CraftsSquare TCA-F Installed.

kenchan · 04-30-2011, 05:29 PM

i love this thing. I ordered directly through CraftSquare in Japan...had it shipped to my pops place, and he shipped it to me via post. wife has yen from like a decade ago when yen wasn't so strong so it didn't cost me much... like in my head $450.

actual price was 55550JPY shipped to my door... or about $685 if USD.
Im thinking most vendors will sell these $800-850 range.

the order took about 4wks lead-time. it was originally scheduled to ship after GoldenWeek, but the guy pull-in for me and shipped 2wks in advance.

comparing with the stock dumbo ears it's almost like 1/2 the size...and obviously light weight.

installation took me no more than 15min per side taking my dandy time.

there's really nothing to it. just take the door panel off, unscrew the stock mirror off, and swap with the TCA-F. do the window re-set and walla.
comes with illustrated instructions... it's in japanese but the illustration is plenty.

setting it up, all i did was drive around for a few mins, stopped the car, manually pivot the mirror to my liking. it's very easy to setup because the mirror is a convex reflection (not sure technical term) so it's very wide view. i can have a portion of the rear quarter reflecting in the mirror yet still have no blind spots.

no more walgreens stick-on convex mirrors needed on your dumbo ears for those that used them.

also, no more stupid blind spot when making left-hand turns!

this is perfect because we have a lot of silly donation collecting people

in busy intersections and now i wont have to worry about hitting them.

i took them up to expressway speeds, no whistling noises, no vibration.

highly recommended.

SoCal 370Z · 04-30-2011, 05:41 PM

Nice, much better than Dumbo's mirrors that obstruct driver-side views.

Mr&Mrs · 04-30-2011, 05:46 PM

I like these alot, I hate my blind spot mirrors >=( Will you help me order some for 685 when im ready? =D

Also is there a reason with these you had to remove the door panel? When I took mine off to do my wrap I just pulled back on the panel a bit and the backing plate came right out.

SPOHN · 04-30-2011, 06:41 PM

I had the same kind on my 350 but I couldn't make out what cars were behind me, especially when moving. They ended up more or less being reference points in traffic. Maybe there more sterdy now. I still would buy more. I love the look.

kenchan · 05-01-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I had the same kind on my 350 but I couldn't make out what cars were behind me, especially when moving. They ended up more or less being reference points in traffic. Maybe there more sterdy now. I still would buy more. I love the look.

Took my Z out for a nice 2hr drive. No issue making out the car in mine. Like I mentioned earlier there is no vibration.

its so easy to see around me now so its awesome!

kenchan · 05-01-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Nice, much better than Dumbo's mirrors that obstruct driver-side views.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I like these alot, I hate my blind spot mirrors >=( Will you help me order some for 685 when im ready? =D

Also is there a reason with these you had to remove the door panel? When I took mine off to do my wrap I just pulled back on the panel a bit and the backing plate came right out.

Hahaha, I don't think I want to be a vendor.

remember im a manufacturer type.

As for removing the door panel it is a compete replacement of the mirror from the mirror base. The mirror housing is CF core, mirror base is aluminum. Its beautifully handmade.

simota1 · 05-01-2011, 04:17 PM

i love the mirrors bro.... makes me regret buying the carbon covers for the dumbo mirrors.....

phelan · 05-02-2011, 02:32 PM

i should order these, i have some yen lying around from my last trip to japan when 1 USD = 128 yen...

kenchan · 05-02-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

i should order these, i have some yen lying around from my last trip to japan when 1 USD = 128 yen...

yep, now is a good time to put it to use.

JB1 · 05-02-2011, 06:08 PM

Looks good Ken . Mike should put these on his Orange edition, these in orange would suit his "race car looks"'amlot better.

kenchan · 05-02-2011, 06:17 PM

Thanks JB.

yah definitely will go well on track cars.

Carbon Fiber Element · 05-02-2011, 06:43 PM

Never a huge fan of those mirrors...I thought about them on my 350 but went with the ganadors instead...not sure if they're available for the 370 tho.
Btw, I have wrapped a set of the bases for someone back in the day in plain weave to match the mirrors...if you're interested.....

