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iiviiystyle · 01-23-2013, 11:15 PM

Oh nice! is there anyway someone can put a pic of the buttons? I only see one button on the mirror lol. Thank You!

hostkiller · 01-23-2013, 11:21 PM

Nice DIY write up OP! I will be doing it when my work is not so busy......

If you are looking for the mirror with homelink function you should be looking at this: http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1880

CA2 · 01-24-2013, 02:13 AM

Nice write up - thanks!

Lokutus · 01-24-2013, 03:44 PM

Here's the photo showing the home link buttons and compass led.

Foobar · 01-26-2013, 11:39 AM

Just did this today, thanks for the writeup!

I had a problem with the mounting adapter screws though - it seems like they weren't getting all the way through the plate to grab on to the metal piece on the other side, so it wasn't tightening fully. I was afraid I was wearing out the threads that it connected to, so I just turned it enough that the mirror wouldn't fall off, but it is definitely not fully tightened.

Anyone else notice that?

Longhorn248 · 01-29-2013, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Just did this today, thanks for the writeup!

I had a problem with the mounting adapter screws though - it seems like they weren't getting all the way through the plate to grab on to the metal piece on the other side, so it wasn't tightening fully. I was afraid I was wearing out the threads that it connected to, so I just turned it enough that the mirror wouldn't fall off, but it is definitely not fully tightened.

Anyone else notice that?

When I installed those screws they felt pretty secure to me. Did you install the adapter plate in the correct orientation?

Foobar · 01-29-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

When I installed those screws they felt pretty secure to me. Did you install the adapter plate in the correct orientation?

Definitely. I noticed the plate was a little loose though. That retaining clip wasn't tight against it. Think that might've been my problem? If anything, it felt like the plate was loose so the screws weren't getting a good grip on it - maybe it was too far away from the screws and I could only get a few threads to connect and it was stripping them? I took it apart again and tried fitting the screws directly into the plate and it seemed tight and snug so I dunno what's going on here.

Longhorn248 · 01-30-2013, 01:58 AM

I guess it's possible...do the screws or threads in the plate look stripped? Is the "retainer clip" thingy inserted all the way?

Edit: You were sure to use the new retaining clip that came with the mirror and not the old one right? If I remember correctly they're different sizes and I could see the old one creating space between the new mirror mount and the plate the screw goes into.

sid325 · 01-30-2013, 08:57 PM

Installed mine today, no issues. The write-up and photos were very nice to have. Thanks for posting the info.

Jacob

BRZnut · 04-09-2013, 10:00 PM

Does anyone notice that the mirror vibrates on rough road. Does not make any noise but the image in the mirror is shaking more that it should.

There seems to be a little play on the mounting section that is attached to the glass.

Anyone else have this???

Imrac · 04-09-2013, 10:38 PM

I actually noticed less vibrating in mine after installing the AutoDimming. Previously had a lot more image distortion. Maybe it's not tightened enough?

MrGen · 04-24-2013, 07:22 PM

Finally got my mirror in the mail and got it installed.

To make installation a little easier on my large hands I found disconnecting my dome light gave me a little more wiggle room.

Also the FR-S power cord in the overhead does not need to be cut loose to be utilized, just orient the plugs and bowling ball pinch them together. If you have issues finding the cord in the ceiling, just know it is tucked away on the passenger side of the hole. If you want to put eyes on it just push your steering column all the way in and pull your seat as far as you can forward.

The trick to reduce the vibrations of the mirror is not to crank down on the screws. You will feel them become snug and they will back out if you continue cranking on them. Just get them snug and leave them be.

dd86 · 05-20-2013, 10:36 AM

Just a quick note - when I installed mine, I found it pretty difficult to route the connector wire through the headliner. There's a hard plastic piece directly in ahead of dome light the that doesn't seem to give enough clearance for the plastic connector head (black head -> mirror) to fit through. Fortunately, about 5-6 inches to the right, there is more clearance and the connector head easily slips through. Then I just had to pull the wire through and straighten it out.

Avo1789 · 05-31-2013, 03:46 PM

I too, am having slight vibrations on bumpy parts of the road. Its not terrible, but i do notice it. I also did not over tighten the screws... any advice?

Update: I realized that the bracket is self tapping, and after another look it was indeed stripped. I'm about get another mounting kit and try again!

01-24-2013, 03:44 PM	#18
Lokutus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S AT Asphalt Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Here's the photo showing the home link buttons and compass led. Attached Images

05-31-2013, 03:46 PM	#28
Avo1789 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: North Hollywood Posts: 193 Thanks: 20 Thanked 40 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I too, am having slight vibrations on bumpy parts of the road. Its not terrible, but i do notice it. I also did not over tighten the screws... any advice? Update: I realized that the bracket is self tapping, and after another look it was indeed stripped. I'm about get another mounting kit and try again! Last edited by Avo1789; 05-31-2013 at 08:03 PM.

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01-23-2013, 11:15 PM	#15
iiviiystyle Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White out Fr-s Location: Centreville Posts: 52 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh nice! is there anyway someone can put a pic of the buttons? I only see one button on the mirror lol. Thank You!

01-23-2013, 11:21 PM	#16
hostkiller Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6MT Location: DFW Posts: 25 Thanks: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice DIY write up OP! I will be doing it when my work is not so busy...... If you are looking for the mirror with homelink function you should be looking at this: http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1880

01-24-2013, 02:13 AM	#17
CA2 Dusty Raven Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: Wrightwood, CA Posts: 49 Thanks: 61 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice write up - thanks!

01-30-2013, 08:57 PM	#23
sid325 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 103 Thanks: 5 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed mine today, no issues. The write-up and photos were very nice to have. Thanks for posting the info. Jacob

04-09-2013, 10:00 PM	#24
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does anyone notice that the mirror vibrates on rough road. Does not make any noise but the image in the mirror is shaking more that it should. There seems to be a little play on the mounting section that is attached to the glass. Anyone else have this???

04-24-2013, 07:22 PM	#26
MrGen Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: California Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got my mirror in the mail and got it installed. To make installation a little easier on my large hands I found disconnecting my dome light gave me a little more wiggle room. Also the FR-S power cord in the overhead does not need to be cut loose to be utilized, just orient the plugs and bowling ball pinch them together. If you have issues finding the cord in the ceiling, just know it is tucked away on the passenger side of the hole. If you want to put eyes on it just push your steering column all the way in and pull your seat as far as you can forward. The trick to reduce the vibrations of the mirror is not to crank down on the screws. You will feel them become snug and they will back out if you continue cranking on them. Just get them snug and leave them be.

05-20-2013, 10:36 AM	#27
dd86 Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Asphalt FR-S MT Location: East Coast Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just a quick note - when I installed mine, I found it pretty difficult to route the connector wire through the headliner. There's a hard plastic piece directly in ahead of dome light the that doesn't seem to give enough clearance for the plastic connector head (black head -> mirror) to fit through. Fortunately, about 5-6 inches to the right, there is more clearance and the connector head easily slips through. Then I just had to pull the wire through and straighten it out.

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