Turn signal mirrors

Ok guys, I've been looking for this mirrors forever. I found this person and emailed hem ,and got hes email back
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your interested of our LED side mirror covers for Camry, unit price for one set is usd65(not painted), usd105(painted), courier charges for one set is usd35.

Regards,
Tommy

And to make sure that it will fit GEN6 Camry, and if he would do a discount for group buy,I sent another email and got back this
Our side mirror covers is for the latest version Camry, about group buy discount, please let me know the exact pairs you want, I will make some discount for you. And yes we do accept Paypal.

Regards,
Tommy
So if you r interested let do a group buy and save some money:naughty:
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7052/64553119ecbfd64del6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

So $140 painted for a pair? Not bad, is it easy to install? You got pics of it?

So $140 painted for a pair? Not bad, is it easy to install? You got pics of it?
I just uploaded:D

Sorry but its useless without pictures of the mirrors itself or of it installed onto a Camry. $65 (unpainted) and $105 (painted)? Either sounds fishy to me or its really really cheap product.

I know people are going to ask....does the mirrors fold and are they heated? For me, njerald and a few others, we have the heated mirrors. So we're looking for turn signal mirrors, that fold and are heated. If it doesnt have all 3, no sale for us.

Very nice finding!!! For a pair that cost $140 count me in.
My color is silver (code 1D4)

i dont have a gen 6 but i will speak for others by saying, need pics of the mirrors, website?, and it says mirror covers? how does that work?

Sorry but its useless without pictures of the mirrors itself or of it installed onto a Camry. $65 (unpainted) and $105 (painted)? Either sounds fishy to me or its really really cheap product.

I know people are going to ask....does the mirrors fold and are they heated? For me, njerald and a few others, we have the heated mirrors. So we're looking for turn signal mirrors, that fold and are heated. If it doesnt have all 3, no sale for us.


+1

Very nice finding!!! For a pair that cost $140 count me in.
My color is silver (code 1D4)

It's wierd, we have the same color (silver), but different codes... mine is 1F7.

I'll let Lammy go first on this one. If it comes out good, then I'm next. :D

Sorry but its useless without pictures of the mirrors itself or of it installed onto a Camry. $65 (unpainted) and $105 (painted)? Either sounds fishy to me or its really really cheap product.

I know people are going to ask....does the mirrors fold and are they heated? For me, njerald and a few others, we have the heated mirrors. So we're looking for turn signal mirrors, that fold and are heated. If it doesnt have all 3, no sale for us.


...these are COVERS. So, you keep your OEM mirror, which does not fold, but you get to keep your heated mirrors as is.

LOV - I am interested, would be good to see the fitment though before we go into a group buy. Please, ask for a single, unpainted sample for test fit.

It's wierd, we have the same color (silver), but different codes... mine is 1F7.

I'll let Lammy go first on this one. If it comes out good, then I'm next. :D
Mine is the 2007. I think the 2008 changed to 1F7. :D

...these are COVERS. So, you keep your OEM mirror, which does not fold, but you get to keep your heated mirrors as is.

LOV - I am interested, would be good to see the fitment though before we go into a group buy. Please, ask for a single, unpainted sample for test fit.
Bleh..I do however want to know how theses will be connected and how wires are routed.

You can find more details about this in here
http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/24132-toyota-signal-mirrors.html
but i mean my English is not perfect, so if someone else could contact this person instead of me?

You can find more details about this in here
http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/24132-toyota-signal-mirrors.html
but i mean my English is not perfect, so if someone else could contact this person instead of me?
Nice. Requires you to remove door panel and run wires to fuse box. however, the person who installed it said he broke the motor (dont know if its to OEM or aftermarket) that moves the mirror when he smacked into his garage. However, it looks good but I'm not handy with my hands when it comes to electrical (surprised I even did the LED taillights all by myself)

Remove the door panel? Never mind then, I had a bad experience with my old Corolla, where everything starts cracking when I took them apart. :headbang:

You can find more details about this in here
http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/24132-toyota-signal-mirrors.html
but i mean my English is not perfect, so if someone else could contact this person instead of me?

I am afraid if that is all based on that thread...we have a false alarm here. The thread started in 2006 (ended in April 2007) and at that time the latest Gen Camry was a Gen5.5 (but I did not read that entire thread).

I contacted ktdreamwork to find out the exact fitment and ask for pictures installed.

Ok Tobeit, see what he will say and let us know.

Ok Tobeit, see what he will say and let us know.


I just got a response after 2 hours:eek:..for them being in HK it is almost improper ;).

Anyway, they claimed it fits a 2007+ Gen6 model. I asked for pricing, shipping details (time, cost), and larger quantity buys again. Will see.

I just got a response after 2 hours:eek:..for them being in HK it is almost improper ;).

Anyway, they claimed it fits a 2007+ Gen6 model. I asked for pricing, shipping details (time, cost), and larger quantity buys again. Will see.
WTH? Are they like 24 hours? Its 5am over there.

I'm interested.

I could care less about folding mirrors. Had them on a Chrysler and never used them in 5 years.

I'm interested.

I could care less about folding mirrors. Had them on a Chrysler and never used them in 5 years.
+1 I had a same thought here.

+1 I had a same thought here.
+2, but wouldnt hurt to have heated mirrors:headbang:

+2, but wouldnt hurt to have heated mirrors:headbang:

I have them............not an option in Canada?

I have them............not an option in Canada?
Actually.....I have no idea lol:ugh3::D

my heated mirrors and seats will probably never be used again...

+3 on the folding part. Never used them on any car, prob comes in handy in tight city spots.

Website says 18 orange LEDs in each cover.

+2, but wouldnt hurt to have heated mirrors:headbang:
But I would have no use for it in "Sun" Diego. :naughty:

I am definitely interested if the price ends up being close to what has been mentioned already!!


I just got a response after 2 hours:eek:..for them being in HK it is almost improper ;).

Anyway, they claimed it fits a 2007+ Gen6 model. I asked for pricing, shipping details (time, cost), and larger quantity buys again. Will see.

I am definitely interested if the price ends up being close to what has been mentioned already!!

I am still waiting for a response on that. My guess is that while their base is in HK, the guy answering our e-mails is probably located on the west coast - just my guess. I hope to get an answer this afternoon - best case.

Would be nice to have the foot light too but I can live without it. Put me down tentatively for a set pending more information on the GB.

Update: As expected, I got the following info this afternoon

1 pair unpainted $65
1 pair painted $105
Courier shipment $35
Delivery about 7 days after order
Discount for orders of 5 and more

I ask for what discount and if the discount appliers if we order various color codes.

I'd pay $140 but would be even happier to pay less with a group buy!!

Update: As expected, I got the following info this afternoon

1 pair unpainted $65
1 pair painted $105
Courier shipment $35
Delivery about 7 days after order
Discount for orders of 5 and more

I ask for what discount and if the discount appliers if we order various color codes.

If it helps, my set will be in magnetic grey.

Update: As expected, I got the following info this afternoon

1 pair unpainted $65
1 pair painted $105
Courier shipment $35
Delivery about 7 days after order
Discount for orders of 5 and more

I ask for what discount and if the discount appliers if we order various color codes.
I think this is going to end soon with a good price of group buy:clap:

Well, I can't promise the group buys...but I am trying :D


I have so far (please, check):

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)


PS: If we get a discount and someone else wants to organize it with the vendor...please, let me know. I am buying a house right now and will spend a few weeks in Europe very soon, so my time might be limited.

Well, I can't promise the group buys...but I am trying :D


I have so far (please, check):

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
You forgot me. :sosad:
1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver) :D

Sorry....just glancing over the posts quickly w/o going back...have a bit stress today...but should have guessed it anyway :thumbsup:

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray):naughty: painted and shipped to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)

I also asked for an installed picture to see how they fit and how the route the wire...but it does not look like I get that. I try again.

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray):naughty: and ship to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)
6 - njerald - 1D4 (silver)

And for those who dont know CC, here is a chart
Color Chart 07 08 09 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Aloe Green Metallic (776)
Barcelona Red Metallic (3R3)
Black (202)
Blizzard Pearl (070)
Blue Ribbon Metallic (8T5)
Classic Silver Metallic (1F7)
Desert Sand Mica (4Q2)
Jasper Pearl (6U6)
Magnetic Gray Metallic (1G3)
Sky Blue Pearl (8S4)
Super White (040)
Titanium Metallic (1D4)
-For 2008, the Camry is no longer available in Titanium Metallic (1D4), instead it is Classic Silver Metallic (1F7).

