hriewe

Hey guys, so I recently got my subs and have come across a small problem. Whenever the bass hits the rear-view mirror will vibrate straight down. After 5 seconds or so I can see my lap! Is there anyway to tighten the mirror or secure it someway so it does not do this?

keyur246

Same thing happened to me when I first bought my car. Even with the stock subwoofer it would vibrate so much that the mirror was basically useless. There was a TSB where they switch out the original mirror with a new one that does not vibrate as much if your car is still under warranty. Maybe they might even do it if your car isn't under warranty.

Slammer1

Not that I'm aware of.... My rear view mirror is practically useless when I turn the volume up in my IS. Sucks, but that is what you have to expect when adding an aftermarket system. I have understood this for years and since haven't expected any use or reasonable functionality from my mirror. Fix it frequently and make sure you check you blind spot. FTW.

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

^ ANOTHER Bass head like me.....my shakes like no tomorrow!!

Slammer1

I looked in my mirror the other day while driving the IS and was surprised that I was looking at at my own lap when playing some low playing Gorilla Zoe tracks.... Love it, hate it. Is what it is. The price you pay if you wanna play low.

zmcgovern4

iTrader: (2)

Just had mine replaced via the service bulletin repair. New design mirror is much more stiff.

hriewe

Also have you guys found out a way to keep your third brake light from vibrating against the window yet? The rattle is killing me!

keyur246

I stuck doubled sided 3M tape under the brake light and tucked it back until you cant see it anymore. It helps somewhat and you can't see it, so doesn't hurt.

WhatYaGot

There was or still is a TSB on the rear view mirror. I had mine replaced under the TSB about 4 years ago.

darkdream

There is a chance that your mirror screw might be loose, but most likely it is just the mirror itself. I got the TSB done and it does not vibrate much at all anymore.

NightVince

how did you put the double tape on the third brake light to make it stop rattling. i have been getting some rattles somewhere in the back but cant find it. could you post some pics keyur246???


Night

keyur246

It's pretty simple, I got a roll of 3M double sided tape, ripped out a piece that's about as long as the brake light and tucked it underneath the housing until it's not visible anymore. It keeps the whole housing of the light firm to the rear deck and it doesn't move around.

I found out the sound was coming from there by turning up the music and sitting in the backseat of my car, it was because the housing for the light was loose and moved around before I put the tape. Now it's not as bad. If you still really want me to post pics, I will later tonight.

NightVince

thanks for the info. did you have to lift or remove any of the linings behind the headrest of the seats to get access to the light???

Night

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

this would bug the EFF outta me!

my mirror rattles in my camry with the stock system and I cant stand adjusting it every min or so.

keyur246

No I did not. All I did was get into the backseat of my car, reach to the light and stick the tape underneath the light. Took literally a minute, if not less. The headrests do not get in the way.