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Originally posted by jlvtx1800
One on thing while I am asking for stuff, how hard would it be to intstall?
There very easy to install, I put a mirror out a 2004 Nissan Mirano with auto dimmer, compas and a garage door opener all built into it into my S2000. It's only a few wires, positive, negative, and one to the lights so when you turn you headlights on the mirror dims. The most difficult part is that the S2000's have a real funky mirror mount stuck onto the window. You just have to pull and pry that off and glue your new one on.
Try going to an autowrecker and see what they have, lots of newer cars have these kind of mirrors but alot of them are also very large and look funny in the tiny S2000.
higgins - can you post some tips on prying the stock s2000 mirror mount off? i read you could take a chunk of glass with it. at the very least i'd think you'd remove that black coating underneath.
i got the genko 40 (i think) with auto-dim and homelink remote controls. i didn't want that real estate in the top corner taken up by a distracting display so i didn't get one, although they have them. they come stock in lots of cars. i'll have to get you more info, the website i got it from (http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/aumiwiho.html) never returned my emails and their ratings all say the same thing - zero customer service. however i did receive the item, but it took a few weeks (also in their ratings - slow to ship). apparently they get their mirrors form another company, minto or minko (i'll let you know later after i check), and when i went to their website they had no prices listed.
i ordered the $15 "foreign car" mounting kit. however, it appears the s2000 has a different rear-view mirror mount than all the other hondas. i only used one part of the kit - the mount wedge part - and you could probably get that at an auto parts store.
i was able to figure out a way to mount it though. i took some pics during the install since i figured i was a pioneer in this area. i used a quarter, a $5 tap set from home depot, and drilled/tapped two holes that lined up with the holes in the wedge mount. i then cut the screws off some so they would both hold the wedge on and hold the quarter in also. then the mirror mounted on the wedge held on by the quarter and screws. you could also use a large washer. i think the quarter is a little small, maybe a half dollar would be the right size, but then you'd be out another 25 cents. the plastic trim piece that fits over the windshield mount won't fit over the new contraption, but it's not too noticeable.
the wiring was easy. i noticed the mirror vibrates, something the stock mirror did not do. i don't think it's my mounting job either. the stock mount is solid and much shorter than the auto-dimming one. i have the top of the mirror touching the interior light with some felt. works perfectly. a little difficult to get adjusted at first though.
overall i'm really happy with the setup. the stock mirror would allow you to see things above you when the top is down, and when you flip it to "night" it wouldn't line up any more. not the case with the new mirror. having the homelink controls handy eliminates the need for a garage door opener hanging off my visor.
I also wanted a nice auto dimming mirror. I used the search function and read all the data in this forum. Then I went to the local wrecking yard and bought a used auto dimming rear view mirror from a Cadillac for $20 with wiring harness. I took a small propane torch and practiced removing the buttons from two wrecked cars to see if it could be done without breaking the glass and all went well. I did the wiring last night and tested the unit, un-mounted, and all was working fine. This morning, I placed the wet towel on the outside of the windshield and went to heating the much bigger button that Honda uses from the inside with the torch. With a slight twisting force, I used long needle nose pliers and heated for about 5 seconds with no luck. Then tried 5 seconds more and twisted, no luck. After 10 more, with a slight cooling in between, I gave up and shut down the torch. I was out of the car when I heard the windshield pop and saw a 13 inch crack develop under the towel. Looks like I need a new windshield and wonder what that will cost. Never did get that button off. I would be VERY careful trying to do this if you do not want a new windshield. This is my first post in this forum, to warn others of the mistake I made.
Yes, only problem is my $1000 deductible. Called Safelite Auto Glass here in Dallas and they said worse case scenario would cost $320 if they had to replace the window trim also. They will be out tomorrow. Since I had a decent rock chip right in front of the driver
let us know about the button - my windshield is pretty sandblasted and i'll probably be getting a new one. i'd guess it would have the button, since there is that blacked out part also. it may depend if you get a replacement honda part or an aftermarket one. although since the s2000 isn't a mass-produced vehicle they may not have any available.
higgins - can you detail the process you used to successfully remove your window mirror mount? did it damage the blacked-out part?
I am $328.47 poorer, but otherwise happy to have a brand new, shinny windshield. They were done with the installation before I arrived home. The Tech said the trick is to SLOWLY heat the OUTSIDE of the windshield to remove the rear view mirror button, which I gladly had him do. The blacked out area seemed undamaged and I just finished bonding the new, American style button to the inside toward the top of the black area. I am waiting the required 30 minutes to mount the otherwise tested mirror. Have to say this was a learning experience for this aircraft mechanical engineer who thinks he can do anything. One should be careful but the worse that can happen is you need to buy a new windshield. The quality and installation were excellent from Safelite.
