Thoughts on Rearview Mirror

ArokhX · 10-20-2015, 04:05 PM

Hey Z fans. My car does not include the tech package (probably a good thing since I want to eventually get a CarPlay screen in there). So the standard interior rearview mirror is... well, kind of basic. So, I wanted to get a new one in there with auto dimming. I was thinking about the CIPA 36400 Wedge Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror. What do you folks think? Is that a good one, or would you suggest something else?

Cheers!

need4speed255 · 10-20-2015, 10:14 PM

Check ebay for a gentex homelink mirror. I am about to get one myself.

Search in the diy section for homelink mirror install. Plenty of info there.

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 11:37 AM

i installed a gentex with homelink and compass early on. still working great.

SteveBad · 10-24-2015, 07:38 PM

A compass is a really useful option.

kenchan · 10-27-2015, 04:23 PM

yah, compass is basic but when you're in a large parking garage in the city and the entrance and exits are on adjacent sides of the premise, it does help to know which way you're going sometimes especially at night while gps is finding the satellite between tall buildings..

Jayhovah · 10-28-2015, 11:49 AM

I got a used gentex off ebay with compass...

I think (memory is fuzzy) you have to buy one out of another Nissan to get the Amber compass.

TexasChuck · 10-29-2015, 03:09 PM

I see all kinds (models) on eBay & Amazon. What models work for our 370z?
Thx

mishuko · 10-29-2015, 03:49 PM

omg i need to get this... i find myself disoriented at times thinking was this north or west... drive a bit then realize fk that was east!

Jayhovah · 10-29-2015, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

I see all kinds (models) on eBay & Amazon. What models work for our 370z?
Thx

They're generic so really any of them will work assuming you need to wire it in yourself and not replacing one from a tech package. You can grab a wiring harness off ebay as well.. I recommend getting one that comes with the wire cover. I paid more to get my cover from the dealer only to realize it's generic.

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AdamRacer · 10-29-2015, 04:50 PM

If you have a base, I'm assuming you have to wire up the gentex or is it fully wireless?

Jayhovah · 10-29-2015, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamRacer

If you have a base, I'm assuming you have to wire up the gentex or is it fully wireless?

Mine has 3 wires. Power, ground, ignition.

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AdamRacer · 10-29-2015, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamRacer

If you have a base, I'm assuming you have to wire up the gentex or is it fully wireless?

Jayhovah answered my question very quickly lol

10-20-2015, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ArokhX Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Roanoke, VA Age: 44 Posts: 43 Drives: 2014 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 10	Thoughts on Rearview Mirror Hey Z fans. My car does not include the tech package (probably a good thing since I want to eventually get a CarPlay screen in there). So the standard interior rearview mirror is... well, kind of basic. So, I wanted to get a new one in there with auto dimming. I was thinking about the CIPA 36400 Wedge Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror. What do you folks think? Is that a good one, or would you suggest something else? Cheers! __________________ 2014 Nissan 370Z - Sports Package

10-24-2015, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	A compass is a really useful option. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

10-29-2015, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Gentex Mirror w/Compass I see all kinds (models) on eBay & Amazon. What models work for our 370z? Thx

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10-20-2015, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	Check ebay for a gentex homelink mirror. I am about to get one myself. Search in the diy section for homelink mirror install. Plenty of info there.

10-21-2015, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i installed a gentex with homelink and compass early on. still working great.

10-27-2015, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, compass is basic but when you're in a large parking garage in the city and the entrance and exits are on adjacent sides of the premise, it does help to know which way you're going sometimes especially at night while gps is finding the satellite between tall buildings..

10-29-2015, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	omg i need to get this... i find myself disoriented at times thinking was this north or west... drive a bit then realize fk that was east!

10-29-2015, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	If you have a base, I'm assuming you have to wire up the gentex or is it fully wireless?