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Title: Heated Mirrors
Post by: uktotty on October 21, 2010, 12:06
All working, they are a bit good!
 m http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkF17oYJ370 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkF17oYJ370) m
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: skinz on October 21, 2010, 12:48
Nice  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: NorthandSouth on October 21, 2010, 14:16
Had mine fitted last Sunday..just in time for the frosty early mornings   s:D :D s:D  

Am very happy with mine ...another job well done   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: davidhowson on October 28, 2010, 14:07
Glad to have helped!

These kits are a bit of a swine to fit, but once on, they do work very well. Even if I say so myself!!

Regards

David
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: spit on November 1, 2010, 18:13
Whoppingly chuffed with mine. They work so much better on the car than they did in a jiffy bag in the garage.  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: VVT-i on November 1, 2010, 19:12
Where do these kits come from?

I probably missed it and it will be obvious.   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: spit on November 1, 2010, 19:18
David Howson put them together some time ago. If you want to run with it I'm sure he'll point you towards a supplier for the heated pads.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Fatbloater on November 8, 2010, 17:41
RS Components can supply the pads. Just do a search in Google. They're not cheap mind you.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: davidhowson on November 8, 2010, 19:00
I have asked my supplier of these parts if he can supply again this year; I will let you know if it's possible.
The cost of a pair of heated pads was £12 last time round.
Regards
David
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Anonymous on November 18, 2010, 21:11
how hard are these to fit and do you still sell them
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Treboeth on November 18, 2010, 21:17
I feel the need for a group buy coming up as I would'nt mind getting these fitted to mine if someone can post the instructions up as well.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Peter Wright on November 18, 2010, 21:25
Quote from: "Treboeth"if someone can post the instructions up as well.
l viewtopic.php?f=9&t=28495&p=351430&hilit=heated+mirrors#p351430 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=28495&p=351430&hilit=heated+mirrors#p351430) l
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Treboeth on November 18, 2010, 22:12
That was quick thanks Peter,

Now who's going to do the group buy(David or Russ)  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Fatbloater on November 18, 2010, 22:24
+1 please if we can get hold of some.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: uktotty on November 18, 2010, 22:37
Quote from: "fletcher9017"how hard are these to fit and do you still sell them
Total nightmare!
All instructions clean and concise but still a hell of a job
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Treboeth on November 18, 2010, 22:47
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Somehow managed to post twice on my phone DOH  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Anonymous on November 24, 2010, 19:01
any news on this
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: bigwillcv36 on January 21, 2011, 12:33
Have I missed the boat on this? I'd love heated mirrors..... out of all the extra toys I have had on other cars, it's the only thing I really miss!
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: uktotty on January 21, 2011, 12:35
Shall I get another GB organised??????
Title: Heated Mirrors
Post by: muffdan on January 21, 2011, 12:47
We could do a group fit at this year's Ding Day! I have a set of heated pads to fit.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: E on January 21, 2011, 12:50
As long as you dont want to do anything else in the day, it is quite a task fitting these but well worth it.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Treboeth on January 21, 2011, 12:51
Quote from: "uktotty"Shall I get another GB organised??????

If you starting a list Russ please add me  s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: E on January 21, 2011, 12:52
Also I haven't heard anything about the ding day this year, I hope it happens as I have a small but perfectly formed ding in my new wing that needs sorting.
Title: Heated Mirrors
Post by: AmeR on January 21, 2011, 13:27
Quote from: "E"Also I haven't heard anything about the ding day this year, I hope it happens as I have a small but perfectly formed ding in my new wing that needs sorting.

+1 I'm pretty sure someone was nice enough to use my wing as a door rest! Bless 'em!!
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: bigwillcv36 on January 21, 2011, 14:13
Quote from: "uktotty"Shall I get another GB organised??????

I'd definately be interested.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: muffdan on January 21, 2011, 14:13
Quote from: "E"Also I haven't heard anything about the ding day this year, I hope it happens as I have a small but perfectly formed ding in my new wing that needs sorting.

Rest asured Ian, we're looking at a date mid May but nothing has been decided yet as we need our ding man and Demon Tweeks to both be available.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: E on January 21, 2011, 14:36
Nice   s:D :D s:D

Edit: the ding day not your wing.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: lemans on January 21, 2011, 23:52
Must fit mine sometime soon.....
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: PaullyP2010 on January 24, 2011, 13:56
Quote from: "uktotty"Shall I get another GB organised??????

I'd be up for a set of these  s:D :D s:D  

Cheers,
Paul
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: davidhowson on January 24, 2011, 20:20
Hi Guys!

I have been trying to contact the company I used for the original parts but without success, I'm sure there must be another supplier around Europe without having to order like a million of them from China! IRRC the pads are 12volt 8watt and measure 5.46" X 3.10" (or what ever the mm equiv is!)

I'm not sure if the instructions on how to fit these are still live, I will have to check my web site to see if the page is still there too.

