OEM Mirror with Homelink or Radar Detector

tazandjan · 01-04-2012, 02:24 PM

Has anybody tried one of these? I would like to get rid of the garage door opener in my car. I may need the console slot for a Capristo solenoid in the future. They also do radar detectors, but I consider that cheating. Not sure how it is powered.

Homelink

GuyIncognito · 01-04-2012, 02:33 PM

I believe Doug's 612 has that setup (with the radar detector)

Killer58 · 01-04-2012, 03:00 PM

Taz, I could have sworn a mirror very similar to that was being sold two weeks ago on that other site. Although I can't seem to find it via search....

Ferraridriver · 01-04-2012, 03:45 PM

Terry, As soon as my windshield gets replaced, (within the next two weeks)
I'm trying on of these. I test fitted it and it will work on the trapezoidal mount after tightening the set screw.

Amazon.com: Gentex GENK41A Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink: Automotive

I bought the one without any thing because I don't want a compass, outside temps, or a homelink.

If I don't like it's looks I'll just get an OEM 575 mirror

I found a small key chain garage door remote at the hardware store that I have fastened with double back tape under my seat on the left side. It just fit perfectly. So far the battery is good after two years. You might try that approach, it is working well for me. No extra wiring to mess with that way.

First pic is the one I have, google "Clicker garage door remote"

The Garage Door Store - Clicker Universal Garage Door Opener Remote Control KLIK1U

Second pic is where I have it stuck under the seat. I have both keys programmed to the same door so either one or both open my only door.

tazandjan · 01-04-2012, 08:26 PM

Dave- That might work. I had one of those small openers attached to my keychain for a while, but it kept going off accidentally so I quit using it.

An OEM 575M mirror is only a little over $100, so the Homelink is still appealing. I have asked them how it is powered since I do not want a power cord running somewhere.

Ferraridriver · 01-05-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tazandjan

Dave- That might work. I had one of those small openers attached to my keychain for a while, but it kept going off accidentally so I quit using it.

An OEM 575M mirror is only a little over $100, so the Homelink is still appealing. I have asked them how it is powered since I do not want a power cord running somewhere.

You will have to run wires from the fuse panel up the right side pillar, across under the front headliner trim and then down to the mirror or you can, I think, tap into the dome light but then the Homelink will only work with the key on.

My wife's Mercedes has it in the mirror but I like where mine is much better. Its easier to reach and there are no wires to fool with. Range is about 20/30 yds.

01-04-2012, 02:24 PM	#1
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,592 Name: Terry H Phillips	OEM Mirror with Homelink or Radar Detector Has anybody tried one of these? I would like to get rid of the garage door opener in my car. I may need the console slot for a Capristo solenoid in the future. They also do radar detectors, but I consider that cheating. Not sure how it is powered. Homelink Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

01-04-2012, 03:00 PM	#3
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Taz, I could have sworn a mirror very similar to that was being sold two weeks ago on that other site. Although I can't seem to find it via search.... Of all the narcissists I know, I love me the most.

01-04-2012, 03:45 PM	#4
Ferraridriver Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area USA Ferrari Life Posts: 62 Name: Dave	Terry, As soon as my windshield gets replaced, (within the next two weeks) I'm trying on of these. I test fitted it and it will work on the trapezoidal mount after tightening the set screw. Amazon.com: Gentex GENK41A Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink: Automotive I bought the one without any thing because I don't want a compass, outside temps, or a homelink. If I don't like it's looks I'll just get an OEM 575 mirror I found a small key chain garage door remote at the hardware store that I have fastened with double back tape under my seat on the left side. It just fit perfectly. So far the battery is good after two years. You might try that approach, it is working well for me. No extra wiring to mess with that way. First pic is the one I have, google "Clicker garage door remote" The Garage Door Store - Clicker Universal Garage Door Opener Remote Control KLIK1U Second pic is where I have it stuck under the seat. I have both keys programmed to the same door so either one or both open my only door. Attached Images Last edited by Ferraridriver; 01-04-2012 at 04:05 PM.

01-04-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,592 Name: Terry H Phillips	Dave- That might work. I had one of those small openers attached to my keychain for a while, but it kept going off accidentally so I quit using it. An OEM 575M mirror is only a little over $100, so the Homelink is still appealing. I have asked them how it is powered since I do not want a power cord running somewhere. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

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01-04-2012, 02:33 PM	#2
GuyIncognito Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SMO Ferrari Life Posts: 1,110 Name: Chas	I believe Doug's 612 has that setup (with the radar detector)