**Posted in the 3rd gen section since this is a 3rd gen specific part. Mods, please don't hurt me if I did wrong. **

Thought I'd share some pics of my newest toys. I had a friend bring a set from Japan in. Wanted the Autoexe strut bar set too, but figured it wouldn't fit in his Samsonite too well. Oh well, I'll just have Ramy bring a set in for me (are you listening Ramy?! ) I've seen a few cars with these mirrors stateside, but never seen them pre-installation.









I couple things surprised me. First, the base is made of cast aluminum apparently, so there is a little bit of heft to it (as opposed to being all plastic). The outer, mirror portion appears to be plastic.



The finish isn't 100% perfect. There are some slight 'waves'/imperfections in my set. Nothing 30 minutes and some sandpaper can't cure, but thought it should be noted. Then again, I'm pretty **** (I've been measuring the panel gaps with a digital caliper during the ongoing installation of my Shineauto Burnout fenders/flares replicas)





The outer portion has a 'break away' feature. It's held in place by a heavy spring. My guess is that it's to minimize damage should one hit the mirror, or to stray pedestrians. Typically, pedestrians are soft and squishy, so I don't know why they bothered. The mirror is motorized and plugs directly into the FD mirror plug. I haven't done so, as that the FD is totally stripped down at the moment.



Th kit comes with the nuts and bolts to complete the installation, along with detailed instructions in Japanese. At least I think they're detailed; I don't read Japanese. It attaches only at the base (where the original mirrors attached). I assumed that it also attached where the triangles are (that the Ganador mirrors cover up), but it seems more than sturdy enough (we'll see once I hit a squishy pedestrian).

Any case, don't hold your breath for an installation review. My project has been in progress for 5-6 years, so, well... anyways. When I do, I'll post any details and pics here.

Daniel

 

mo pics

 

Any chance for a picture with them held up to the door? I also thought they attached to the triangle, no idea they attached to the stock location... Are they heavier than the stock mirrors? What did they end up running you?

 

Sorry, I forgot about this thread. I'll post a pic tomorrow. Slightly heavier than the stock mirrors, I think. Not by very much though, if they are. I'll pull out the stock mirrors and compare; I was to take pictures of them a long time ago anyways, since they are for sale.

The Ganadors were about $300, plus $50 for my friend for the trouble.

 

Pic of it on the door:

 

Some pics of one of Shineauto's customers:

https://www.rx7club.com/shineautoproject-161/fd3s-ks-auto-burnout-style-full-aero-kit-now-available-560157/page8/

I'll probably paint the 'base' a satin black, and paint the outer portion the body color, for an OEM look. I think I've settled on a pearl white for the car.

 

Just wondering if you were planning to modify these mirrors so you can actually see correctly, since they are made for RHD vehicles you end up seeing 2 cars to the side rather than the car next to you on the passenger side.

 

Is your seat yellow?

 

As it is now, I see a bit of the rear fenders on the drivers side when adjusted all the way out. I have about 4/5ths of the side view available to me. Taller drivers (I'm 5'9") may have less of a view (since they would sit further back).

I typically adjust my mirrors so that I don't see the sides of the car at all. I may add a convex/wideangle lens to it, or just turn my head to look in the blind spots - which I should be doing anyways. Anyways, not something I'm going to spend a lot of time on. I'll take a pic of my view when I take the car out of the garage this weekend.

 

No, it's the foam underneath the cover. I had the Sparcos redone in Alcantara/leather by Stitchcraft in California. They did some of Sparco's US project/promo cars.

http://www.stitchcraftinteriors.com/

I'm repainting/working on the car, so took the cover off.

 

I don't see a LED version listed yet for the FD, but can't imagine it to be not available. I *think* the outer portion of the mirror is the same for all models, with different bases to adapt to different cars.

http://www.ganador.co.jp/product/led_mirror_shop.htm

I was planning on modifying my Shineauto replica Burnout fenders to take a LED side marker anyways. I don't think it's required here in the States, but I do believe that sidemarkers are required in the EU.

 

Wish I had a place like that by me.

 

I actually sent the covers and cushions to them. They basically took them apart and used the patterns to make the new pieces. Because the Alcantara and leather were not as stretchy as the orginal 'Jacquard' fabrib, it was a little harder to get on, but essentially the cover just slips over the shell, and is cinched in place by a wire 'drawstring'.

 

How much are these mirrors?

 

59,850 Yen = $484.62 USD

 

Thank you sir...Anyone want to buy a set of the regular Gandor mirrors??

 

If you are offering, PM with a price. Keep in mind you can find them all day long for $300 + shipping new.

 

Mine as well just paint it white you wont really see the pearl in it anyways unless you choose a diffrent color pearl

 

I prefer subtleness; the pearl is more for the satin sheen/glow you get from different angles or different type of lights.

 

I know its your car and thats cool do what you want but I do a lot of custom paint jobs to me a tri coat is not wurth the extra effort and cost if its just white. dont get me wrong some look good up close but not all to each is his own.

 

they make a ice blue pearl effect lookks good over white if done rite

 

dont let me change your mind but check out the Kosmic Kolors web sit its expensive paint but you can get real creative