...maybe I should have them paint mine in Aloe green :-) instead of black.

I happened to see Carlson Lexus/Toyota having a GB on ClubLexus $179 for unpainted pair shipped (extra for painted option). If we have lots of interest, we can contact them for GB for Camry (even better if they join TN's vendor list).

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray) and ship to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)
6 - njerald - 1D4 (silver)
7 - 07hybrid - 3R3 (Barcelona Red Metallic)

Count me in for a pair of Blue Ribbon (8T5) if you can get them.

You are in Blacklick huh? Not too far from me! I live in Sunbury!

Count me in for a pair of Blue Ribbon (8T5) if you can get them.

Count me in...

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray) and ship to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)
6 - njerald - 1D4 (silver)
7 - 07hybrid - 3R3 (Barcelona Red Metallic)
8 - EuroPlate - 1D4 (Silver)

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray) and ship to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)
6 - njerald - 1D4 (silver)
7 - 07hybrid - 3R3 (Barcelona Red Metallic)
8 - EuroPlate - 1D4 (Silver)
9 - jbishop1557 - 8T5 (blue)
10 - thrawnis - 8T5 (blue) (tentative)

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC ?? (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray) and ship to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)
6 - njerald - 1D4 (silver)
7 - 07hybrid - 3R3 (Barcelona Red Metallic)
8 - EuroPlate - 1D4 (Silver)
9 - jbishop1557 - 8T5 (blue)
10 - thrawnis - 8T5 (blue) (tentative)

Okay, I am still negotiating with the supplier. So far, we agreed that he sends me a trial sample in 202 at a cost of $130 including courier shipment within the US. If somebody else has more time than me, please, you are welcome if you like to get that trial sample. If not, I will order and see how quickly I can test them incl the wire installation (probably I would take it to a custom shop to figure out the wire installation). Let me know and I can get back with him to place the sample order (or whoever likes to do it).

1 - Tobeit - CC 202 (black)
2 - Goobee - CC 1G3 (magnetic gray)
3 - LOV - CC 1G3 (Mag gray) and ship to Canada
4 - EJA - CC 202 (black)
5 - Lammydi - 1D4 (Silver)
6 - njerald - 1D4 (silver)
7 - 07hybrid - 3R3 (Barcelona Red Metallic)
8 - EuroPlate - 1D4 (Silver)
9 - jbishop1557 - 8T5 (blue)
10 - thrawnis - 8T5 (blue) (tentative)

Okay, I am still negotiating with the supplier. So far, we agreed that he sends me a trial sample in 202 at a cost of $130 including courier shipment within the US. If somebody else has more time than me, please, you are welcome if you like to get that trial sample. If not, I will order and see how quickly I can test them incl the wire installation (probably I would take it to a custom shop to figure out the wire installation). Let me know and I can get back with him to place the sample order (or whoever likes to do it).

I already have an installer lined up so if you need a guinea pig, I can volunteer. LMK.

I already have an installer lined up so if you need a guinea pig, I can volunteer. LMK.
Major prop for being a guinea pig. Thank you! :clap:

I just want to know if they fit.

The installation (wiring) is no problem.

Major prop for being a guinea pig. Thank you! :clap:

You're welcome. Hopefully they aren't just cheap covers with the stick on LEDs that are being sold on ebay. :eek:

The insides of the caps should look similar to these:

Click to enlarge:

http://img7.pictiger.com/559/16419858_th.jpeg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16419858/)

..

I rather have the full mirror instead of cheap cover. Good luck with it, post picture of how it turns out.

+1!!


Major prop for being a guinea pig. Thank you! :clap:

I just want to know if they fit.

The installation (wiring) is no problem.


NJerald,

How often do you use your heated mirrors? (just curious)

I may plan to join in with the purchase ;)
I know you from Tundrasolutions BTW...

Oops, you guys are active. I sent a payment to the guy already and wait for delivery.

Goobee, if you like his paypal address and order a set for trial as well, send me your e-mail via PM and I get you in touch with him with reference to the $130 quote.

Oops, you guys are active. I sent a payment to the guy already and wait for delivery.

Goobee, if you like his paypal address and order a set for trial as well, send me your e-mail via PM and I get you in touch with him with reference to the $130 quote.


Did everyone pay up yet?

Did everyone pay up yet?

No. I agreed with the supplier to order just one for now as a trial and see how they fit and look. He proposed that as I repeatedly asked for pictures and fitment etc. So, I went ahead and ordered just one to test. I told him if it looks good we like to order 5-10 sets of various colors....he did not mention at what if any additional discount beyond the $130 shipped within the US.

No. I agreed with the supplier to order just one for now as a trial and see how they fit and look. He proposed that as I repeatedly asked for pictures and fitment etc. So, I went ahead and ordered just one to test. I told him if it looks good we like to order 5-10 sets of various colors....he did not mention at what if any additional discount beyond the $130 shipped within the US.

So isnt he from HongKong or something?

If so, shipping to US/CAN should be quite similar.

So isnt he from HongKong or something?

If so, shipping to US/CAN should be quite similar.

The company home page and his e-mail server address appear to be in Hongkong, but he appears to work out of the west coast (based on his responses, which match that quite well) and they might distribute via a west coast office/center. I will ask if their is a difference anyway.

im in after we get pics of them

Update: My set of black painted LED covers is supposed to ship this Monday or Tuesday.

Goobee, I told him you might want to order a sample too (copied you on e-mail) and gave him your color code (1G3). If you want to go forward with that, send him the payment.

Tobeit: Done, I just sent him my $130. Thanks.

Can't wait to see pics!! I hope they work out for us!


The company home page and his e-mail server address appear to be in Hongkong, but he appears to work out of the west coast (based on his responses, which match that quite well) and they might distribute via a west coast office/center. I will ask if their is a difference anyway.

Can't wait to see pics!! I hope they work out for us!


Yeap...otherwise $130 in the dumpster....or on e-bay :lol:

No pain no gain eh? :thumbsup:

NJerald,

How often do you use your heated mirrors? (just curious)

I may plan to join in with the purchase ;)
I know you from Tundrasolutions BTW...


They come on with my heated seats all winter.

When the car is outside and the glass is wet or fogged over, the heat dries them out.

Update: My set of black painted LED covers is supposed to ship this Monday or Tuesday.

Goobee, I told him you might want to order a sample too (copied you on e-mail) and gave him your color code (1G3). If you want to go forward with that, send him the payment.

Tobeit: Done, I just sent him my $130. Thanks.
Ok keep us updated:chug:

We will....in the meantime, I confirmed that they actually will be shipped from Hongkong and not from the West Coast. Waiting for tracking info.

Patiently waiting.......... :)




We will....in the meantime, I confirmed that they actually will be shipped from Hongkong and not from the West Coast. Waiting for tracking info.

We will....in the meantime, I confirmed that they actually will be shipped from Hongkong and not from the West Coast. Waiting for tracking info.

I sorta figured with the "courier" shipping charge of $30. Two plastic covers wouldn't cost much to ship from within the US.

(Not unless you're buying from fleabay and agree to jacked shipping rates. :rolleyes: )

Patiently waiting.......... :)
I cant waiiiit:headbang::headbang::headbang::D

Considering putting LEDs in my present mirror housings.

Considering putting LEDs in my present mirror housings.




...thought about that too. You can use some of the flexible LED strips made for that kind of applications...but I am too lazy and hope the covers will do.

Considering putting LEDs in my present mirror housings.
You mean something like this?
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg111/widescreen2007/d680_1_sbl.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg111/widescreen2007/d5fd_1_sbl.jpg

You mean something like this?
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg111/widescreen2007/d680_1_sbl.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg111/widescreen2007/d5fd_1_sbl.jpg

Yes. Looking at a 13 LED similar to that.

Should be able to mount it inside just like the covers.

Just a little Dremel work. Won't be able to run them around the corner though.

I'll have to pull the mirror glass out to see what is attached to the mirror housing.

US mirrors are different than mine also.

