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peanutbob

Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 329

Wing mirrors

Just about to order a pair of Optimill mirror arms for my Puma. I also could do with a pair of mirrors as the Britpart versions are a bit rubbishy as they are difficult to tighten securely with the threads stripping on the screws plus the plates are also rubbish . Any pointers to decent mirrors? The Optimill mirrors are dear, but are they any better? Wherever you go, you end up with rebranded Britpart mirrors.

14th May 2025 9:19pm

MR_JAMES

Member Since: 10 Oct 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 261

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I just fitted britpart ones on saturday. Went for the brunell silver ones and overall quite happy with them. Even went for the britpart arms! shockingly i am really pleased and they don't vibrate at idle! 1953 80"
1987 mini city e
2011 90"

14th May 2025 9:44pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2234

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Although they won’t look standard, the Unitruck offering has a more robust fixing method.

https://unitruck.co.uk/product/unbreakable...low-black/

14th May 2025 9:50pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17789

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

A lot of the MoD TUM fleet is fitted with the Unitruck mirrors since they seem to be more squaddie-proof than most other types. If you don't mind a slightly non-standard look they are an excellent choice.

15th May 2025 8:19am

Trev

Member Since: 01 Jul 2023
Location: Fife
Posts: 16

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

The mirrors that came with my Optimil Mirror Arms were from Britpart. I had to completely replace one after I accidentally over tightened the screw.

31st May 2025 11:13pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2344

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

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My Spafax have proved indestructible so far 👍
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

1st Jun 2025 6:44am

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 908

Screbble wrote:
Although they won’t look standard, the Unitruck offering has a more robust fixing method.

https://unitruck.co.uk/product/unbreakable...low-black/

How do they fit to the vehicle? The website is somewhat vague in this respect. Thanks.

1st Jun 2025 10:59pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2234

I haven’t got a pair, however I have seen them fitted.

These are the heads only, and fit to the std Defender mirror arm.

The clamp is accessed via the cover on the rear and is more substantial than the std mirror arrangement. The mirror itself is far more robust than the std offering.

It’s difficult to explain without the aid of diagrams, so I Hope this helps a little.

2nd Jun 2025 7:44am

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