I have a 109 with van sides, i have no probs with vision blind spots, as long as you are aware of them just take them into account and you will be fine.
Thankyou, great info, i had to mod the washer, it was the only bit missing and a friend lent me the tool to undo the nut then do it back up again, good idea about the breather i will do that.
Also...it is now all fitted and running very well
Had what i think is a result today, found a bloke breaking a series 3 and i bought this of him for £275.00, he is local to me and i know were he lives so if it does not work as he asures me he says he will give my money back? will let you all know when i fit it.
Box of bits arrived all good and all there but after some mesuring and testing the origonal holes on my back door are to low, the tyre will foul on the drop ball hitch so the door wouldent close and the tyre will hit the bumperet and the door won't open fully, so i am going to put a plate over the origonal holes to hide the mass of bolts and fix the holder to the pannel above.
I am pleased with the find £21.55 of Ebay nice and it's the one with bolt holes around the edge to go through the frame.
I have decided to put the spare wheel on the back door to even out the wheight a bit and give me better vision over the bonnet, is there any legal requirements or can you place it anywere you want ?
I live in Brighton with small narrow streets, i have no problem getting about in my 109 and compared to the 88 i sold i haven't noticed a differance in the turning circle of my 109, maybe ask if you can have a drive of one before you make up your mind.