Yeah, I thought about this too, but didn't like the fact that they wont run around the corner like you said.

Yeah, I thought about this too, but didn't like the fact that they wont run around the corner like you said.

If you look at the mirrors directly from the side they are swept back at about a 35 degree angle. At any point from the side view forward the LEDs would be visible.

But still I rather get the covers than mess with this.

I'm interested to see how these come out. I'm not worried about folding mirrors either unless they are power folding. :)

Somebody contact these guys and see what they can offer us :)

These...

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/12274022/LED_Mirror_Covers_For_Toyota_Camry.jpg

http://chuanghsiang.trustpass.alibaba.com/product/12274022/LED_Mirror_Covers_For_Toyota_Camry.html

or these...

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50294092/Side_Mirror_CAMRY.jpg

http://chinahengda.en.alibaba.com/product/50244362/50294092/Mould_for_Auto_Parts/Side_Mirror_CAMRY.html

or these..

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/10964511/Door_Mirror_Cover_With_Lamp_For_Toyota_Camry_Corol la_Altis.jpg

http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/10964511/Door_Mirror_Cover_With_Lamp_For_Toyota_Camry_Corol la_Altis.html

Europlate...I did contact these repeatedly and everytime I ask specifics for Gen6 camry's they became really, really quite.

Update on the kt dreamwork covers: Mine are in "shipment: and I have a tracking number :D...but they are still at the drop off location at a Hongkong post office in Kowloon East

Goobee's will be shipped tomorrow.

We will know soon enough if these are the ones to go with or not! I wonder how long it will take once they are in route!?


Europlate...I did contact these repeatedly and everytime I ask specifics for Gen6 camry's they became really, really quite.

Update on the kt dreamwork covers: Mine are in "shipment: and I have a tracking number :D...but they are still at the drop off location at a Hongkong post office in Kowloon East

Goobee's will be shipped tomorrow.

I just got the installation instructions forwarded (I don't post it - its 7Mb). From that, these are replacement and not slip over covers. I have not seen that we can take part of our Gen6 mirror cover of - anybody has taken a closer look what parts of the cover can come of and could be replaced? I already asked the kt dreamworks to confirm the application again.

I just got the installation instructions forwarded (I don't post it - its 7Mb). From that, these are replacement and not slip over covers. I have not seen that we can take part of our Gen6 mirror cover of - anybody has taken a closer look what parts of the cover can come of and could be replaced? I already asked the kt dreamworks to confirm the application again.

You can't remove our covers so either it is a complete replacment assembly or it is for a different model than ours and it won't fit.

That's what I thought and what I responded to the kt dreamworks guy..I am worry it's not for our camry.

That's what I thought and what I responded to the kt dreamworks guy..I am worry it's not for our camry.

Maybe for some Camry but not for the US market GEN6..

My only hope is that the instructions they sent is a generic one applicable for all covers...and that our covers are indeed for the Gen6. But my fate is dwindling as I thought of slip over covers for that price - replacement covers would be an entire mirror housing replacement. If it is the latter, it's cheap.

I also inquired again for clarification and all my communication with them is referenced to a Gen6, 2007+ model year camry for the US.

My only hope is that the instructions they sent is a generic one applicable for all covers...and that our covers are indeed for the Gen6. But my fate is dwindling as I thought of slip over covers for that price - replacement covers would be an entire mirror housing replacement. If it is the latter, it's cheap.

I also inquired again for clarification and all my communication with them is referenced to a Gen6, 2007+ model year camry for the US.

I took pictures of my mirrors and sent them to alibaba.com, who was interested in supplying. Never heard from them again.

hahaha, I did the same with some guys from alibaba...same result.

I shall remain optimistic at this point. No need to worry until until there's something to worry about.

I think what you have to do is remove your mirror(glass) from existing mirror, and put it back in to the one you get from KT DREAMWORK.

I think what you have to do is remove your mirror(glass) from existing mirror, and put it back in to the one you get from KT DREAMWORK.

Well, we will see soon if these fit...but it's not just the mirror glass transfer...that is for sure.

If our covers are anything like these in this thread, I think we're going to be OK guys.

Click here! (http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368112&page=5)

Yeah, I'm diggin the Lexus covers...

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//4385/MirrorCovers.gif

+1


Yeah, I'm diggin the Lexus covers...

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//4385/MirrorCovers.gif

Well, the covers are on their way to me and I will immediately be able to tell if they are for our camry's or not. Goobee's will not be shipped until I give kt dreamworks the okay as they do not wantto spend the extra return shipping cost if they don't fit. They did offer immediately to refund me including shipping if they don't fit...but they still seam to b pretty confident. Lets hope.

Well, the covers are on their way to me and I will immediately be able to tell if they are for our camry's or not. Goobee's will not be shipped until I give kt dreamworks the okay as they do not wantto spend the extra return shipping cost if they don't fit. They did offer immediately to refund me including shipping if they don't fit...but they still seam to b pretty confident. Lets hope.
Sounds promising, cant waaaait.:crybaby:

Got an e-mail from the seller confirming what Tobeit said and will refund should they not fit. These guys communicate well with their customers. :thumbsup:

I can hardly wait!

Got an e-mail from the seller confirming what Tobeit said and will refund should they not fit. These guys communicate well with their customers. :thumbsup:

Communication and correctness are two different things.

The installation instructions, if correct, show these are replaceable covers which our mirrors don't have.

If they sent the wrong instructions, though highly unlikely, they screwed up there.

Communication and correctness are two different things.

The installation instructions, if correct, show these are replaceable covers which our mirrors don't have.

If they sent the wrong instructions, though highly unlikely, they screwed up there.

Trying to stay positive here, bro. :thumbsup:

I got the mirror covers today. Their quality looks good, paint is nicely matched to my OEM black, LED lenses look nice and clear...just one little problem, they don't fit.

The shape is very similar to ours (gen5 or Lexus?), but it is a back cover only and not an entire mirror housing. I will send it back and that is probably the end of the story. Too bad.



PS:...just holding them on made it look great....arrgh.

I got the mirror covers today. Their quality looks good, paint is nicely matched to my OEM black, LED lenses look nice and clear...just one little problem, they don't fit.

The shape is very similar to ours (gen5 or Lexus?), but it is a back cover only and not an entire mirror housing. I will send it back and that is probably the end of the story. Too bad.



PS:...just holding them on made it look great....arrgh.

Darn, just gotta keep looking then.

Thanks for doing the leg work Tobeit.

wish the outcome would have been better :-(

I'm e-mailing my brother in law in the Philippines to see what the complete mirror assemblies go for there. With the Peso vs. Dollar exchange rate in favor of the dollar, it might not be too bad. I'll let you know if he comes back with a decent price.

I got the mirror covers today. Their quality looks good, paint is nicely matched to my OEM black, LED lenses look nice and clear...just one little problem, they don't fit.

The shape is very similar to ours (gen5 or Lexus?), but it is a back cover only and not an entire mirror housing. I will send it back and that is probably the end of the story. Too bad.



PS:...just holding them on made it look great....arrgh.
Damn it, and i was hoping it was for GEN6:headbang: $&(@jrghoewgh I'm mad:sosad:, even tho we ask him 100 times ,he was still wrong.

You'd think that these mirror cover manufacturers would know that Toyota sells a boatload of Camrys in the US and they'd make something compatible for the US market...

That's too bad. The search continues.....

Ok, I've found another website that has mirror covers,made for MALAYSIA custormer tho, so I'm not sure if it'll fit our Camry
here is the pic of it
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7659/sidemirrorcamryga7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
there is another kind too,but again we need to contact this persons. And here is the URL for it(scroll down to the page)
http://www.asia.ru/en/ShortSearch/?query=camry&search_type=products&submit.x=20&submit.y=5

You know, if we could find one from Aussie, that would be better, since they have th same Camrys as ours.

You know, if we could find one from Aussie, that would be better, since they have th same Camrys as ours.
I've just checked, the Malaysian Camry is the same Aurion, so I guess this will fit as well.

Buying OEM mirror assemblies from the Philippines is a bust. Would have been ideal as their cars are left hand drive as well so they would have bolted right on without messing with the glass. From what I understand, the Philippines Camry is the Aurion.

