Silver wing mirrors

A16NS V · 22-04-2008, 22:49

Not sure this has been asked before but didn't come up on a search.

What would you think about silver wingmirrors ala Audi S/RS cars or Leon FR. I liked them on my previous FR but would it suit an Octy VRS?

Anyone good with photoshop

dstev2000 · 22-04-2008, 23:04

Look at a Polo Bluemotion, they have silver covers and share the mirrors with the Octy 2. There was one in the car park next to me, I was tempted to do a swap

I think they would look OK on a black car with a de-chromed grille and 18" S-Line alloys

Not a big fan of the chrome ones, more the brushed ally look but i'm still not 100% on the look in general.

RobClubley · 23-04-2008, 00:36

I'm not keen on them

A16NS V · 23-04-2008, 07:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Look at a Polo Bluemotion, they have silver covers and share the mirrors with the Octy 2. There was one in the car park next to me, I was tempted to do a swap

I think they would look OK on a black car with a de-chromed grille and 18" S-Line alloys

Not a big fan of the chrome ones, more the brushed ally look but i'm still not 100% on the look in general.

Sorry meant to be more specific, chrome ones are a bit too bling but brushed ally or even the matt silver colour on the FR.

Thanks for the pointer on the polo. I'll take a look

I might have a quick phtoshop play first though.

Captain Scarlet · 23-04-2008, 18:29

A guy who lives near me has had his mirrors painted matt silver. It's red and i think it looks rather good. Have been tempted to do it myself. May try and get a picture if he dosen't mind.

ClarkE_123 · 23-04-2008, 19:42

If anyone goes down this route can they please post pics, as I've always liked them on Audi's. I think the chrome mirrors would look good with the chrome grill surround.

Tom_vRS · 23-04-2008, 19:53

Wouldn't mind gloss black ones on mine

dstev2000 · 23-04-2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Wouldn't mind gloss black ones on mine

They would be lost on my black Combi

I'm debating the matt silver covers, I might risk a quick swap with the Bluemotion I park near and get a few picces

astonbuilder · 23-04-2008, 23:06

So all of a sudden chrome mirrors are cool. Tell people Rover 75's had 'em and maybe not so cool anymore.....

I personally don't like them, think they look cheap, completely opposite to the perception I guess they are supposed to be giving out?

A16NS V · 23-04-2008, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by astonbuilder

So all of a sudden chrome mirrors are cool. Tell people Rover 75's had 'em and maybe not so cool anymore.....

I personally don't like them, think they look cheap, completely opposite to the perception I guess they are supposed to be giving out?

Chrome is a personal taste thing but they would match the grill. I do think Audi S and RS cars look very cool with the mirrors though. It makes a feature of them as opposed to just being part of the bodywork.

It also makes some sense that the top of the range sport models in the VAG group kind of are related a bit. I'd be very interested to see some pics

wega3k · 24-04-2008, 00:06

My mate when buying an S3 had them swapped for normal colour coded ones. I'm in that camp too.

bahnstormer vrs · 24-04-2008, 11:52

How about 'Carbon Fibre'?

More details here;- Skoda Octavia II - Carbon Fibre look mirror cover set MILOTEC : Skoda Tuning = superskoda.com

rsbspt · 24-04-2008, 12:21

Hmmm would match my B-pillar covers nicely...

PSM · 24-04-2008, 12:53

Would be fine on a silver car!!!!!
Not a fan of either silver or chrome wing mirrors.
P.S. My 100th post- Yipeeeeeeeee

ap0gee · 24-04-2008, 12:56

Another

from me. They have Barryboy written all over them - even on something like an RS4. Base models have black plastic ones, higher-spec models have body-coloured ones. End of...

dcrd · 24-04-2008, 16:33

djgritt · 24-04-2008, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

How about 'Carbon Fibre'?

More details here;- Skoda Octavia II - Carbon Fibre look mirror cover set MILOTEC : Skoda Tuning = superskoda.com

Would be better if they were REAL carbon fibre...

mdk1 · 24-04-2008, 19:40

How big is that pic!

dstev2000 · 24-04-2008, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

How big is that pic!

The official description is "massive".

A resize would be appreciated.

22-04-2008, 22:49	#1
A16NS V Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rugby Posts: 103 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Silver wing mirrors Not sure this has been asked before but didn't come up on a search. What would you think about silver wingmirrors ala Audi S/RS cars or Leon FR. I liked them on my previous FR but would it suit an Octy VRS? Anyone good with photoshop

22-04-2008, 23:04	#2
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors Look at a Polo Bluemotion, they have silver covers and share the mirrors with the Octy 2. There was one in the car park next to me, I was tempted to do a swap I think they would look OK on a black car with a de-chromed grille and 18" S-Line alloys Not a big fan of the chrome ones, more the brushed ally look but i'm still not 100% on the look in general. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,508 Thanks: 94 Thanked 131 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors I'm not keen on them __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

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Captain Scarlet Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carlisle Posts: 2,184 Thanks: 89 Thanked 99 Times in 96 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors A guy who lives near me has had his mirrors painted matt silver. It's red and i think it looks rather good. Have been tempted to do it myself. May try and get a picture if he dosen't mind. __________________ Running on the fuel of Satan....

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ClarkE_123 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 24 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors If anyone goes down this route can they please post pics, as I've always liked them on Audi's. I think the chrome mirrors would look good with the chrome grill surround.

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,734 Thanks: 561 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors Wouldn't mind gloss black ones on mine __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

23-04-2008, 23:06	#9
astonbuilder Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors So all of a sudden chrome mirrors are cool. Tell people Rover 75's had 'em and maybe not so cool anymore..... I personally don't like them, think they look cheap, completely opposite to the perception I guess they are supposed to be giving out?

24-04-2008, 00:06	#11
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors My mate when buying an S3 had them swapped for normal colour coded ones. I'm in that camp too.

24-04-2008, 11:52	#12
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,337 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors How about 'Carbon Fibre'? More details here;- Skoda Octavia II - Carbon Fibre look mirror cover set MILOTEC : Skoda Tuning = superskoda.com __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, 'Summer Wheels' 8J x 18" B14s, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 225/40 18, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors - Got it; Yiphee. Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks.

24-04-2008, 12:21	#13
rsbspt Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England Posts: 540 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors Hmmm would match my B-pillar covers nicely... __________________ Phil Thomas Then: Red Fabia vRS: Not quite standard. Now: White Octavia vRS: Eibachs/FSDs - Milotec B pillars - Neuspeed shifter (thanx Stu!).

24-04-2008, 12:53	#14
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 171 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors Would be fine on a silver car!!!!! Not a fan of either silver or chrome wing mirrors. P.S. My 100th post- Yipeeeeeeeee

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ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,285 Thanks: 301 Thanked 303 Times in 262 Posts	Re: Silver wing mirrors Another from me. They have Barryboy written all over them - even on something like an RS4. Base models have black plastic ones, higher-spec models have body-coloured ones. End of... __________________

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