5th gen mirrors Options

[96bluevert]

ok, well i know theres a few topics on installing 5th gen side mirrors already. i looked at a few of them and supposedly theres a "how to" on this site somewhere, but i can't find it under the "how to articles". does anyone know where it is exactly on the site/ could someone tell me how to inststall them?

thanks

[DSToyo]

i thought they bolted right on?
anyway here is a how to on the wireing.
the stickies have the answeres btw.

[96bluevert]

thanks, yeah that definately helps with wiring

now this might sound like a stupid question but..what are stickies?
my guess is some type of helpful tool on the site..either that or stickers..lol, but i think stickers is WAY off

[DSToyo]

at the top of each forum section is where the "stickies" are, they have useful threads that you can learn stuff from. for example the "post a pic of yourself thread" at the top of the "off topic" section is a sticky.

[Jaws4God]

I just picked some up from the junk yard.. they aren't power but I'll see how hard they are to install..

[96bluevert]

yeah if you could let me know how that goes, that'd help alot. I havn't bought any yet, but there's someone who posted on craigslist that they were parting out thier 5th gen, so that got me thinking about mabey buying his (if he still has them) or going to a junk yard and seeing what they have there.

[hotgoods23]

im in the process of finishing up the paint on mine got to sand down the paint again i saw there were some runs in the finish process. will have to paint again then clear coat will post pics as soon as i can.

[vincent_doggy]

i thought they bolted right on?
anyway here is a how to on the wireing.
the stickies have the answeres btw.

Yeap, the "stickies" taught me how to install, just bolted right on, simple wiring and it works perfect!!

Just forget about drill another hole, coz 2 holes with 2 bolts are good enough, IMO.













Some Advice for RHD 6th Gen
One teething problem, the 5th Gen bullet mirrors are exclusive for LHD 5th Gen Celica, never seen one in JDM or RHD's 5th Gen Celica.

The spec and the viewing angle is for LHD only.
That's mean, for the passenger side/LHS worked perfect.
And, you can only see the rear fender on the driver side/RHS, its horrible, shoulder check became compulsory.
Later found out, simple tricks to tackle this problem, just remove the mirror and put some double side tape under the mirror to change the angle, and it's work fine now.
I am happy as no more shoulder check and look good now!

This post has been edited by vincent_doggy: Apr 24, 2007 - 11:58 AM

[Valo666]

Nice masking paper their Vince..lol

[Jaws4God]

does anyone know if the screws for the stock ones fit in the 5th gen mirrors? My friend only grabbed 4 of the 6..

[Culpable04]

does anyone know if the screws for the stock ones fit in the 5th gen mirrors? My friend only grabbed 4 of the 6..

I don't think so, I remember I had to go to autozone and get a set of screws and start testing till I found the right size.

[vincent_doggy]

does anyone know if the screws for the stock ones fit in the 5th gen mirrors? My friend only grabbed 4 of the 6..

Right, I was using the screws that came with the 5th Gen Mirror, but the screws are easy to find in hardware shop or your garage anyway.

PS. The mirrors were found by Culpable04, 1/2 years ago., THX bro

This post has been edited by vincent_doggy: Apr 24, 2007 - 12:16 PM

[Culpable04]

does anyone know if the screws for the stock ones fit in the 5th gen mirrors? My friend only grabbed 4 of the 6..

Right, I was using the screws that came with the 5th Gen Mirror, but the screws are easy to find in hardware shop or your garage anyway.

PS. The mirrors were found by Culpable04, 1/2 years ago., THX bro

a little off topic but how long did they take to arrive to your place ? I don't remeber correctly.

[vincent_doggy]

does anyone know if the screws for the stock ones fit in the 5th gen mirrors? My friend only grabbed 4 of the 6..

Right, I was using the screws that came with the 5th Gen Mirror, but the screws are easy to find in hardware shop or your garage anyway.

PS. The mirrors were found by Culpable04, 1/2 years ago., THX bro

a little off topic but how long did they take to arrive to your place ? I don't remeber correctly.

2 months by ship!!

This post has been edited by vincent_doggy: Apr 24, 2007 - 2:51 PM

[Jaws4God]

Got mine on today

Compare:

[96bluevert]

Very Nice! both Vincent and Jaw's cars look good with those side mirrors...was it all pretty much a staightfoward process?

[toyotatech]

easy swap just have to drill one hole on each side, i still have'nt wired mine, im lazy!

[Jaws4God]

Yep.. I didn't have to wire them since mine aren't powered... but they bolted right on except I had to redrill one hole.. but the metal is thin so it was super easy..

I did have to take off the door panel to unplug the tweeter and power window plug since they are about midway down on the door..

but def a 3 on a 1-10 scale of hardness.

[96bluevert]

oh yeah, forgot about the tweeter..lol..oh well a little extra work never hurts.

just curious though, because either today or tomorrow most likely, i'll be going up to the junk yard to see if if can't find a 5th gen celica. And although thier prices are pretty good at the place i like to go to, it's a "bring your own tools and take off of the car what u need youself"..so what tools do you guys think i'll need to get them off? (if they are still attached to the car, which is most likly going to be the situation)

-thanks everyone for your help!

[Jaws4God]

flathead screwdriver
8mm socket with extension
Philips screwdriver

[96bluevert]

nice! that's what i was thinking like right after i posted, but wanted to make sure...now i'm guessing it's the same set of tools for installation onto the 6th gen? well plus a drill to drill the one hole..thanks guys

sorry for all the questions, but i'm a little newer at working on my car other than doing simple things like oil changes and such..lol

[Jaws4God]

the 6th gen uses 10mm bolts

[96bluevert]

yeah i actually figured that out when i tried fitting the 8 mm to the stock bolts to make sure..lol

well i went to the junk yard today, and unfortunately there were only 2 5th gens and the mirrors had been taken off of both ...so i'm not really sure where i could get them now..any suggestions where they'd be semi cheap?

[Jaws4God]

i'd just keep checking the junk yard.. ours here had about 6 or 7 and so I had a couple mirrors to choose from..

PLUS ON OUR WAY OUT, THEY BROUGHT IN A 6TH GEN! I was so excited!! I had never seen one there before..

[96bluevert]

alright, i'll do that..with the right timing, i'm sure they'll have a few more

Thanks for the help guys

[illneversellmyce...]

that's right jaws pulls a part has a 6 gen, they emailed me yesterday i couldnt belive it, i hope it is still there friday, probally be picked apart by then.

oh yeah back on topic i've had my 5th gen mirrors on for a while now, pretty sure i have a pic in pro, if not I will post one.

hey jaws on the 5th I need some updated pics of my ride with the new riser blocks!

[manphibian]

those mirrors are sweet, are they standard on celica gen 5's over there? I've never seen them over here


I want them.

[FunkySR]

I was just thinking that, manphibian. I wonder where we can find some.

[vincent_doggy]

States for sure... ask member from states give u a hand and give u a quote

Some Advice for RHD 6th Gen
One teething problem, the 5th Gen bullet mirrors are exclusive for LHD 5th Gen Celica, never seen one in JDM or RHD's 5th Gen Celica.

The spec and the viewing angle is for LHD only.
That's mean, for the passenger side/LHS worked perfect.
And, you can only see the rear fender on the driver side/RHS, its horrible, shoulder check became compulsory.
Later found out, simple tricks to tackle this problem, just remove the mirror and put some double side tape under the mirror to change the angle, and it's work fine now.
I am happy as no more shoulder check and look good now!

This post has been edited by vincent_doggy: Apr 29, 2007 - 4:52 PM