Waiz · 05-02-2011, 06:53 PM

Oh nice, first set I that I have seen on a 370z and they look good.

kenchan · 05-02-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbon Fiber Element

Never a huge fan of those mirrors...I thought about them on my 350 but went with the ganadors instead...not sure if they're available for the 370 tho.
Btw, I have wrapped a set of the bases for someone back in the day in plain weave to match the mirrors...if you're interested.....

Would u stop advertising crap on other people's threads? WTF...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Oh nice, first set I that I have seen on a 370z and they look good.

Thanks!

ZeeingAround · 05-03-2011, 10:08 AM

Can you take a close up side shot of the mirror on the car. Is that the mounting holes I see from the outside?

04-30-2011, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	CraftsSquare TCA-F Installed. i love this thing. I ordered directly through CraftSquare in Japan...had it shipped to my pops place, and he shipped it to me via post. wife has yen from like a decade ago when yen wasn't so strong so it didn't cost me much... like in my head $450. actual price was 55550JPY shipped to my door... or about $685 if USD. Im thinking most vendors will sell these $800-850 range. the order took about 4wks lead-time. it was originally scheduled to ship after GoldenWeek, but the guy pull-in for me and shipped 2wks in advance. comparing with the stock dumbo ears it's almost like 1/2 the size...and obviously light weight. installation took me no more than 15min per side taking my dandy time. there's really nothing to it. just take the door panel off, unscrew the stock mirror off, and swap with the TCA-F. do the window re-set and walla. comes with illustrated instructions... it's in japanese but the illustration is plenty. setting it up, all i did was drive around for a few mins, stopped the car, manually pivot the mirror to my liking. it's very easy to setup because the mirror is a convex reflection (not sure technical term) so it's very wide view. i can have a portion of the rear quarter reflecting in the mirror yet still have no blind spots. no more walgreens stick-on convex mirrors needed on your dumbo ears for those that used them. also, no more stupid blind spot when making left-hand turns! this is perfect because we have a lot of silly donation collecting people in busy intersections and now i wont have to worry about hitting them. i took them up to expressway speeds, no whistling noises, no vibration. highly recommended.

04-30-2011, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Nice, much better than Dumbo's mirrors that obstruct driver-side views. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-30-2011, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	I like these alot, I hate my blind spot mirrors >=( Will you help me order some for 685 when im ready? =D Also is there a reason with these you had to remove the door panel? When I took mine off to do my wrap I just pulled back on the panel a bit and the backing plate came right out. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-30-2011, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I had the same kind on my 350 but I couldn't make out what cars were behind me, especially when moving. They ended up more or less being reference points in traffic. Maybe there more sterdy now. I still would buy more. I love the look. __________________

05-01-2011, 04:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	i love the mirrors bro.... makes me regret buying the carbon covers for the dumbo mirrors..... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

05-02-2011, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i should order these, i have some yen lying around from my last trip to japan when 1 USD = 128 yen... __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

05-02-2011, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	Looks good Ken . Mike should put these on his Orange edition, these in orange would suit his "race car looks"'amlot better. __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

05-02-2011, 06:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Thanks JB. yah definitely will go well on track cars.

05-02-2011, 06:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Carbon Fiber Element Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nj Posts: 937 Drives: 04 nissan 350z db m6 Rep Power: 198	Never a huge fan of those mirrors...I thought about them on my 350 but went with the ganadors instead...not sure if they're available for the 370 tho. Btw, I have wrapped a set of the bases for someone back in the day in plain weave to match the mirrors...if you're interested..... __________________ http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...2623_HDR-1.jpg Text or call 732.754.0423 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Follow us on Instagram @Carbonfiberelement

05-02-2011, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Oh nice, first set I that I have seen on a 370z and they look good.

05-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Can you take a close up side shot of the mirror on the car. Is that the mounting holes I see from the outside? __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

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