westhamtim 7 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Afternoon all The strut for my driver side wing mirror has recently given up (see photo). The below guide (which was invaluable in getting the wing mirror off - big thanks Alex Carter if you're still around) ended up finding the same issue as I currently have. http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/56598-esprit-v8-wing-side-mirror-removal-refurb/ Having visited a few welders it appears that welding is not an option due to the material, and SJ Sportscars can only source a second hand replacement from overseas but by the sounds of it wont be quick, easy or cheap. Has anybody else had this issue and how did you go about resolving it? Thanks Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westhamtim 7 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 And the answer is..........speak to PNM (while stocks last). Big thumbs up for Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eeyoreish 877 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 New mirror turrets are available here: www.rory.uk.com Quote Not worth starting anything now... Link to post Share on other sites
tjs98jetta 12 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I sourced a new one last year from a TVR parts supplier. They are quite easy to find and not expensive. Look at http://www.powersperformance.co.uk/store/search/mirror/ Trevor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glynherron 9 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Are they handed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sanj 12 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 No. Quote Visit Sanj's Lotus Esprit Turbo SE pages Link to post Share on other sites
mperez225 0 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 No. I just ordered 2 from here: http://www.clever-trevor.net/TVR/Parts_details/U0649/i%7C/Chimaera.htm Regards, Manny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bosbon_be 4 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It's a citroen part. Verry cheap. The dealer was wondered how it failed. I told him it broke of doing 260 km/h. He asked: what type of citroen do you own? LOL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glynherron 9 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 No. Thanks Sanj It's a citroen part. Verry cheap. The dealer was wondered how it failed. I told him it broke of doing 260 km/h. He asked: what type of citroen do you own? LOL. Like it!! Do you have the citroen part number for the cross reference file? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,838 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I thought Citroen had stopped supplying them - in the UK anyway - ages ago? Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites
mperez225 0 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks Sanj Like it!! Do you have the citroen part number for the cross reference file? Cheers Glyn, Here is the Citroen Part Number (C-95647738). Citroen stopped making them several years ago. The Citroen part is very difficult to find. TVR also used the same part and here is the part number (U0649). There are a few TVR parts suppliers that actually still have new stock. I ordered some this week from here http://www.clever-tr...i|/Chimaera.htm Regards, Manny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bosbon_be 4 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It's time to make a 3D scan, so it can be printed at demand later. Welcom in 21st centuri! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glynherron 9 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks Manny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glynherron 9 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks Manny 2 ordered so I have a spare Thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mperez225 0 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks Manny You're welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harald/Austria 5 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 If the run out from TVR : They are from the Citroen CX Series 2. Bought mine from here 2 Weeks ago : http://cx-basis.de/eshop/index.php?language=en Cheers Harald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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