Group Buy: Homelink Rear view Mirror
 

Does anyone know a good place to purchase a homelink rear view mirror? I've been looking around for a good kit, but with no luck. Has anyone tried installing one on a roadster? How hard is it? I've done searches, but I need a solid source. Thanks...

yep, i got mine from amazon as well. :)

I just got mine from ebay as well Spent like $50 shipped.

Which ones did you guys get?

I would LOVE to find a new style (GNTX-453) with an Amber Compass

huh, amber would be kinda cool...not that i would replace mine.

Do a search for a 2006 - 2008 Nissan Homelink for a Maxima.

Should look like this:

http://www.nissanusa.com/img/vehicle...dim_mirror.jpg

That's a 313 Series. The 453 is much sleeker and supposedly better built as well.

Geez, the 453 is the one I'm looking for... E-bay $150 and Amazon $250... But Amazon also includes the wire harness and wire cover...:eek:

Wiring harness and cover is like $35.00 retail. What a rip-off. I have a local guy who sells Gentex mirrors. All new 453 series. I picked mine up from him for $140.00. I tried the option of ordering a used one, but it ended up being damaged upon receipt. Instead of risking it again, I went ahead and bought new.

If we can get a head-count up, I will see what my guy will do on a group buy.

Also, Vipor, he does customization work, so I will ask him if he can do an amber compass for you and the cost if you wish.

Let me know, I would definitely join... I'm just looking for the homelink and compass...

Group Buy
 

Ok, then - let's start it up and see what we can get. Anyone interested, please put down what version you wish (313 or 453) and whether or not you would like the compass or temperature display.

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Im interested in the new version with compass or temperature.

I want the new version and either compass or temperature is fine

Will this fit for the G37? If so then put me down for the 453 with Compass. I already have a homelink mirror but I don't like the orange amber.

Temperature monitoring will require a different wiring harness and installing your own probe under the hood. Since our cars already have that feature I would just recommend getting a compass only.

They do make mirrors with TPMS capability, which would be awesome if it worked like the 350Z did, monitoring each tire independently instead of a dummy light.
http://www.gentex.com/images/auto/auto_tire_mirror.jpg

They are mostly universal. Should work on the G just fine.

1) 209Z - 453/Compass
2) coaster - 453/Compass
3) JNguyen - 453/Compass (Blue)
4) vipor - 453/Compass (Red if possible? Closest to the stock interior color)
5) Zigen5 - 453/Compass

I'm in for the 453 series w/ compass.

453/Compass for me too! Always looking for more mods that I can actually do myself.

Also, maybe the title should be updated to mention the Group Buy? It might get some more people to check it out and sign up.

Thanks Vipor. I have spoken with my guy and any color is certainly doable. So, I will change your request from Amber to Red. I have added the others to the list. Let's keep it building as the more we can get to confirm desire, the better the price will be.

BTW, Vipor, the link you posted to WembleySells is my guy. He is local to me and as you can see from his feedback and modification abilities, he is the guy for us. I have met him in person (picked up my mirror from him) and he is seemingly very upstanding.

Guys, please keep put your name on the list when you reply. I don't want to miss anyone.

Originally Posted by vipor
1) 209Z - 453/Compass
2) coaster - 453/Compass
3) JNguyen - 453/Compass (Blue)
4) vipor - 453/Compass (Red if possible? Closest to the stock interior color)
5) Zigen5 - 453/Compass
6) CruiZe - 453/Compass
7) flashburn - 453/Compass
8) WhiskeyHotel - 453/Compass

He's probably the one I saw with different colors. Something like a 9$ upcharge or something.

