sideview mirror (was: Re: Audi Parts.get hosed call Shokan)

[Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

>Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:14:41 EDT
>From: DelHackl <DelHackl@aol.com>
>Subject: Re: Audi Parts.get hosed call Shokan
>
>Yes, I needed to replace the heated outside left rear view mirror (cracked by
>an faceless drunk and his foot two weeks ago)

Ouch!!! Got his face _and_ foot? That sounds very painful and messy. :)


>Call shokan, "what do you mean you wont separate the mirror from the
>assembly?", "are you sure, b/c all I need is the mirror".  "you seriously want
>$200 for the assembly"  "Goodbye"!!!
>
>Second call to Autosports Unlimited in zeeland, michigan.  "You only want $10
>bucks for the mirror",  SOLD!!  Shipped in three days.
>
>Lesson learned, Autosports Unlimited is KING in my book.
>The number is 800.624.3876

I've wondered about the glass for heated side-mirrors. Aside from shape, is
it just an ordinary mirror glass, or does it have something special (i.e.,
permanently bonded) on the backside for the heater element?

Phil Rose		Rochester, NY
'89 100
'91 200q		pjrose@servtech.com