1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
12-27-2006, 05:31 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
Hi Dan,
Sorry for the delay. Sent you them via email just now.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 20 Dec 2006 13:23:45 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote:
>I'd really appreciate the info too; the Audi dealer seemed fairly
>clueless but I'm fairly certain it's the bracket that attaches the
>mirror to the car that's broken. If I was able to dissasemble it myself
>before laying out for new parts though, would be excellent!
>
>Greg wrote:
>
>> Ivan,
>>
>> Just confirm with me exactly what you need to know out of the workshop
>> manual, and I'll get it to you somehow.
>>
>> I don't think my scaanner works anymore, but I can take a photo of the
>> pages clear enough to email to you.
>>
>> I take it your ivan.wells at symbol gmail dot com is your email addy?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.
>>
>> On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> >Greg,
>> >Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>> >to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>> >one. Thanks a lot!
>> >
>> >
>> >On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> >> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >Hey everyone
>> >>
>> >> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>> >>
>> >> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>> >>
>> >> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>> >>
>> >> >Thanks for any replies.
>> >>
>> >> >DanHi Dan,
>> >>
>> >> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> >> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> >> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> >> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> >> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> >> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>> >>
>> >> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> >> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>> >>
>> >> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> >> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>> >>
>> >> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>> >>
>> >> Cheers,
>> >> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Sorry for the delay. Sent you them via email just now.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 20 Dec 2006 13:23:45 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote:
>I'd really appreciate the info too; the Audi dealer seemed fairly
>clueless but I'm fairly certain it's the bracket that attaches the
>mirror to the car that's broken. If I was able to dissasemble it myself
>before laying out for new parts though, would be excellent!
>
>Greg wrote:
>
>> Ivan,
>>
>> Just confirm with me exactly what you need to know out of the workshop
>> manual, and I'll get it to you somehow.
>>
>> I don't think my scaanner works anymore, but I can take a photo of the
>> pages clear enough to email to you.
>>
>> I take it your ivan.wells at symbol gmail dot com is your email addy?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.
>>
>> On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> >Greg,
>> >Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>> >to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>> >one. Thanks a lot!
>> >
>> >
>> >On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> >> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >Hey everyone
>> >>
>> >> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>> >>
>> >> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>> >>
>> >> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>> >>
>> >> >Thanks for any replies.
>> >>
>> >> >DanHi Dan,
>> >>
>> >> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> >> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> >> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> >> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> >> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> >> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>> >>
>> >> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> >> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>> >>
>> >> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> >> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>> >>
>> >> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>> >>
>> >> Cheers,
>> >> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
12-27-2006, 05:31 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
Hi mate,
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
12-27-2006, 05:31 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
Hi mate,
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
12-27-2006, 05:31 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
Hi mate,
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
12-27-2006, 05:31 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
Hi mate,
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Have sent them to your email address. Sorry for the delay with
Christmas and all.
Cheers,
Greg.
On 17 Dec 2006 15:17:25 -0800, ivan.wells@gmail.com wrote:
>Greg,
>Do you have a soft copy or scan of it? I have similiar problem and need
>to take it off to see what connectors it has before I can order the new
>one. Thanks a lot!
>
>
>On Dec 15, 12:48 am, Greg <infr...@nooospam.optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> On 12 Dec 2006 12:30:14 -0800, "dan_xtc" <dan....@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Hey everyone
>>
>> >I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>>
>> >Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
>> >despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
>> >wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
>> >causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>>
>> >Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
>> >duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
>> >going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
>> >just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
>> >thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
>> >bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>>
>> >Thanks for any replies.
>>
>> >DanHi Dan,
>>
>> Head over to your local Audi spare parts agent. Audi has a wonderful
>> computer based system that breaks down every singl ebit of the car in
>> seperate stages on a computer screem. Every single part, how it ties
>> in, and the part number come up. The spare parts person will then be
>> able to tell you exactly what you need and whether you need to order
>> just one part, a couple, or a kit.
>>
>> You can get a quote whilst you're there, thank them for their time,
>> and then use the part numbers to do a ring around.
>>
>> I have an after market workshop manual for the A3, but it only talks
>> about taking it off and reinstalling it.
>>
>> Hope this helps a bit, and good luck from a '97 A3 owner!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Greg.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
01-01-2007, 07:14 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
In every case I have run into that is a whole mirror replacement.
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
01-01-2007, 07:14 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
In every case I have run into that is a whole mirror replacement.
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
01-01-2007, 07:14 AM
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
In every case I have run into that is a whole mirror replacement.
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
01-01-2007, 07:14 AM
#29
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Re: 1999 A3 TS Mirror Vandalised
In every case I have run into that is a whole mirror replacement.
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
"dan_xtc" <dan.xtc@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165955414.849566.261300@80g2000cwy.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey everyone
>
> I wonder if someone might be able to offer their two-cents
>
> Unofrtunatley; I left my A3 T-Sport outside work over the weekend and
> despite folding away my mirrors carefully, some little s*rote has
> wrenched the drivers side mirror forwards, past it's usual position
> causing it to break and hang loose on the car.
>
> Ironically, the electric bits of the mirror still work now it's
> duck-taped in position but what I want to know is if it's likely I'm
> going to have to shell out for an entire new mirror or can I replace
> just the bit that attaches mirror to car (this appears to be the bit
> thats broke on closer inspection- unless someone thinks it's likely
> bits inside the mirror housing wil have suffered too).
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
> Dan
>
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