[SAKURA]

Fair Caution:
If you use this original idea/creation for any financial gain, please do not be tempted to do so.
You did not create it, nor fabricate it, so you should not prosper by it.
If you would like to make/use it for your personal vehicle, then please do so, as long as you give props to "SAKURA" where props are due.

Thank you for keeping it real.
SAKURA

CAUTION:
Safety First/Use discretion/You break it you fix it/You assume all risks and responsibilites.

This fabrication is for those of you who would like to sport those "Fender mirror" without having to drill holes to the top of your fender(s).
This bracket will allow you to change up your style whenever, and not having to worry about holes in your fender after removing the fender mirror.

1. I used this set. Very sturdy yet workable.



2. Applying "SAKURA" FMB (Fender Mirror Bracket) to the driver side.
Prop bonnet, and gauge where to attach bracket. (depends on your preference and liking).
Also, make sure you measure the mirror and bracket so that it clears the bonnet when opening and closing.


3. Butt up the sheet and mark with pencil where you need to bend the sheet.



4. Bent "SAKURA" FMB. Double check measurment, and level it.





5. Next I traced the mirror base onto the top portion of the sheet where the mirror base will seat.
Trace it with a pencil, then cut, shape, and grind edge smooth.




6. Next I drilled holes to "SAKURA" FMB for the mirror, and holes for the inside part of the fender (engine bay area).
Then I covered the entire edge of "SAKURA" FMB with a door edge molding.



7. Test fit for clearence before final install.



8. Next I attached the mirror base to "SAKURA" FMB with M6x20 1.0 pitch nuts/bolts



9. Next I attached the "SAKURA" FMB to the inside part of the fender with M6x25 1.0 pitch nuts/bolts/washer.
Use large washer for good backing support for thin SCION fender.





10. Next, attach mirror to your "SAKURA" FMB, and adjust everything.

[phatnblazinrida]

very innovative & clean install. great write up as well w/ lots of detailed pix

[bB626]

awesome stuff there Eric!!!

[PONGsXB]

lol I woulda ended up drilling holes allover the place..lol...very innovative there..nice..been wanting fender mirrors for a while now..just cant seem to find the right design.

[Toup]

Very Nice and looks like something pretty easy to do as well....

[sid]

you're awesome Eric!!!!! can't wait to see it bro!!!!

[thedewey]

hey great write up. I see you did the fuzzy dice on the mirror mod as well... nice ...

[VAZOXOB]

Very koooool man...Still waiting for your disco ball headliner lights...Rolling old skool or not rolling at all...Luv what you done so far to "Sakura".


Ernie...

[xbjoker]

Awesome way to get them with making fenders swiss cheese.

[uprising]

Thats So Sick!!! U Are Mister Creative For Sure!

[syntheticGT]

Nice!

I dont see how you can stop people from marketing these without your permission though.

There is no patent and that is a fairly easy bracket to fabricate.

[litos_2006]

very sick mod eric nice write up

[shortbus_8]

Oooooo So Choi Dooo

[PCH]

Wow!!! Nicely done

[xb0059]

Good work...nice and clean job.

[nyte_ryder]

Sweet....sometimes I just wish I still had my Gen1.....

[tiger_uppercut_99]

thats gangstah!!! very clean.

[grizzly_choppers]

Hey Eric, practical question. How is the vibration on these? I love the look but am afraid they would be shaking too much to see stuff. Please let me know.

Thanks!

-Alex

[SAKURA]

Originally Posted by phatnblazinrida

very innovative & clean install. great write up as well w/ lots of detailed pix

thanks, trying to keeping it simple.

Originally Posted by bB626

awesome stuff there Eric!!!

JDM awesome?

Originally Posted by PONGsXB

lol I woulda ended up drilling holes allover the place..lol...very innovative there..nice..been wanting fender mirrors for a while now..just cant seem to find the right design.

getem in old school black!

Originally Posted by Toup

Very Nice and looks like something pretty easy to do as well....

yes, even a caveman can doit!

Originally Posted by sid

you're awesome Eric!!!!! can't wait to see it bro!!!!

thanks, now i need them side mirror blanks . . . . (hint, hint)

Originally Posted by thedewey

hey great write up. I see you did the fuzzy dice on the mirror mod as well... nice ...

thats how i roll, baby!

Originally Posted by VAZOXOB

Very koooool man...Still waiting for your disco ball headliner lights...Rolling old skool or not rolling at all...Luv what you done so far to "Sakura".
Ernie...

you know me, old school for life. thanks ernie.

Originally Posted by xbjoker

Awesome way to get them with making fenders swiss cheese.

you know us xB enthusiasts always changing up on styles.

Originally Posted by uprising

Thats So Sick!!! U Are Mister Creative For Sure!

thats what modding is all about, creativity . . . . .

Originally Posted by syntheticGT

Nice!

I dont see how you can stop people from marketing these without your permission though.

There is no patent and that is a fairly easy bracket to fabricate.

true, but if this bracket comes out on the market, and peeps on clubxb and other sites will know that its "SAKURA"s idea, and not original "SAKURA" made.
in the past i couldve made quite a bit of $$ by copying someone elses creation and putting my own twist and mass producing it but, i chose not to cause it was never mine to begin with. btw, im upgrading the original bracket "better" as we speak. v.2 comming soon!

Originally Posted by litos_2006

very sick mod eric nice write up

thanks carlos.

Originally Posted by shortbus_8

Oooooo So Choi Dooo

giving enthuasists mo CHOICE!

Originally Posted by PCH

Wow!!! Nicely done

thanks victor, and thanks for the info on the shops!

Originally Posted by xb0059

Good work...nice and clean job.

thanks!

Originally Posted by nyte_ryder

Sweet....sometimes I just wish I still had my Gen1.....

ahhh, i'll give it 6 months . . . . . lol.

Originally Posted by tiger_uppercut_99

thats gangstah!!! very clean.

gangstah pimpin! lol. thanks!

Originally Posted by grizzly_choppers

Hey Eric, practical question. How is the vibration on these? I love the look but am afraid they would be shaking too much to see stuff. Please let me know.

Thanks!

-Alex

the bracket is solid, heavy duty and compact with rubber mounting pad for the mirror base which eliminates any google eyes.


thanks everyone!