Mirrors question.
12-24-2005, 04:59 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
Engine: 388 Carb
Transmission: 700R4
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Mirrors question.
Ok, so from what I have read, the mirrors in our cars are the same as the C4 corvettes. Is this true?? If it is can I put on a wind deflector like the ones they sell for the C4 corvette? I think that these might make a difference in noise reduction, I know it does on my fathers 87 vette.
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12-24-2005, 05:13 PM
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Car: 1997 S10
Engine: 4-Cyl 2.2 Liter
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yes the mirrors in our cars are the same as the C4 corvettes. but i do not know about the wind deflector. do you have a pic of them where do they go?
12-24-2005, 06:41 PM
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Car: 89 Camaro/ 02 GC Overland
Engine: 355 V8/ 4.7 HO V8
Transmission: T5/ 545RE
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73/ Dana 30, Dana 44 3.73
the vette mirrors are almost the same as ours. the only difference is the vette mirrors are heated. i have seen the wind deflectors on our cars tho. theres a pic of a black bird floatin around with em on it. the cars got a shaker hood. try searchin for shaker hood and it should pop up.
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12-24-2005, 06:44 PM
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Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73/ Dana 30, Dana 44 3.73
found it
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12-24-2005, 07:01 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
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Ok well, that answers my question. Thanks, I dont think it looks all too bad, I wonder how well it works on our cars.
12-25-2005, 03:37 AM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
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Originally posted by camaro430sut
the vette mirrors are almost the same as ours. the only difference is the vette mirrors are heated. i have seen the wind deflectors on our cars tho. theres a pic of a black bird floatin around with em on it. the cars got a shaker hood. try searchin for shaker hood and it should pop up.
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the vette mirrors are almost the same as ours. the only difference is the vette mirrors are heated. i have seen the wind deflectors on our cars tho. theres a pic of a black bird floatin around with em on it. the cars got a shaker hood. try searchin for shaker hood and it should pop up.
matt
12-25-2005, 10:41 AM
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Car: 1997 S10
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Originally posted by 1985WS6transam
Ok well, that answers my question. Thanks, I dont think it looks all too bad, I wonder how well it works on our cars.
Ok well, that answers my question. Thanks, I dont think it looks all too bad, I wonder how well it works on our cars.
Originally posted by Hot Shot GTA
Has anyone installed heated mirrors from the C4 to a 3rd Gen?
Has anyone installed heated mirrors from the C4 to a 3rd Gen?
so is this a stock or aftermarket part? also is there a name other than "mirror wind deflector"
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12-25-2005, 12:28 PM
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Car: 90' Trans Am
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Did some searching, and found them at Ecklers......Pretty expensive if you ask me.
$59.99 per side
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...ogle*na*A8602R
$59.99 per side
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...ogle*na*A8602R
12-25-2005, 01:45 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
Engine: 388 Carb
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.10
I am looking rite now at Mid America Motorworks C4 magizine. I have an older issue and they are on sale in this issue for $24.99. Not too bad IMO. Maybe worth trying. Here is what the ad says:
"Our Wind Deflectors are a factory-original method of stopping "wind-whistle" on your 1985-96 Corvette! They add aerodynamic efficiency, and allow you full enjoyment of your Corvette's stereo without outside interference. These thick ABS plastic peices fit precisely on your side mirror moorings. Instructions included to install with self-adhesive tape or with factory style rivets. Sold in pairs."
mamotorworks.com is their website I think.
"Our Wind Deflectors are a factory-original method of stopping "wind-whistle" on your 1985-96 Corvette! They add aerodynamic efficiency, and allow you full enjoyment of your Corvette's stereo without outside interference. These thick ABS plastic peices fit precisely on your side mirror moorings. Instructions included to install with self-adhesive tape or with factory style rivets. Sold in pairs."
mamotorworks.com is their website I think.
12-25-2005, 01:48 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
Engine: 388 Carb
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.10
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.41.760
they are now $29.99
damnit, right after i typed up that whole article lol whatever.
they are now $29.99
damnit, right after i typed up that whole article lol whatever.
12-26-2005, 04:24 AM
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Car: 86 IROC w/Danko bodykit, 1988 iroc vert, 1989 k1500 pickup 6" lift and 35" tires, 2002 chevy tahoe z71
Engine: 383 stealth ram, 305 tpi, 350 tbi, 5.3l
Transmission: T56, 700r4, 700r4, 4l460
does it reduce exhaust noise
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI-New 355 on the engine stand
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Eaton posi-Soon a 9" Ford!
Not to try and bring this thread from the dead and buried, but here are a couple of pics of the deflectors I took with them on my car. They fit beautifully. Not one complaint about them at all.
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
Engine: 388 Carb
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.10
Hey alloy, did you notice any difference in noise? I noticed my dads corvette had just glass and no black triangle like the thirdgens do. I was thinking thats why the corvettes need them...
02-28-2007, 02:41 PM
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI-New 355 on the engine stand
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Eaton posi-Soon a 9" Ford!
I have just the left side on temporarily because I'm wiaiting for my vette heated mirrors to arrive, but yes did notice less "whistling" from the left window area.
03-01-2007, 01:57 PM
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Car: 1997 S10
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[QUOTE=alloy;3244418]Not to try and bring this thread from the dead and buried, but here are a couple of pics of the deflectors I took with them on my car. They fit beautifully. Not one complaint about them at all.
what company did you get yours from? how are your held on?
what company did you get yours from? how are your held on?
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03-02-2007, 12:13 AM
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI-New 355 on the engine stand
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Eaton posi-Soon a 9" Ford!
Got them off Ebay. Do a search for this "C4 CORVETTE SIDE MIRROR WIND DEFLECTORS AERODYNAMIC" I can't post a link to the auction, this is the best I can do for you.
Cost me $27.50 plus $5.50 shipping. They can be attached with either screws/pop rivets, or double sided tape. I used tape for now. The tape and screws come in the kit.
Cost me $27.50 plus $5.50 shipping. They can be attached with either screws/pop rivets, or double sided tape. I used tape for now. The tape and screws come in the kit.
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