Even with the exchange rate in our favor, they want $430 to $470 for each mirrors. Yikes! :yikes:

I'm working on an alternative.

Emailed some pics to Tobeit but am waiting for details and answers from the seller/manufacturer.

I'm working on an alternative.

Emailed some pics to Tobeit but am waiting for details and answers from the seller/manufacturer.

Hi Njerald. I got your pictures. Looks good.

I did not have much time in the last week - just moved into a new house. Anyway, I now took a closer look at the covers I got and it might be pretty simple to integrate the LED in my OEM housing. The shape of the mirror housing and our OEM is very close if not the same around the LED area....so, a dremel tool, some fine sandpaper and glue might do the trick.


Here is what I am talking about.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/tobeit/mirror1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/tobeit/mirror-apart.jpg

Hi Njerald. I got your pictures. Looks good.

I did not have much time in the last week - just moved into a new house. Anyway, I now took a closer look at the covers I got and it might be pretty simple to integrate the LED in my OEM housing. The shape of the mirror housing and our OEM is very close if not the same around the LED area....so, a dremel tool, some fine sandpaper and glue might do the trick.


Here is what I am talking about.



Sound a good idea ,let us know how it turned Tobeit.

Sound a good idea ,let us know how it turned Tobeit.

Debating with myself if I should get a test mirror housing to try it out first....the outer edge is a bit more round on the covers, but the LED housing is "thick" enough to cover that.

I suggest getting a test mirror housing.

Hi Njerald. I got your pictures. Looks good.

I did not have much time in the last week - just moved into a new house. Anyway, I now took a closer look at the covers I got and it might be pretty simple to integrate the LED in my OEM housing. The shape of the mirror housing and our OEM is very close if not the same around the LED area....so, a dremel tool, some fine sandpaper and glue might do the trick.


Here is what I am talking about.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/tobeit/mirror1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/tobeit/mirror-apart.jpg

That's plan B but I don't know about the ribs or motor/mirror attach points that may be missing when the housing is milled out.

That's plan B but I don't know about the ribs or motor/mirror attach points that may be missing when the housing is milled out.


Good point. Have you opened one of your mirror already....hurry up ;).

I think I'll pass. My dremel skills aren't good enough to do neat and clean cut outs.

Positive News: have some info and requested more....

This is the whole mirror price, not just a cover.

Power w/LED Signal, Primed - $120 + $73 freight.

Power, Heated, Power Folding, Primed, w/LED signal - $147 + $73 freight.

Shipping time is 4-5 days.

Quantitiy of 10 only saves $10/mirror but ocean freight would save $$$$$.

3 mirror sets by air would be $58/set.

I asked about buying a sample set and am trying to work out the details.

They haven't supplied me with any detail pictures of the Camry mirrors.

I'll keep you posted................

Excellent news, the power folding one sounds interesting. Any idea if they offer painted and prices?

Positive News: have some info and requested more....

This is the whole mirror price, not just a cover.

Power w/LED Signal, Primed - $120 + $73 freight.

Power, Heated, Power Folding, Primed, w/LED signal - $147 + $73 freight.

Shipping time is 4-5 days.

Quantitiy of 10 only saves $10/mirror but ocean freight would save $$$$$.

3 mirror sets by air would be $58/set.

I asked about buying a sample set and am trying to work out the details.

They haven't supplied me with any detail pictures of the Camry mirrors.

I'll keep you posted................
Sweet, keep us updated njareld:clap:

Positive News: have some info and requested more....

This is the whole mirror price, not just a cover.

Power w/LED Signal, Primed - $120 + $73 freight.

Power, Heated, Power Folding, Primed, w/LED signal - $147 + $73 freight.

Shipping time is 4-5 days.

Quantitiy of 10 only saves $10/mirror but ocean freight would save $$$$$.

3 mirror sets by air would be $58/set.

I asked about buying a sample set and am trying to work out the details.

They haven't supplied me with any detail pictures of the Camry mirrors.

I'll keep you posted................


MY HERO! hehe

MY HERO! hehe

More like... The Dark Knight! :D

Thats great news....:thumbsup::clap:

Nice power folding FTW! I can talk with one of my guys from work about painting and see if I can work out a deal with getting a bunch of mirrors painted at once. He painted Cadillacs for 10+ yrs.

Can't wait to see some pics of these....

Nice power folding FTW! I can talk with one of my guys from work about painting and see if I can work out a deal with getting a bunch of mirrors painted at once. He painted Cadillacs for 10+ yrs.

Can't wait to see some pics of these....


I am in line for a pair of black....than I forget about the do-it-yourself idea.

I am in line for a pair of black....than I forget about the do-it-yourself idea.
Me too ,but I'm not interested in power folding, heated but not folding.

I want a regular pair that does not have power foldering or heat. As long as it has the LED I am happy.

Nice power folding FTW! I can talk with one of my guys from work about painting and see if I can work out a deal with getting a bunch of mirrors painted at once. He painted Cadillacs for 10+ yrs.

Can't wait to see some pics of these....

Yep, painting one set is a bitch. Most of the shops near me don't want to take little jobs and the ones that will take the little jobs charge up the butt. Let me know what your buddy wants for painting. Thanks.

Once I talk to him about it, if everything is a go... I'll get list of who needs what colors and take it from there.

Ordered a trial set (primed, power, heated, power folding, LED) tonight.

Maybe will have them this time next week.

Will keep you informed......

Ordered a trial set (primed, power, heated, power folding, LED) tonight.

Maybe will have them this time next week.

Will keep you informed......

Confused about one part, why not just order the mirrors through jayb82. What are the difference between his and the one you order(except for them being power, heated and power folding, which seem a lot of people don't want). Is that the only difference. Just trying to understand.

I should have my hopefully next week and once install will post picture of them(talking about the ones i order through jayb82)

Confused about one part, why not just order the mirrors through jayb82. What are the difference between his and the one you order(except for them being power, heated and power folding, which seem a lot of people don't want). Is that the only difference. Just trying to understand.

I should have my hopefully next week and once install will post picture of them(talking about the ones i order through jayb82)
No one wants heated mirrors because majority of people dont have that option. Njerald, myself and a few other people have it on our cars. So getting a mirror that does not support heated mirrors would give us a useless option.

As for why njerald chose those over jayb82 is the power folding and heated mirrors. njerald stated that he wont buy a mirror without heated mirrors. If the OEM mirrors that jayb82 had offered heated mirrors, I think njerald would jump on it.

No one wants heated mirrors because majority of people dont have that option. Njerald, myself and a few other people have it on our cars. So getting a mirror that does not support heated mirrors would give us a useless option.

As for why njerald chose those over jayb82 is the power folding and heated mirrors. njerald stated that he wont buy a mirror without heated mirrors. If the OEM mirrors that jayb82 had offered heated mirrors, I think njerald would jump on it.

Yes.

The heated mirrors clear the glass of frost, ice and rain drops.

I don't care about the folding but I will probably hook it up.

+ they are cheaper.........

njerald im totally in if all goes as planned

Confused about one part, why not just order the mirrors through jayb82. What are the difference between his and the one you order(except for them being power, heated and power folding, which seem a lot of people don't want). Is that the only difference. Just trying to understand.

I should have my hopefully next week and once install will post picture of them(talking about the ones i order through jayb82)

Actually, I want all of those options. :thumbsup: :D

Again, NJerald is my HERO! LOL

Cant wait to see the pics!



Yes.

The heated mirrors clear the glass of frost, ice and rain drops.

I don't care about the folding but I will probably hook it up.

+ they are cheaper.........

What a pain....

First they wanted $8 more ($16 more for wire) for Paypal payment.

I specified LED in my order which woke someone up. They came back and said the original price was for incandescent signals and LED had just been developed.

LED mirrors were $24 more than previous quote.

I asked what was available to ship and that I preferred LEDs.

They came back and that the LEDs would be ready to ship in 5 days. I sent $24 more on Paypal this AM.

So maybe in 10 days or so, I may have something.

Later...............

so the anticipation continues!

Just hope they arent jerking you.

What a pain....

First they wanted $8 more ($16 more for wire) for Paypal payment.

I specified LED in my order which woke someone up. They came back and said the original price was for incandescent signals and LED had just been developed.

LED mirrors were $24 more than previous quote.

I asked what was available to ship and that I preferred LEDs.

