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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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What do think of these cheap FC mirrors?

Found them for $50 shipped with amber turn signal LED's in each one what do you guys think? Personally I think there sweet and will be shortly be ordering a set.

The company says they're a direct bolt on replacement, we'll see
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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I'd like to know how they work out.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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interesting..... havnt seen them yet...... i really want the re amemiya mirrors
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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interesting..... havnt seen them yet...... i really want the re amemiya mirrors
Me 2
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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well they look nice and sleek, (tight to the body) so thats why I really like them. Anyway the amber LED's are gonna have to go for some nice red ones. I went ahead and ordered them so Ill keep you guys posted.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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nice. but S5 came with such sweet mirrors from the factory
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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Sweet man good find id like to see some pics of the fitment
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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Stock S4 Aero (Tii) Mirrors, no need to bother with anything else.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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i am pretty good at picturing things in my head, to me i think they wouldn't fit the lines of the car and the LEDs would be a bit much for an 80's style car.

my opinion:

too ricey.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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$50? I have a feeling they are going to break or otherwise just suck
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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all i'm saying is i got 2 and 1/2 turbo mirrors for $31, all they needed is paint. No need to buy fancy LED mirrors, not to mention they're kinda ugly
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Me 2

Me 3rd.
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rx7 punk
Anyway the amber LED's are gonna have to go for some nice red ones.
Be careful doing that, because it may be illegal where you are to have red lights on the front of your car. Around here, only emergency vehicles are allowed to have red lights on the front.
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Why would you want mirrors that reduce rearward vision? And side indicators are supposed to be amber, so why would you put red LED's in?
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 02:08 AM
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Most cars have turn signals on the mirrors so cars beside them can see it. Those LEDs are on the front so it would be useless for that reason.

Other than that, those looks pretty decent.
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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If anyone has turbo mirrors for a decent price let me know before tonight!!!!
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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I don't know the laws in your state, but it might be illegal to have red light showing from the front of your car... you know, if you care about that sort of thing it would be a shitty thing to get a ticket over is all
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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oh and I think there was a full set of s5 mirros (with electric control switches that go in the console) for $100, on the forum here. check out the 2nd Gen Parts For Sale section
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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doubt it'll fit right
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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well I just bought them so ill take a hit for the forum lol and about the led's then ill put in blue ones cause I hate amber anything lol
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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And blue one are better?!

Why do you feel the need to put blue LED's anywhere on your car? Are you that starved of attention?
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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actually I was just side swipped in my 1971 road runner by some old lady trying to pass on my left as I was turning left and did 2k in damage which insurance won't cover cause parts are so hard to get. As for the blue color, I just thik if I have to go rice Id rather have blue than amber in my attempt to avoid another possible disaster.

On that note anyone know where to get original fenders and not reman.?

safetly/peace of mind > your opinion

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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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The LED's are on the front, so if you're trying to avoid a repeat of that incident you're buying the wrong product. And if safety is so important for you, why are you buying smaller mirrors that would make it even harder for you to see someone coming up beside you?
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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I think there too circular. But yeah. If the fit and look good on the car for fifty bucks good job. post after pics if you get the mirrors on their.
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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I believe most states have it being illegal to have red or blue lights on the exterior of your car, with the exception of brake lights and rear blinkers, of course.
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