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Suberman · 08-28-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Ballsy

<Shrugs>

Whatever. When I compare ten minutes of my time spent doing that versus endless loops of taking it to a dealer and never getting it fixed to suit...I think the economics are pretty clear.

Not at my hourly rate.

Suberman · 08-28-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Ballsy

By the way, is there any verification/documentation of the proposition that the mirror mounts the way it does for regulatory reasons?

The notion makes sense, but there are five cars in my household - all 2012 or 2013 - and only two of them have mirrors that mount like this - the other three have the old-style shoe-glued-to-glass setup. Seems as though if it really was a regulatory requirement, they'd all be the same or similar.

I found this - http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/Vehic...TP-111-V00.pdf

Pertinent text seems to be:

(1) REQUIREMENTS (S5.1.2)

If the mirror is in the head impact area, the mounting shall deflect, collapse, or break away without leaving sharp edges when the reflective surface of the mirror is subjected to a force of 400 N (90 lb) in any forward direction that is not more than 45 degrees from the longitudinal direction.

So it seems as though breakaway is an option but not a requirement - collapse works too, and that seems to be how most cars are made; the link connecting the base to the mirror pivots downward and allows the assembly to collapse toward the glass.

Most manufacturers use a spring clip that deforms to allow the mirror assembly to depart its mounting. Same idea as a ski binding. Some may elect to go the deformation route but spring loaded detachment is preferred.

Admiral Ballsy · 08-28-2013, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suberman

Most manufacturers use a spring clip that deforms to allow the mirror assembly to depart its mounting.

Apparently Honda, Mazda, and GM are not among them.

Admiral Ballsy · 08-28-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suberman

Not at my hourly rate.

What does that mean, exactly?

rapidcars · 08-29-2013, 04:15 PM

Got mine fixed for the 2nd time. Seems a lot more sturdy now though the part number on the invoice is for the old part not the new one. Hoping that's not the case and Subaru sent the new one. Time will tell I guess.

Kimsey47 · 08-29-2013, 04:25 PM

Been waiting 6 weeks for my part to come in... :P STILL waiting.

SubyRS1 · 09-04-2013, 03:33 PM

9-4-2013
My BRZ is at the dealer right now for "the new fix" they said they have available for the homelink mirror mount issue. I will ask them what is new when I pick it up.

They also fixed my trunk noise gremlins. They have the parts for the fuel pump crickets on order too. I have to go back next week for that one.

,.,.,.

zoomzoomers · 09-04-2013, 03:59 PM

Well, after a year owning the BRZ the homelink mirror that I got installed at the port began to rattle. I actually heard it before seeing it. I have a feeling that I've got what all of you guys had. Luckily, I got an appointment with Glendale Subaru in 2 weeks to have this and all the other stuff taken care of. I hate dealerships and if I could I'd never go to one, but in this case I have no other option. There's a recall so I MUST pay them a visit. I just hope it's not going to be painful, but I'm not holding my breath.

ftc~brz · 09-04-2013, 04:06 PM

I noticed my mirror twerkin worse than Miley at the VMAs

mrha · 09-04-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubyRS1

9-4-2013
My BRZ is at the dealer right now for "the new fix" they said they have available for the homelink mirror mount issue. I will ask them what is new when I pick it up.

They also fixed my trunk noise gremlins. They have the parts for the fuel pump crickets on order too. I have to go back next week for that one.

,.,.,.

Which dealership did you go to? What kind of noises are you getting from your trunk? How bad are your crickets?

aceangel · 09-06-2013, 11:13 PM

... 5 months later I've got the same problem again. It's interesting though, that they have a new part number. I'm going to the dealership tomorrow and see if they can fix it again. I'll have them fix it but not wash my car.

|-Goku-| · 09-06-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftc~brz

I noticed my mirror twerkin worse than Miley at the VMAs

SubyRS1 · 09-12-2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrha

Which dealership did you go to? What kind of noises are you getting from your trunk? How bad are your crickets?

Timmons in long beach. The mirror is good now. The fuel pump is replaced and the cracking noises in the trunk are different than before but not gone. They used a "pinch weld" fix for the trunk they said. Not sure what that means but I will live with the sounds for now. They said no garranty on the trunk noise fix.

raytay112 · 09-13-2013, 03:22 AM

factory is a 8-32 screw. i re-drilled and retapped with 10-32 thread screw. fits nice and firm. quick fix.

08-29-2013, 04:15 PM	#117
rapidcars Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212 Thanks: 150 Thanked 111 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got mine fixed for the 2nd time. Seems a lot more sturdy now though the part number on the invoice is for the old part not the new one. Hoping that's not the case and Subaru sent the new one. Time will tell I guess. __________________

08-29-2013, 04:25 PM	#118
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Been waiting 6 weeks for my part to come in... :P STILL waiting. __________________ Subaru STI :

09-04-2013, 03:59 PM	#120
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, after a year owning the BRZ the homelink mirror that I got installed at the port began to rattle. I actually heard it before seeing it. I have a feeling that I've got what all of you guys had. Luckily, I got an appointment with Glendale Subaru in 2 weeks to have this and all the other stuff taken care of. I hate dealerships and if I could I'd never go to one, but in this case I have no other option. There's a recall so I MUST pay them a visit. I just hope it's not going to be painful, but I'm not holding my breath. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

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SubyRS1 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2015 Scion FRS-One Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 61 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	9-4-2013 My BRZ is at the dealer right now for "the new fix" they said they have available for the homelink mirror mount issue. I will ask them what is new when I pick it up. They also fixed my trunk noise gremlins. They have the parts for the fuel pump crickets on order too. I have to go back next week for that one. ,.,.,.

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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)	... 5 months later I've got the same problem again. It's interesting though, that they have a new part number. I'm going to the dealership tomorrow and see if they can fix it again. I'll have them fix it but not wash my car.

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raytay112 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ, Lancer Ralliart Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	factory is a 8-32 screw. i re-drilled and retapped with 10-32 thread screw. fits nice and firm. quick fix.

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