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yearoftherat
11-14-2008, 07:57 PM
So I hear that the new 09s mazda 3s now have a lighted vanity mirror. Can anyone confirm?
I wonder if they can be retro fitted to earlier models......
Noisy Crow
11-14-2008, 08:44 PM
So I hear that the new 09s mazda 3s now have a lighted vanity mirror. Can anyone confirm?
I wonder if they can be retro fitted to earlier models......

1. Confirmed.
2. I have a set on order from Oakville Mazda... so we will see how I do with the retrofit. I'll take pics when I do the work...

(Spoil the surprise for everyone why don't you!:gone)
yearoftherat
11-14-2008, 09:16 PM
Well you just had to be a tease...how much were they?
Noisy Crow
11-14-2008, 09:39 PM
Well you just had to be a tease...how much were they?

List is $97 each. Note that there are different ones for moon roof and no moon roof, plus you need to get the colour right.

I think I am going to tie them into the maplight feed, but I have to check the wiring diagram in case there is a better place.

Mechanically, as near as I can tell they should just bolt right in.

(And for all of us guys on TM3: women LOVE vanity mirrors! A hundred bucks to change out the passenger visor goes a long way to keeping the wife happy about upgraded rims, amps, short shifters, sharkfins...... :chuckle )
Krakor
11-14-2008, 09:47 PM
I have a 2008.5 Mazda3 Sport GT and I have the lighted vanity mirrors as well as the HID head lights with manual adjustment, centre armrest with cupholders that fold out from the rear seat middle section as well.

Anything else that you are interested in?

These came standard with my vehicle and I did not add the luxury package.

:)
cwp_sedan
11-14-2008, 09:47 PM
$100 each!! :o damn!
yearoftherat
11-14-2008, 09:55 PM
$100 each!! :o damn!

Not cheap by any means...:whoa
Noisy Crow
11-14-2008, 10:07 PM
Not cheap by any means...:whoa

Some of us just dropped $85 for a louder horn...
yearoftherat
11-14-2008, 10:49 PM
Me think I just got pwned....
5_Alive
11-15-2008, 04:23 AM
yea, there is a 2008.5 brand new MS3 at Windsor Mazda that has lit vanity mirrors.. they seem a bit bigger as well, the mirror that is.. I was mighty pissed, cause I want them in my car..

and yea bro, I think you did get pwned, hehe.. ^^^
chorizo
11-16-2008, 12:18 AM
I have a 2008.5 Mazda3 GS sedan and it came with lighted vanity mirrors as well.
Noisy Crow
11-16-2008, 01:40 AM
Stop rubbing it in guys! :chuckle

I should be getting them next week, and I will put up some pics of the install.
ziegs2020
11-16-2008, 07:40 PM
I can't believe it took 4 years to get such a basic feature standard... :chuckle
Ogata
12-02-2008, 07:31 PM
Stop rubbing it in guys! :chuckle

I should be getting them next week, and I will put up some pics of the install.

Hope it goes well! Mine look amazing. I wonder if I can change the bulbs.
Noisy Crow
12-02-2008, 08:33 PM
Hope it goes well! Mine look amazing. I wonder if I can change the bulbs.

I am still waiting.... there was some confusion about the right ones for my car.... supposed to be in this week.......
mazdathree
12-02-2008, 11:15 PM
(And for all of us guys on TM3: women LOVE vanity mirrors! A hundred bucks to change out the passenger visor goes a long way to keeping the wife happy about upgraded rims, amps, short shifters, sharkfins...... :chuckle )

I wouldnt doubt that as my wife always uses one. A lighted feature will definitely please her but I think Im going to use that $100 to get my other mods in the car until she gets a bit pissy then I may surprise her!! :chuckle
Pereira11
12-03-2008, 11:00 AM
They have arrived finally... come get them so we can see the pics!
Noisy Crow
12-06-2008, 11:59 AM
Here ya go guys:


http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/NoisyCrow/IlluminatedVisors.jpg?t=1228582408
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/NoisyCrow/VisorConnector.jpg?t=1228582442

And look here too: http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=363909&postcount=29
yearoftherat
12-06-2008, 02:30 PM
I guess they somehow wire into the map lights/interior console. Can't wait to see them in your car..
Noisy Crow
12-07-2008, 12:04 AM
I guess they somehow wire into the map lights/interior console. Can't wait to see them in your car..

Yep, I'm going to connect them to the supply for the map lights. I have to go down to Sayal or Active to look for a matching connector. If can't find one that fits properly I will just whittle down one that has the right pin spacing and expoxy it in. Since the wires need to flex and twist where they come through the tube I'd rather not clip the connector off and solder/shrink wrap longer wires.
TheMAN
12-07-2008, 12:54 PM
go to the junk yard and find a 626 or something that has that connector... it's a pretty standard looking connector for a mazda
Ogata
12-31-2008, 10:12 PM
Noisy can you check for me what type of bulbs the vanity mirrors use?
Noisy Crow
01-01-2009, 12:37 AM
Noisy can you check for me what type of bulbs the vanity mirrors use?

Well, I know they are teeny little incandesent bulbs... I didn't pull the bulb to out, but here's a pic. (Also a preview of the installation instructions -- you can see how a made up a connector).

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/NoisyCrow/IMG_3541.jpg