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Apr 22, 2011 | 01:20 AM

sublime1996525

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Vibrating Mirror Fixed(!)

Like many I've read posts complaining about the vibrating rear view mirror. Well I received some better pins from a forum member and put them in.

This is awesome, I can now drive down the road and see behind me. There isn't a bunch of objects shaking all over. I can move the mirror without it feeling like it's going to break off.

Here is a pic of how bent the pins were. I was surprised by this

Apr 22, 2011 | 01:22 AM

fastskyline

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so where do i get some new pins like you did??

Apr 22, 2011 | 02:11 AM

Torchsport

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Originally Posted by fastskyline

so where do i get some new pins like you did??

I would like to know as well...

Apr 22, 2011 | 07:33 AM

spinalator

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Me too...

Apr 22, 2011 | 09:06 AM

pcguy2u

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Apr 22, 2011 | 09:19 AM

Boomer111

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Humm, mine is rock solid. Actually kinda of tough to adjust...this looks like one less thing I have to worry about worrying about.

Apr 22, 2011 | 09:51 AM

CSixDude

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Where are these pins located on the mirror?

Apr 22, 2011 | 10:21 AM

smurfkiller

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i used tig welding filler rod to make new pins for mine. i bent mine removing mirror for tint. i also put a little dab of silicone rtv in there to ensure it wouldnt rattle.

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Apr 22, 2011 | 10:48 AM

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I took my 2010 Coupe back to the dealer. Fixed.

Apr 22, 2011 | 10:50 AM

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Me too! Where do you get the pins and how do you R/R the mirror to fix the issue?

Elmer

Apr 22, 2011 | 10:17 PM

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sublime1996525

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I got the pins from a forum member. I'm not sure where he got them.

To remove the mirror just grab the base and twist counter clockwise (I believe) and it comes right off. Then you have 3 T8 size screws and the pins just come out.

Apr 22, 2011 | 10:19 PM

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eboggs_jkvl

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um... still looking for the source of the pins so I can get some and fix my problem...

Apr 23, 2011 | 10:20 AM

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pcguy2u

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I just straightened mine out on the 05 and if you don't put any torque on the base, it'll be fine for a while - YMMV.

May 2, 2011 | 09:22 AM

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sublime1996525

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I got the pins from a forum member Greg (bassspring). Shoot him a PM.

May 2, 2011 | 06:04 PM

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chevyc6z51

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was this making rattling sounds before you did this?

May 5, 2011 | 02:19 PM

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sublime1996525

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No it didn't rattle. Just shook like crazy.

May 5, 2011 | 03:15 PM

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eboggs_jkvl

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I took the mirror off. Straightened the pins and reassembled. We'll see if the blurry cars in the mirror settle down.

Elmer

May 17, 2011 | 02:07 PM

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eboggs_jkvl

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Straightening the old pins doesn't do squat.

May 23, 2011 | 01:26 PM

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eboggs_jkvl

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Well, Craig (bassspring) mailed me some stainless steel springs mirror rods. I just installed them and the "play" is gone in the mirror. I can tell immediately that the vibration is dampened.

Thanks a ton Craig! These springs are the shiznitz!

Elmer