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Old 08-30-2012, 07:57 PM   #1
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DIY JDM Rear View Mirror

Thanks to @ayau for the original DIY. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15243

Here is some more detail of the parts for those who are curious. Enjoy.



20120830-LolaJDMMirror-00 by VictorN07, on Flickr


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The Kit

20120830-LolaJDMMirror-01 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-02 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-03 by VictorN07, on Flickr


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20120830-LolaJDMMirror-05 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Piano makes everything classy.

20120830-LolaJDMMirror-06 by VictorN07, on Flickr




DIY Begin:

20120830-LolaJDMMirror-07 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-08 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-09 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-10 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-11 by VictorN07, on Flickr


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Old 08-30-2012, 07:58 PM   #2
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20120830-LolaJDMMirror-12 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120830-LolaJDMMirror-13 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Installed! Set to high glare mode.

20120830-LolaJDMMirror-14 by VictorN07, on Flickr

OEM Mirror and Back.

20120830-LolaJDMMirror-16 by VictorN07, on Flickr

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For the wonderers, I shoot with a Nikon D700 with a 24 1.4G Lens (username hint hint)

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nice pics. i believe in 'normal' mode, you should have the tab folded back.
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nice pics. i believe in 'normal' mode, you should have the tab folded back.
Interesting. I went downstairs to check and it's a definitely darker picture when I push the tab back. Mind checking yours when you get a chance?
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Interesting. I went downstairs to check and it's a definitely darker picture when I push the tab back. Mind checking yours when you get a chance?
it's too dark to test right now. all the jdm brz brochure pics show the tab flipped back. having the tab stick down sort of defeats the purpose of a frameless/floating mirror, don't you think?

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Thanks for the pics. What is your overall impression of the mirror's quality relative to the USDM one?
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Thanks for the pics. What is your overall impression of the mirror's quality relative to the USDM one?
it's simple and elegant. it literally looks like a piece of floating glass.
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How much weight does it save? And where are the dyne charts? LOL
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it's too dark to test right now. all the jdm brz brochure pics show the tab flipped back. having the tab stick down sort of defeats the purpose of a frameless/floating mirror, don't you think?
You're right. I pushed the tab back and got a darkened image. Then I tilted the mirror back until I got a normal image. It looks so much better this way.

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it's simple and elegant. it literally looks like a piece of floating glass.
I agree with ayau. It does look like a floating piece of glass. Although the mirror is marginally wider it does appear that I can see more.

The mirror does not have a concave/convex face. Just flat as the lack of distortion in the images show.
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the mirror is a super easy, super classy upgrade.

mine didn't come with a clip (or i lost it when unpacking) and it fit the existing one just fine.
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link to where i can pick one up?
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the mirror is a super easy, super classy upgrade.

mine didn't come with a clip (or i lost it when unpacking) and it fit the existing one just fine.
ya, i'm sure the clip is the same as the stock clip. i just swapped mine for the peace of mind.
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check the interior/lights forum in the vendor section.

you can also purchase it at japanparts.com
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