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DSV
02-20-2007, 06:21 PM
Today I got a couple envelopes with new parts.

First up is a Mk4 switchblade key fitted with an uncut Mk3 key. I bought this for $45 shipped from soccergk (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerouser?cmd=viewprofile&id=204415) on Vortex (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3080460).

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/switchblade_key.jpg

The keyholder looks brand new and the VW logo is nice and shiny. I'll probably go have the key cut tonight.

The other items were a set of mirror delete plates for $10.50 shipped from nick187 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerouser?cmd=viewprofile&id=263476) on Vortex (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3063571).

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/mirror_deletes.jpg

You can tell the delete plates were cut by hand, but all in all they were a great buy. They're not really rough or anything, but when stacking them side by side you can see slight differences. I can't comment on fitment until I actually put one on my car.
Gee Tea Eye V
02-20-2007, 06:29 PM
wait what do the mirror delete plates do? so u dont have side mirrors?
DSV
02-20-2007, 06:30 PM
wait what do the mirror delete plates do? so u dont have side mirrors?

bingo. i think i'm only going to install one on the passenger side. :laugh:
Gee Tea Eye V
02-20-2007, 06:33 PM
lol i dunno if ive ever seen that, is it legal? i think id die :laugh:
DSV
02-20-2007, 06:38 PM
lol i dunno if ive ever seen that, is it legal? i think id die :laugh:

you're supposed to have at least two mirrors to be legal. haven't you ever seen the cheapo, no-options cars with only one mirror? lol

here are some Mk3 examples...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/Favorite%20MK3s/blackrg313.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/Favorite%20MK3s/JayLehrmann07.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/Favorite%20MK3s/greenterror03.jpg
stollen
02-20-2007, 06:41 PM
My first car didn't have a passenger side mirror. It was a 1974 Dodge, that might have been before passenger side mirrors were standard.... :o
Gee Tea Eye V
02-20-2007, 06:50 PM
lol no mirrors for that extra clean look :laugh:

i love the rims on the first pic /drool......
Loccusst
02-20-2007, 09:26 PM
My 79 mustang didn't come with a passanger mirror.....hated it. I use my mirrors alot.
iadubber
02-20-2007, 09:34 PM
My 1979 Datsun 310GX didn't have a pass. mirror. It was the ****.
John2.0T
02-20-2007, 10:28 PM
my dad's '67 Triumph TR4 doesn't have a passenger mirror either...

now you see it...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/JBurgman/Triumph%20TR4/DSC02242.jpg

now you dont! :D
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/JBurgman/Triumph%20TR4/DSC02240.jpg
Gee Tea Eye V
02-20-2007, 10:33 PM
nope i still see it!! :laugh::laugh:
John2.0T
02-20-2007, 10:34 PM
alright... fine... i lose...
DSV
02-20-2007, 10:36 PM
nice. i love those old Triumphs. Reminds me of my dads 72ish MGB-GT.
Big Nug
02-20-2007, 10:44 PM
I learned to drive a stick in a miget and a 55 belair.
dsv you can't just take one off got to be both. it looks silly (yes i said silly) with one.:D
sml
02-20-2007, 10:46 PM
congrats on the new parts dsv!
DSV
02-20-2007, 10:53 PM
i like it with one mirror, lol.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/black-turbojeta3-no-mirror.jpg

i might lose em both though, haven't decided yet. :D


congrats on the new parts dsv!

Thanks man.