I liked those too but when I saw what Turbocad6 did, no comparison.
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I liked those too but when I saw what Turbocad6 did, no comparison.
LaxmaN
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- Location
- Paramus, NJ
I do get the mickey mouse comment, I don't like the way those look either, def don't look factory & I wanted something that does look factory. I winded up fiting a S550 signal light to the fx mirror & it works out well. I have a pdf around somewhere for a template for this cut if you wanted to attempt this, the cutting is tedious on an already painted cover, but as you see it can be done. for a perfect fit I would do the cuts & finish the opening to perfect & then paint the cover, but even cutting an existing cover like this isn't bad results:
YouTube - Infiniti FX custom LED mirror covers
Look what I've found. They have a group buy for these but for G35.
Do you think he can do this to our FX. What do you think guys...G35Driver
- Location
- brooklyn, ny
I just checked that out. he's doing the same thing I did, & he's buying new mirror covers to do it. honestly, I think I could match his price for the same package for the fx, just didn't think anyone would want to spend that much... you do realize that this is just the cover with the blinker, NOT the whole mirror assy, right?
if there was interest in something like this & we could get a few guys together, I could gear up to produce these, but who's gonna spend that much $$$ for this??? I looked & saw the ebay cheap o's at a bit over $100 & figured there is no way my mod would be cost effective & competitive. so far I've only done a few locals because I was able to do it without spending the extra $100+ for new covers... and I had the added benefit of not having to paint them because I modded the existing covers.
I am now building a jig & setting up to be able to manufacture my paddle shifters more efficiently & I have a few sets waiting to go out, once I have the jigs all in place I'll be able to take orders for paddles & get them done in a timely fashion instead of the really long wait guys have had up until now with the paddles. if there is interest in something like these mirrors then I could do that after the paddles are completed, but again, I think this is too much $$$ for there to be much interest in this really. if there is enough interest I'll crunch the #'s & see what I could do bottom line, but the prices would wind up being pretty close to what he's selling the g version for really, I think it's too much for there to be any demand for this... surprised at how much action he's getting on the g mirror covers really:err:
if there was interest in something like this & we could get a few guys together, I could gear up to produce these, but who's gonna spend that much $$$ for this??? I looked & saw the ebay cheap o's at a bit over $100 & figured there is no way my mod would be cost effective & competitive. so far I've only done a few locals because I was able to do it without spending the extra $100+ for new covers... and I had the added benefit of not having to paint them because I modded the existing covers.
I am now building a jig & setting up to be able to manufacture my paddle shifters more efficiently & I have a few sets waiting to go out, once I have the jigs all in place I'll be able to take orders for paddles & get them done in a timely fashion instead of the really long wait guys have had up until now with the paddles. if there is interest in something like these mirrors then I could do that after the paddles are completed, but again, I think this is too much $$$ for there to be much interest in this really. if there is enough interest I'll crunch the #'s & see what I could do bottom line, but the prices would wind up being pretty close to what he's selling the g version for really, I think it's too much for there to be any demand for this... surprised at how much action he's getting on the g mirror covers really:err:
- Location
- Westminster OC
- Car
- car
Cool mirror mods!
PullingMaxGs
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
I do get the mickey mouse comment, I don't like the way those look either, def don't look factory & I wanted something that does look factory. I winded up fiting a S550 signal light to the fx mirror & it works out well. I have a pdf around somewhere for a template for this cut if you wanted to attempt this, the cutting is tedious on an already painted cover, but as you see it can be done. for a perfect fit I would do the cuts & finish the opening to perfect & then paint the cover, but even cutting an existing cover like this isn't bad results:
YouTube - Infiniti FX custom LED mirror covers
Turbocad,
Yes please, when you begin to mass produce, I will pay dearly for a set of these mirrors - - THEY ARE PERFECT! ...and my FX is IP also!!!
PullingMaxGs
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
...one more question, if I may: Do you have to purchase the entire S550 mirror assembly, or did you just purchase the lenses? My AV Sshop here in MD (DSI Electronics) says they may be able to do same as you did. Just curious at this point...I told them I would do initial research.
Thank you,
Claude
Thank you,
Claude
- Location
- brooklyn, ny
the light assemblies are seperate from the mirrors, it is just sold as a light assembly. you can't get the plugs for them so you solder to the pins. if yo have someone who will do a set for you I have a pdf template around somewhere for the actual cover cut. with the template any good craftsman can get these in the same way I did really... when I'm home I'll find the pdf for you.
PullingMaxGs
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
Hey, I really appreciate you sharing info on your your FX S550 production model turn-signal mirrors. I hadn't visited IS for quite a while, but came here specifically today to get the latest on FX Turn Signal Mirrors and, VIOLA, I see this post.
I've already been to the local MB parts store this afternoon - - they had the driver's side in stock; had to order passenger side (should arrive this coming Thursday). On June 3rd, my FX goes in to DSI Electronics for the "Turbocad Transformation!" :top:
I'll post up pics when it's completed.
Thanks again for sharing! This is going to be a mod well worth every cent, Chief!!!
I've already been to the local MB parts store this afternoon - - they had the driver's side in stock; had to order passenger side (should arrive this coming Thursday). On June 3rd, my FX goes in to DSI Electronics for the "Turbocad Transformation!" :top:
I'll post up pics when it's completed.
Thanks again for sharing! This is going to be a mod well worth every cent, Chief!!!