They came back and that the LEDs would be ready to ship in 5 days. I sent $24 more on Paypal this AM.

So maybe in 10 days or so, I may have something.

Later...............

What, these guys no habla english??!! Sheesh! You would think the prospect of a group buy would have these jokers more accomodating. :thumbsdow

What a pain....

First they wanted $8 more ($16 more for wire) for Paypal payment.

I specified LED in my order which woke someone up. They came back and said the original price was for incandescent signals and LED had just been developed.

LED mirrors were $24 more than previous quote.

I asked what was available to ship and that I preferred LEDs.

They came back and that the LEDs would be ready to ship in 5 days. I sent $24 more on Paypal this AM.

So maybe in 10 days or so, I may have something.

Later...............
WTF:confused::headbang:

Got an e-mail saying my mirrors are being prepared for shipment.

Waiting for the tracking info............

where are they shipping from?

where are they shipping from?
I'm assuming from Honk Kong?

I'm assuming from Honk Kong?

Asia... I'm not familiar with Honk Kong.

Asia... I'm not familiar with Honk Kong.

^ now thats funny :lol:

Hmm? njerald: Any idea how the mirror (glass) themselves are? I'm guessing they are not DOT compliant. Will we be able to swap our OEM glass in?

I'm in CA and they have a law for just about anything. Pretty soon, I bet you won't be able to drive and pick your nose at the same time. :rolleyes:

Hmm? njerald: Any idea how the mirror (glass) themselves are? I'm guessing they are not DOT compliant. Will we be able to swap our OEM glass in?

I'm in CA and they have a law for just about anything. Pretty soon, I bet you won't be able to drive and pick your nose at the same time. :rolleyes:

It don't matter if the glass is DOT compliant or not. I am in CA also, and no cop going to pull you over for the having non dot mirrors (most cop got no clue).

It don't matter if the glass is DOT compliant or not. I am in CA also, and no cop going to pull you over for the having non dot mirrors (most cop got no clue).

Hopefully. We have some real a$$hole CHP types here in the Pasadena area. :thumbsdow

Hmm? njerald: Any idea how the mirror (glass) themselves are? I'm guessing they are not DOT compliant. Will we be able to swap our OEM glass in?

I'm in CA and they have a law for just about anything. Pretty soon, I bet you won't be able to drive and pick your nose at the same time. :rolleyes:

I'm sure they aren't DOT compliant. Pass. side mirror is flat.

Don't know about the size and US built glass is different than Japan built. Check your Service Manual.

Maybe I will have them this time next Saturday.........

any update on this - keeping my fingers crossed njerald!

any update on this - keeping my fingers crossed njerald!


Maybe I will have them this time next Saturday.........

ahh sorry for not reading through, it was at the top of my head so I just searched for the thread and replied.

Still patiently waiting, very excited though to be honest!

Email today saying seller finally has the mirrors to send me but no ETA or tracking info yet.

Email today saying seller finally has the mirrors to send me but no ETA or tracking info yet.
It is taking $%&* looong:headbang:

It is taking $%&* looong:headbang:

Patience my good man. I've got so many projects I want to do it makes no difference when the mirrors come in. :D

Got the Taiwan Postal Tracking Number today but it is not in their system yet.

Got the Taiwan Postal Tracking Number today but it is not in their system yet.
Finally a good news:thumbsup:

On a plane from Taipei to SF yesterday and then by USPS.

On a plane from Taipei to SF yesterday and then by USPS.


Now the heart starts beating faster, in anticipation at the suspense. :lol:

Where can I find the web page for the mirror ?

Mirrors cleared Customs this weekend and s/b in the mail today from San Francisco. No delivery date yet...........

Mirrors cleared Customs this weekend and s/b in the mail today from San Francisco. No delivery date yet...........
Closer and closer :chug:

Heated, Power Adjusting, Power Folding, LED Signal Mirrors


I had checked with the PO tracking site when the mailman showed up with the Taiwan package.

They fit on the car fine (pics attached). Quality looks good.

The glass is the same width as stock but is about 1/2" higher than stock.

When they are extended, they are each 5/8" wider than stock. They each fold in 4 3/4" so they are no wider than the widest part of the doors/fenders.

They have 4 LEDs for the signal. You can see 3 from the front, 4 from the side and 1 from the rear.

The 9 wires terminate in a mini connector. All functions work except the heat that I did not try when fitting it onto the car.

Problems I emailed the seller about: The LH mirror glass has a vertical thin black line on it (may be defective); No wiring diagram was sent as promised (I quickly ID'd the wire functions); I want to know the connector name/number provided so I can find it's mate for my wiring; How to remove the mirror glass ( I think I know how but don't want to break anything). Waiting for a response..........

I will probably paint the covers myself (They could be left Black). The pics show the cover off because if it is snapped on, I need to remove the glass to remove the cover.

I've all ready started on the DIY installation/wiring.

I've ordered a DPDT Momentary rocker switch (for the power fold) to fit in the opening below the existing power mirror switch. You could use a normal switch and relay(s) instead but this s/b a cleaner installation.

Click on pics to enlarge:

http://img7.pictiger.com/a5e/16859928_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859928/) Cover

http://img7.pictiger.com/c81/16859953_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859953/) 3 pics Extended with Signal

http://img7.pictiger.com/46e/16859959_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859959/)

http://img7.pictiger.com/644/16859964_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859964/)

http://img7.pictiger.com/40b/16859939_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859939/) 3 Pics Folded

http://img7.pictiger.com/6ea/16859932_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859932/)

http://img7.pictiger.com/201/16859944_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16859944/)


Any questions for now?????

I was thinking that I could add Puddle Lamps fairly easily now....hmm.......

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Looking good. Njerald: are the mounts paintable? I'd like to color coordinate them instead of the OEM black. So what's the final price these guys will give us for the group buy? Thanks.

Looking good. Njerald: are the mounts paintable? I'd like to color coordinate them instead of the OEM black. So what's the final price these guys will give us for the group buy? Thanks.


Yes, the mirror base is the same Black as the cover. Would be difficult to get a good job w/o dismantling the pivot point and removing the mirror glass.

I'll wait until my questions to the seller are answered and my problem mirror glass is dealt with before proceeding further with prices.

Looks nice njerald, now I want them. yeah just waiting for the answer ,and for the price.

Looks good, from what I can see. Taking pics soon with the cover on and a little further away from the car too? How do the LEDs look when on?

How do the LEDs look when on?

Good, that's why there are pics.................

at night...

Yes, the mirror base is the same Black as the cover. Would be difficult to get a good job w/o dismantling the pivot point and removing the mirror glass.

I'll wait until my questions to the seller are answered and my problem mirror glass is dealt with before proceeding further with prices.

As far as i know about the vertical black line on the side mirror from Asian car was, it provide you with the wider angle view to help you with the blind spot problem. It should be a very thin black line from top of your mirror to the bottom of your mirror (please refer to the picture below, I use red line instead of black to make it easier to see, and i'm sorry for borrowing your picture as an example)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/dwarfdabu/mirrorexample.jpg
However, both of your mirror should have that thin black line on it, not just the left hand side mirror. Nice mirrors by the way, and I am going to get a set for myself when i go back to Taiwan.
Oh, could you tell me more about the power folding feature when you have it working? thanx.

As far as i know about the vertical black line on the side mirror from Asian car was, it provide you with the wider angle view to help you with the blind spot problem. It should be a very thin black line from top of your mirror to the bottom of your mirror (please refer to the picture below, I use red line instead of black to make it easier to see, and i'm sorry for borrowing your picture as an example)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/dwarfdabu/mirrorexample.jpg
However, both of your mirror should have that thin black line on it, not just the left hand side mirror. Nice mirrors by the way, and I am going to get a set for myself when i go back to Taiwan.
Oh, could you tell me more about the power folding feature when you have it working? thanx.

Thanks for the info. We'll see what they say......

What do you want to know about the power folding feature? I have operated it with 12V battery power.

What do you want to know about the power folding feature? I have operated it with 12V battery power.
I believe the connectors from your new side mirrors must have more wires than the original one mirror connectors (cuz of the power folding function).
I was wondering that did you need to do any wiring modification or did you just plug and play the connector?
The mirror base came with the new mirror should fit without any problem, right?
Thanks for the info.

