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vs-works Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2010 Posts: 111 Location: La Canada Flintridge, CA
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 1:40 am Post subject: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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I just purchased a set of Albert Swan Neck mirrors from Air Cooled Accessories.
They look great and feel solid.
I know you basically trim the trim and install the one screw and nut in the first trim hole. My only concern is...from the vibration and bumps won't the mirror move or pivot? Should i glue the other side to make sure it does not move?
Any experience or tips are greatly apprecicated.
Thank you.
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Cali_Army_Guy Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2015 Posts: 2094 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 2:43 am Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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I have swan neck mirrors on my car. The one bolt holds them just fine. Even if that bolt came loose it can only pivot a little bit before the base of the mirror hits your fender beading. My only issue is they are a little harder to see out of than the factory mirrors. _________________ 2015 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition
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vs-works Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 2:54 am Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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Cali_Army_Guy wrote: |
I have swan neck mirrors on my car. The one bolt holds them just fine. Even if that bolt came loose it can only pivot a little bit before the base of the mirror hits your fender beading. My only issue is they are a little harder to see out of than the factory mirrors. |
Thank you for your reply.
So, is it more form, than function?
Did you have to make an extra hole or did you use the first trim hole as your mounting hole?
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Cali_Army_Guy Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 3:06 am Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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For me personally it seems more form than function. I mean I can see out of them, but not enough where I feel comfortable changing lanes without looking over my shoulder.
As far as mounting, they were on the car when I bought it. Honestly I haven't looked close enough to see if they use an existing mounting hole or if they drilled a new one. _________________ 2015 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition
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62RagAZ Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2011 Posts: 147 Location: Peoria, Arizona
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 6:14 am Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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I got a set for Christmas last year, you do cut the trim a little and they go into the last hole where the trim was. They hold pretty solid for just one nut holding them, mine do not move when driving fast. However, sorta pointless to use as mirrors since EVERYONE bumps them even myself when I walk past the car. With that said they look awesome on our cars I think.
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Cali_Army_Guy Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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62RagAZ wrote: |
I got a set for Christmas last year, you do cut the trim a little and they go into the last hole where the trim was. They hold pretty solid for just one nut holding them, mine do not move when driving fast. However, sorta pointless to use as mirrors since EVERYONE bumps them even myself when I walk past the car. With that said they look awesome on our cars I think.
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I bump mine a lot too.
Off topic, but did you get your safari window kits from vwloosenuts.com? _________________ 2015 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition
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62RagAZ Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Stay Put With One Hole? |
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Cali_Army_Guy wrote: |
62RagAZ wrote: |
I got a set for Christmas last year, you do cut the trim a little and they go into the last hole where the trim was. They hold pretty solid for just one nut holding them, mine do not move when driving fast. However, sorta pointless to use as mirrors since EVERYONE bumps them even myself when I walk past the car. With that said they look awesome on our cars I think.
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I bump mine a lot too.
Off topic, but did you get your safari window kits from vwloosenuts.com? |
yes sir I did, he is a great guy and easy to work with. |
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