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F40 mirrors - different side to side?

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by SSNISTR, May 20, 2016.

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  1. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    I am pretty sure the USA cars have different mirrors then the ROTW cars. But, are the right and left sides slightly different?

    Also,

    - Are the mirror glasses adjustable. If so how?
    - Can the mirrors housings swing in towards the car if need be for shipping or storage etc.

    Seems like most front shots I see have the mirrors looking oddly adjusted, is that just how the owner has them set up?
     
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  2. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    The Tipo USA F40 mirrors are a little bit different that the E/ROW ones, in fact I thunk they have part numbers 62821200 / 62821100 for right/left (US) and the Eu/ROW ones have part numbers 62470500 / 62470600 right/left (Eu/ROW).

    Left and right are opposites but the same, and positioned the same.

    Mirrors are adjustable by hand.

    Mirrors can fold inwards/upwards for storage.

    Adjustable mirror stalks are spring-loaded and all settle in the same position when deployed for driving.
     
  3. PAUL500

    PAUL500 F1 Rookie

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    I believe the US glass has the federal safety markings on them which ROW cars dont require which may be why they probably have a different part number.
     
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    Correct, and I believe the cowls are actually slightly different.
     
  5. PAUL500

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    Due to US impact rules I guess?
     
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    I can only speculate that it's DOT mandates-related.
     

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