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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Rearview Mirror

Hey guys , I have a small problem I was adjusting my rearview mirror when it fell apart . I was looking online at the Zstore and they are asking for 250 plus shipping. I heard that the z32 might fit , I got one from a z31 and the joint is too big so it just wabbles.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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pick and pull

7 bucks
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Thats where I got the z31 mirror, But It didnt work so are there others from another make from nissan that might fit.. The ones autozone , pepboys ,sell are the windshield mount ones..
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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What I did:

Pull rear-view from Granada partscar for my Mustang, since its bigger than 280zx, and pulled the ball out from the 280zx mount at the end closest to the mirror of that little 2-inch movy-thingy and popped in the granada one. Once I get it set where it needs to be, I plan on super-gluing the crack (because to get it out i cracked it a little) so it would fall out.

In short...
Which part of your mirror "fell apart" b/c Im pretty sure there is only a)the mirror and housing, b)the 2-inch adjusty-thingy, and c)the mount... right?
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by attacksoma
Thats where I got the z31 mirror, But It didnt work so are there others from another make from nissan that might fit.. The ones autozone , pepboys ,sell are the windshield mount ones..
there are 3 screws that secure the whole mirror to the roof. Take the whole thing and put on your. Maxima or other nissan should work also.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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Check your local Pull-A-Part. Several Nissan models used identical mirror mounts -- I think one of my current mirrors is from a 1996 Sentra. The mirror is a different shape, but the mount is a direct fit.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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The 2nd Gen Maxima is close but will not bolt in. If you're willing to do a little drilling on the mount it may work for you. Rear view mirrors are cheap at my local pick n pull. I think $2.50
Old Oct 2, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Thanks for the feed back , Ill see if I can get it from the maxima..and just retrofit it
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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I think I even have an extra of those Maxima mirrors if you can't find one cheap. let me know
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Ok so I was abe to find a Z32 mirror.It was a perfect fit, and it has a plastic housing to cover the screws. I still had to use my original screws. will post a pic when I get home
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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nice to know!
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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http://www.zcar.com/for_sale_parts_a..._893632.0.html
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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That's cheap....I have seen black mirrors fetch high prices on ebay.
Old Oct 8, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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That's cheap....I have seen black mirrors fetch high prices on ebay.
Yup that's why I posted it here - maybe someone can get a good deal
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Sorry for taking so long with the pic.. but as you guys can see its a perfect fit...
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