Something almost technical

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:06 pm

Here's something almost technical:
Ever wondered what a genuine internal rear view mirror would cost?
My (NC) one has had the mirror glass replaced in a past life with ordinary
non dipping glass, most disconcerting the first time you dip it and the
picture disappears completely!
I enquired from Mazda and the replacement is $260.00.
Had a look on my mirror and it is made by Donnelly in the USA. Don't know if
they all are. Had a look on the Internet and a Donnelly mirror to fit costs
US$16.95 which relates to about NZ$25.00. They sell an auto dimming one for
US$99.00 which is tempting although a bit tricky running the power
connection to an on glass mounted mirror.
Just waiting for them to let me know the freight costs.
I tried the local wreckers for one but they don't have anything suitable.
Nor did Ross when I enquired.

Grant.

poison · Post by **poison** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:45 pm

Just as a thought. But there are times at night when you don't want your RV
mirror to dip/dim. I rarely use the feature, but then again I don't use my
MX at night very often, and given that they sit so low it may well be a
must. And don't forget to add lots of $$$$$$$ to the USA price for
shipping...

Gazza
"PO1SON"

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 9:21 pm

The one on the Beemer is "photochromatic" like a pair of glasses, that
actually works quite well, I wonder if you can get them like that for an MX5

Eric

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:45 pm

The Donnelly photochromatic one is $US99.00.
There is a brand new one (not photochromatic) for $US10.00 on ebay and
freight to New Zealand is $US17.00 using USPS. I've asked if that is an on
glass mount one. If so I'll try it.
I do drive a lot at night and that's why I want to replace the present
mirror.

Grant.

Dez · Post by **Dez** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:00 pm

Grant,
I have a genuine Mazda mirror you can have if it suits you. Not auto dimming
unfortunately.
Dez

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:18 pm

That original message must have been wishful thinking. just noticed I said
it was for an NC model! Of course I meant an NB.
Thanks for the offer Dez. I imagine what you have is for an NA so won't fit
unfortunately. The NB mounts to a small plate glued onto the windscreen
glass. This means the mirror construction where it mounts to the support arm
is quite different.
See you at the local meeting.

Grant.

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:49 am

have you checked e/bay??
MIKE
WEZTY

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:55 am

insist on USPS airmail will be about $25-6 days
if they send ups will be $80- 2days
MIKE
WEZTY

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