better rearview mirror

[indygtoqs]

I have been meaning to post this for some time...
I really hated the fact that the GTO has no outside temp guage. My last two cars had this feature and not having it now drove me nuts. So, I purchased a GM replacement mirror with compass and temp monitor. Photos are attached.
I love it & it works great. If I had to do it all over again, I'd get the ones with the LED map lights too.

http://home.comcast.net/~dahncke/PICTrm2.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~dahncke/PICTrm5.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~dahncke/PICTrm3.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~dahncke/PICTrm4.JPG

[GTOdriver7]

how much? from where?

[cjlannoy]

That is awesome! How much was it, did you install it yourself, was it difficult, where do you tie into the power, how do you run the temp probe outside? Thanks.

[mistermike]

Similar thang here. http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2063 I didnt get the temp/compass as I have SatNav for directions and don't care about the temp. Mainly, I wanted map lights. The auto-dimmer was a bonus. Got it on Ebay for $40, but I had to figure out the wiring myself, and improvise a means of interfacing the multipin connector. I also cemented a small socket to the backside of the mirror to have a handy place to plug in a radar detector.

[MI_WS6]

That is awesome! How much was it, did you install it yourself, was it difficult, where do you tie into the power, how do you run the temp probe outside? Thanks.

Yeah, everything he said. Is it auto-dim too?

[Tigger]

I would like to have one with temp and compass. I sort of miss those features from my other vehicles. Please tell us where you got the mirror, how much it cost and how hard it was to install including hooking up it up and placing the sensor.

[Tinman]

I also did what mistermike did, and changed my mirror with an ebay special. It's auto-dim, compass and temp. I don't have the temperature hooked up yet, I need a sensor for the grill. I also used the visor (vanity light) power to run mine. While the visor was down I pulled down on the headliner and looked toward the pillar and saw a good sized cutout / channel that looked to go as far down as the pillar itself. I plan to run my temperature wires and new voltage wire through there eventually. I hope I'm right and can use that route, if not I'll leave it as is. I'm not running down the side of the pillar exposed. Here is the website with "new" mirror's by Gentex. :)
Everyone knows fleabay's addy

http://www.mitocorp.com/nvsmirro.htm

[radczr]

We need one of our sponsors to put together a group pricing for the Mito rearview mirror with Homelink. This is a restricted product that they won't sell directly. The mark-up through their dealers is rediculous. This should be standard. Surprising that GM didn't include it with OnStar. We should not have to "jury-rig" the wiring. Watch how that voids your warranty when something electrical goes wrong. :sneaky:

[Snow Goat]

Watch how that voids your warranty when something electrical goes wrong. :sneaky:

Wouldn't be surprised :mad:
Did you ever find out what the dealer mark up was?

[MIGoat]

Surprising that GM didn't include it with OnStar.
Something I would have liked. What's worse is the Monaro is available with Holden Assist (aka Onstar down under). :banghead:
Wait a second........maybe it would be possible to retrofit it in. Unfortunately I don't really know where you would begin.................. :confused:

[fatback]

Since Ebay doesn't always have the mirrors and wiring together, you can also buy them new made by CIPA for $200:

Autozone has the same model for $250.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/rodi/autdiminrear.html

http://www.northerntool.com

[fatback]

My wife is already complaining that the visor mirror doesn't light up at night well enough to see. I popped the lense out and they put the lamp behind the plastic, I can't believe they put a cheap mirror in this car.

Anyone know where to get a replacement?

thanks

[CMNTMXR57]

You still haven't answered how you installed it. I was going to do a Gentex one (another OEM supplier to GM) to put this kind of mirror in my Camaro, but cost detered me.

Anyway, the wiring isn't soo much an issue as is getting the sensor down to the engine compartment in a fender where GM typically mounts them.

Your thoughts?

[gto57]

I had the dealership install that mirror in my car before I picked it up.
They charged me $299 installed, but I didn't care how much, I just wanted it.

[derdave]

I'm not very handy with stuff like this... Any guesses what the installation cost for this might be?

[phobos512]

Any idea how big the temperature sensor on one of these things is?

[gto57]

It is just a little clip with a senor attached to it. They hooked it up to the bottom on my front bumper below the air filter box.

[phobos512]

It is just a little clip with a senor attached to it. They hooked it up to the bottom on my front bumper below the air filter box.

Reason I asked is, can it be passed through an existing hole in the firewall or does a new one need to be made?

[CMNTMXR57]

I'm thinking it gets routed down the A-pillar, then through an existing hole.

I'd still like to know details for both wiring for the mirror and sensor wiring. If Holden has a mirror like this in use for Holden Assist as well as wiring for the dome light, something may already be up there to tap into.

[gto57]

It goes through the existing hole in the firewall.

[Grown Man]

I will be doing this soon. Didn't realize it could be done so inexpensively. When the auto-dimming mirror on my Sebring stopped dimming, the dealer told me it would be $500 to replace it! I'll order one from Auto Barn and get the dealer to install it on my first service visit.

[sxty8goats]

Flebay has NIB Gentex Auto Dim w/ Compass and Temp for $160. With all the wire's and sensors needed.

[dede]

new P# for GTO 10277770 MIRROR AS (Auto light sensitive)
GM LIST: $175.72
I've never seen the part myself, I just know it's listed