I believe the connectors from your new side mirrors must have more wires than the original one mirror connectors (cuz of the power folding function).
I was wondering that did you need to do any wiring modification or did you just plug and play the connector?
The mirror base came with the new mirror should fit without any problem, right?
Thanks for the info.

The new mirror has 9 wires. The old one has 5 wires. I will leave the old connector on the 5 wires and tie in below the connector.

I will either get a mating connector to the one supplied on the new mirror or a mating set. Will have to run 4 new wires to the left kick panel/left lower instrument panel and tie into the turn signal 2 wires (kick panel) and into the new folding switch for the other 2. Then power supply wiring for the switch.

They all look like 20 or 22 gauge wires on the new mirror.

The new mirror has 9 wires. The old one has 5 wires. I will leave the old connector on the 5 wires and tie in below the connector.

I will either get a mating connector to the one supplied on the new mirror or a mating set. Will have to run 4 new wires to the left kick panel/left lower instrument panel and tie into the turn signal 2 wires (kick panel) and into the new folding switch for the other 2. Then power supply wiring for the switch.

They all look like 20 or 22 gauge wires on the new mirror.

Thanks njerald, as long as the mirror base fits well, then wiring are something easier to work around with.
Thanks for the wiring info.

njerald looking real nice! i'm interested in the GB

The seller is really STUPID!!!!!!!!!

Told me the black line in my LH mirror was for the heater element and gave me a Wikipedia reference. Couldn't answer my question of why only one mirror was that way, so I asked again.

Couldn't give me the wire colors/schematic. I've all ready figured that one out.

Said that I should use the original connector to h/u the mirror. Told them that the original connector is nowhere near like the supplied connector. Asked again for the connector make/model.

This was their statement on glass removal:
About the procedure for removing the mirror glass from the housing.We usually sell these kind of products to Japanese customers, they never ask about this; therefore, we don't quite understand about it. So we highly recommend you to query the professional store about the installation.

Asked again saying that the glass removal is necessary to remove the cover once it is installed or to do any maintenance on LED's, etc.

I can figure it out but they need to know what they are selling and it is obvious they don't have a clue and don't seem to care!!!!!!!

Geeze!!! :rolleyes:

Sucks to hear about it, but come on you're dealing with a out of country "distributor". Customer service in this country is bad enough, so I doubt it would be any better an ocean away. Either that or something was lost in translation.

In any case I don't think it's worth the hassle to get something quite honestly I don't really need. But then that's just me...

Sucks to hear about it, but come on you're dealing with a out of country "distributor". Customer service in this country is bad enough, so I doubt it would be any better an ocean away. Either that or something was lost in translation.

In any case I don't think it's worth the hassle to get something quite honestly I don't really need. But then that's just me...

The only ones available in-country that I know of are the Toyota ones which are cost prohibitively high. I could be wrong though.

The Asian clowns 2nd or 3rd email response:

We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.

We ask the manufacturer about the line. The black vertical line is a separation, the left side is a wide-angle mirror, and the right side is ordinary mirror. Since the steering wheel is on the left, so it's only on the left side mirror. This design is same as Toyota (in Asia), however, it might be a different design in North America.

The cover is fixed to the mirror by tenon inside; it might be broken and hard to be repaired if you try to take it off after you put them together. Basically, if the mirror doesn't be struck by outside force , or get a great damage that need to be replaced, it doesn't have to be maintained.

Is there any socket(connector) on your car? If there is but can't match our product, please take a picture of it and send to us. We may search if there is any thing can match it. But if there isn't any socket(connector) on your car, you may have to ask Toyota about it and only Toyota has the possibility to sell the product . We've mentioned that if your original mirror is manual type, it's very hard to change it into automatic (auto back) type and also there should be a control switch in the car before.

We're really willing to answer and solve your questions.

and my email back to them:

So you finally got the black line right. After trying your crap, off the cuff answers, you finally got one right.

Bull shit on your mirror removal answer. I don't need a half ass lecture on mirror maintenance. I've all ready stated why it needs to be removed. All manufacturers (in my Toyota manual) show how to remove the mirror glass and they don't even have a front removable cover.

Yes, there is a connector on the car. It is about 1/3 the size of the new mirror connector. It has 5 wires and capability for 6.

The new mirror has a large and unidentified (by markings) 12 wire capability connector that has 8 wires in it. This is another one of your STUPID answers. Is there someone there with an IQ of over 50????????

Ask the manufacturer what the brand and number of their connector is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

If you actually try, you might get the answer.


Pissed Off,


I'm going to paint my covers today and then look for 2 connector mating halves as I don't expect an answer regarding the furnished connector. Will just cut their connector off and rewire to a new one.

Probably end up buying 2 of these and their mates: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104009&cp=2032058.2032231.2032286&parentPage=family Just another $11 and maybe save a week or two of them screwing around.

I also can pull the mirror glass out w/o their inept assistance that could make things easier.

:naughty:...and here goes the group-buy :lol:

With all these run arounds and inconsistent answers and promises, its not even worth it. If you do find a company and is willing to try, be know that you'll be in for run arounds, problems..pretty much a headache.

Why do you expect a retailer to know how to properly disassemble a part which is already assembled? That's like yelling at the guy at Best Buy when you want to know how to take a tv apart.

Or the name of the connector? Seriously I think the guy has been reasonable with you. You're buying a part not made for our US model or configuration it's gonna take some work on YOUR part. Take a deep breath and think about it...

Why do you expect a retailer to know how to properly disassemble a part which is already assembled? That's like yelling at the guy at Best Buy when you want to know how to take a tv apart.

Or the name of the connector? Seriously I think the guy has been reasonable with you. You're buying a part not made for our US model or configuration it's gonna take some work on YOUR part. Take a deep breath and think about it...

Right, what a joke.........

They have been working with the manufacturer to get the mirrors and to find out the answer on the black line (after their half ass answer).

They simply have to ask and insist on the other two questions/answers.

and they know based on a number of my emails that there are others who are interested in buying mirrors from them. They've got my money all ready but they could earn more sales..........

Not to mention, if they're going to sell a product...at least be knowledgeable in what they sell and be prepared to answer questions.

I think you're being a little bit unreasonable. You contact a foreign reseller and purchase a product that is not intended for the US market. Once you receive it you start huffing and puffing and insulting them. You knew you were taking a risk with this product so you can't expect it to be perfect.

Obviously there is a language barrier and not to mention a time zone difference. From what you've posted they are trying to answer your questions to the best of their ability. I'm sure they would do a better job if you spoke their native tongue.

Any Chinese speaking members reading this thread? Maybe one of you guys can draft up something written in Chinese and send it to them in an attachment. Of course, if your computer is set up to type Chinese, that'll be even better. :thumbsup:

Somehow I don't think njerald did anything to help in dispelling the "ugly American" stereotype foreigners might have with that petulant email reply (complete with the bold face type and the obligatory !!!!!!!!!!s).

Then again no one has ever accused njerald of not going over the top.

but if youre selling a product...atleast know about what youre selling to answer questions. they didnt even know what the black line was for. they had to do RESEARCH after a buyer asked them about it. they should have already known.

but if youre selling a product...atleast know about what youre selling to answer questions. they didnt even know what the black line was for. they had to do RESEARCH after a buyer asked them about it. they should have already known.

I don't presume to know how someone else in another country should operate their own business. The world doesn't revolve around what I think it should be, believe it or not. If they're not on top of their product (either through their own ineptitude or a simple honest mistake or whatever), fine it's their loss. Either way I don't need to blow a gasket; I can just walk away and find someone else to spend my money on.

:naughty:...and here goes the group-buy :lol:

What a shame I'm still waiting on those LED tail lights with the smoked turn signals from Kazakstan...

:lol::lol:

I don't presume to know how someone else in another country should operate their own business. The world doesn't revolve around what I think it should be, believe it or not. If they're not on top of their product (either through their own ineptitude or a simple honest mistake or whatever), fine it's their loss. Either way I don't need to blow a gasket; I can just walk away and find someone else to spend my money on.
Easy for you to say because you didnt drop any money on it. Although I'm not fond of njerald sometimes, I agree with him. If you were in njerald's shoes and bought something where the seller said it would fit and it didnt or required additional modification and they didnt know anything or try to help, you would be pissed too. Especially if you dropped $100+ and you cant get a refund on it.

njerald is doing us all a favor by taking the risk of doing it so people like us can order if it is successful. Not everyone has disposable income.

