R - MIRROR QUESTION

[TANTO]

Like many of you, i'm chasing the R/S weight reductions and done most of them, but i did see that the R's and perhaps S's(?) don't have power door mirrors. I realize the weight reduction on this mod is borderline silly, i have to own it and ask - can the actuators simply be pulled on standard cars (92) and the mirrors will stay in place? I don't seem to be able to chase R part numbers. It would be unfortunate to do this and watch the glass flop all over. I'm down to 2678 lbs calculated weight and i'm now seeing the weight reduction "red mist". TIA

 

[vf2ss]

When I replaced just my mirror glass it attached directly to the actuator ... there would be nothing to connect the mirror to if its removed (4/5 below). You'd either have to print a 3D part to hold the glass or buy a Type R set [LINK] (note: the seller says, "since it's a Type R, it is not a remote control mirror" hence no visible connector coming out the bottom).

 

[Chris_Lum]

Agree w/above. If the R doesn't have power, maybe it saves a few oz and you won't have anything to mount your mirror to. I've taken my mirrors apart completely as well and a lot of the weight is in the base of the mirror anyway. Likely not worth the headache it would cause.

 

[MITA Motorsports]

Type S has powered windows. NSX-Rs do not.