24th September, 2001 - if you release the spring be warned it isunder fairly high tension and can be a nightmare to get back in Pete L

21st September, 2001 - Just a couple of points ref the fitting of a passenger mirror. Before you start drilling holes in the door panel check that the mounting bracket is in situ, this can be done by removing the interior door panel and having a look and feel around (No Dave don't!). There should be a threaded insert that takes an Allen screw from the mirror base then through the door, there should also be 2 channels that take the prongs that protrude from the mirror base. Whilst the interior door panel is off also check that the wiring harness is present and correct, from memory there should be 6 or 7 wires that lead into a cylindrical connector block. To paint the mirror correctly Steve you need to take it apart, this is not without problems as they are a right pig to put back together, there is a compressed spring that joins the 2 parts of the mirror together, it is impossible to recompress the spring a without special equipment. Your OPC will be able to do it for circa £20. After writing all of the above Steve, may I make a suggestion, buy a second-hand door c/w mirror from one of the usual outlets, cost will be circa £50, get it painted to match the car say another £50, transfer the interior trim and door mechanisms which is relatively simple and for a relatively small amount of money you have your much sought after passenger mirror. If you need any help should you decide to fit the mirror yourself, please feel free to give me call on 07721 499777 anytime and I will endeavour to assist. Best of luck Nik Mendel

20th September, 2001 - Porsche Door Mirrors are very heavy and strong (I should know, I hit one against a tree and only succeeded in bending the door, the mirror housing was undamaged). This means that they require additional support within the door itself. I think there are two holes in the door skin. One is for the bolt which passes through to the support behind, and the other is for the wiring which connects to the vehicle wiring harness inside the mirror housing itself. I'm not sure if a door without a mirror has the required strength, although it would certainly make sense to have a single door skin, with holes punched for mirror cars only, and the mirror support attached inside the door when required. Again, probably best to seek the advice of an expert, as I am rapidly running out of knowledge on the subject. Neil M 1982 Lux