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JRas · 08-14-2008, 12:32 PM

It happens when my car sits outside in the sun and warms up the inside of the car causing my mirror rubber thingy to become loose. I will begin driving the car look at my rear view mirror angled down looking at my rear seats.

it's rather annoying having to adjust the mirror every 3 seconds

anyone have this problem? or know how to fix it.. stupid I know

Brian · 08-14-2008, 12:50 PM

yeah my old s14 used to do that.

I jammed some gum and stuff in the "ball joint" part of the mirror to wedge it in place.

it sort of worked.

Propaganda · 08-14-2008, 12:54 PM

IDK how to fix it. I tried to disassemble it and it wouldn't go back together

Getting a new one from the junkyard is a nice solution. They let me have mine for free

Dutchmalmiss · 08-14-2008, 12:54 PM

Yep stick anything in there, or junkyard it. The sun warps the plastic, loosening the steadiness of the mirror position.

SkyHawkX · 08-14-2008, 02:05 PM

Mine does that. Kind of annoying.

projectRDM · 08-14-2008, 02:23 PM

Nearly any Nissan uses the same mirror. Snag one from the yard.

drftthatshit · 08-14-2008, 03:00 PM

um dont use one jus turn your head 4 inches either way and what do you know no need for the pesky rvm

bigtom · 08-14-2008, 03:06 PM

remove it completely.

importdude · 08-14-2008, 03:13 PM

shit mine does the same
pretty annoying

**ThatGuy** · 08-14-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drftthatshit

um dont use one jus turn your head 4 inches either way and what do you know no need for the pesky rvm

You're going to have to use real words, and some punctuation, if you'd like anyone to pay attention to what you're saying.

SoSideways · 08-14-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtom

remove it completely.

Then where can the JDM fanbois like me going to install their m@D t0Yt jDm Broadway mirrors?

Seriously!!

gprb25 · 08-14-2008, 03:20 PM

^^word^^

You could always use kite string and tie it to the head liner. LOL JK

Liek everyone else said, go to a junkyard or buy one off here. Luisgonz has one in his for sale thread.

OR upgrade and get a broadway mirror.

SoSideways · 08-14-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gprb25

^^word^^

You could always use kite string and tie it to the head liner. LOL JK

Liek everyone else said, go to a junkyard or buy one off here. Luisgonz has one in his for sale thread.

OR upgrade and get a broadway mirror.

The Broadway mirror still needs your stock mirror to hook onto. It's like a hook/latch type system.

**mrmephistopheles** · 08-14-2008, 03:25 PM

Nobody has mentioned tightening the small screw in the back of the mirror. Have you tried that yet?

SoSideways · 08-14-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Nobody has mentioned tightening the small screw in the back of the mirror. Have you tried that yet?

There's a screw?!@?!?!?!

Damnit, gtfo!! hahahaha

dirteeboy808 · 08-14-2008, 03:29 PM

I had to change mines out..........I think my engine or tranny mounts are going so that didn't help either...changed it out back to good

***enkei2k*** · 08-14-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Nobody has mentioned tightening the small screw in the back of the mirror. Have you tried that yet?

does anybody know by some miraculous chance what size screw it is? i don't even have that screw on the back anymore and i've tried lots of screws and they were either too long or too short ... fail.

gprb25 · 08-14-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSideways

The Broadway mirror still needs your stock mirror to hook onto. It's like a hook/latch type system.

Well fuck me...

Vinny · 08-14-2008, 05:43 PM

Ya, mine just started tilting down this summer. I lowered my car recently, so I guess thats why it's starting to drop everytime? I never noticed there was a screw, but I'll try tonight or tomorrow.

sr20alex · 08-14-2008, 08:50 PM

Mine does that too sometimes i got sick of adjusting it so i just turned it in a circle twice and it got a lot better..

driven_ · 08-14-2008, 09:05 PM

a screw!?

i thought it was one of those hex things (sorry, LOL) where you take a hex screw and turn it.

GAH,DAMNIT!

projectRDM · 08-14-2008, 10:59 PM

I ditched the OE mirror and installed a Mitto compass/auto dimming with temp display mirror on the windshield. Way nicer with more cool shit.

Vinny · 08-14-2008, 11:03 PM

where sir do you get that???

cserrano86 · 08-14-2008, 11:03 PM

There should be a screw (not sure on the size) but if you wanna be ghetto about it, throw some sand in there. It's not like you'll be adjusting your mirror enough times to notice.

