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Unread 03-07-2010, 12:15 AM   #16
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Me no like, but I'd like to see in person. What was the reasoning for this change? If just performance I'd say meh, can't help drag coef. that much.
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Me no like, but I'd like to see in person. What was the reasoning for this change? If just performance I'd say meh, can't help drag coef. that much.
Yeah, that was my initial impression, not liking it.

But since my Mini has it like that, I can see the advantages first hand, especially in reducing viewing obstruction.

Yeah, I'd have to see it in person too. If they go back to the mirror size on the 997.1 and mount them on the doors like that, it should result in an improvement in viewing angle and aerodynamic drag, compared to the 997.2 mirrors.
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I like it but would be worried that even a slight bump to the mirror could result in door panel damage.
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I like it but would be worried that even a slight bump to the mirror could result in door panel damage.
No slight bump will ever result in door panel damage. It's highly unlikely that the mirror is simply attached to the sheet metal skin of the door. It's more likely that there is a structural attach point to the frame of the door.
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