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Old 10-31-2005, 11:54 PM
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Default New windscreen - rear view mirror

Had a new windscreen fitted on the S this weekend, of course covered by my insurance and only needed to pay a
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Amazingly it seems that honda are prepared to sell a spring and washer rather than a whole new rear view mirror.

What a result
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Fantastic news

AFAIK rear view mirrors aren't a legal requirement provided the mirrors on the outside of the car are OK - I could be wrong on this though!
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Normally, it's because the retainer/tensioner bolt has a left-handed thread & fitters assume it's seized!

The bolt head is designed to pull through the washer, so that the mirror falls off in a shunt.
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Thanks Nick, will have to remember this when I am putting it back together.
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A left-handed thread seems appropriate to your handle!
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