Mirrors blow in at speed...

Thin bits of metal and bright blue light.

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Mirrors blow in at speed...

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my door mirrors keep blowing in at speed, just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and knows of a fix other than replacing the mirrors??
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This is worth a try...(Or just try to tighten the nut)
1.Remove mirror.Under the bracket there is a nut.
2.spray the nuts with plusgas.(if seized)
3.take off the nuts.the spring.and the half round piece of metal.
4.give the tapered shaft a good emery clothing.
5.grease the shaft.and re assemble.
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thanks, i'll give it a go :)
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common problem , especially with cheap mirrors.

reason most peeps want to fit syncro ones!

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I use it as a warning that I'm going much too fast :rofl
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