Auto dimming Homelink Mirror - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Skippman · 02-20-2013, 06:42 PM

Anyone know the best place to buy the OEM homelink mirror?

86_ZN6 · 02-20-2013, 06:43 PM

here ya go

https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1480

Beyer Subaru · 02-20-2013, 06:43 PM

subarugenuineparts.com - http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1880

Or your local Subaru Dealer. Most stores have been running a 15% off sale on parts for some time now.

Buckeye · 02-21-2013, 12:21 AM

Has anyone else tried using other vehicle's inner mirrors? I curious if other Toyota or other OEM inner mirrors would work.

Acree · 02-21-2013, 08:15 AM

The mirrors are made by Gentex. There are tons of other manufacturers using the same mirrors. I know a few Nissans, Infinitis, and GMs use them.

-Acree

raleav · 02-21-2013, 08:19 AM

I still have the optional auto dimming mirror with homelink and courtesy light from my 05 TC that I will be installing soon. It's currently installed in a 2000 Mazda pickup truck, so I don't see it being a problem in the FR-S.

chenshuo · 02-21-2013, 11:08 AM

all the same mirrors you can order it anywhere.

matchamochi · 02-21-2013, 12:50 PM

Anyone wanna give a review of whether it was worth it?

I currently want to buy it - but can't justify spending 200 bucks on a not needing to use my old garage door opener, but at the same time - really want to consolidate lol. I get kinda OCD about that kind of stuff.

Zagmeister · 02-21-2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchamochi

Anyone wanna give a review of whether it was worth it?

I currently want to buy it - but can't justify spending 200 bucks on a not needing to use my old garage door opener, but at the same time - really want to consolidate lol. I get kinda OCD about that kind of stuff.

It's not just about replacing your old garage door opener, it does that and for two more garages. The real attraction is safety with auto dimming and getting some sense of direction - especially at night - with the campus.

I felt that it's worth it as it gives you two additional crucial function - even if you don't have a garage, let alone need a garage door opener - which are worth something.

Besides, it really looks more substantial and attractive all around.

Does that help you?

WillBRZ · 02-21-2013, 10:56 PM

I bought it because I like how it looks. (ordered with the car) the auto dim feature is cool too. I hate how difficult it is to set up with rolling code garages and I hate how it rattles.

chenshuo · 02-22-2013, 12:19 AM

The first time i had those was on my brand new altima coupe. I really liked the auto dimming and not having to clip chunky garage remote on my visor. When i bought my brz i just had to get it. The features are really convenient.

Skippman · 02-22-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillBRZ

I bought it because I like how it looks. (ordered with the car) the auto dim feature is cool too. I hate how difficult it is to set up with rolling code garages and I hate how it rattles.

Rattles?

2forme · 02-22-2013, 10:38 AM

I have the mirror. Yes it rattles with bass. It's the only thing in my car that rattles with bass. I think it's on the bottom of the mirror. If I hold the bottom and top, it stops rattling. I've been contemplating making a little "clamp" of sorts to fix it.

Skippman · 02-22-2013, 11:12 AM

Is it the two halves of the shell that are rattling against each other? Might just be as simple as some clear caulk to seal it and act as a shock absorber.

02-20-2013, 06:42 PM	#1
Skippman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: GBS BRZ Limited Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 290 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Auto dimming Homelink Mirror Anyone know the best place to buy the OEM homelink mirror?

02-21-2013, 08:15 AM	#5
Acree Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 CSB BRZ Ltd Location: United States Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 147 Thanked 530 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The mirrors are made by Gentex. There are tons of other manufacturers using the same mirrors. I know a few Nissans, Infinitis, and GMs use them. -Acree __________________ 2011 BMW M3 (No torque dip) 2013 Subaru BRZ - SOLD - Build Thread

02-21-2013, 08:19 AM	#6
raleav Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: North Shore, Mass Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mirror I still have the optional auto dimming mirror with homelink and courtesy light from my 05 TC that I will be installing soon. It's currently installed in a 2000 Mazda pickup truck, so I don't see it being a problem in the FR-S.

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86_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 86 ZN6 Location: SF Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 4,682 Thanks: 1,317 Thanked 2,072 Times in 1,222 Posts Mentioned: 126 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	here ya go https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1480

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Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	subarugenuineparts.com - http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1880 Or your local Subaru Dealer. Most stores have been running a 15% off sale on parts for some time now.

02-21-2013, 12:21 AM	#4
Buckeye Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 086A Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has anyone else tried using other vehicle's inner mirrors? I curious if other Toyota or other OEM inner mirrors would work.

02-21-2013, 11:08 AM	#7
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	all the same mirrors you can order it anywhere.

02-21-2013, 12:50 PM	#8
matchamochi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: swp brz Location: San Jose Posts: 177 Thanks: 45 Thanked 56 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone wanna give a review of whether it was worth it? I currently want to buy it - but can't justify spending 200 bucks on a not needing to use my old garage door opener, but at the same time - really want to consolidate lol. I get kinda OCD about that kind of stuff.

02-22-2013, 12:19 AM	#11
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The first time i had those was on my brand new altima coupe. I really liked the auto dimming and not having to clip chunky garage remote on my visor. When i bought my brz i just had to get it. The features are really convenient.

02-22-2013, 11:12 AM	#14
Skippman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: GBS BRZ Limited Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 290 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it the two halves of the shell that are rattling against each other? Might just be as simple as some clear caulk to seal it and act as a shock absorber.

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