heated mirrors? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gxgn · 09-22-2012, 02:11 PM

Hi, does anyone know if you can add the heated mirror function of the BRZ to an FRS? Has anyone seen a tutorial for that?

thanks
G

@Art_Mighty · 09-23-2012, 02:49 AM

I'm starting to look into it (however I want to do just the mirrors, not the power folding pieces). They would end up connecting to the rear window defogger circuit.

Rayme · 10-01-2012, 11:54 PM

Mine came with heated mirrors, is it a Canadian model only feature ?

CMOS · 10-03-2012, 03:25 AM

Heat comes on canadian and BRZ with heated seats, the heated part should be relatively easy, if you're not planing to sell them retail all you need is a tiny heating pad (or any DIY resistor combination that does not exceed a few watts) on the back of the mirror and an on/off switch. I bet replacement glass for the BRZ won't be that expensive either.

Whiteoutjames · 10-07-2012, 02:17 PM

I have a canadian FR-S and it definitely has Mirror de-frost/fogger

Calum · 10-07-2012, 03:40 PM

Same here.

My last car was an Impreza 2.5i that 'didn't' come with heated mirrors. When I had the door cards off I plugged the mirror heaters in and they worked perfectly for the four years I had the car. It might be worth looking to see if the plugs are there.

roddy · 10-07-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiteoutjames

I have a canadian FR-S and it definitely has Mirror de-frost/fogger

Where is the switch?

CMOS · 10-07-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roddy

Where is the switch?

No separate switch, my moneys on the rear window defroster, too warm to test.

truenosan · 10-09-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CMOS

No separate switch, my moneys on the rear window defroster, too warm to test.

You are correct. There is no separate switch. When you use the rear defroster, the mirrors defrost as well.

chutrain · 10-09-2012, 09:53 PM

They are actually very fast for the mirrors. Hasn't been cold enough to test how well the seat warmers work in these cars.

roddy · 10-09-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CMOS

No separate switch, my moneys on the rear window defroster, too warm to test.

You are correct. I got to test them out this morning. They work fast on fog, so they should be good for ice too...nice.

gxgn · 10-11-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by roddy

You are correct. I got to test them out this morning. They work fast on fog, so they should be good for ice too...nice.

calum, chutrain roddy. - can you guys detail on what do I have to do to make it work? Do I need to take the inside door covers and tie some wires?

Thanks
George

chutrain · 10-12-2012, 12:20 AM

I have the BRZ Limited. I am not sure if the premium model or US Spec FR-S come standard. If it doesn't you should be able to source the heated mirrors and the wiring should be in the door, gauging from how these cars are optioned.

roddy · 10-12-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gxgn

calum, chutrain roddy. - can you guys detail on what do I have to do to make it work? Do I need to take the inside door covers and tie some wires?

Thanks
George

In my case they are already hooked up. They turn on with the rear defrost button.

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CMOS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2012 FUJI Z Location: Chicago Posts: 109 Thanks: 7 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Heat comes on canadian and BRZ with heated seats, the heated part should be relatively easy, if you're not planing to sell them retail all you need is a tiny heating pad (or any DIY resistor combination that does not exceed a few watts) on the back of the mirror and an on/off switch. I bet replacement glass for the BRZ won't be that expensive either.

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