Newdrive 1st Gear January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 (edited) Hi guys,How do you change the rear view mirror (pre FL vios)?I bought this rear view mirror + camera... currently it works by piggy back on the existing rear view mirror (its also smaller and not as wide anyway)... but whenever its a hot day... the mirror will start to drop downwards due to the weight of this piggy backed rear view mirror + camera.So I thought of replacing the existing rear view mirror with this piggy back rear view mirror + camera... but problem is I cannot figure out how to replace... besides... there is no latch or anything behind this rear view mirror + camera to stick to the windscreen...any advise will be appreciated! Edited June 2, 2014 by BabyBlade ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 Hi guys, How do you change the rear view mirror (pre FL vios)? I bought this rear view mirror + camera... currently it works by piggy back on the existing rear view mirror (its also smaller and not as wide anyway)... but whenever its a hot day... the mirror will stop to drop downwards due to the weight of this piggy backed rear view mirror + camera. So I thought of replacing the existing rear view mirror with this piggy back rear view mirror + camera... but problem is I cannot figure out how to replace... besides... there is no latch or anything behind this rear view mirror + camera to stick to the windscreen... any advise will be appreciated! It's a clip on. Nothing you can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptronic Supercharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 Book marked your topic, will read tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckbuild 6th Gear January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 Book marked your topic, will read tonight! Sibei suan siao lol!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdrive 1st Gear January 9, 2013 Author Share January 9, 2013 It's a clip on. Nothing you can do. hmm clip on then no way? i am thinking... how about using those hp holder to hold then stick to the windscreen? but dunno can last or not cos dun want drive halfway drop off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckbuild 6th Gear January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 hmm clip on then no way? i am thinking... how about using those hp holder to hold then stick to the windscreen? but dunno can last or not cos dun want drive halfway drop off! If you refering to those suction cup with reinforce type, forget about it, because once got pocket of air in it, sun and rain will cause it to fall off over short period of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 Book marked your topic, will read tonight! Oh, he's the bookmark guy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 hmm clip on then no way? i am thinking... how about using those hp holder to hold then stick to the windscreen? but dunno can last or not cos dun want drive halfway drop off! I bookmark first, reply you tonight.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baphomet 3rd Gear January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 Book marked your topic, will read tonight! your office pc cant see certain images and streaming videos right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptronic Supercharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 your office pc cant see certain images and streaming videos right? Not me leh, TS cannot, he always replies "book marked, will see tonight" just repeated for him leh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 The easier solution is to use blue-tac and stick on the ball-joint of the rear-view mirror. The permanent solution is to use super glue and glue the ball-joint of the rear-view mirror but other drivers cannot adjust the rear-view mirror to their eye sight already lah. I dont need to bookmark this thread as I can read it on my PC, laptop or mobile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdrive 1st Gear January 9, 2013 Author Share January 9, 2013 Not me leh, TS cannot, he always replies "book marked, will see tonight" just repeated for him leh! cos my office pc cannot see video mah thats why i posted that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 I bought this rear view mirror + camera... currently it works by piggy back on the existing rear view mirror (its also smaller and not as wide anyway)... but whenever its a hot day... the mirror will start to drop downwards due to the weight of this piggy backed rear view mirror + camera. It rides piggy back using a clip-on right? If so how can it drop downwards when the weather is hot? Btw, how much did you buy this rear view mirror + camera ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opel17 6th Gear January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 Suggestions : 1. use transparent plastic cable ties. I am not joking. 2. use narrow-width scotch tape. 3. use twist-wire to tension the "latch clips" onto the original mirror. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdrive 1st Gear January 9, 2013 Author Share January 9, 2013 (edited) It rides piggy back using a clip-on right? If so how can it drop downwards when the weather is hot? Btw, how much did you buy this rear view mirror + camera ? cos of its weight... my existing mirror is small by 3/4. and the handle (the ball bearing) that holds this mirror + piggyback mirror get loosen when weather is hot. bought from Aliexpress... + 32G SD card... about $105 sgd. Edited January 9, 2013 by Newdrive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdrive 1st Gear January 9, 2013 Author Share January 9, 2013 Suggestions : 1. use transparent plastic cable ties. I am not joking. 2. use narrow-width scotch tape. 3. use twist-wire to tension the "latch clips" onto the original mirror. 1. I thought of this... in the event cannot use this as mirror + cam as the main mirror. thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 cos of its weight... my existing mirror is small by 3/4. and the handle (the ball bearing) that holds this mirror + piggyback mirror get loosen when weather is hot. Perhaps there is some tightening to do to make it firmer. Look at your stock rear view mirror and see any screw or nut that can tighten.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged January 9, 2013 Share January 9, 2013 cos of its weight... my existing mirror is small by 3/4. and the handle (the ball bearing) that holds this mirror + piggyback mirror get loosen when weather is hot. bought from Aliexpress... + 32G SD card... about $105 sgd. Remove your stock mirror from the ball joint and see if there's any screw to tighten the joint. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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