***enkei2k*** · 08-17-2008, 11:26 AM

would anybody happen to know what size screw is used? mine is getting to be annoying, insanely loose.

Jus Skott · 02-20-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRas

It happens when my car sits outside in the sun and warms up the inside of the car causing my mirror rubber thingy to become loose. I will begin driving the car look at my rear view mirror angled down looking at my rear seats.

it's rather annoying having to adjust the mirror every 3 seconds

anyone have this problem? or know how to fix it.. stupid I know

I hate rear view mirrors. always remove and throw away. leaves nice clean windshield w/ nothing blocking my view.

tramp_drift240 · 02-20-2009, 11:36 PM

arent there like...legal problems with removing your rear view mirror.

Jus Skott · 02-20-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramp_drift240

arent there like...legal problems with removing your rear view mirror.

well va state law states as long as you have 2 outside mirrors you can tint your back window pretty dark and if i can tint "black out" my rear window then why do i need to have a rear view mirror?

I've argued that one w/ cops before. they go read the code book, come back and tell me i have a valid point. lol then i get a ticket for ride hight and exhuast

08-14-2008, 12:32 PM	#1
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	rear view mirror problem It happens when my car sits outside in the sun and warms up the inside of the car causing my mirror rubber thingy to become loose. I will begin driving the car look at my rear view mirror angled down looking at my rear seats. it's rather annoying having to adjust the mirror every 3 seconds anyone have this problem? or know how to fix it.. stupid I know __________________

08-14-2008, 12:50 PM	#2
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	yeah my old s14 used to do that. I jammed some gum and stuff in the "ball joint" part of the mirror to wedge it in place. it sort of worked. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

08-14-2008, 12:54 PM	#4
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 39 Posts: 3,501 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Yep stick anything in there, or junkyard it. The sun warps the plastic, loosening the steadiness of the mirror position. __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

08-14-2008, 02:23 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Nearly any Nissan uses the same mirror. Snag one from the yard. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

08-14-2008, 03:20 PM	#12
gprb25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 41 Posts: 596 Trader Rating: (20) Rides Gallery: gprb25 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	^^word^^ You could always use kite string and tie it to the head liner. LOL JK Liek everyone else said, go to a junkyard or buy one off here. Luisgonz has one in his for sale thread. OR upgrade and get a broadway mirror. __________________

08-14-2008, 12:54 PM	#3
Propaganda Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 38 Posts: 451 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	IDK how to fix it. I tried to disassemble it and it wouldn't go back together Getting a new one from the junkyard is a nice solution. They let me have mine for free

08-14-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
SkyHawkX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 38 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine does that. Kind of annoying.

08-14-2008, 03:00 PM	#7
drftthatshit Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fox lake Age: 37 Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	um dont use one jus turn your head 4 inches either way and what do you know no need for the pesky rvm

08-14-2008, 03:06 PM	#8
bigtom Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UT, USA Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	remove it completely.

08-14-2008, 03:13 PM	#9
importdude Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san j0 Posts: 1,391 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	shit mine does the same pretty annoying

08-14-2008, 03:29 PM	#16
dirteeboy808 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 311 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I had to change mines out..........I think my engine or tranny mounts are going so that didn't help either...changed it out back to good

08-14-2008, 05:43 PM	#19
Vinny Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ya, mine just started tilting down this summer. I lowered my car recently, so I guess thats why it's starting to drop everytime? I never noticed there was a screw, but I'll try tonight or tomorrow. __________________ Kolab Agency \| Limitless Society

08-14-2008, 08:50 PM	#20
sr20alex Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine does that too sometimes i got sick of adjusting it so i just turned it in a circle twice and it got a lot better..

08-14-2008, 09:05 PM	#21
driven_ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 32 Posts: 884 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	a screw!? i thought it was one of those hex things (sorry, LOL) where you take a hex screw and turn it. GAH,DAMNIT! __________________ Find me on MR2oc!

08-14-2008, 10:59 PM	#22
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I ditched the OE mirror and installed a Mitto compass/auto dimming with temp display mirror on the windshield. Way nicer with more cool shit. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

08-14-2008, 11:03 PM	#23
Vinny Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	where sir do you get that??? __________________ Kolab Agency \| Limitless Society

08-17-2008, 11:26 AM	#25
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 40 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	would anybody happen to know what size screw is used? mine is getting to be annoying, insanely loose. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

02-20-2009, 11:36 PM	#27
tramp_drift240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stafford VA Age: 36 Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	arent there like...legal problems with removing your rear view mirror.

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