JDM Mirror Goodies
#151
ok so i got tired of how my driver side mirror did not close all the way so i switch back to the JDM mirror base on the driver side
but then i notice that the passenger side with the JDM mirror base did not close all the way like the driver side
so on the passenger side i switch to the USDM mirror base now both sides close the same
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but then i notice that the passenger side with the JDM mirror base did not close all the way like the driver side
so on the passenger side i switch to the USDM mirror base now both sides close the same
[IMG]http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3734/imag127711.jpg[IMG]
JDM on Left (driver side) and USDM on right (passenger side), the fold-in amount is almost dead even, the only viewing angle that is wrong is the Driver side. If we can find a way to correct the driver side viewing angle we're golden, personally I don't see a straightforward way to do that.
Thanks again for posting this is EXACTLY the confirmation I was waiting for before doing a write up.
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artsVQ (08-10-2012)
#152
np guys glad i could help out ![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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also happy i got some free time yesterday to try a few things out
the passenger side close just a bit more then the driver side but you cant even notice
as far as a fix for the bad viewing angle on the diver side i need to wait for another day off to mess with it but now that i have the mirrors closing the same... the mirror angle is next on the list to work on a got a few things in my head just need to test them all out
here are some better pictures of the mirrors closed... passenger side close just a lil bit more then the driver side
![](http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/805/imag12801.jpg)
By cookiekiller at 2012-08-07
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By cookiekiller at 2012-08-07
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also happy i got some free time yesterday to try a few things out
the passenger side close just a bit more then the driver side but you cant even notice
as far as a fix for the bad viewing angle on the diver side i need to wait for another day off to mess with it but now that i have the mirrors closing the same... the mirror angle is next on the list to work on a got a few things in my head just need to test them all out
here are some better pictures of the mirrors closed... passenger side close just a lil bit more then the driver side
![](http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/805/imag12801.jpg)
By cookiekiller at 2012-08-07
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By cookiekiller at 2012-08-07
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TunerMax (08-07-2012)
#153
Looks great, I hope you can come up with a solution for hte mirror angle. keep in mind simply tilting the base that holds the mirror/motor with shims won't work, you need to move it out and then tilt it.
Just shimming it for more angle will just aim it at the mirror cover inner edge, so you won't gain more view of the road, just more view of the mirror cover edge.
Unless your aftermarket covers are much different than stock covers......
Just shimming it for more angle will just aim it at the mirror cover inner edge, so you won't gain more view of the road, just more view of the mirror cover edge.
Unless your aftermarket covers are much different than stock covers......
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artsVQ (08-10-2012)
#154
hey neo if you try this you need to grind a little of the plastic off the USDM mirror base for it to work with the JDM mirror motor
here is a picture for you
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#155
hey neo if you try this you need to grind a little of the plastic off the USDM mirror base for it to work with the JDM mirror motor
here is a picture for you
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#157
#160
I think we are stuck with the bad angle on the mirror if we want the glass frame to look normal. Im use to it.
I say this because we decreased the base angle, which inturn makes us need more mirror angle to have the same view. Of course we know we can only make the glass go so far to that side. If we make the mirror angle any greater you will start to see behind the mirror frame. Which looks pretty dumb. Plus when the mirror is closed you have to add in the frame sticking out and hitting the window. If our measurements are almost 2" that really doesnt leave room for the frame to stick out for the increased angle we need.
I say this because we decreased the base angle, which inturn makes us need more mirror angle to have the same view. Of course we know we can only make the glass go so far to that side. If we make the mirror angle any greater you will start to see behind the mirror frame. Which looks pretty dumb. Plus when the mirror is closed you have to add in the frame sticking out and hitting the window. If our measurements are almost 2" that really doesnt leave room for the frame to stick out for the increased angle we need.
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TunerMax (08-08-2012)
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