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Im just wondering do the mirror s fold in on the mk2 Astra?
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Nope. Well, not really. They are mounted on a pair of balls and sockets, the theory being that under impact they pop loose (eg. if you were to smack it against a tree branch on a tight lane). Once loose, they are meant to hinge whichever way they are pushed on a type of bracket. To reattach them, you line them up and give them "a sharp blow", to quote the handbook, to re-engage the balls in the sockets.
I know why you're asking, you have a tight garage I bet! I'm in a similar position, the garage is quite big but has too many cars in it. Unless you only move the car a few times a year, detaching the mirrors will soon get boring. I suspect the 35+ year old plastic holding the balls and sockets will pretty quickly give up the ghost too, and you'll be left with dangling broken mirrors. -
Thank you for your prompt reply helps me decide whether to get one, garage width not the best.Comment
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They're not particularly wide cars by modern standards though to be fair. I parked a 2012 Corsa in the same space once and that seemed a damn sight harder.
At the risk of being facetious, buy yourself an '84 to '86 base or L model. You didn't get a passenger mirror on those so that's probably 6 inches saved!Comment
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What a good suggestion
hopefully I ll be able to get round it although I am a bit concerned my garage is narrow.
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