Rear view Mirror Droop

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markjp
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Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by markjp »

If my car is not used for several days I have noticed the the rear view mirror has drooped and I have to readjust it. I pressume it has got something to so with the recent hot weather.

It appears to be fine at all other times.

Has anyone else experienced this? :fall:
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stuaz
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by stuaz »

Oddly yes... but I put it down to me kinda losing my marbles lol
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martdy
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by martdy »

Mines done this from new. The rear view from the mirror is so poor i don't notice any more! It's weird though - when it droops , it only droops to the same level every time ,so I just leave it where it stops.
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by stan_blade »

yeah mine has drooped since I got it in Oct 08, more noticeably in warm weather
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

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Yeah about every 4-5 weeks I have to adjust mine back up again.
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nd10
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

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Can't say I have noticed thid, however when I get home next Tuesday having not driven it for over a week I'll check
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Gilez
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by Gilez »

Just the thread i was looking for today. I have noticed this pretty much since i had the car, but too wasnt sure if i was imagining it or maybe sitting in a slightly different position. But it seems I am not alone.

I havent looked, but is there any way to tighten or adjust the the ball and socket joint on the mirror?
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by ukgazman »

I'm getting this too, I work shifts so i was wondering if it was because youre meant to be taller/shorter in the morning/evening... at least im not going mad!
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

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Ha, I just thought I was sitting differently every time I got in the car. Happens on mine as well.
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by DafterPunk »

Same - had it looked it when I got a service but they had no idea what to do.
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Post by jammyd »

Wierdly yes, I just put it down to where and how I was sitting! I am glad I am not insane!
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

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nd10 wrote:Can't say I have noticed thid, however when I get home next Tuesday having not driven it for over a week I'll check

No such problem with mine folks. :lol:
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Re: Rear view Mirror Droop

Post by caprinolaw »

Call me stupid - but on my Golf, every time i get in the car i need to adjust my mirror "like it has drooped".

Infact its because at the beginning of the day (following sleep) you are always an inch or so taller.

In essence i get in the car in the morning, move it up " "because im taller" ". Get in the evening and move it down again, because gravity has done its work on my spine during the day.

The next morning i get in and it starts all over again.

Maybe its a mix of biology and physics as opposed to mechanics? :shrug:
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