NA8 Mirror Help

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:16 pm

Hi guys, i'm really sorry to post such a noob thread, but I'm really struggling here.

I bought a "project" NA8 a few weeks ago, nearly every single part of the car was taken off an dismantled (I have no idea why :roll:

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Then it was all just shoved into boxes.

Drivers side:
I am trying to put the mirrors back together, and I can't figure out how to compress the internal spring so the little teeth on the washer can lock into place on the mirror stalk.
How do i get the spring locked down?

Passenger side:
This side is complete, however I can't seem to rotate the mirror on the base, as i need to expose the holes so i can screw it into the door.
How do I rotate it?

I have searched and cant find what I need, can anyone help?

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:37 pm

Can't help with the spring thingy but IIRC I put the base of mine in to a vice with some cloth to protect it to turn the mirror on the base to get to the screws. Was surprised how hard to turn when not clamped down!

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emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:14 am

ok thanks, i'll try that, i just really dont want to break it haha

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:54 pm

Just found this little snippet of info on Miata.Net as well that might help:

"Grab the mirror body and pull up slightly and turn. Once you do that you will expose the mounting hardware."