As for fitting them, well it's not an easy job as Russ says. I have done three sets of these and it still takes me best part of a day to do, but if you take your time it's fine and the results are really good on a frosty day.

If I come across the parts, I would be happy to offer them out to members at what ever they cost me again.

Regards

David
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on December 17, 2011, 21:05
Sorry to drag up and old thread...

Would these work?
Clicky please (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Heated-Grip-Pads-Handlebars-Red-12V-/110766738840?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19ca364d98#ht_3110wt_1163)
I am struggling to find something like the originals in this thread.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: s12vea on December 17, 2011, 21:46
It looks like it will work?! Why not give it a try, worth a risk at that price.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: davidhowson on December 19, 2011, 09:50
I have never managed to find another supplier of the original parts
But these look as though they could do the job.
Good find!
David
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Treboeth on January 1, 2012, 23:52
Quote from: "StuC"Sorry to drag up and old thread...

Would these work?
Clicky please (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Heated-Grip-Pads-Handlebars-Red-12V-/110766738840?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19ca364d98#ht_3110wt_1163)
I am struggling to find something like the originals in this thread.



Stu did you give these a go, If yes how did you get on?
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on January 2, 2012, 13:16
I ordered them... but they are apparently still on the slow boat from china!!!!

I'll update when I have sorted it!
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Treboeth on January 2, 2012, 14:55
Ok thanks, let us know if they turn up  s:D :D s:D  .
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: davidhowson on December 27, 2014, 12:17
Hi Guys!
Here's an old thread from about a generation ago....

Just wanted to say that I have been approached by the original component supplier to see if I would like to buy any of the parts for the heated mirror kits I put together many years ago.

If anyone is interested in having a go at these then please let me know and depending on numbers, I can put a price together for the kit of parts. The instructions are still available on line for those wanting to know how it all goes together.

Best wishes to all

-David-
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on December 27, 2014, 14:46
Russ was the last person to do a group buy. There is often the odd request come through.
What quantity are you thinking of getting?
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: davidhowson on December 27, 2014, 15:03
Hi
I can probably get a minimum of 6 pads (which would make three sets) at a reasonable cost. It just depends if there is still a demand / will to do this!!
-David-
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: 1979scotte on December 27, 2014, 18:15
Would be interested price depending
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: shnazzle on December 28, 2014, 08:39
+1
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: adamjob on January 1, 2015, 13:38
Just saw on ebay you can buy heated wing mirror glass, can you simply wire these via a switch and mebies a timer?
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: MR TWO on January 1, 2015, 17:14
can you please post a link to the heated mirror glass suppliers?  or send in a pm if you prefer. Thanks JEZ
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: adamjob on January 1, 2015, 18:34
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-MR2-RO ... 4cfc2ce767 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-MR2-ROADSTER-2000-2007-LEFT-SIDE-FLAT-WING-HEATED-MIRROR-GLASS-PASSENGER-/330648315751?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AMR+2&hash=item4cfc2ce767) m


Thanks

Adam.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Rogan on January 7, 2015, 21:12
Quote from: "davidhowson"If anyone is interested in having a go at these then please let me know and depending on numbers, I can put a price together for the kit of parts.

Yup.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: SuperArt on January 29, 2015, 15:14
+1. Interested.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Anonymous on March 25, 2015, 12:21
how i wish i had these on my '2 6 months ago!
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on March 25, 2015, 12:23
In fairness you have to own them for it least a year before fitting them!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Jaffacakes on April 8, 2015, 20:03
I'd definitely be interested if there are some clear instructions around!  s:) :) s:)

Cheers
Geoff
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on April 8, 2015, 22:21
There is a good link to instructions on here.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Jay67 on April 9, 2015, 17:30
and one day I'll read them and fit my kit   s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on April 9, 2015, 17:31
I'd like to offer to fit them for you at Ding Day matey, but you haven' made it there yet!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Jay67 on April 9, 2015, 17:33
I'll get round to it soon, it's on the list, Ding Day keeps eluding me, I'm always either working or, well, working!
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on April 9, 2015, 17:53
We'll get you over for a BBQ in the summer and sort it!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
Sausage on a stick AND heated mirrors. Sounds like a win to me.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Jay67 on April 9, 2015, 17:57
I could warm my sausage on my heated mirrors!....No, that doesn't sound quite right.   s:? :? s:?
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 27, 2016, 15:51
Hi Guys,

Are these kits still available, i maybe interested.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on January 27, 2016, 16:26
Russ who created the kit isn't on here anymore. Funnily enough though. I was thinking about trying to see if I could put a kit together.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Did you read my mind?  s:?: :?: s:?:
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 27, 2016, 16:49
looks like there are lots of heated mirror options on ebay, so do we just swap them out and work out the wiring?

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated- ... Sw7NNUH4Lk (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated-Convex-Mirror-Glass-Toyota-MR2-2000-2008-499RSH-/371147319171?hash=item566a1aa783:g:DwYAAOSw7NNUH4Lk) m
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 27, 2016, 16:50
actually this is the one i would go for.

