Trevor Lunnon Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Managed to break the side door mirror whilst the car is in the garage, is it possible to just replace the mirror or is it a complete new housing? Looks like the housing might prise apart but so far I have been unable to open it........do I need a bigger hammer!!!Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Toughie Posted September 3, 2018 Leadership Team Share Posted September 3, 2018 You can just replace the mirror itself. They're available online. Got a replacement on ebay. Be aware that, provided your car is right hand drive, your left hand mirror is slightly convex, whereas your left hand mirror is flat.Here's where I got minehttps://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Caterham+Road+Sport+2016+-+2018++left+passenger+side+convex+mirror+glass+818LS&_id=332513866907&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2658When pushing the mirror into place, its easier to put the surrounding rim face down, drop the mirror face down into it, centre the gap around the edges, then push the housing down on top of the lot, thus ensuring you get an even pressure all round as you snap it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 One of those glasses listed on eBay was £21, £2 more than a complete replacement from CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCat52 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Replaced both my mirrors with convex glass - see post #12 and #14 at https://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/convex-door-mirrors?page=1 . As above, put the new glass in the upturned bezel on a flat surface, then offer up the mirror housing body without moving the bezel - it's really easy to break the new glass!!!!!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Lunnon Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Perfect, thanks all for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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