wrong place, so I had to cut holes in my plastic backing plates to get access to them. Aside from that, all is good - let's see how long the glue holds out for! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbowe2000 10 Posted October 3, 2014 I did the no more nails strips that glosterox suggested. Works great. Not moved since Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
