neo5365 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The only use for mirror on my esky is to check myself out while im driving haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr1600 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 For covering guard holes etc you can get little stick on chrome trim bits to cover them. kinda look like wee chrome coffin badge shaped things. Might have some around Any luck ? got me interested now that i might be able to remove my mirror without looking horrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhoe Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The only use for mirror on my esky is to check myself out while im driving haha haha makes sense, gotta see how cool you look driving it aye! but as my first car, I think I should have mirrors that I can use so I don't crash it so we are gonna source out some original mirrors now probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 For covering guard holes etc you can get little stick on chrome trim bits to cover them. kinda look like wee chrome coffin badge shaped things. Might have some around Any luck ? got me interested now that i might be able to remove my mirror without looking horrid. Haven't looked for any of this stuff. I'll have a look today/ this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHGWAG Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 RX3 for your first car... Damn I'm envious. MOAR pics in build thread please. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr1600 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 RX3 for your first car... Damn I'm envious.MOAR pics in build thread please. Keep up the good work. +1 Had to drive a 93 corolla wagon for 4 years before i could afford the rx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I think having no mirrors on side makes better driver as you check your blind spot all the time instead which is better view. I never had mirrors on my old first cars and till this day I still dont use the shitty side mirrors on my new cars... blind spots a bitch!! Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chees- Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I think having no mirrors on side makes better driver as you check your blind spot all the time instead which is better view. I never had mirrors on my old first cars and till this day I still dont use the shitty side mirrors on my new cars... blind spots a bitch!!Gaz agreed with this, sprinter never had mirrors also this is so much lusher irl, project thread does it no justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhoe Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 RX3 for your first car... Damn I'm envious.MOAR pics in build thread please. Keep up the good work. Pretty intense first car but I've worked toward it, literally. Cheers, will try get more pics tomorrow to add to the thread. I think having no mirrors on side makes better driver as you check your blind spot all the time instead which is better view. I never had mirrors on my old first cars and till this day I still dont use the shitty side mirrors on my new cars... blind spots a bitch!!Gaz thats actually quite an interesting way of looking at it. would definitely force you to be more aware of everything going on and would be especially useful for getting used to the roads. Cheers Chees- Karl said you and neo went to check it out. Will definitely let you both know when its complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Calico Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 if you get mirrors, go orignal Fender mounts/a tasteful polished substitute. super tidy looking example, even I can't wait 'til its done just for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhoe Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 You're right and they always look good on RX3s I think I'll leave those choices in the hands of the brother. Got some good options though thankfully Pics will be being updated very soon once I go see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 For covering guard holes etc you can get little stick on chrome trim bits to cover them. kinda look like wee chrome coffin badge shaped things. Might have some around Any luck ? got me interested now that i might be able to remove my mirror without looking horrid. Could only find one. Couldn't find the side marker backing plates, they'll be out on the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furai Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice RX3 this I like coupes better but still jelly about being your first car. Fender mirrors and Watanabes would be cool but exspensive wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Could only find one. Couldn't find the side marker backing plates, they'll be out on the farm. Pretty sure I can get those new still. Can investigate if needs be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhoe Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 shot Kieran, no better first car. Hotwires are staying, that is the one thing I'm sure on! Chrome bits look good, maybe help if I post pics up with the guard holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 after talking to you last night. this thread makes 1000% more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhoe Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 haha unsure whether thats good or bad but cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have a part number somewhere for Toyota fender mirrors that look real similar to the JDM Mazda fender ones at a fraction of the price. Somewhere.. If you though your RX3 badge was expensive, Genuine JDM RX3 fender mirrors will cost you a kidney, and only if you could find a set. Great looking car by the way, I love white RX3's and personally I think Hot Wires are cool (would be even better if Bridgestone decided to re-make 330 Eagers) and if you go for a set of decent tyres on them you will end up with some decent grip. From memory I used to run 205's on the front and 235's on the rear, but that was back in the day when Bridgestone DID make eagers. Also, I recently bought a Pillar mounted arial for mine from OZ, it's a repro but you couldn't tell the difference and I think I paid $25 posted, which was pretty good I thought. And it's chrome and shiney! (you did say you needed one right??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDA780 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have a part number somewhere for Toyota fender mirrors that look real similar to the JDM Mazda fender ones at a fraction of the price. Somewhere..If you though your RX3 badge was expensive, Genuine JDM RX3 fender mirrors will cost you a kidney, and only if you could find a set. Great looking car by the way, I love white RX3's and personally I think Hot Wires are cool (would be even better if Bridgestone decided to re-make 330 Eagers) and if you go for a set of decent tyres on them you will end up with some decent grip. From memory I used to run 205's on the front and 235's on the rear, but that was back in the day when Bridgestone DID make eagers. Also, I recently bought a Pillar mounted arial for mine from OZ, it's a repro but you couldn't tell the difference and I think I paid $25 posted, which was pretty good I thought. And it's chrome and shiney! (you did say you needed one right??) Yea Eagers would be sweet for the RX3. We hav a set of 205's from the Escort for the hotwires once they are painted. Would be interested in where you got your aerial from as it looked very tidy on your coupe. Also get a build thread of your 808 up on here so I can oggle over it after seeing it in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taistorm Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Can get these from repco. Cant remember the price and from what I remember there were fuck all in the country. Will have a look tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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