ARCHIVE Wits’ End Gentex Mirror ARM

[Marco Lau]

Awesome

 

[dan1554]

Picked up a subaru 12 pin version with rear camera. Found the pin layout and connectors if anyone is in the same boat. @NLXTACY I guess this means I’m committed.

 

[NLXTACY]

Prototype machining has begun!

 

[NLXTACY]

The proto fits the panel just fine. Don't judge the machining, its just a test unit

 

[Jgunner]

The proto fits the panel just fine. Don't judge the machining, its just a test unit

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Ill take it! Rough or not!

 

[NLXTACY]

Nevermind the crappy pics but progress.

The mounting block will be anodized. The arm will likely be powder coated because UV will just trash the anodize.

 

[NLXTACY]

Ok here it is test fitted on the LX. Going to make one small aesthetic change now that I can see it attached. Shown in the images is two types of the Gentex mirrors that have a larger mounting surface but they both mount the same.

 

[NLXTACY]

 

[Proven]

*rummaging around for the "Shut up and take my money" meme*

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Is that a gauge pod on the dash?

 

[NLXTACY]

Is that a gauge pod on the dash?

For the turbo

 

[LC4LIFE]

Nice work. Curious if your arm is putting the mirror at the same position as the OEM mirror, like the height and distance from the windshield? I am curious because in my previous 80 I had my Scanguage up there, but without trimming the visors the Scanguage would interfere when lowering the visors. This was by far, my favorite position for the Scanguage and I would really like to do it again. I am wondering if the Scanguage would be in front of the visors (as in between the arm and visors) if they are down when using your arm?

Thanks for the help.

 

[LC4LIFE]

Nice work. Curious if your arm is putting the mirror at the same position as the OEM mirror, like the height and distance from the windshield? I am curious because in my previous 80 I had my Scanguage up there, but without trimming the visors the Scanguage would interfere when lowering the visors. This was by far, my favorite position for the Scanguage and I would really like to do it again. I am wondering if the Scanguage would be in front of the visors (as in between the arm and visors) if they are down when using your arm?

Thanks for the help.

In looking at your pics again, it looks like with a really tight install, it may work using the lower hole. When you have a minute, maybe a pic and measurement with the visors down?

Thanks again!

 

[NLXTACY]

Nice work. Curious if your arm is putting the mirror at the same position as the OEM mirror, like the height and distance from the windshield? I am curious because in my previous 80 I had my Scanguage up there, but without trimming the visors the Scanguage would interfere when lowering the visors. This was by far, my favorite position for the Scanguage and I would really like to do it again. I am wondering if the Scanguage would be in front of the visors (as in between the arm and visors) if they are down when using your arm?

Thanks for the help.

Have not tested accessory positioning but the mirror arm is designed to put the mirror in the exact same location as the OEM mirror. The addition of the M6 threaded holes means a simple aluminum/ABS mount can be attached to position the ScanGuage wherever you want it.

 

[tplane2]

My pants....they fit funny.

 

[NLXTACY]

My pants....they fit funny.

Wearing shorts can be awkward

 

[jeeprjames]

I will purchase one when you start cranking them out!

 

[bucketman]

Ditto. This is Awesome!

 

[NLXTACY]

Some tweaking:

1. Internal slot radius where slot meets the thru pocket. Eliminates a sharp edge. Also extend slot a little further down to meet the bottom edge of the pocket.
2. Reduce the notch width at mating interface. .015" clearance per side currently, reduce this to .005"
3. Reduce block width. This will make it easier to get the plastic trim piece on and off
4. Increase cable width on block slot
5. Angle changed 12deg
6. The arm thickness will increase because of the angle change.

I installed the prototype again and played with it some more. The visors on the 80 clear the mirror just fine so the 60 will likely be fine, but if something more than 3" wide is attached the arm it will interfere with the visors. ScanGauge wouldn't fit in the zone for that reason but some sort of drop bracket and bring it under the mirror could work.

I’ll post up more pics later.

 

[vegansbane]

Count me in for one - I've been wanting to install a Gentex mirror and this will finally push me into doing-it territory.