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Blake_GM · 01-03-2016, 09:36 PM

Hey guys,

So..I took the car out yesterday and put it back in the garage. I parked it closer to the wall than I normally do because I had some stuff in the middle of the garage I needed some space to work on.

Fast forward to today, I hop in the car, 100% forget about parking further over than normal..and wham. I broke my passenger side mirror. What parts do I need to buy? I 100% sheared off the plastic-like support under painted cover.

Pic included:

Ace0751 · 01-03-2016, 10:36 PM

Get a hold of Becky at Rodgers Chevrolet. They can help you out with getting a new mirror that's primed or painted for a good price. Make sure you have the vin number and the paint code ready if you want it painted.

Scalded Dog · 01-04-2016, 09:15 AM

Looks like you got really lucky and did not damage the door... many years ago, I did a similar thing with my '82 Camaro, backing into a carport. Busted my mirror sort of like yours, but also bent the everlovin' crap out of the sheet metal on my door.

MikosV6 · 01-04-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Looks like you got really lucky and did not damage the door... many years ago, I did a similar thing with my '82 Camaro, backing into a carport. Busted my mirror sort of like yours, but also bent the everlovin' crap out of the sheet metal on my door.

That's because the mirrors on those 3rd gens were made out of a diecast metal material. They did not yield if you bumped them.

Fortunately for the OP, the 5th gen mirrors are made out of a plastic material that breaks upon impact. It's not as good as the mirrors that flip back when bumped, but they're a lot better than those, solid as a rock, 3rd gen mirrors. lol!

Scalded Dog · 01-04-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

That's because the mirrors on those 3rd gens were made out of a diecast metal material. They did not yield if you bumped them.

Fortunately for the OP, the 5th gen mirrors are made out of a plastic material that breaks upon impact. It's not as good as the mirrors that flip back when bumped, but they're a lot better than those, solid as a rock, 3rd gen mirrors. lol!

You are correct... the mirrors on that '82 were VERY solid, and attached so well that you could probably safely use a mirror as a jack point!

Moto-Mojo · 01-04-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Looks like you got really lucky and did not damage the door... many years ago, I did a similar thing with my '82 Camaro, backing into a carport. Busted my mirror sort of like yours, but also bent the everlovin' crap out of the sheet metal on my door.

I HAVE to believe there is some door skin damage.

Blake_GM · 01-04-2016, 09:29 PM

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I HAVE to believe there is some door skin damage.

There are some VERY minor light scratches. I keep a ton of wax and sealant on my paint, which I think definitely helped. I will be able to buff those out with my PC with just the fine machine polish, I think. I am very lucky and stupid. Will never do this again.

I got in contact with Maureen at Rodger's Chevrolet. I have a new, painted mirror coming to me in a few days.

01-03-2016, 09:36 PM	#1
Blake_GM Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS in IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MO, USA Posts: 381 View My Garage	First ouchie with my Camaro - broken passenger side mirror Hey guys, So..I took the car out yesterday and put it back in the garage. I parked it closer to the wall than I normally do because I had some stuff in the middle of the garage I needed some space to work on. Fast forward to today, I hop in the car, 100% forget about parking further over than normal..and wham. I broke my passenger side mirror. What parts do I need to buy? I 100% sheared off the plastic-like support under painted cover. Pic included: __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS w/RS, Imperial Blue Metallic - Toy. CAI Inc. cold air intake, SOLO axle-back with j-pipes, Kooks 1 7/8" long tube headers with Kooks high flow cats, GPI SS2 VVT cam + engine goodies and dyno tuned by Ryan/Dr. L99/GPI.

01-03-2016, 10:36 PM	#2
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Get a hold of Becky at Rodgers Chevrolet. They can help you out with getting a new mirror that's primed or painted for a good price. Make sure you have the vin number and the paint code ready if you want it painted. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

01-04-2016, 09:15 AM	#3
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Looks like you got really lucky and did not damage the door... many years ago, I did a similar thing with my '82 Camaro, backing into a carport. Busted my mirror sort of like yours, but also bent the everlovin' crap out of the sheet metal on my door.