So if you can walk away and find someone else to spend your money on, how come you arent throwing your cash around to these overseas sellers and trying out each and every turn signal mirror for us? The cost of these mirrors is probably the price of 2-3 full gas tanks. Especially with the US economy in disarray, money is tight and every penny counts.

Not bashing but you just make it seem like the mirror is chump change or as if he spent $20 on it.

Easy for you to say because you didnt drop any money on it. Although I'm not fond of njerald sometimes, I agree with him. If you were in njerald's shoes and bought something where the seller said it would fit and it didnt or required additional modification and they didnt know anything or try to help, you would be pissed too. Especially if you dropped $100+ and you cant get a refund on it.

njerald is doing us all a favor by taking the risk of doing it so people like us can order if it is successful. Not everyone has disposable income.

So if you can walk away and find someone else to spend your money on, how come you arent throwing your cash around to these overseas sellers and trying out each and every turn signal mirror for us? The cost of these mirrors is probably the price of 2-3 full gas tanks. Especially with the US economy in disarray, money is tight and every penny counts.

Not bashing but you just make it seem like the mirror is chump change or as if he spent $20 on it.

I'm calling him out on his childish email response. I'm sure he did everyone a favor by being the guinea pig for all of this, but unless he can prove that this seller has an ulterior motive into scamming him, then I'm not impressed or sympathetic (which ironically I was about ten posts ago).

And as far as me not throwing my cash around buying these things, I didn't see the need to risk dealing with a clearly unproven out of country buyer and replacing my perfectly functioning USDM side mirrors.

So in essence the seller is apparently stupid when it comes to their lack of knowledge of the product they sell. Fine, so I guess it's up to people who are really interested in this product to take it upon themselves and find another vendor who will answer all questions and deliver a satisfactory product for themselves first, and then maybe share the wealth to others. Sure beats waiting hand in foot for other people to be guinea pigs only to be dissapointed with the whole experience of someone else's trials and tribulations.

If I really, really wanted these, I would take it upon myself to find someone better instead of a woe is me attitude. But that's just me typing...

So in essence the seller is apparently stupid when it comes to their lack of knowledge of the product they sell. Fine, so I guess it's up to people who are really interested in this product to take it upon themselves and find another vendor who will answer all questions and deliver a satisfactory product for themselves first, and then maybe share the wealth to others. Sure beats waiting hand in foot for other people to be guinea pigs only to be dissapointed with the whole experience of someone else's trials and tribulations.

If I really, really wanted these, I would take it upon myself to find someone better instead of a woe is me attitude. But that's just me typing...

There is no woe is me attitude here unless it's yours.

I'll get the mirrors installed and wired up despite the sellers lack of knowledge/giving off the cuff wrong answers/not contacting or pressuring the manufacturer.

My switch came today and I just bought 9 pin replacement mating connectors at Radio Shack.

It just would have been much easier than wasting two days for each email and email response, over and over again.

I am also waiting for contact from another mirror supplier even though I have mine.

I detest laziness, incompetence and stupidity, wherever it is...........

I detest incompetence and stupidity, wherever it is...........

Clearly.

You made your point known to the sellers, but I have a hunch they probably won't understand your full venom with that email response. A shame really. I would love to see their rebuttal (in Chinese perhaps :lol:).

At least you took the plunge, which is more than I can say about others.

centennialman, can you read/write Chinese? If so, can we ask you to communicate with these people on our behalf?

centennialman, can you read/write Chinese? If so, can we ask you to communicate with these people on our behalf?

No thanks. I can't read Chinese to being with. Believe it or not I'm not even Chinese :eek: :D.

I'm a soju drinking red t shirt wearing singing badly in a karaoke bar smoking a cigarette when I'm bored Korean.

So njerald ,he didnt give you price for GB?

So njerald ,he didnt give you price for GB?

I mentioned it to them a few times early in this process but told them it depended on mirror fit, function and satisfaction.

The only savings initially quoted was a little off on shipping to one location on multiple units.

I sure wouldn't want any part of that.

Sorry but its useless without pictures of the mirrors itself or of it installed onto a Camry. $65 (unpainted) and $105 (painted)? Either sounds fishy to me or its really really cheap product.

I know people are going to ask....does the mirrors fold and are they heated? For me, njerald and a few others, we have the heated mirrors. So we're looking for turn signal mirrors, that fold and are heated. If it doesnt have all 3, no sale for us.
yeah what that^guy said

sorry it's been such a trying task njerald, appreciate you taking the plunge on this for us.

obviously this is going to take some engineering on our side, guess the best we can do is not rely on the providers and tackle this on our/your own. thanks again for the updates so far

-SD

If njerald does find another seller with mirrors, he can sell of the other one he doesnt want or keep it as a spare.

I asked a member in Australia if he could get us any good deals on Aurion mirrors and he couldn't. I think we have little choice but to go the asia route.

why don't you order them from toyota philippines? they drive LHD too and have turn signal mirrors.
they probably just don't have the heated ones

why don't you order them from toyota philippines? they drive LHD too and have turn signal mirrors.
they probably just don't have the heated ones

Unfortunately I already checked:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2461699&postcount=114

hmm i never read that part.
if you have relatives over in the philippines, maybe you can have them go to banawe street in qc where all the car parts and replacement parts are?

My bro-in-law has pretty good connections there. No gray or aftermarket assemblies available and Toyota won't deal. Even checked a few dealers way outside of Metrol Manila, no good. Part of the problem is no one stocks them and they special order them as needed.

They did however, offer to mount them very cheaply. :rolleyes:

Email back from the seller this morning.

Gave me a Toyota part number for the connector and said "If Toyota in USA doesn't have the items, you might ask them to borrow the items from overseas branch".

Told them that it was not available in the US, that I have wasted almost a week waiting for them and that I purchased my own connector assemblies.

They made no mention of the mirror glass removal.

So they left me on my own with no help on wire ID, finally got a connector number for a connector not available here, gave me a half ass reason for the LH glass black line before I called them on it, and responded that the mirror glass never has to be removed "if it is not struck by an outside force".

I will get mine installed this weekend.

I don't know when if ever, I will hear from my other mirror contact.

This is the sellers email address: lgrilles.1@gmail.com

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Last hope died.

Installed the LH mirror today.

The most time used was getting 4 additional wires from the car door ro the body through the flexible hose. Very tight quarters.

Didn't hook up the auto fold wiring/switch yet. That will be Sunday along with the RH mirror.

Pictures later tonight.

Wasn't able to take the mirror glas off. The glass fastens to a round mount that has a retaining groove around the circumference. The glass has 6 snap fasteners that seat in the grooves. I can lift one at a time but the glass won't budge.

I will have to make a special tool to lift 2 at a time. With two lifted the glass can be pulled to get them out of the groove. Hopefully that will do it.

The front painted cover will not be able to be removed once it is snapped in without removing the glass.

Just hurry and post some pics.

Took a few pics after 7:00 PM.

Was surprised when I hit the unlock button and had the mirror LEDs flash.......

Click to enlarge:


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nice job njerald! :)

Njerald, it looks clean. Well done. Mine will be install by next week.

Looks great, I still need some. :headbang:

I have 3 emails out to various vendors for covers. I'll let you guys know if I hear anything promising.

Looks really nice njerald, so how much did it cost you included shipping?

Looks really nice njerald, so how much did it cost you included shipping?

$171 + $73 shipping + $8 Paypal = $252 for the LED Signal, Heated, Power Folding was my cost.

Subtract $20 if you substitute an incandescent bulb for multiple LEDs.

For LED Signal (and stock power functions), w/o power folding/heat would be $225 delivered. Subtract $20 for incandescent Signal bulb.

Those were the quotes that I got.

$171 + $73 shipping + $8 Paypal = $252 for the LED Signal, Heated, Power Folding was my cost.

Subtract $20 if you substitute Incandescent bulb for LEDs.

For LED Signal (and stock power functions) w/o power folding/heat would be $225. Subtract $20 for Incandescent Signal bulbs.

