How to remove mirror lenses from housing? - Page 2

2023ZL1RapidBlue · 10-04-2023, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Looks good. Would love to see it in person sometime...

Thanks. I wouldn't mind showing you in person. Whereabouts are you located in CT? You can PM if you wish.

arpad_m · 10-04-2023, 10:53 PM

These new mirrors are looking fantastic, great job, 2023ZL1RapidBlue

I'm paranoid about my side mirrors because of the mirror whistling noise problem (that my car is fortunately free from) and won't ever touch them unless absolutely necessary, maybe post-refresh GM did something about the issue, as I'm not seeing anyone here with a 2019+ complain about it.

CalgaryZL1 · 10-05-2023, 04:01 PM

Looks great! Now I really want a pair, how did the door card removal go. Any issues with clips and such? Or any advice for the process. Also how is the fit against the door.

2023ZL1RapidBlue · 10-10-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

These new mirrors are looking fantastic, great job, 2023ZL1RapidBlue

I'm paranoid about my side mirrors because of the mirror whistling noise problem (that my car is fortunately free from) and won't ever touch them unless absolutely necessary, maybe post-refresh GM did something about the issue, as I'm not seeing anyone here with a 2019+ complain about it.

Thanks!

Well, I didn't know about that whistling problem. I didn't before but if I do now, oh well lol. But, so far so good!

2023ZL1RapidBlue · 10-10-2023, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

Looks great! Now I really want a pair, how did the door card removal go. Any issues with clips and such? Or any advice for the process. Also how is the fit against the door.

A) The only couple of issues I had was getting started peeling the door panel off. Those clips were tough. So, trying to find finger access and/or using a pry tool without damaging the panel or paint. Just have to have patience and good strong fingers lol.

B)Also, putting it back, you will never be able to hang and tilt like I used to do back in the days. I tried it a few times and panel wasn't lining up correctly.

Then, I thought to remove (slide out) top weatherstripping and top clips and hanging both of those on the door. Then, the panel went on like butter.

C) Use the standard fuses to hold the inside mirror clips open.

D) Test fit halves and sand down carbon fiber to get a nice fit.

Those are the 4 advice bullets I can think of.

No issues with fit against the door. The carbon fiber cups never fully touch door itself. The weatherproof gasket will be what touches the door and that gasket is the same stock gasket the car came with so no issues there.

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10-05-2023, 04:01 PM	#17
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,505	Looks great! Now I really want a pair, how did the door card removal go. Any issues with clips and such? Or any advice for the process. Also how is the fit against the door.

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