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nadbrz · 08-25-2014, 02:31 PM

I had that revised adapter and it's carp. I won't mind spending few bucks to fix it.

dp1 · 08-29-2014, 08:58 PM

Had mine installed with the latest/updated bracket, it started vibrating soon after. Then had it reinstalled with a new bracket and some automotive glue, held beautifully...soon after got a crack in the windshield, now hoping they can get it off tomorrow when new windshield is installed, also got a brand new bracket again (it costs only about $14)...cross your fingers for me that the automotive glue gives when they take the mirror off...or my original mirror goes back on.

dp1 · 08-30-2014, 02:24 PM

Update: Homelink mirror was removed with the two screws (no glue at this connection point) and I had them leave the glued bracket on the cracked windshield. Asked them to use the same glue to attach new bracket to the new windshield. Mirror seems pretty sturdy with this setup, time will tell.

Dvipercop · 08-30-2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdcorbitt3

My screw stripped within a couple of months. I never liked this adapter. It is a design flaw. I bought a traditional mirror clip, removed the mirror attachment point from the glass and put the generic one on. The homelink mirror doesn't need the adapter then. It has been rock solid ever since, and looks more factory now.

John

How'd you get the OEM plate off the windshield? I just made an attempt at it with a heat gun and razor blade with not much luck. Any trick to it?

jdcorbitt3 · 08-31-2014, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dvipercop

How'd you get the OEM plate off the windshield? I just made an attempt at it with a heat gun and razor blade with not much luck. Any trick to it?

I just used a single eged razor blade and went around the base several times. It is like a rubber glue. It will twist off.

John

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08-25-2014, 02:31 PM	#183
nadbrz Learnin a little everyday Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '13 Crystal Black Silica BRZ Location: Chicago Posts: 57 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had that revised adapter and it's carp. I won't mind spending few bucks to fix it.

08-29-2014, 08:58 PM	#184
dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had mine installed with the latest/updated bracket, it started vibrating soon after. Then had it reinstalled with a new bracket and some automotive glue, held beautifully...soon after got a crack in the windshield, now hoping they can get it off tomorrow when new windshield is installed, also got a brand new bracket again (it costs only about $14)...cross your fingers for me that the automotive glue gives when they take the mirror off...or my original mirror goes back on.

08-30-2014, 02:24 PM	#185
dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update: Homelink mirror was removed with the two screws (no glue at this connection point) and I had them leave the glued bracket on the cracked windshield. Asked them to use the same glue to attach new bracket to the new windshield. Mirror seems pretty sturdy with this setup, time will tell.

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