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mixedwell · 11-25-2002, 03:07 PM

hey kids! the Silvia power folding mirrors are back! yay! ok all i remember from the last install that you had to to add new wires or some thing like that. blah!

lets start all over again. what are the steps? any sites with pics?

yeah also:
i want to hook them up to my alarm (possible?)
and switch my US mirrors with the Japanese ones. so i could see correctly.

yes i have a 91 SE. power everything. help help! holla

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mixedwell · 11-25-2002, 03:08 PM

damn i meant switch the JDM mirros with the US ones. ahahahaha

ok lets go!

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gschroeder78 · 11-26-2002, 12:59 AM

I've done this but just haven't hooked up the power yet.

Basically you need to swap the bases with the top portion of the mirror. You have to use the US base with the JDM top. Keep the US glass because the JDM glass is wide angle or something. It gave me a headache to look through. But I guess thats up to you.

You have to remove the 3 bottom screws to seperate the base with the top. You also have to take the wires out of the connector. I chose not to cut any wires but if you don't care, cutting them is much easier.

Once you get the base seperated, you'll have to remove the metal inserts in each one (3 screws I think). There is a tab on either the motor or the metal insert and a hole on the other part for the tab to lock into. They are now in the wrong place. You can either file down the tab or drill a new hole for the tab to fit into. I chose to drill because the tab helps the mirror pivot.  
I didn't keep track of what I did at the time so this is by memory and might not be too clear.
It only took one night but was kind of a PITA for what it added. Anyways, if you get stuck or need any more specific questions, just ask or email me and I'll try to help.  
Mine turned out pretty good, just need to be painted to match the car.

Garrett

11-25-2002, 03:07 PM	#1
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey kids! the Silvia power folding mirrors are back! yay! ok all i remember from the last install that you had to to add new wires or some thing like that. blah! lets start all over again. what are the steps? any sites with pics? yeah also: i want to hook them up to my alarm (possible?) and switch my US mirrors with the Japanese ones. so i could see correctly. yes i have a 91 SE. power everything. help help! holla silvia... my love <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ silvia... my love ::

11-25-2002, 03:08 PM	#2
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn i meant switch the JDM mirros with the US ones. ahahahaha ok lets go! silvia... my love <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ silvia... my love ::

11-26-2002, 12:59 AM	#3
gschroeder78 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Westminster, CO Age: 46 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've done this but just haven't hooked up the power yet. Basically you need to swap the bases with the top portion of the mirror. You have to use the US base with the JDM top. Keep the US glass because the JDM glass is wide angle or something. It gave me a headache to look through. But I guess thats up to you. You have to remove the 3 bottom screws to seperate the base with the top. You also have to take the wires out of the connector. I chose not to cut any wires but if you don't care, cutting them is much easier. Once you get the base seperated, you'll have to remove the metal inserts in each one (3 screws I think). There is a tab on either the motor or the metal insert and a hole on the other part for the tab to lock into. They are now in the wrong place. You can either file down the tab or drill a new hole for the tab to fit into. I chose to drill because the tab helps the mirror pivot.   I didn't keep track of what I did at the time so this is by memory and might not be too clear. It only took one night but was kind of a PITA for what it added. Anyways, if you get stuck or need any more specific questions, just ask or email me and I'll try to help.   Mine turned out pretty good, just need to be painted to match the car. Garrett __________________ 1989 240SX Coupe -Eibach Prokit Springs -KYB AGX Struts -Apex-i N1 Dual Exhaust Westminster, CO