Those were the quotes that I got.
Forgot the semi long wait and lack of knowledge from CS/minor headache

Got out on the road with the LH mirror installed today.

Good visibility and no mirror vibration.

I won't need my blind spot mirror now as I can see from forward of my back bumper and beyond in the adjoining lane.

A couple pics comparing my view out the new LH mirror and my old RH mirror. Click on pics to enlarge:

http://img7.pictiger.com/c0b/16907522_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16907522/)

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RH mirror and fold functions to be installed manana.........
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Finished the installation today except for final mounting of the Fold switch.


Folded Pics and switch temporarily in place, click on pic to enlarge:

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Finished the installation today except for final mounting of the Fold switch.


Folded Pics and switch temporarily in place, click on pic to enlarge:

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http://img7.pictiger.com/5fe/16921425_th.jpg (http://njerald.pictiger.com/images/16921425/)

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Niceeeeee:thumbsup:
Maybe make the mirrors fold in when you lock the car with remote?
I saw ppl in yahoo auction Taiwan selling the module that allow you to fold the mirrors when you lock your car with remote.

Very nice njerald. Besides the poor knowledge on their part, whats your overall thought on the quality of the product for the price you paid (including wires, finding info yourself, etc.)? Was it worth all that headache? But it looks great!

Can you post video of the folding mirror in action?

Very nice njerald. Besides the poor knowledge on their part, whats your overall thought on the quality of the product for the price you paid (including wires, finding info yourself, etc.)? Was it worth all that headache? But it looks great!

Can you post video of the folding mirror in action?

Mirrors fit fine and I had no problem identifying the 9 wires. No problem pulling door panels, kick panels, lower instrument panel, etc.

If I had had the mating 9 pin Toyota connectors to hook the cars wiring to, it would have saved me crimping and soldering 18 wires.

Anyone ordering should ask for the mating connectors and pin kits.

Total time for installation was about 10 hours.

The only thing left to do is modify the switch mounting hole on the inside so that the switch is more recessed.

I may post a video later. It takes 2-3 seconds from extension to fold.

I'm happy and satisfied with the results.

So as long you're happy and you're satisified. But damn, 10 hours to install? I guess if it came with mating connectors and pin kits, it would of been about 8 hours to install?

I know people are going to ask so I might as well ask for them..would you give the OK to purchase from this seller?

Any word from the other seller? I assume not since you havent reported anything.

So as long you're happy and you're satisified. But damn, 10 hours to install? I guess if it came with mating connectors and pin kits, it would of been about 8 hours to install?

I know people are going to ask so I might as well ask for them..would you give the OK to purchase from this seller?

Any word from the other seller? I assume not since you havent reported anything.

Haven't heard from the other seller.

I would buy again but would make sure to get the connectors and pins. I have all wire color/functions.

Yes, it was probably 1 1/2- 2 hours extra work.

Panels on and off are quick. Running the extra wires (especially from the pass. side to driver side), tying into turn signal wires, tying into power for the power fold and double checking all wiring before putting the pins in the mating connectors (and before putting panels back) takes the time. I checked all functions as I went with my 18V power tool battery.

Total time for just all panels/mirrors off and all panels/mirrors on is less than 1 1/2 hours.

Haven't heard from the other seller.

I would buy again but would make sure to get the connectors and pins. I have all wire color/functions.

Yes, it was probably 1 1/2- 2 hours extra work.

Panels on and off are quick. Running the extra wires (especially from the pass. side to driver side), tying into turn signal wires, tying into power for the power fold and double checking all wiring before putting the pins in the mating connectors (and before putting panels back) takes the time. I checked all functions as I went with my 18V power tool battery.

Total time for just all panels/mirrors off and all panels/mirrors on is less than 1 1/2 hours.
Nice write up. Your hard work turned out very nice. :chug:

Beautiful njerald ,nice done man.

Had a foggy morning yesterday and had a chance to use the mirror heater.

Cleared the glass fine but not as fast as the OEMs, probably due to the larger size of the new ones.

I need some help from this forum

I purchased these mirrors on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=#ht_676wt_879

I paid 268 plus 68 for paint and 10 for standard passanger side mirror, and thanks to assistance from ngerald I was able to install them with at least getting the mirrors to work.

They come with unknown 9 pin plug and the camry has a 5 pin, I cut off the plug and installed a 9 pin plug with 5 of the wires tapped into the stock 5 pin plug and ran 4 additional wires to the drivers side foot well.

At this point I have 4 wires from each side sitting in my drivers foot well.

I have a DPDT relay which I will wire for auto open and close which will open on ignition and close on power off. and maybe a disconnect switch, for off all the time function.

Where I live the people are ignorant and will go by your car hitting your mirror as they walk between the cars.

So here is where I need everyone's help

I need the color code for the following wires which hopefully are located in the drivers footwell

1. Ignition on, or hot with ignition only not radio mode
2. Always hot
3. Marker or running light
4. Left turn signal wire
5. Right turn signal wire

I would appreciate any assistance from anyone who might be able to help

The vehicle is a 2009 Camry Hybrid

Total cost so far is

$232 for mirrors as I had a 10% discount from ebay
$68 for custom paint
$10 for proper right hand side mirror
$45 for wiring, tape, pins and connectors and DPDT relay

Thanking you in advance for assistance

Tim from Delta

A Factory Service Manual will show you all the wire colors and locations........

As I said in my write up, plan ahead.

Worth every penny :)

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A Factory Service Manual will show you all the wire colors and locations........

As I said in my write up, plan ahead.


YAY FOR NJERALD!!!

He helped me with the mirror/wiring infos!!!

I have mine up and running!! WOOT WOOT!!


It did take 4 hours for the dude to install though...

Did you get the mirrors to unfold and fold automatically?

A Factory Service Manual will show you all the wire colors and locations........

As I said in my write up, plan ahead.

It would be nice if I had one

Did you get the mirrors to unfold and fold automatically?

The fold and unfold is done by reversing polarity on the white and grey wires. They have limit sensors which turn off the power to them once they meet their limits. If you use a DPDT relay with the mirror in the center position you supply positive and negative to upper or lower terminals and then reverse the leads on the lower terminals thus when ignition is on relay lifts to upper position and mirrors extend out and when ignition turned off relay collapses and power is supplied in reverse direction which folds them in.

All I need is the wiring location colors as I do not want to probe the wires leaving small holes in the wires.

As for turn signals you supply 12 volts all the time and then uses a spst relay on the left and right power lines thus when driving the led are on all the time as drl or marker lights and when the turn signal is activated the respective led lights on the mirror flash light a turn signal, really the best of both worlds.

Is there any one out there who might be able to advise me the colors of the requested wires???

Tim

The fold and unfold is done by reversing polarity on the white and grey wires. They have limit sensors which turn off the power to them once they meet their limits. If you use a DPDT relay with the mirror in the center position you supply positive and negative to upper or lower terminals and then reverse the leads on the lower terminals thus when ignition is on relay lifts to upper position and mirrors extend out and when ignition turned off relay collapses and power is supplied in reverse direction which folds them in.

All I need is the wiring location colors as I do not want to probe the wires leaving small holes in the wires.

As for turn signals you supply 12 volts all the time and then uses a spst relay on the left and right power lines thus when driving the led are on all the time as drl or marker lights and when the turn signal is activated the respective led lights on the mirror flash light a turn signal, really the best of both worlds.

Is there any one out there who might be able to advise me the colors of the requested wires???

Tim

Tim,

Try www.camrystuff.com, look for gen6, the EW electrical wiring. (I downloaded them for quick ref.) The book has it all except I have found some connectors don't list every pin and colors , the missing pins will be located in another section.

Tim,

Try www.camrystuff.com, look for gen6, the EW electrical wiring. (I downloaded them for quick ref.) The book has it all except I have found some connectors don't list every pin and colors , the missing pins will be located in another section.

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A Factory Service Manual will show you all the wire colors and locations........

As I said in my write up, plan ahead.


Wow I really appreciate the "Help"

I guess being that you did it "Yourself" it would have been too much to simply answer the question rather then to tell someone to find then purchase a service manual then to attempt to locate the answer?

I guess it is true what everyone else says about you.

Did you get the mirrors to unfold and fold automatically?

Wired and working perfectly with ignition, now just need colors for left and right turn signals for led on mirrors.