LED mirrors

[no1kicker]

I thought I would share my LED mirror attempt. I had a pair of 95 Grand Prix mirrors in the basement. I went to Advance Auto and picked up the universal LED mirror flashers. I separated the mirror glass from the plastic housing and cut the housing for the flasher. I reattached the glass to the housing, and attached the flasher behind the glass.

 

I have only done one mirror, I just wanted to see how it would look. I imagine it wouldn't be that bright during the day but would look fine at night.

 

 

[GOT2B GM]

hey, thats pretty slick!

[j_mezz]

That is pretty cool. The standard mirror lets the LED light out or did you have to get a special mirror?

[Psych0matt]

been contemplating this for years!

[pshojo]

I saw this done on second gen GP. You'll have to add some more pics, details how you did it. I've been thinking about it on my Vert

[GaPrix]

I like it. Wouldnt mind having this.

[rich_e777]

Dude I have that same couch:lol: 2nd on the write up as I had a similar idea but never started looking into how to go about doing it.

[skitchin]

Love it!

[no1kicker]

That couch is great. That's just the standard mirror glass. I will add a writeup when I do the other side.

[Senor PuffPuff]

I actually used to have the same couch too, we just got it replaced literally 2 months ago after owning it for probably 7 years lol

 

I miss it...

[Nas Escobar]

I'm very interested in this. Looks really sick!

 

Is it really as simple as popping the old mirror out and sticking some LED's on the back of the mirror?

 

You should do a write up for us.

[j_mezz]

How do you get the mirror out without breaking it?

[no1kicker]

First I pried the mirror and plastic backing (black) out of the mirror housing (green). To separate the mirror from the plastic backing, I soaked in soap and hot water for about an hour and then used a flat head screwdriver covered in electrical tape to pry out the mirror glass. Be very careful as the glass can break easily and the edges are very sharp.

 

I then marked where I wanted the LED on the plastic backing, and cut the backing. Then I reattached the mirror and backing, and attached the LED. The mirror and backing will snap back in place to the mounts inside the mirror housing.

 

I hope that makes sense. I will do a writeup when I do the other side. I actually started, but cracked the glass because I didn't soak it long enough. So remember to soak for longer if you're not sure and don't force anything.

[pshojo]

Have you done the other side yet?

[no1kicker]

No, I still have everything sitting on a shelf in the garage. Hopefully I will get to it soon since the weather is getting better.

[l67ss]

Dude I have that same couch:lol: 2nd on the write up as I had a similar idea but never started looking into how to go about doing it.

 

So......you like my cooouuuucchhhhh?!??!?!?

[Nas Escobar]

Has anyone else tried to do this? I want to do this but I can't figure out how to get the mirror out of the housing.

[pshojo]

I want to do it also this summer.

[George]

I went a different route using BMW X5 side repeaters in the fenders.

 

 

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[skitchin]

So......you like my cooouuuucchhhhh?!??!?!?

 

Pretty nice place you got here, cobwebs are a nice touch

[pshojo]

I love everything you've done to your car, rims loom even better with rocket emblems now

[Nas Escobar]

I went a different route using BMW X5 side repeaters in the fenders.

 

 

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That looks real cool.

 

BTW what wheels are those?

[George]

The wheels are Eagle alloys 185's. 17X8 w/ 38mm offset and 255/45-17 tires (Corvette front tires from'93-'96)

Unfortunately the wheels have been discontinued for nearly 10 yrs now. The rears have 3/16in spacers.

[George]

Pic of rear offset

 

 

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[Psych0matt]

Maybe this is the first time i noticed it, but I really like the dual fogs in there