APR Universal Mirrors, Where should I mount

SPOHN · 01-17-2012, 06:56 PM

I'm going to buy these mirrors soon. I really enjoyed the way they looked on my 350 and was wanting to put them on my 370. Being there universal I was wondering what you guys would suggest on where to mount them? In the standered postion like on the 370 below or on the door like the GTR. I like the door look plus it would be different look. What do you think?

http://aprperformance.com/index.php?...=137&Itemid=44

370ZilverZ · 01-17-2012, 07:03 PM

I think the door location looks good, plus it will free up more viewing space. Takes some of the blindness away.

Unique_Z · 01-17-2012, 07:10 PM

I voted for the oem location chris, the door would look weird imo..good luck with the build!

370Ztune · 01-17-2012, 07:10 PM

Since you're going to remove the OEM mirrors, you'll need to find something to cover the holes on the door where the OEM mirror mounts. I would personally attach it there, rather than drilling your door to attach the little APR bracket. Something worth noting on the APR mirrors (I personally have a lot of personal experience with these), they will OFTEN come loose unless you use some kind of thread lock. The joints are also very easily disturbed by even the slightest bump, so expect to be adjusting your mirrors at least once a week if you regularly park in a public area.

SPOHN · 01-17-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Since you're going to remove the OEM mirrors, you'll need to find something to cover the holes on the door where the OEM mirror mounts. I would personally attach it there, rather than drilling your door to attach the little APR bracket. Something worth noting on the APR mirrors (I personally have a lot of personal experience with these), they will OFTEN come loose unless you use some kind of thread lock. The joints are also very easily disturbed by even the slightest bump, so expect to be adjusting your mirrors at least once a week if you regularly park in a public area.

Yea, APR includes a piece of CF that can be used to cover the stock location so that's a plus. Being I had some before I know all about them moving all the time. The thread lock is what I ended up using also. It worked perfectly after that. I'm still in the middle of the road on what to do. I reall want to be different.

NYBladeZ · 01-17-2012, 07:21 PM

I'm always wary about installing universal parts on a car since they clearly weren't meant for the make and model. However we have such limited options for the mirrors, looks like APR and craftsquare are the only ones.

sixpax · 01-17-2012, 07:42 PM

I voted standard location ... just seems more aesthetic to me. I do agree with the other comment that if mounted on the door they would provide better vision forward. But you are a race car guy, and seems they would best be suited for seeing what's behind you. Slick looking mirrors no matter where you put them.

theDreamer · 01-17-2012, 07:45 PM

I prefer this location.

HKYStormFront · 01-17-2012, 07:47 PM

yea that's what bryan's using^ but that won't work if you still have windows. stock location for now, window frame location once you go full race car

theDreamer · 01-17-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

yea that's what bryan's using^ but that won't work if you still have windows. stock location for now, window frame location once you go full race car

Clearly he needs to step it up and go full race car.

sixpax · 01-17-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I prefer this location.

yeah that would be tits right there.

SPOHN · 01-17-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Clearly he needs to step it up and go full race car.

That's been a big dilemma lately for me. I'm having to make hard choices. I'm about to get a roll cage and having to make choices about how many points I want. I want a all out track car but at the same time I don't want to ever lose it being streetable. Just knowing I couldn't ever just jump in it and drive would kill me. Really trying to balance both worlds. So a four point cage is what I'm settling for.

Mike · 01-17-2012, 08:02 PM

If you aren't going to put them in the stock location, I think they would be more functional even farther up front on the fenders.

kenchan · 01-17-2012, 08:45 PM

Standard location for me but I don't race my car so... are those mirrors wide angle? It might make it difficult to see if too far away from you.

SPOHN · 01-17-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Standard location for me but I don't race my car so... are those mirrors wide angle? It might make it difficult to see if too far away from you.

Yea there wide angle. But you could just about mount them in closer than stock plus there placed out further catching more angle reducing blind spot.

When you really think about you could easily have the mirror itself located at the same height and location as the OEM. Only the mount will be on the door. Not much difference.

View Poll Results: Where would you mount?
Standered Location	16	84.21%
On The Door	3	15.79%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

01-17-2012, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	I think the door location looks good, plus it will free up more viewing space. Takes some of the blindness away. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

01-17-2012, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	I voted for the oem location chris, the door would look weird imo..good luck with the build! __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

01-17-2012, 07:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	Since you're going to remove the OEM mirrors, you'll need to find something to cover the holes on the door where the OEM mirror mounts. I would personally attach it there, rather than drilling your door to attach the little APR bracket. Something worth noting on the APR mirrors (I personally have a lot of personal experience with these), they will OFTEN come loose unless you use some kind of thread lock. The joints are also very easily disturbed by even the slightest bump, so expect to be adjusting your mirrors at least once a week if you regularly park in a public area. __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

01-17-2012, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I'm always wary about installing universal parts on a car since they clearly weren't meant for the make and model. However we have such limited options for the mirrors, looks like APR and craftsquare are the only ones. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-17-2012, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I prefer this location. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-17-2012, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	yea that's what bryan's using^ but that won't work if you still have windows. stock location for now, window frame location once you go full race car __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

01-17-2012, 08:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	If you aren't going to put them in the stock location, I think they would be more functional even farther up front on the fenders. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-17-2012, 08:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Standard location for me but I don't race my car so... are those mirrors wide angle? It might make it difficult to see if too far away from you.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Universal City Nissan	JaseyCar	Southern California Region	23	04-10-2011 04:02 PM
How to program a universal remote	Chirsp	Movies / Celebrity Gossip / Entertainment / Music	1	02-15-2011 01:25 PM
Aspherical Mirrors/ROW Mirrors	memorylasts	Exterior & Interior	18	12-11-2010 12:14 PM
universal studios citywalk meet 5/9/09	tru_Asiatik	Southern California Region	6	05-09-2009 11:46 AM