JDM Convex Driver’s Side Mirror Swap

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Will there be any issues with mirror de-frosting/icing feature? i pulled the trigger and bought without researching lol.
No. The heater connects just like the US OEM mirror.
 
For those with the blue mirrors, how annoying is the blue? Is it a drastic change?
 
Yall werent kidding about shipping. From order confirmation to delivery, exactly ONE WEEK. Insane. Cant wait to install.
 
Anyone got a comparison photo between JDM and US flat? I would also love to know if it replaced the need for a blind spot mirror.
 
My JDM mirrors are up for sale. Wife ended up not liking the convex view lol. pm for details. thanks
 
I got mine last night and installed them, it's best thing i ever did, now i can see all 4 lanes in the highway instead of 1 or 2 lanes with the flat mirror, the blue tint doesn't bother me since i wear sunglasses.
 
Just got mine and installed, don't have pictures at the moment, wasn't to bad to change, few minutes on each side. Thanks CorpSkiBum Bweare for the write up and web site, pretty quick getting them from Japan.
Hi, I have ordered 2 heated mirrors arriving this week, to save me trashing the housing do they just prise out from the motor / Housing?
 
Hi, I have ordered 2 heated mirrors arriving this week, to save me trashing the housing do they just prise out from the motor / Housing?
They are just held in with clips.

I don’t suggest doing it outside in the cold because the clips are easy to break.
 
Ordered a set from JDM Yamamoto and still arrived within 10 days from order confirmation to delivery via UPS (Worldwide Express Saver). Had to pay an additional to UPS for import tariff fees though, FYI.
 
These are great, replaced my driver side last year. A lot more visibility on the trail.
 
Here's the driver's side. I'm in the right most lane and I have a clear view of the three lanes and the shoulder to the left of me. The passenger side is very similar. Since they are parabolic/fisheye shaped, they take a little getting used to. I feel like these are a major improvement over OEM. They seem to get rid of your blind spots.

One thing worth noting: They may not pass inspection since they do not have the warning "Objects in mirror...." on the passenger side. Thankfully, NH no longer does state inspections so I don't mind riding dirty.
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Thankfully, NH no longer does state inspections so I don't mind riding dirty.
I’m calling the state police on you!

Just kidding - I’m ordering a set myself.
 
Here's the driver's side. I'm in the right most lane and I have a clear view of the three lanes and the shoulder to the left of me. The passenger side is very similar. Since they are parabolic/fisheye shaped, they take a little getting used to. I feel like these are a major improvement over OEM. They seem to get rid of your blind spots.

One thing worth noting: They may not pass inspection since they do not have the warning "Objects in mirror...." on the passenger side. Thankfully, NH no longer does state inspections so I don't mind riding dirty.
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Also, unless you order the blue tint, your spouse or significant other likely won't even notice the replacement, other than they can magically see drastically more behind them the drivers side.
 
I wonder how close inspectors would look to see if it were a decal.

Back in the day my father had European halogen (so non-sealed beam) lights on an Alfa when California didn't allow them. He got stopped at a CHP checkpoint (yeah, they used to do those) and cited. But the officer told him very quietly, "The ticket goes away when you come to the station and show us you changed out the headlights...but I wouldn't get rid of those."
 
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