Green, Purple, Blue, Red, Amber, "Pontiac Red", and the standard Blue/Green too.

http://dndentp.net/Green%20bright.jpghttp://dndentp.net/Purple%20Bright.jpghttp://dndentp.net/Blue%20Bright.jpghttp://dndentp.net/Red%20Bright.jpghttp://dndentp.net/Amber%20Bright.jpghttp://dndentp.net/Pontiac%20Red%20Bright.jpg

Can you ask him about the availability of the "hidden" compass mirrors. The ones where the compass isn't blacked out, but still a mirror.

http://dndentp.net/DSC00680.jpg

I will certainly ask him. So do you want it hidden and red? You are going to confuse the hell out of the guy. *lol*

1) 209Z - 453/Compass
2) coaster - 453/Compass (Red if possible also? Closest to stock interior Color)
3) JNguyen - 453/Compass (Blue)
4) vipor - 453/Compass (Red if possible? Closest to the stock interior color)
5) Zigen5 - 453/Compass
6) CruiZe - 453/Compass
7) flashburn - 453/Compass
8) WhiskeyHotel - 453/Compass

hidden would be great, but not necessary, especially if it costs a lot more.

I'm surprised no one is buying the G37 mirror... Wouldn't that match the 370z interior? Wait ours is red right?

The Lexus homelink mirror compass disappears when the botton is pressed. That would be a nice feature but not nesscery.. do u know if anyone did a DIY for the roadster?

You should read above about the "hidden" compass I spoke of lol

I will get quotes on customization and let you know. So far I see two reds with one possible hidden that is outside of the standard mirror. For you two, I will get individual pricing. The others I will make certain is a SHIPPED price. No 'gotchas'.

I know we're getting confusing here but maybe we can do it like this.

Price on mirror w/ compass

Price on mirror w/ hidden compass

Price for changing the color

That is what I will do. I will post up the pricing as soon as I have it.

Thanks a lot :-)

hidden compass? Whats that? Sounds interesting..sorry on the phone cant see pictures for some odd reason..

The new style mirrors has a button where you can turn off or on the compass. Some of the mirror when you turn off the compass the the little window will disappear (making it look like one solid mirror), while some have the permanent window there, but the compass will disappear.

It really should be....

Mirror with compass
Mirror with compass & temp
Mirror with custom color

Also find out if the wire harness & cover is included...

If the price on the "hidden compass" is negligible I think most people would probably want that anyway. Might be a good idea to see what the group buy price would be on that. I'd definitely be interested if the cost is less than $10.

It's like a 2-way mirror where the compass indicator shines through the mirror, instead of a blacked out lens area.

Your car has a temperature indicator. Even if for some reason you wanted 2 of them you would have to get a 7 or 10 pin harness instead of the standard 3 pin and run a temp sensor into your engine bay. Not worth it..

Is there a way to send mine in and just get the LED in my compass color changed so I don't have to buy a new rearview since I already have a homelink rearview.

Pricing
 

Ok, guys, as promised here is the pricing breakdown:


1 - Gentex 453 (GENK45A) with compass - $225.00 shipped

2 - Gentex 453 (GENK45A) with compass and color change (any color) - $235.00 shipped

3 - Gentex 453 (GENK40A) without compass - $150.00 shipped (this is the one I have in my Nismo)

4 - Gentex 453 (GENK45A) with hidden compass and color change* - $235.00 shipped

* This asterisk denotes the fact that this mirror is the new OEM Subaru mirror made by Gentex and has actual RED LEDs with hidden compass style already built in. Greg (the gentleman I am dealing with) states this is, by far, the best route to take if you want a coloured LED or hidden compass style as his color changes are tints and the red tint absorbs some of the actual blue light of the compass. This will lead to dimmer than normal viewing of the compass in high light situations. Red is the only color that causes this issue. All other colors, including Amber, are perfectly fine when utilizing the tints.

All mirrors come with a wiring harness and plastic cover. Option 1 - 3 will come with the OEM Gentex wiring harness. Option 4 will come with a custom harness as the connector is different.

When making payment, please utilize PayPal as this is the seller's preferred method. Also, please mark the transaction type as "Goods" and be certain to include your shipping address. The seller will sell only to those with CONFIRMED addresses. The PayPal account is 'sales at wembleysells.com'.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them up.