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Old 04-14-2010, 09:38 AM
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are you referring to side mirrors, or the interior mirror.

if interior, sakrafice said he will be soon in this thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...d-mirrors.html

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I also am installing a rear view mirror that has the compass and temperature.
never seen any body else do/say anything about it though.
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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
are you referring to side mirrors, or the interior mirror.

if interior, sakrafice said he will be soon in this thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...d-mirrors.html



never seen any body else do/say anything about it though.
the rearview on the windshield. stock one is bulky/ heavy. I was looking to see if someone had replaced it with a lighter one or just something different in general.
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I have one from a 08 silverado with compass,temp and auto dim. No map lights though.
Alot of guy replace them with "gentex" mirrors. You can buy them off their website but they get pretty pricey. There was a thread somewhere about them
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Originally Posted by smg267
I have one from a 08 silverado with compass,temp and auto dim. No map lights though.
Alot of guy replace them with "gentex" mirrors. You can buy them off their website but they get pretty pricey. There was a thread somewhere about them
If you get a chance, I'd actually really like to see a pic. It sounds pretty nice. How was the wiring?
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If you get a chance, I'd actually really like to see a pic. It sounds pretty nice. How was the wiring?
wiring was simple. I tapped the ACS switch for power and the hardest part is running the wires for the temp gauge through the firewall. I found a guy on ebay that made custom harnesses for the mirror b/c I did not have the harness from the silverado. It was only 4 wires 2 for the temp, power and ground.

I'll see if I can get some pics up soon for you.
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Originally Posted by smg267
wiring was simple. I tapped the ACS switch for power and the hardest part is running the wires for the temp gauge through the firewall. I found a guy on ebay that made custom harnesses for the mirror b/c I did not have the harness from the silverado. It was only 4 wires 2 for the temp, power and ground.

I'll see if I can get some pics up soon for you.
Shoot me a PM with all the info...
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Post up the pics when you can I would like to see em as well
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Ive been wanting to do this also. Info please.
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Post pics guys! I wanna see too!
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Holy thread bump. Damn it still never posted pics! I forget the guys info on ebay. Just search Gentex wiring kit.

I can state enough how much I love the temp and auto dim!! Compass is also a nice touch!
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I've been using an OnStar mirror since 2003.

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^Do all the features work?
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Originally Posted by Super-Bat
^Do all the features work?
No. I have the computers, harnesses and stuff to make it work though. I'm just using the compass and the temperature.
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Originally Posted by carlos64030
No. I have the computers, harnesses and stuff to make it work though. I'm just using the compass and the temperature.
What all was necessary to make the Thermometer and compass functional?
Anyone know of any non-Onstar model mirrors that have these features?
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Edit: Found some Gentex mirrors with all features minus On Star !
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Originally Posted by carlos64030
I've been using an OnStar mirror since 2003.


Does this mirror have the two map lights in it like our Fbodys do ?
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Originally Posted by ZL1LT1
Does this mirror have the two map lights in it like our Fbodys do ?
Mine doesn't. There are OnStar mirrors available with the map lights, BUT they don't have the temperature and compass readout.
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Originally Posted by ZL1LT1
Does this mirror have the two map lights in it like our Fbodys do ?
Mine doesn't. There are OnStar mirrors available with the map lights, BUT they don't have the temperature and compass readout though.
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