auto dim map light mirror retro MUST SEE!

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  • hendrixvodu
    R3VLimited
    • Jan 2007
    • 2514

    #1

    auto dim map light mirror retro MUST SEE!

    well i just recently put an auto dim mirror in my winter jeep and i got to thinking that i would really like one in my e30...but i wanted one with a map light....well i happened across one the other day so i figured i try it out...and it looks great!

    *** here are the functions of the mirror ***

    * built in self contained home link
    * 3 LED map light with open door feature
    * compass
    * out side temp display with ICE warning
    * and auto dim feature

    the best part of this entire project was the out come. the display just happens to be the same amber color as our gauges and it looks very correct in the car....another awesome feature is there is a switched power, so when you open your door the mirror map light turns on with the over head lights........annnnnnnnnnnd they are very bright, a big plus. also there is the home link garage door opener that i have not tried yet, but im sure it works great.


    pix



    facing East: the "OC" is open circuit basically saying that the air temp sensor is not hooked up, should have that in next week





    3 LED map light



    button to very right is the map light button







    and here is the one i retro fit into my jeep cherokee, also has the same mount as the one in the pix above...so they are interchangeable





    temp



    ice warning

    Last edited by hendrixvodu; 02-18-2010, 04:17 PM.
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    87 e30 325i
    87 e24 m6
    05 e83 x3
    94 e32 740i 5spd
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    89 e30 325i
    18 f48 x1
  • whatsane30?
    Noobie
    • Oct 2008
    • 24

    #2
    thats so awesome!

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    • DaveSmed
      E30 Fanatic
      • Apr 2007
      • 1406

      #3
      Nice, pirate the orange one out of a Pontiac or something?

      Here's my old one:

      -Dave
      2003 Lincoln Towncar | 1992 BMW 325iC | 1968 Cadillac Deville

      Need some help figuring out the ETM?

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      • hendrixvodu
        R3VLimited
        • Jan 2007
        • 2514

        #4
        Originally posted by DaveSmed
        Nice, pirate the orange one out of a Pontiac or something?

        Here's my old one:

        yea i went through post the other day and saw yours hahah i have the same one you have there too, i got it from a caddy ...i got mine from a Chrysler sebring...its a gentex 341
        -His-
        87 e30 325i
        87 e24 m6
        05 e83 x3
        94 e32 740i 5spd
        -Hers-
        89 e30 325i
        18 f48 x1

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        • gearheadE30
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jun 2007
          • 3734

          #5
          dang, that's pretty cool. How did you mount it?

          Project M42 Turbo

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          • DaveSmed
            E30 Fanatic
            • Apr 2007
            • 1406

            #6
            Originally posted by hendrixvodu
            yea i went through post the other day and saw yours hahah i have the same one you have there too, i got it from a caddy ...i got mine from a Chrysler sebring...its a gentex 341
            Nice! It amazes me that people shell out ~$65 or so for an OE map light mirror when they want more light in the cave that is the E30 interior. I can see it for originality if you had an M3 or something, but the stock one sucks for that. It has no provision for a door trigger or anything. Even if you pop for a new one like this, its $81, with LED map lights, compass, outside temp, and auto dim. They are all over junkyards for much less too, I got mine for $2. No $20 bulbs either.


            Originally posted by gearheadE30
            dang, that's pretty cool. How did you mount it?
            Same way it was mounted in the donor vehicle, with a little metal button glued to the windshield. Make sure you get the location right though, that glue is strong stuff.
            -Dave
            2003 Lincoln Towncar | 1992 BMW 325iC | 1968 Cadillac Deville

            Need some help figuring out the ETM?

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            • Jean
              Moderator
              • Aug 2006
              • 18228

              #7
              It's simple. Maplight mirror provides more than enough light, and it's plug and play.

              If you look at the non iC cars, you'll realize that the rear view mirrors don't mount to the front windshield...so you are somewhat limited to what can fit on the stock rear view mirror base (the ball on the base is not always the same size).
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              • DaveSmed
                E30 Fanatic
                • Apr 2007
                • 1406

                #8
                Originally posted by Jean
                It's simple. Maplight mirror provides more than enough light, and it's plug and play.

                If you look at the non iC cars, you'll realize that the rear view mirrors don't mount to the front windshield...so you are somewhat limited to what can fit on the stock rear view mirror base (the ball on the base is not always the same size).

                Correct, but the plug is (if memory serves) all the way down by the drivers side kick panel, behind the speaker. As far as plug and play goes, running one more wire to the same location (ie taking apart the exact same amount of stuff) would give light when the door is open on the compass mirrors vs OE. The OE mirror does give good light though, and "fits" better in the interior, design wise. The bulb thing does suck though, and I mainly wanted the compass and auto dim as opposed to more light. The auto-dim is great in a vert.

                Mirror base is a non-issue. You get the button from the donor car and glue it wherever you want the mirror. The iC cars mirror mount is useless too. It's a round button glued at the very top of the windshield.

                If originality was a concern, the OE mirror is a great upgrade over the base mirror. If not, why not get something a little better (and cheaper). Same reason I went 24v instead of a money pit built M20 again.
                -Dave
                2003 Lincoln Towncar | 1992 BMW 325iC | 1968 Cadillac Deville

                Need some help figuring out the ETM?

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                • CorvallisBMW
                  Long Schlong Longhammer
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 13039

                  #9
                  I think it's a pretty cool idea. I hate that the maplight mirrors don't have a door trigger, so this is pretty cool.

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                  • duckBoy
                    Wrencher
                    • Jul 2008
                    • 271

                    #10
                    Anyone know where I can buy some of these mirrors?

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                    • DaveSmed
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 1406

                      #11
                      Junkyard is usually my choice. Cheap, and has everything you need.

                      Ebay also works. New they are kind of pricey.
                      -Dave
                      2003 Lincoln Towncar | 1992 BMW 325iC | 1968 Cadillac Deville

                      Need some help figuring out the ETM?

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                      • hendrixvodu
                        R3VLimited
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 2514

                        #12
                        just search for a gentex 341 its an 04-07 model so they are getting cheaper
                        -His-
                        87 e30 325i
                        87 e24 m6
                        05 e83 x3
                        94 e32 740i 5spd
                        -Hers-
                        89 e30 325i
                        18 f48 x1

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                        • RedHoodRidah
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • Feb 2006
                          • 1096

                          #13
                          ;)shits stupid

                          Hey Girl lol
                          92 Granite Silver Vert
                          M60B40 5spd

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                          • hendrixvodu
                            R3VLimited
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 2514

                            #14
                            Originally posted by RedHoodRidah
                            ;)shits stupid

                            Hey Girl lol

                            dude...why u bustin on me...i just sold my mk4 to get an e30
                            -His-
                            87 e30 325i
                            87 e24 m6
                            05 e83 x3
                            94 e32 740i 5spd
                            -Hers-
                            89 e30 325i
                            18 f48 x1

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