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated- ... Sw7NNUKTTJ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated-Wide-Angle-Mirror-Glass-Toyota-MR2-2000-2008-499RASH-/390941636731?hash=item5b05eff87b:g:AuIAAOSw7NNUKTTJ) m
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 27, 2016, 17:07
Quote from: "StuC"Russ who created the kit isn't on here anymore. Funnily enough though. I was thinking about trying to see if I could put a kit together.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Did you read my mind?  s:?: :?: s:?:

telepathy is a wonderful thing  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: 1979scotte on January 27, 2016, 19:47
Im up for a mirror and bum warmer kit.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Fin on January 27, 2016, 19:53
Quote from: "CrazySX"actually this is the one i would go for.

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated- ... Sw7NNUKTTJ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated-Wide-Angle-Mirror-Glass-Toyota-MR2-2000-2008-499RASH-/390941636731?hash=item5b05eff87b:g:AuIAAOSw7NNUKTTJ) m

Those look like the ones I fitted on mine. Quite a goof fit, and having the foam on the back was quite handy as well. They could do with being 1mm or 2mm bigger all round, but they went in quite easily.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 27, 2016, 20:24
Quote from: "Fin"
Quote from: "CrazySX"actually this is the one i would go for.

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated- ... Sw7NNUKTTJ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Heated-Wide-Angle-Mirror-Glass-Toyota-MR2-2000-2008-499RASH-/390941636731?hash=item5b05eff87b:g:AuIAAOSw7NNUKTTJ) m

Those look like the ones I fitted on mine. Quite a goof fit, and having the foam on the back was quite handy as well. They could do with being 1mm or 2mm bigger all round, but they went in quite easily.
What wiring do u need to fit them?
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Fin on January 27, 2016, 20:26
From memory I used 2mm female shrouded spade connectors and 5 amp cable from Halfrauds. Then just chopped it into the heated rear screen circuit.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 27, 2016, 22:17
Quote from: "Fin"From memory I used 2mm female shrouded spade connectors and 5 amp cable from Halfrauds. Then just chopped it into the heated rear screen circuit.
Cool! Will be buying those mirrors then  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 28, 2016, 12:34
Would it be a crime to fit something like this?  m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 20&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231824325720&alt=web) m   auto folding and heated with indicator. Bring the car into the new decade!
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: cabbydave on January 28, 2016, 14:09
Quote from: "CrazySX"Would it be a crime to fit something like this?  m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 20&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231824325720&alt=web) m   auto folding and heated with indicator. Bring the car into the new decade!
Next time I have to change one I will see if they will mod to fit, But the fezza mirror is only held on with one bolt and had 2 locating lugs. Peugeot ones might do as well or some Citroen ones
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: lron on January 28, 2016, 14:41
Heated glass would be nice but if anyone does know of a folding mirror that fits that would be even better. Parking on narrow streets makes me nervous.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 28, 2016, 15:44
Quote from: "cabbydave"
Quote from: "CrazySX"Would it be a crime to fit something like this?  m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 20&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231824325720&alt=web) m   auto folding and heated with indicator. Bring the car into the new decade!
Next time I have to change one I will see if they will mod to fit, But the fezza mirror is only held on with one bolt and had 2 locating lugs. Peugeot ones might do as well or some Citroen ones


Nice one Dave, i am really keen on those fiesta ones, they look like the same shape for mounting.  Not sure about holes and studs.  Would be nice to have power mirrors, heated and indicator.  These have puddle lights too which i thought was quite nifty  s;) ;) s;)

I think some of the 206's have power mirrors too, going to start looking at them too.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on January 28, 2016, 15:59
I wondered about the Corsa vxr mirrors would fit. They look cool for an oem mirror. Not sure what function they have in them.
Also, very expensive 2nd hand mirror.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: Anonymous on January 28, 2016, 16:19
Stock mirrors fold, it's just you have to get out of the car.

Think of the weight saving.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: CrazySX on January 28, 2016, 16:23
Quote from: "rbuckingham"Stock mirrors fold, it's just you have to get out of the car.

Think of the weight saving.
Hahaha! I am just bored at the moment and the idea excites me. I am tempted to do a weight comparison. Get someone to send me a scrap mirror. I will prob buy some mirrors and then they will sit idle for a year, while i do more important stuff like add a turbo lol!

In terms of weight, i am sure the weight difference will be minuscule, like a few grams.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: lron on January 28, 2016, 17:12
Quote from: "rbuckingham"Stock mirrors fold, it's just you have to get out of the car.

Think of the weight saving.

They do? Mine don't feel like it.
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: StuC on January 28, 2016, 18:21
You just need some lube and a firm grip!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
Title: Re: Heated Mirrors
Post by: andyroo104 on January 28, 2016, 19:15
Quote from: "StuC"You just need some lube and a firm grip!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
Said the Bishop to the actress.