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aceangel · 04-01-2013, 02:14 PM

I was cruising on the freeway and after I sped up on the on ramp, the mirror fell off! It was so embarrassing... Does anyone know of a guide to reattach the mirror? The screws used seem to be short.

SloS13 · 04-01-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aceangel

It was so embarrassing.

Foobar · 04-01-2013, 02:28 PM

This might help.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ghlight=mirror

If that aluminum piece has stripped threads, you'll have to buy a new adapter kit. These go for around $10 I believe. It's a pretty bad design, IMHO. You screw in those "short" screws into the aluminum blank, creating the thread as you go. If you torque it just a bit too much, or if you don't apply enough pressure while you're screwing it in, you strip it.

husker741 · 04-01-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SloS13

aceangel · 04-01-2013, 02:50 PM

@SloS13 Haha! It's true though. I drove back home holding onto the rearview mirror. The worst part is that it chipped off a little bit of paint on the dash trim.

@Foobar Thanks, looks useful. I tried to do that method but the mini mount plate seems like it's too far for the screws, maybe that's why it fell in the first place. I'm going to try remounting it during lunch break.

Foobar · 04-01-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aceangel

Thanks, looks useful. I tried to do that method but the mini mount plate seems like it's too far for the screws, maybe that's why it fell in the first place. I'm going to try remounting it during lunch break.

Sounds like the aluminum plate is stripped. There's nothing for the screw to grab on to. Head over to the closest Subaru/Scion dealer and see if they have the mounting adapter kit in stock. You'll just need the plate piece, but unfortunately that isn't sold by itself.

Here's the cheapest I found the kit online, but it'll definitely be cheaper locally since you won't pay for shipping: http://www.colonialsubaruparts.com/P...ode=H501SSA040

celica73 · 04-01-2013, 03:24 PM

Take it to the nearest dealer and tell them to fix it. That's what warranties are for. Get them to replace the chipped dash too.

Foobar · 04-01-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by celica73

Take it to the nearest dealer and tell them to fix it. That's what warranties are for. Get them to replace the chipped dash too.

+1 on this, assuming the mirror came installed from the dealership. I guess I took it for granted that I had to install my own, so if mine broke off, it would be my own installation issue to deal with.

JPxM0Dz · 04-01-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aceangel

I was cruising on the freeway and after I sped up on the on ramp, the mirror fell off! It was so embarrassing... Does anyone know of a guide to reattach the mirror? The screws used seem to be short.

What's the padded thing you have on the dash ? Just for scratch protection when working in car ?

cruzinbill · 04-01-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by celica73

Take it to the nearest dealer and tell them to fix it. That's what warranties are for. Get them to replace the chipped dash too.

+2 this would be correct use of a warranty. As long as they installed it.

larryt1026 · 04-01-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

What's the padded thing you have on the dash ? Just for scratch protection when working in car ?

Looks like a dashmat

aceangel · 04-01-2013, 04:16 PM

@JPxM0Dz Orange thing is micro fiber, padded thing is my dash cover (protects dash and reduces glare).

I'll bring it in tonight to see if they can fix it.

Adeets · 04-01-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

What's the padded thing you have on the dash ? Just for scratch protection when working in car ?

Extra weight.

andrew20195 · 04-01-2013, 05:39 PM

The stripped mounting plate is a common problem on port installed mirrors, from what I've seen. I think they get a little too aggressive with the power tools when mounting them.

If the dealer or port installed it, bring it back to them. Warranty will cover it.

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aceangel Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ WRB LTD 6AT Location: Los Angeles Posts: 76 Thanks: 73 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Home link mirror fell off! I was cruising on the freeway and after I sped up on the on ramp, the mirror fell off! It was so embarrassing... Does anyone know of a guide to reattach the mirror? The screws used seem to be short.

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aceangel Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ WRB LTD 6AT Location: Los Angeles Posts: 76 Thanks: 73 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@SloS13 Haha! It's true though. I drove back home holding onto the rearview mirror. The worst part is that it chipped off a little bit of paint on the dash trim. @Foobar Thanks, looks useful. I tried to do that method but the mini mount plate seems like it's too far for the screws, maybe that's why it fell in the first place. I'm going to try remounting it during lunch break.

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celica73 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ / '11 Outback / '06 Tundra Location: Durham NC Posts: 510 Thanks: 6 Thanked 155 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take it to the nearest dealer and tell them to fix it. That's what warranties are for. Get them to replace the chipped dash too.

04-01-2013, 04:16 PM	#12
aceangel Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ WRB LTD 6AT Location: Los Angeles Posts: 76 Thanks: 73 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@JPxM0Dz Orange thing is micro fiber, padded thing is my dash cover (protects dash and reduces glare). I'll bring it in tonight to see if they can fix it.

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andrew20195 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 321 Thanks: 154 Thanked 104 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The stripped mounting plate is a common problem on port installed mirrors, from what I've seen. I think they get a little too aggressive with the power tools when mounting them. If the dealer or port installed it, bring it back to them. Warranty will cover it.

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