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tex mirrors

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 16:29
by Milanoverde
I used the Tex mirrors that are sold As a replacement mirror for our 7 s. How do you keep them from falling off? The plinth is such a crappy plastic. The mirror is held in place with a crappy set screw. Everytime I take my car cover off or try to adjust it it falls off!

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 17:26
by HDRider
I had the same problem with the TEX mirrors on my car. I replaced them with some rectanglular universal mirrors from Napa Auto Parts. They work a lot better.

Edward Hamer

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 17:40
by mb4tim
locktite on the set screw?

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com
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Posted: 29 Aug 2011 18:03
by HDRider
My problem stemmed more from the way the mirrors are designed. The stem mounts to the end of the mirror section so there is a lot of leverage against the adjustment pivot.

I could not get the ball pivot tight enough so that removing the cover would not rotate the mirror.

Edward Hamer
Petaluma CA

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 18:50
by prlee
I seem to be lucky, orignal mirrors to spare.

The Spitfire has chrome Tex mirrors bought about 10 yrs ago, my spares Spitfire had OEM as does the TR.

Problem was getting covex mirrors, I have 3 atm need another but I think they are available.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

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Posted: 29 Aug 2011 20:32
by Odd
The modern TEX needs to be combined with parts from your old oem Wedge mirrors! That solves all the problems...

You take the part that sits inside the door, and the angle piece from the old oem mirror. Then you fabricate the stem holder yourself
- out of solid metal. Actually there were FOUR different holders (see picture) used over the years - and the <u>only one</u> that do work
as intended (meaning for the forseeable future!) is the solid one (bottom right in the picture collection below). But they are few
and far between:

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And then finally you get yourself a stem from the seventies for the passenger side mirror - they have the pivot attachement point
for the mirror head roughly half an inch further back as compared to the present day TEX. Then you finish it all off with the modern
TEX mirror head, preferably with the convex anti-dazzle glass, since they have a much better design when it comes to the pivot
mechanism. Done, problem(s) solved...

As you see - I liked this subject, since I've been there done that got the tee-shirt etc... [:D]
And not just once but twice; both on dads black TR7V8 and my midas TR8... Here's some more pictures:

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Posted: 29 Aug 2011 21:18
by DNK
I'll take 2 Odd.

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants
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Posted: 30 Aug 2011 14:14
by DNK
Odd, do you recommend just taking the OEM mirror and adding the new glass?

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants
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Posted: 30 Aug 2011 19:12
by Odd
It's doable, and an improvement - but the trim ring is different for the convex glass.

Image <font color="red"><b>My two 1980 Wedges...</b></font id="red">
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Posted: 30 Aug 2011 20:03
by DNK
The trim doesn't come with the glass replacement?

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants
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Posted: 30 Aug 2011 21:40
by Odd
Ah... I misunderstood you - I thought you asked about fitting ANY cut to fit shape convex glass.

Yes, in the TEX replacement glass pack is the convex anti dazzle glass itself with the foam
rubber tensioning pieces on the back AND the black trim ring that locks the glass in place.
Should be a worthwhile retrofit.

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Posted: 07 Jan 2012 15:24
by darrellw
I got a set of replacement glass for Christmas (one flat, one convex). Very easy to change out, and a nice improvement.

Darrell Walker
66 TR4A IRS-SC CTC67956L
81 TR8 SATPZ458XBA406206
Vancouver, WA, USA

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 23:32
by rgsSpider
Where did you get the replacement glass from?

Randy

1980 TR7 <font color="red">Spider!</font id="red">
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Posted: 07 Jan 2012 23:57
by DNK
Tex

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 00:29
by darrellw
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Moss:

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProd ... ortOrder=4

-Darrell

Darrell Walker
66 TR4A IRS-SC CTC67956L
81 TR8 SATPZ458XBA406206
Vancouver, WA, USA