- Location
- brooklyn, ny
hey, i found the pdf. just print it out, transfer it to a vinyl contact paper or similar, then apply it to the mirror cover... the line up will become obvious when you do it, basically it goes to the outer edge & centered up & down of the flat area. try not to stretch it too much, there is a slight amount of stretching required as the mirror is not totally flat, just touch the template down all through the center first, then what ever minor stretching needs to take place should be shared between the top & bottom, if you just stretched the top or just the bottom then it will warp into like a smiley face type shape, try to keep you top & bottom lines straight. do not cut the opening out until after the template is applied to the mirror cover, then, xacto knife the opening out & cut inside the line, then file & sand out to the edge of your line. if it's done carefully enough you won't even need to repaint the mirror covers, just touch up the edge & that's it...
if when you print it tells you some cropping will occur then let it, don't allow it to resize to fit the page or you'll throw the scale off. also, even though I've done my last install of these with this very template, PLEASE double check the sizing before cutting your mirror cover, better to check twice & cut once rather than screwing it up
after you get the covers cut & the lights mounted, then the mirror housing needs to be cut too for clearance, I don't have a template for that but you'll have the modded cover as a guide...
good luck with it, I'm happy to share it & help others do this...
if when you print it tells you some cropping will occur then let it, don't allow it to resize to fit the page or you'll throw the scale off. also, even though I've done my last install of these with this very template, PLEASE double check the sizing before cutting your mirror cover, better to check twice & cut once rather than screwing it up
after you get the covers cut & the lights mounted, then the mirror housing needs to be cut too for clearance, I don't have a template for that but you'll have the modded cover as a guide...
good luck with it, I'm happy to share it & help others do this...
LaxmaN
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- Location
- Paramus, NJ
hey, i found the pdf. just print it out, transfer it to a vinyl contact paper or similar, then apply it to the mirror cover... the line up will become obvious when you do it, basically it goes to the outer edge & centered up & down of the flat area. try not to stretch it too much, there is a slight amount of stretching required as the mirror is not totally flat, just touch the template down all through the center first, then what ever minor stretching needs to take place should be shared between the top & bottom, if you just stretched the top or just the bottom then it will warp into like a smiley face type shape, try to keep you top & bottom lines straight. do not cut the opening out until after the template is applied to the mirror cover, then, xacto knife the opening out & cut inside the line, then file & sand out to the edge of your line. if it's done carefully enough you won't even need to repaint the mirror covers, just touch up the edge & that's it...
if when you print it tells you some cropping will occur then let it, don't allow it to resize to fit the page or you'll throw the scale off. also, even though I've done my last install of these with this very template, PLEASE double check the sizing before cutting your mirror cover, better to check twice & cut once rather than screwing it up
after you get the covers cut & the lights mounted, then the mirror housing needs to be cut too for clearance, I don't have a template for that but you'll have the modded cover as a guide...
good luck with it, I'm happy to share it & help others do this...
Thanks for sharing this mod Turbocad. I'm gonna give this a try. I'm getting bored.
Thiefcode
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- Location
- Seattle, WA
turbocad6, do you think you could modify the mirrors to fold in like a BMW or Mercedes when parking?
- Location
- brooklyn, ny
I did look at doing that, not practical really, it'd be easier to retrofit a folding mirror or just get a set of 08 45 mirrors, they fold oem, but they gotta be big $$$ too....
bman
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- Location
- San Francisco
Hi,
I want to do this mod...!
I found mirror lens on mercedespartsuperstore com
Collision Catalog - 2008 - Mercedes-Benz - S class
Front door, Outside mirrors, Signal lens, Signal lens Right
Is this the only thing I need for the right side? Does this include the light assembly too?
I want to do this mod...!
I found mirror lens on mercedespartsuperstore com
Collision Catalog - 2008 - Mercedes-Benz - S class
Front door, Outside mirrors, Signal lens, Signal lens Right
Is this the only thing I need for the right side? Does this include the light assembly too?
- Location
- brooklyn, ny
yeap, that has the leds in it, you just need to solder to the pins behind because you can't get the actual plug without buying a whole mirror...
paperchasin
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- Location
- Rowland Heights
the S500 retrofit looks great! but was on ebay and saw this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INFI...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
its a newer version of the other ones....what do you guys think? the more i think about it, the more bummed I am that our cars did not come with this standard....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INFI...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
its a newer version of the other ones....what do you guys think? the more i think about it, the more bummed I am that our cars did not come with this standard....
- Location
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Car
- 2005 FX45
Wow, looks like something that can be easily done for the first generation FX's.
John, do you know if this is a plug and play for the 03-05 FX's?
John, do you know if this is a plug and play for the 03-05 FX's?
- Location
- Westchester, New York
- Car
- 09 FX50
paperchasin
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- Location
- Rowland Heights
- Location
- Westchester, New York
- Car
- 09 FX50
i didnt read before i posted. i think they copied turbo's idea. not joking
and the pic they have on the ebay page it doesnt light up liekt he ones i have. they might have jsut been mad eto look leikt hem but arent as good maybe. IDK buy them and see how they work for you.
and the pic they have on the ebay page it doesnt light up liekt he ones i have. they might have jsut been mad eto look leikt hem but arent as good maybe. IDK buy them and see how they work for you.
- Location
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Car
- 2005 FX45
The description of the item says it is a genuine oem replacement part. So it does everything that the new generation FX's with the factory signal mirrors would do. Lots of work with John's mod so this might make for another option.