debating on side mirrors

[72 OJ]

I like the mirrors that where installed or adapted on Z's in the UK, and also like the Talbot Bullet style. Here is my debate, my Z has set of real vintage Talbot's and I have a new set like the ones used on UK early Z's. these are the ones currently on my ride. The UK mirrors were intended for my former Z and I was on the hunt for those for a while but were never installed and she is gone. The Talbot's are small and not much real view visibility on them but I do like the look, the larger UK type offer better visibility and I think that they also fit the look of the car . I will like to get some feedback from you guys......:bulb:

Edited October 26, 2012 by 72 OJ

[Arne]

I prefer the Talbots, the UK mirrors remind me of the mirrors on a late MGB.

[72 OJ]

Thanks, feedback # 1

[DougN]

I prefer the Talbots, the UK mirrors remind me of the mirrors on a late MGB.

Actually, I put late MGB mirrors on my Z, as I wanted a set that matched and looked period correct and they do look identical to the ones in the photo. They may indeed be the same since the MGB mirrors are made by Talbot. The PO of my car had some awful looking black plastic things on it that just had to go.

I like the Talbots, and having a little more mirror to improve vision is indeed a good thing. I have attached a couple pics of the MGB mirrors on my Z.

Doug

[72 OJ]

Nice Z, these UK type look real good ..... decisions-decisions.

[mjr45]

Talbots. I've got the cheap plastic ones painted to match, but will change them when I can afford a much better set, also needed them to put the car on the road.

Edited October 26, 2012 by mjr45

[72 OJ]

X 2.3 for Talbots..............

[tlorber]

There was a recent post on this site regarding the OEM or OEM reproduction mirrors, in case you are interested. I'm not sure how they compare in price, but at least you'd know they look original.

[72 OJ]

Yes, I am aware of it, the originals are great to have if you can secure a pair, my debate is that I like the UK type mirrors and the Talbot Bullet type , I have both sets and I can not make my mind ...to leave the Talbots on or to install the Uk's .......

Edited October 26, 2012 by 72 OJ

[ninjazombiemaster]

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Actually, I put late MGB mirrors on my Z, as I wanted a set that matched and looked period correct and they do look identical to the ones in the photo. They may indeed be the same since the MGB mirrors are made by Talbot. The PO of my car had some awful looking black plastic things on it that just had to go.

I like the Talbots, and having a little more mirror to improve vision is indeed a good thing. I have attached a couple pics of the MGB mirrors on my Z.

Doug

Hey Doug, those mirrors look great, and I'm looking replacements to scrap my black plastic ones.. Where did you get them, and did they mount without any modifications?

[72 OJ]

ninjazombiemaster,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,So are you in favor for the UK type ?.....I got mine from UK Ebay, they are used on several British Motor Cars , like MG and Mini Cooper.

[ninjazombiemaster]

Yeah, I'm a fan. I'm looking at the MG MGB mirrors. Victoria British carries them at $40 a piece it looks like.