DIY: APR Door Mirror Install

[Cade01]

Why did you replace the mirrors? These look off to me, maybe because they are so small.

[BrianJC]

Thanks for the DIY Rally. Do you know what the weight is for the OEM mirror?

[GC GTS Aero Kit]

beat me to it I did my install last weekend just haven't got around to doing a write up

[RallySport Direct]

Originally Posted by BrianJC

Thanks for the DIY Rally. Do you know what the weight is for the OEM mirror?

I will try to weigh them when I go back out to the shop, but give me a few days on this

Originally Posted by GC GTS Aero Kit

beat me to it I did my install last weekend just haven't got around to doing a write up

Nice! How do you like them so far? Took my a bit to get used to the size, but now that we have put some miles on them, I don't really notice it anymore, but I certainly notice how good they look on the car!

Thanks,
Rick

[GC GTS Aero Kit]

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

Nice! How do you like them so far? Took my a bit to get used to the size, but now that we have put some miles on them, I don't really notice it anymore, but I certainly notice how good they look on the car!

Thanks,
Rick

Rick yeah I like them the look especially....The only drama was adjusting the passenger mirror to be just right it was a fiddly process. Worth it now tho

[RallySport Direct]

@GC GTS Aero Kit your car is stunning.


Thanks,
Rick

[BrianJC]

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

Nice! How do you like them so far? Took my a bit to get used to the size, but now that we have put some miles on them, I don't really notice it anymore, but I certainly notice how good they look on the car!

Thanks,
Rick

I like the idea of a lighter and race inspired look achieved by the mirrors. But are there other mirrors out there for our FRS or BRZ with slightly larger mirrors? I really liked the size and looks of the Craft Square carbon mirrors (used in the Evasive FRS and TRD Griffon), but it is not compatible with our cars... In the TRD Griffon it seems they have a custom bracket to make it work, but man do those mirror look badass.

[RallySport Direct]

Originally Posted by BrianJC

I like the idea of a lighter and race inspired look achieved by the mirrors. But are there other mirrors out there for our FRS or BRZ with slightly larger mirrors? I really liked the size and looks of the Craft Square carbon mirrors (used in the Evasive FRS and TRD Griffon), but it is not compatible with our cars... In the TRD Griffon it seems they have a custom bracket to make it work, but man do those mirror look badass.

Not that I have seen, although I am sure there is something out there, or one coming out shortly that will have a larger mirror to it. I will keep my eye out for one

Thanks,
Rick

[phatpanda]

Does larger bumps on the road jar and throw off the mirror position?.. My GTR friend has Craft Squares and his, even after being fully tighten, would still move out of alignment.

[sweeney208]

Originally Posted by GC GTS Aero Kit

Rick yeah I like them the look especially....The only drama was adjusting the passenger mirror to be just right it was a fiddly process. Worth it now tho

wow talk about perfectly upgrading your twin.. that is amazing. maybe one of my favorites so far. not over the top but not missing anything. beauty.. haha

[GC GTS Aero Kit]

Originally Posted by BrianJC

I like the idea of a lighter and race inspired look achieved by the mirrors. But are there other mirrors out there for our FRS or BRZ with slightly larger mirrors? I really liked the size and looks of the Craft Square carbon mirrors (used in the Evasive FRS and TRD Griffon), but it is not compatible with our cars... In the TRD Griffon it seems they have a custom bracket to make it work, but man do those mirror look badass.

TRD Griffon use Craft Square mirrors from Japan ($700-$800) uber expensive and I think they would be a custom version or prototype.

[BrianJC]

Originally Posted by GC GTS Aero Kit

TRD Griffon use Craft Square mirrors from Japan ($700-$800) uber expensive and I think they would be a custom version or prototype.

I've talked to Bulletproof and Evasive (both sells Craft Square mirrors). It seems both cars (TRD Griffon and Evasive FRS build) uses the universal mirror type, the problem is the screws doesn't seem to fit the FRS. So in the case of the TRD if you look carefully at the pics and video, they have a custom bracket that connects the mirror to the door (I've attached one below). Evasive on the other hand doesn't; I've emailed them, didn't fully understand their reply, but it seems they custom welded/mounted it on. Overall it seems you have to do some fancy handy work to make it work. I don't know the first thing about custom bodywork, so I didn't order them.. and yea, they are close to $900.

[NorseLegend]

Originally Posted by GC GTS Aero Kit

Rick yeah I like them the look especially....The only drama was adjusting the passenger mirror to be just right it was a fiddly process. Worth it now tho

Huh, coming back to this thread now and looking at the updated pictures, these don't look to bad. Especially on yours GC GTS.

[phatpanda]

I'm sold.