| Author | Message | ||
| Kurt Kjelgaard (Kurtk328)
Junior Member Username: Kurtk328 Post Number: 106 Registered: 3-2001 |
Dave, notice that the US mirrors have a different hole pattern for fixing to the door | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 191 Registered: 10-2001 |
From what I've read in the Original Ferrari V8 book, and this applies to 308s, the Euro 308s had the small Ferrari badge, the U.S. versions did not...luckily, mine has them. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1111 Registered: 12-2000 |
Thanks, I think I will give this a try. | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 141 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hello Rob, I had a very similar problem with the 308 -- cracked passenger side mirror with "bubble" mirror stuck on by original owner. There's a complete thread about my whole ordeal (including a solution for the power mirror switch as well) -- here's the link: passenger side mirror replacement Basically, I purchased an "over the counter" mirror for a Ford Aerostar (lots of extra glass in case something went wrong) from Pep Boys. Took that and the old mirror from the 308 to a local glass/mirror shop and they cut a duplicate, and affixed the adhesive strip on the back as well. I found the best way to remove the old mirror was by using a hair dryer and heating the glass enough to where it could be pried carefully away with a jeweler's screwdriver. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Junior Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 233 Registered: 3-2001 |
Rob, maybe you should try a glass & mirror shop... see if they can cut a mirror to the proper size. Try your best to remove what's there and glue in the replacement.... just a thought. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1110 Registered: 12-2000 |
My passenger side mirror glass must of cracked, because someone glued a smaller mirror over it and it looks kind of tacky. Without replacing the entire unit ($$$), does anyone have a recommendation? | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Junior Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 232 Registered: 3-2001 |
Dave, here's one Euro mirror... it ain't cheap! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1805178056&r=0&t=0 | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
New member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 13 Registered: 1-2002 |
Anyone know where to buy these Euro-styled mirrors for my '86 328 that has the big black blocky ugly U.S. mirrors? Thanks. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1936 Registered: 2-2001 |
The shield can be removed. It is a plastic composition and raised . It is not a decal either. | ||
| John L. Rivers (Rivee)
New member Username: Rivee Post Number: 9 Registered: 1-2002 |
Hey Magoo can the logo on the after shave be taken off, or is it glass? | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 309 Registered: 1-2001 |
Here is what mine looks like:  | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1923 Registered: 2-2001 |
Did you guys know that Black Ferrari shaving lotion etc. comes with that very shield on it? Same size. I know because my wife buys it for me. She likes it. It ain't bad. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Intermediate Member Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1068 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'm jealous! I want a shield too. | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 131 Registered: 11-2001 |
Thanks everyone so far for your input on this subject -- I'm learning quite a bit about the various years / models / options. Finally, I've located a source for the oblong rectangular shaped badge (yellow w/ black prancing horse & Ferrari logo) - which is basically a scaled down version of the nose badge - that J.Scott referred too (3/4" x 3/8"). Black Barts carries them ( www.black-barts.com). Their part number for this particular item is: FD/3SP Badge/Ferrari/Rear View Mirror. It comes with a stud on the back of the badge (but can be removed with strong clippers). Bart had two in stock for me, but may carry more. Another source that I found was Door Lock Emblem. Their part: Door Lock Emblem measures 1.1" x 5/8" (larger than the original Ferrari badge, but close in size). It is intended to be used on Fiero rebodies / Ferrari replicas to replace the Fiero Pegasus badge. Hope this info. is of help to anyone else who might be considering adding these to their F-car like me. | ||
| Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
New member Username: Hardtop Post Number: 10 Registered: 1-2002 |
Euro 328's (and 308 QV's) had different style mirrors. In the U.S., the scuderia shield was added in 1988. Dave | ||
| j scott leonard (Jscott)
New member Username: Jscott Post Number: 24 Registered: 1-2002 |
Magoo: Correct, Scuderia about 3/4 inch long and 3/8 inch wide. | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Junior Member Username: Lens Post Number: 158 Registered: 3-2001 |
I�ve noticed that U.S. spec '86s and '87s don�t have them. I think they appeared in '88. My '86 328 does not have them. | ||
| Peter S�derlund /328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Junior Member Username: Corsa Post Number: 80 Registered: 4-2001 |
Craig, I think you are right. I believe that Bluemels book Original V8s has the correct info about this. Ciao Peter | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 307 Registered: 1-2001 |
My euro 328 has the shields on the mirrors too. I read somewhere (don't remember if it was a reliable source) that the US mirrors had to be larger to meet DOT standards. I suspect many owners changed to the euro mirrors... | ||
| M Grande (Grande)
New member Username: Grande Post Number: 12 Registered: 12-2001 |
I can throw a wrench is some of this speculation since my 1988 US production 328 has the shields on the mirrors. Perhaps there was a "sport mirror" option? Mike | ||
| Peter S�derlund /328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Junior Member Username: Corsa Post Number: 79 Registered: 4-2001 |
I think that all euro 328 have the mirrors with a small babge on (see pic in my profile) and US 328 have a different kind of mirror, more square i think, without the badge. Ciao Peter | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
New member Username: Magoo Post Number: 40 Registered: 2-2001 |
Scott, What you are talking about is the Scuderia shield badge, right? | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
New member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 23 Registered: 9-2001 |
It is my understanding that they came stock on 1989 models only. | ||
| j scott leonard (Jscott)
New member Username: Jscott Post Number: 23 Registered: 1-2002 |
Eric: I have a 1989 328 and both mirrors have the small Ferrari badge on them. I believe they are a stock item. Mine are about half an inch long. I think you may find them on Italiancarparts.com. Thanks for the file for the air box logo. Mine looks pretty good now. | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 130 Registered: 11-2001 |
I've noticed that in several pics of 328 cars that there are small Ferrari / Prancing Horse logos (rectangular) on the front of the sideview mirrors. Are these stock Ferrari items, or add-ons by 328 owners? Does anyone know what the Ferrari part number would be for these, or know of a good source for obtaining them? I personally think that they look rather classy on those F-cars, and would like to add them to the 308 if possible. |