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Old 03-26-2009, 11:53 PM
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Loose rearview mirror

like, its REALLY loose
is there some sort of tensioner inside the mirror housing that i can tighten, to make it... tighten?

and as an aside, what, if anything, can i do to my JDM stock headunit to get it to read the north american radio range
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Old 03-27-2009, 08:03 AM
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

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like, its REALLY loose
is there some sort of tensioner inside the mirror housing that i can tighten, to make it... tighten?

and as an aside, what, if anything, can i do to my JDM stock headunit to get it to read the north american radio range
You'll likely have to replace the mirror. This is pretty common. You should be able to get one for little or nothing as I'm sure lots of people have them around.

You'll want to get: http://bandexpanders.comze.com/1_2_Products.html for your radio.
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:00 AM
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Part #92030PA000 Rear View Mirror Assembly

List $55.00, though I am sure you can do a bit better on the discount.
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:17 AM
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You'll likely have to replace the mirror. This is pretty common. You should be able to get one for little or nothing as I'm sure lots of people have them around.

You'll want to get: http://bandexpanders.comze.com/1_2_Products.html for your radio.
amazing...how do you guys find this stuff.
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:18 AM
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

If you are going to replace it, might not be a good idea to get a used one that would have the "common problem"
I replaced mine with a auto dim compass type (Subaru forester) type and love it!

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If you are going to replace it, might not be a good idea to get a used one that would have the "common problem"
I replaced mine with a auto dim compass type (Subaru forester) type and love it!

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i have an autodim in my Baja. i love it
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i have an autodim in my Baja. i love it
+1 for autodim. I had one in my 2007 Legacy and loved it. I have been contemplating one for the Ebony for quite some time.
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If you are going to replace it, might not be a good idea to get a used one that would have the "common problem"
I replaced mine with a auto dim compass type (Subaru forester) type and love it!

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Have any pics of this? My Mirror as well is so loose I keep having to readjust it or slouch my head down to see more then my back seat LOL
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

you know with a wing on the trunk i really find that I don't use the rear mirror much since all I see is wing. (factory wing!!!!!!)
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Old 03-27-2009, 11:49 AM
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

luckily i picked up a stock rearview which is firm, so i swapped it out immediately
however, the one that i had was in much better shape than this one i put in

i took the mirror off of the metal mounting bracket, and i peered inside the back.. and there appears to be a small nut/bolt combo in there, which might act as a tensioner, but ive no idea how to get at it

noones disassembled these things? everyone just goes the replacement route? thats a shame =\
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Old 03-27-2009, 12:24 PM
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

This is an off the wall solution but it worked for me. I took some small pieces of a kneaded eraser (used by artists and draftsmen) and kneaded the eraser bits until they were nice and soft, then stuffed them all around the adjusting ball until you could hardly see them anymore. Left alone kneaded eraser hardens and now the mirror adjust stiffly.
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you know with a wing on the trunk i really find that I don't use the rear mirror much since all I see is wing. (factory wing!!!!!!)
Maybe get a pillow to sit on, little horse man! (going by your cute graphic)

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Old 03-27-2009, 01:13 PM
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Have any pics of this? My Mirror as well is so loose I keep having to readjust it or slouch my head down to see more then my back seat LOL
I don't have a pick but I can take one. Just check with a dealer and you can get the kit. I can get the subaru kit # if you have any trouble.

I can attach installation instructions to a reply here for you if they don't provide enough information. It glues on the windshield and you can make it look like a factory job! I love mine!

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Old 03-27-2009, 02:42 PM
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

what do you do with the holes in your headliner if you're gluing the diff rearview onto your windshield?
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Old 03-27-2009, 03:14 PM
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Re: Loose rearview mirror

cut the mirror off in a place that allows you to keep the bracket part fastened and the kit has a way to cover the wires running to the mirror that will be glued to the windshield.

This can really work nice.

Get glue at any auto parts place and be careful where you glue it on! Far enough out to keep it just out of the way of the sun visors when they are down.

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