Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
03-01-2006, 01:35 PM
#11
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RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
I have the compass/temp thermo mirror too.. and had a shop install it for me throught the dealership when I ordered the car.
Mine is a convertible and so I would assume the answer is "Yes", you can install/hide the wires on a vert.
Mine is a convertible and so I would assume the answer is "Yes", you can install/hide the wires on a vert.
03-02-2006, 06:18 PM
#13
RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
ORIGINAL: Professor Wizard
I have the compass/temp thermo mirror too.. and had a shop install it for me throught the dealership when I ordered the car.
Mine is a convertible and so I would assume the answer is "Yes", you can install/hide the wires on a vert.
I have the compass/temp thermo mirror too.. and had a shop install it for me throught the dealership when I ordered the car.
Mine is a convertible and so I would assume the answer is "Yes", you can install/hide the wires on a vert.
and sorry to go off topic but mike just looked in your pro and realized your from Wilbraham?! Im in ludlow right over the bridge.
03-03-2006, 05:34 AM
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RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
As an option from Ford accessories, I think its around $495 for the mirror, temp, compass, auto dim, and homelink. I must say that $200 extra is a bit much for an install. I could be wrong. Clarification please!! [>:]
03-03-2006, 12:14 PM
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RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
My dealership installed mine for the cost of the mirror.
They shared with me later, that the dealership actually gets the mirror for LESS then the stated price - charging me the retail covered their cost of installation.
I want to say it was around $450.
They shared with me later, that the dealership actually gets the mirror for LESS then the stated price - charging me the retail covered their cost of installation.
I want to say it was around $450.
03-03-2006, 03:01 PM
#18
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RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
INTERCEPTOR: The temp sensor goes in behind the front bumper ahead of the radiator, See the installation instructions from GENTAX link in Blue Ice's post
03-03-2006, 06:01 PM
#19
Join Date: Feb 2006
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RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
Summit racing sells a auto mirror made by a company named **** with all the bells and whistles for 229.00.
Hey Bee, is that a pony grill or a custom one on your stang? It sure looks good on your car.
Hey Bee, is that a pony grill or a custom one on your stang? It sure looks good on your car.
09-17-2006, 03:13 PM
#20
Join Date: Sep 2006
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RE: Has anyone self-installed the compass/dimming mirror?
Just bought a replacement mirror with Auto-dimming, Compass, and Temp. Need to figure out how to SAFELY remove the original '05 mirror. Any ideas?
I looked all over the bracket and can't see a set screw? I just don't want to break the windshield by prying anywhere I shouldn't of course. There is a wavy-looking opening at the top of the bracket but I can't feel a screw there? I tried with small jewler's screw drivers and a torx bit. There seems to be a middle panel on the bracket. I wonder if the screw is under this panel? Just don't want to hurt my "baby".
I looked all over the bracket and can't see a set screw? I just don't want to break the windshield by prying anywhere I shouldn't of course. There is a wavy-looking opening at the top of the bracket but I can't feel a screw there? I tried with small jewler's screw drivers and a torx bit. There seems to be a middle panel on the bracket. I wonder if the screw is under this panel? Just don't want to hurt my "baby".