I installed the wrong side mirrors...
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I installed the wrong side mirrors...
From the picture, you can see that the right mirror differs from the left mirror. To provide some background, my car was involved in an accident a few weeks ago, necessitating the replacement of the passenger mirror. I ended up purchasing the first mirror I found on eBay, which was labeled as a "Corvette C7." Initially, I assumed that all Corvette C7 models had identical side mirrors and didn't pay attention to the specific details of my Corvette C7 (EU) version compared to the US version when it came to the side mirrors. I acquired the US mirrors for approximately $420, including shipping and tax. However, after an extensive search, I managed to find my original mirror online for just $250, including shipping. Now I'm contemplating whether I should return the current mirror and order the original one, or if it's not worth the time and effort. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.
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I had already intended to get the Z06 grill anyway, but I'm just uncertain about returning the mirror man. It would involve the hassle of removing the current mirror and reinstalling the old broken one, incurring shipping fees to send it back to the seller, placing a new order, and waiting for its arrival, which could take weeks. I'm unsure if the difference in appearance is worth it, I don't know what to do honestly.
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I'm pretty **** about the looks of my car so I would most certainly want the correct mirror on the car, even if it meant running the broken one on there until the correct one arrived.
But the choice is obviously yours - if it doesn't bother you to have mismatched mirrors, just leave it as it is.
But the choice is obviously yours - if it doesn't bother you to have mismatched mirrors, just leave it as it is.
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Swap the driver side too to the US spec.
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That would bother me & I would have to change it but it's your car
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You are probably the only person that will notice the mismatch so if it bothers you then make it right or if it is no big deal leave it as is.
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If you cant return it you can probably sell it in the forum. That would bother me.
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I would have already placed the order for the correct mirror.
Having two different looking mirrors would drive me crazy!
Having two different looking mirrors would drive me crazy!
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Decide which mirror you like the best. The one side looks bigger than the other. Decide what one you like and order another one.
By the way, I like the original grill better than the Z06 grill.
By the way, I like the original grill better than the Z06 grill.
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No one would notice if you don't point it out. I would leave it as is... consider it to be a "battle wound"... and... cross it off your to-do list. D-U-N done #yw
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look better too
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Euro-spec
U.S. spec.
They look different to me. Just saying…
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