IS300 Rearview mirror in my SC300 POSSIBLE??
11-21-11, 02:08 PM
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11-21-11, 02:11 PM
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I think redphenix was right. i do remember the mirrow wieghing like five pounds. the "computer" or entire compass is DEFINATELY all inside the mirror. hook the beech up to a 12v for us!!
11-21-11, 03:16 PM
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11-21-11, 04:56 PM
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Club lexus is very DIY friendly. People haven't responded b/c most haven't done it.
Other forums are much worse, lots of lazy or unappreciative guys.
Here's my DIY, but not with a lexus mirror. However, the concept is pretty much the same.
Basically, you need to tap the 12v+ and (-).
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...937&highlight=
Everything is inside the mirror.
I bought a gentex 453 mirror (compass, homelink, and autodim) and basically, there are 3 wires to connect:
1. ground
2. constant on (for homelink without key in) or tap it into the acc on (more secure)
3. acc on for compass and autodim. You don't want constant on for these otherwise it'll drain the battery.
Other forums are much worse, lots of lazy or unappreciative guys.
Here's my DIY, but not with a lexus mirror. However, the concept is pretty much the same.
Basically, you need to tap the 12v+ and (-).
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...937&highlight=
Everything is inside the mirror.
I bought a gentex 453 mirror (compass, homelink, and autodim) and basically, there are 3 wires to connect:
1. ground
2. constant on (for homelink without key in) or tap it into the acc on (more secure)
3. acc on for compass and autodim. You don't want constant on for these otherwise it'll drain the battery.
11-22-11, 01:06 PM
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you get pulled over for texting and driving...
know why i stopped you? you where texting and driving...
Oh! oh no officer you see i was just using my phone compass as my primitive car does not have a compass built into the corner of the rear view mirror.
whats all the hype about auto dim anyways? i cant tell the difference. at least with the rear view. isnt it something to block headlights a bit?
11-22-11, 01:13 PM
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im pretty sure they are like the same size...
11-22-11, 11:47 PM
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nice rant! check that out man this guy has 9 post and he already realizes that **** doesnt get finish here on CL. I agree with you 100% everytime i've made a tread on this site i get answers like those or i get made fun of haha.
I feel bad myself though. the project was my idea, therefore i should be the one trying to get it to work and not asking questions anyways.
I was so stoked to try this little project and then when i went to do it... I COULDNT FIND MY IS300 MIRROR!!! i still cant find that ish... lol
so this being my thread I feel responsible and i just want to apologize. give me a good deal on that mirror and lets do it!
I still want the compass... I Still look up at my mirror looking to see which way im headed. its just a habit i'd say. pfft i cant even read the name of the street let a lone see if its a rd or ave...
the compass is built into the mirror i believe. its just a normal mirror with a little digital display in the bottom right hand corner that displays NW SE etc. etc.
as long as the compass is entirely built into the mirror I would think there is just a power and a ground wire. so its just a matter running a 12v wire to it and grounding it somewhere. and obviously mount it.
dont you think?
thanks for the rant, that was pretty sweet. someone do this already!
I feel bad myself though. the project was my idea, therefore i should be the one trying to get it to work and not asking questions anyways.
I was so stoked to try this little project and then when i went to do it... I COULDNT FIND MY IS300 MIRROR!!! i still cant find that ish... lol
so this being my thread I feel responsible and i just want to apologize. give me a good deal on that mirror and lets do it!
I still want the compass... I Still look up at my mirror looking to see which way im headed. its just a habit i'd say. pfft i cant even read the name of the street let a lone see if its a rd or ave...
the compass is built into the mirror i believe. its just a normal mirror with a little digital display in the bottom right hand corner that displays NW SE etc. etc.
as long as the compass is entirely built into the mirror I would think there is just a power and a ground wire. so its just a matter running a 12v wire to it and grounding it somewhere. and obviously mount it.
dont you think?
thanks for the rant, that was pretty sweet. someone do this already!
Best Rant Ever!!
Many feel the same way my friend, but few post there thoughts. I will be working on this also and post my results if it all works out. CL vs SF LoL!! There different as night and day.