GS Aspherical Mirror Availability?
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GS Aspherical Mirror Availability?
I don’t know if they even exist for our cars but I am looking for a vendor that carries outside aspherical mirrors for my 06 GS430. I first got used to aspherical mirrors when I bought my first set for my 04 VW R32 and liked them so much that I bought another set for my wife’s 07 Passat. They replace only the mirror glass itself and are really nice to have because you get a great view of about 2.5 lanes of traffic on either side of your car without having to twist your head all over. Maybe it is just me but I think the GS has a huge blind spot on the driver’s side, especially when trying to quickly carve through heavy highway traffic.
The problem is that the VW mirrors are a European only market option (not offered in the U.S.) and a little hard to find so I am hoping that maybe, just maybe these mirrors are available from the European or Asian markets for our cars too.
Any ideas where I can get these?
Thanks.
The problem is that the VW mirrors are a European only market option (not offered in the U.S.) and a little hard to find so I am hoping that maybe, just maybe these mirrors are available from the European or Asian markets for our cars too.
Any ideas where I can get these?
Thanks.
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I've never heard of them as replacement glass in Lexus.
One consideration though (and I'm not sure of what options come with what models in the 3GS) is the specialty glass in your OEM mirror that you may be giving up with the electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors and and heat/defogger features
One consideration though (and I'm not sure of what options come with what models in the 3GS) is the specialty glass in your OEM mirror that you may be giving up with the electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors and and heat/defogger features
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I've never heard of them as replacement glass in Lexus.
One consideration though (and I'm not sure of what options come with what models in the 3GS) is the specialty glass in your OEM mirror that you may be giving up with the electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors and and heat/defogger features
One consideration though (and I'm not sure of what options come with what models in the 3GS) is the specialty glass in your OEM mirror that you may be giving up with the electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors and and heat/defogger features
Looks like a long shot however.
i don't think there is such thing for lexus
but the mirrors on 3gs i do believe have autodimming, that goes along with the rear view mirror. it's on 2gs, would be stupid not on 3gs
but the mirrors on 3gs i do believe have autodimming, that goes along with the rear view mirror. it's on 2gs, would be stupid not on 3gs
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I don’t know if they even exist for our cars but I am looking for a vendor that carries outside aspherical mirrors for my 06 GS430. I first got used to aspherical mirrors when I bought my first set for my 04 VW R32 and liked them so much that I bought another set for my wife’s 07 Passat. They replace only the mirror glass itself and are really nice to have because you get a great view of about 2.5 lanes of traffic on either side of your car without having to twist your head all over.
Nope, not just you ... I thought it was just me. If these exist for the GS, I'd buy them without hesitation.
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Yes, they do exist.. At least for Middle East (ME) market... I had them in my VW and i can't live without them... I have an ME ES350 but it comes with the driver side only.. I believe the LS, GS, IS comes for both sides but not 100%.. One time i asked for the IS mirror and it was about $300 EACH because of the dimming feature...
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Yes, they do exist.. At least for Middle East (ME) market... I had them in my VW and i can't live without them... I have an ME ES350 but it comes with the driver side only.. I believe the LS, GS, IS comes for both sides but not 100%.. One time i asked for the IS mirror and it was about $300 EACH because of the dimming feature...
I am certainly willing to go to a fair amount of trouble and expense to get a set of OEM aspherical mirrors for my GS. If there is any way that you'd be willing to help me source them on your end, I'd be very grateful. And I'd be willing to bet that more than a few sets would be bought if they were available because they are that good.
Thank you for the information.
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Sure i can help you... But let me gather more information about the GS3 mirrors... I know the dealer will not give me any part number so you might be able to source them in USA.. But, i will try my best..
BTY, Arabic is our spoken language... You know every mirror has the stupid warning (Objects are closer than they appear or something like that).. It will be in Arabic if you don't care... I'm 99% sure that Europ market have the blind spot mirror in thier GS...
Anyway, call your dealer and see how much YOUR mirror (just the glass) cost.. I just want to compare prices.. Also, if you have P/N for both mirrors, that will be even better so i can compare!
Here is a pic of my mirror in my ES350.. Too bad they don't build the blind spot for Passenger side...
BTW, i really don't check the GS forum! I was looking for something and i found this thread! If i didn't respond, just PM me
BTY, Arabic is our spoken language... You know every mirror has the stupid warning (Objects are closer than they appear or something like that).. It will be in Arabic if you don't care... I'm 99% sure that Europ market have the blind spot mirror in thier GS...
Anyway, call your dealer and see how much YOUR mirror (just the glass) cost.. I just want to compare prices.. Also, if you have P/N for both mirrors, that will be even better so i can compare!
Here is a pic of my mirror in my ES350.. Too bad they don't build the blind spot for Passenger side...
BTW, i really don't check the GS forum! I was looking for something and i found this thread! If i didn't respond, just PM me
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Sure i can help you... But let me gather more information about the GS3 mirrors... I know the dealer will not give me any part number so you might be able to source them in USA.. But, i will try my best..
BTY, Arabic is our spoken language... You know every mirror has the stupid warning (Objects are closer than they appear or something like that).. It will be in Arabic if you don't care... I'm 99% sure that Europ market have the blind spot mirror in thier GS...
Anyway, call your dealer and see how much YOUR mirror (just the glass) cost.. I just want to compare prices.. Also, if you have P/N for both mirrors, that will be even better so i can compare!
Here is a pic of my mirror in my ES350.. Too bad they don't build the blind spot for Passenger side...
BTW, i really don't check the GS forum! I was looking for something and i found this thread! If i didn't respond, just PM me
BTY, Arabic is our spoken language... You know every mirror has the stupid warning (Objects are closer than they appear or something like that).. It will be in Arabic if you don't care... I'm 99% sure that Europ market have the blind spot mirror in thier GS...
Anyway, call your dealer and see how much YOUR mirror (just the glass) cost.. I just want to compare prices.. Also, if you have P/N for both mirrors, that will be even better so i can compare!
Here is a pic of my mirror in my ES350.. Too bad they don't build the blind spot for Passenger side...
BTW, i really don't check the GS forum! I was looking for something and i found this thread! If i didn't respond, just PM me
I just called my local Lexus dealer for pricing for regular '06 GS mirror glass. The left is #8796150430 @ $356.88, the right is #8793150460 @ $326.60. As usual, Lexus is giving away their products at a good price. Not.
The Arabic text on the mirror is not an issue with me, it only makes the mirror even more unique and interesting. However, my right VW aspherical mirror doesn't have any wording at all so maybe the right side Lexus aspherical won't either.
Thanks again for the assistance from the other side of the world.
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Thanks for the #s.. I will check for you, but just give me some time since i will be busy for the next two weeks but i will try my best.. Is the 07 mirrors are the same?? I'm asking because it will be easier for me to grab the VIN number from the showroom and ask for the parts...
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Thanks for the #s.. I will check for you, but just give me some time since i will be busy for the next two weeks but i will try my best.. Is the 07 mirrors are the same?? I'm asking because it will be easier for me to grab the VIN number from the showroom and ask for the parts...
As for the '06 versus '07 question, I am not 100% sure but I'd have to guess that they are the same for those two years. From what I have read here on this site, only the '08 mirrors are different for the 3GS.
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Hope this helps. Sorry for the delay in replying, it is the Thanksgiving holiday over here.