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Hello everyone, I have an 06 Coach 776. My exterior chrome mirrors are starting to break down. I’m looking for replacement but they come out of Spain and I have left several messages with them and got no response. Has anyone ever changed out exterior mirrors before? Could I use the hanging mirrors that Newell uses now with a little body work and paint? Thank you, Mike
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Morning Mike, did you call Newell? I'm heading that direction first of the week if you need pictures or something to pick up and ship.
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During the late 90s and into the 2000’s Newell used Ramco Engineering mirrors. I upgraded 653 to new style Ramco mirrors. (One got knocked off by a fire truck….but that is a different story). Newell used to keep them in stock, but its been a few years since I checked.
Ramco website
It looks like Ramco may be getting out of the mirror business. They are nice people, so I would call them and see what your options are.
I would not do the hang down style mirrors. Folks that have them say they vibrate and move around a lot while driving. I agree they look good, but mirrors are about functionality to me.
For what it’s worth.
Bill
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(05-19-2023, 06:00 AM)bikestuff Wrote: During the late 90s and into the 2000’s Newell used Ramco Engineering mirrors. I upgraded 653 to new style Ramco mirrors. (One got knocked off by a fire truck….but that is a different story). Newell used to keep them in stock, but its been a few years since I checked.
Ramco website
It looks like Ramco may be getting out of the mirror business. They are nice people, so I would call them and see what your options are.
I would not do the hang down style mirrors. Folks that have them say they vibrate and move around a lot while driving. I agree they look good, but mirrors are about functionality to me.
For what it’s worth.
Bill Thank you for info!
(05-19-2023, 03:28 AM)Jack Houpe Wrote: Morning Mike, did you call Newell? I'm heading that direction first of the week if you need pictures or something to pick up and ship.
Jack, I have not contacted newell but I will on Monday as they are closed today. I really appreciate the offer as well. Regards, Mike
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Thank you Carthan, for getting me in touch with Sofia. Mirrors are ordered 3 to 4 week manufacture and delivery date. I’m good with that. The total including delivery rate, out the door: $1589.85. That’s the black, heated, electric 12v.???
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(05-19-2023, 06:00 AM)bikestuff Wrote: During the late 90s and into the 2000’s Newell used Ramco Engineering mirrors. I upgraded 653 to new style Ramco mirrors. (One got knocked off by a fire truck….but that is a different story). Newell used to keep them in stock, but its been a few years since I checked.
Ramco website
It looks like Ramco may be getting out of the mirror business. They are nice people, so I would call them and see what your options are.
I would not do the hang down style mirrors. Folks that have them say they vibrate and move around a lot while driving. I agree they look good, but mirrors are about functionality to me.
For what it’s worth.
Bill
Love my updated Ramco's! I think one other disadvantage I've heard of on the hanging type is that unless you have the 3 camera setup I believe you can't use your front shade heading into the sun as you lose being able to see the passenger mirror?
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Thank you everyone for helping out!!!
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Is the $1600 for the black ones like they used 2012-2017? Does it require any body modifications? I like them because they are wider. Might be worth switching.