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  1. Savvy

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    #3 Savvy, Jan 17, 2013
    I don't really care for the auto dim feature... i'm just looking to get rid of the detoxing whore that is rattling around inside of my manual mirror. with the upgraded motor mounts I've installed.... it turns out i've changed just enough of the transmitted vibrations into the rearview mirror. that when i'm in the daily commute traffic, the prerlferred gear and speed usually equates to the mirror's resonant frequency... and it's driving me batshit.
     
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    #4 Jason Montague, Jan 17, 2013
    :cornut::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: I'm not laughing at you but laughing that you have my 'Luck.':Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #11 Savvy, Jan 17, 2013
    my initial question is a irrelevant a this point. Thanks again Nathan for finding that perfect little photo album.:Thumbsup::Thumbsup:

    Now, I obviously did not do it for the same reason... but I have now hid that circuit board in my headliner above my driver's side sun visor. After a quick little test drive, holding the rpms at the place of rattle inducing resonance, it seems that the dextoxing whore has been freed from her cage and is tucked away in a bubble-wrap comforter.

    The other unintentional bonus to this nifty little mod... now, while at the dragon, when I remove the rearview mirror - I'll still be able to lock the car remotely!:devil:
     
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    #2 Crashton, Jan 17, 2013
    Yes I believe that it can. There is a how-to posted over on the sewing site. I love my auto dimming mirror.
     
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    #5 Crashton, Jan 17, 2013
    NVH that is why I've stayed away from those mounts. Can't stand those not so good vibrations.

    Why do you think a self dimming mirror will be better?
     
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    #6 Savvy, Jan 17, 2013
    no mechanical rack inside to vibrate
     
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    #7 kazlot, Jan 17, 2013
    I'm wondering if what you're hearing is the receiver vibrating and or rattling.
    It's a printed circuit panel for the key fob that is inside the mirror housing.

    What you can do is replace the mirror with one from a 2002 to 2004 car.
    You just need to take the mirror apart and stuff the receiver in the overhead.
    Other than no circuit panel and a smaller overall size the mirrors are interchangeable.

    Might be less money than an auto-dim.

    Hope this helps...
     
  8. Savvy

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    #8 Savvy, Jan 17, 2013
    Maybe. Don't suppose anyone knows where to go for assembly drawings for the rearview?! (And I don't mean realoem.com)
     
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    #9 Nathan, Jan 17, 2013
    Found these

    It's for a 2009 but if I remember correctly there is not a lot of difference between 1st and 2nd gen here.
     
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    #10 Savvy, Jan 17, 2013
    That should do the trick for now.... THANKS Nathan.
     
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    #12 Dave.0, Jan 17, 2013
    Nice work Savvy.
     
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    #13 Savvy, Jan 17, 2013
    :Thumbsup::cornut: real thanks goes to Nathan... and whoever the dude was that posted that bitchin' album. (although, I think what he did was a little beyond tacky)