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Minch90



Member Since: 15 Sep 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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Complete mirrors
Ok all

Mirror arms are a bit crappy now, so want to replace. I've done a forum search for the best ones (Britax OEM?) but can only find them online for 70 quid each!

Any ideas as to a cheaper supply or alternative that doesn't vibrate or fall over at the warp speed my 2.4 achieves? 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance
S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime
S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down
S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround
Post #782157 19th Jul 2019 8:44pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4799
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
If you think that’s expensive look at Optimills ones!! 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #782159 19th Jul 2019 8:45pm
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shropshiredefender



Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 834
England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Take a look at these, just bought some - they are as described. Used original mirrors.
[url]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defender-90-110-127-130-Wing-Mirror-Arm-Pair-Britax-OE-MTC5083/273374383093?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Minch90



Member Since: 15 Sep 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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So I had to look at Optimill - £250 for a pair of mirror arms, that's a bold price. Of course would need their matching hinges for another £250. So 500 notes for new mirrors, Mrs M90 what are your thoughts? 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance
S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime
S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down
S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround
Post #782167 19th Jul 2019 9:16pm
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ARC99



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1831
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
As one who didn't fancy paying for the originals I went for the cheaper options. I wasted my money they lasted for less than a year, wagon coming in the opposite direction caused a pressure wave that slammed the driver side one back, it never stayed in one place again, passenger side folded in at 40mph two weeks later. I then bought genuine long arms and bigger heads, they have large towing mirrors attached and never moved.

I took the cheaper version apart and everything inside is and everything looks cheap and substandard and have no grease. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
Post #782188 20th Jul 2019 8:44am
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90 Dreamer



Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
What make were your longer arms and towing heads please?? Or link for purchase??
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ARC99



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1831
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
I rang Dan At Duckworth's for the genuine parts. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
Post #782520 22nd Jul 2019 9:42am
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RoddyK05



Member Since: 08 Apr 2015
Location: Inverclyde
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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
Yep, don’t waste your money on cheap alternatives. Buy cheap, buy twice.
Post #782522 22nd Jul 2019 9:47am
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spudfan



Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
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Ireland 
The black paint came off mine and I just put black tape around the offending area. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #782600 22nd Jul 2019 5:38pm
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Merlin



Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
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Buy original from LR, Wolf ones (RRC8443), are longer and (I think) best. Then bigger mirrors from AGM, U7196. Done once, happy. BTW Bearmach arms wobble and sh*tpart arms and mirrors don't last. I know as it cost me.

Peter
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90 Dreamer



Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
cant recall where i saw it but someone posted an adjustable "ball" that fitted onto the arm before the mirror head and allowed them to swivel out 90degrees???
Post #782902 24th Jul 2019 2:58pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
This is what you are talking about. The best mod I have done great for towing and while I thought Grand Aero mirrors were great these are so much better. And what's more, altering the mirrors takes 10 seconds so no more faffing about with towing mirror clamps.

http://defenderupgrades.co.uk/product/land...apter-kit/



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Post #782905 24th Jul 2019 3:21pm
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skiefang



Member Since: 07 Jan 2019
Location: dudley
Posts: 28
United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Santorini Black
Ive got corrosion on mine, was thinking about sanding back and painting, is this do-able
Post #783053 25th Jul 2019 11:42am
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90 Dreamer



Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2191
United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
gilarion wrote:
This is what you are talking about. The best mod I have done great for towing and while I thought Grand Aero mirrors were great these are so much better. And what's more, altering the mirrors takes 10 seconds so no more faffing about with towing mirror clamps.

http://defenderupgrades.co.uk/product/land...apter-kit/



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perfect thank you
Post #783073 25th Jul 2019 2:12pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Mine you saw perhaps Thumbs Up

 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #783077 25th Jul 2019 3:00pm
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