Used Nissan GT-R Wing Mirror

The Nissan GT-R (R35) has been in continuous production from 2007 onwards as a single generation, with a notable facelift arriving around 2010-2011 that brought styling updates including changes to exterior trim; whether a mirror from before or after that facelift will physically interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as panel and mounting details can vary across that boundary. Always make sure the side matches — NS (nearside, passenger/left) or OS (offside, driver/right) — as these are not interchangeable. The breaker will be best placed to compare the part against your specific car.

Both a 2012 and a 2016 GT-R are R35-generation cars, which is a good starting point, but there were incremental updates throughout production — including facelift and model-year changes — that may affect whether the mirror frame and fixings are identical. Name the exact side you need (NS or OS) when getting your quote, as the two sides are completely different parts. We'd recommend confirming compatibility with the breaker using both registration numbers to be sure.

For the R35 GT-R, trim level does not affect the fundamental fitment of the mirror frame — the door and mounting are the same regardless of specification. You may find cosmetic differences such as mirror cap colour or finish between trim levels, but these can be resprayed or swapped; the breaker can advise on what finish you're getting. What always matters is the side (NS/OS) and your model year, not the trim designation.

In UK convention, NS (nearside) is the passenger side, which is the left-hand side when you're sitting in the car, and OS (offside) is the driver's side, which is the right. On a UK right-hand-drive GT-R, the driver sits on the right, so the OS mirror is on the right of the car as you look at it from the front. Always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker, as the two mirrors are completely different parts and cannot be swapped.

Whether a used mirror has features such as electric folding, heating, or an integrated indicator, and whether those functions will be compatible with your car's wiring, is something you need to confirm with the breaker against your registration — these feature variants are not always identical across the production run. The physical fitment of the mirror to the door depends on the generation and side, not on which functions are fitted. Always ask the breaker to check the specific features of the unit they have before purchasing.

Physically removing and refitting a wing mirror is a job many experienced home mechanics tackle, but given that GT-R mirrors often incorporate electrical functions — which may require proper calibration or wiring — it's worth considering whether a garage or auto-electrician should do the job. Confirm with the breaker exactly what connections the used mirror has so you can plan accordingly. Findapart connects you with breakers who can give you part-specific advice, but fitting guidance is between you and whoever carries out the work.