Rear view mirror with compass! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

VetteMed · 05-23-2012

2024 Edit:

Since I'm getting bombarded with emails now, this thread needs an update.

The source mirrors for the conversion have become very scarce, so I stopped searching for them and stopped doing the conversions *years* ago. As of 4/29/24 I have a couple of adapters remaining, that's all.

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After many months of trial and error, and lots of bad ebay purchases, I've come up with a plug-and-play option for a rear view mirror with a compass, with the correct display color to match the C4 dash illumination. The mirror also retains the map lights, and the courtesy light function of the map lights when the door opens. I also added an orange LED for the ambient light on the console, just like the stock mirror. Mirror also has electrochromic auto-dimming.

I have also developed a plug-and-play harness, to adapt the mirror right into the stock C4 wiring, without the end user needing to cut a single wire.

And here's the excellent adapters that Carter machined up for me! Really nice workmanship on these pieces!

I also can now make the same mirror with an outside temperature readout as well, great for the guys with manual AC without the temperature display in the dash! Pricing not finalized for this option yet, but I expect it to come in around $100 more than the compass-only mirror.

-Andrew

GOLDCYLON · 05-23-2012

Im in how do I buy one Andrew? Great idea

VetteMed · 05-23-2012

As for the mounting issue, I'm working on that too. Carter is looking over some adapters I've come up with, to see if we can produce a small batch at a reasonable cost per unit. This would allow mounting to the stock location on the windshield header, without having to glue a button to the windshield.

Daryll, PM sent.

GOLDCYLON · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

As for the mounting issue, I'm working on that too. Carter is looking over some adapters I've come up with, to see if we can produce a small batch at a reasonable cost per unit. This would allow mounting to the stock location on the windshield header, without having to glue a button to the windshield.

Daryll, PM sent.

Awesome

GOLDCYLON · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

After many months of trial and error, and lots of bad ebay purchases, I've come up with a plug-and-play option for a rear view mirror with a compass, with the correct display color to match the C4 dash illumination. The mirror also retains the map lights, and the courtesy light function of the map lights when the door opens. I also added an orange LED for the ambient light on the console, just like the stock mirror. I have also developed a plug-and-play harness, to adapt the mirror right into the stock C4 wiring, without the end user needing to cut a single wire.

-Andrew

I assume the power button is the on off feature for the compass? Obviously the north arrow bottom is for adjusting.

-=Jeff=- · 05-23-2012

COOL.. I would like one like that but with the temperature (remember I have a C60 car)

VetteMed · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

COOL.. I would like one like that but with the temperature (remember I have a C60 car)

Hmm, I forgot about you C60 guys. Let me see what I can find, I might be able to find an existing mirror to make that work too. The temp sensor wiring would have to be run separately, since the stock wiring obviously doesn't provide for that.

Andrew

VetteMed · 05-23-2012

Jeff, after a cursory search, far as I can tell so far, the options for including temp with compass will require losing the map lights / courtesy lights function, and may also require having nonfunctional OnStar buttons on the mirror.

There is an option that has map lights, and a display for compass/temp below the mirror, like this one:

It's a bit pricey, but it may be the only way to get all the functionality.

Mirrors with comp/temp are easy to find, if you don't care about the map lights. I could modify one of those for you (change display color+add ambient LED) if you wanted.

Kevin · 05-23-2012

sorry you lost me at auto dimming. I hate that

VetteMed · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by Kevin

sorry you lost me at auto dimming. I hate that

There is a button to turn that off, you know

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VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Rear view mirror with compass! 2024 Edit: Since I'm getting bombarded with emails now, this thread needs an update. The source mirrors for the conversion have become very scarce, so I stopped searching for them and stopped doing the conversions years ago. As of 4/29/24 I have a couple of adapters remaining, that's all. __________________________________________________ _______ After many months of trial and error, and lots of bad ebay purchases, I've come up with a plug-and-play option for a rear view mirror with a compass, with the correct display color to match the C4 dash illumination. The mirror also retains the map lights, and the courtesy light function of the map lights when the door opens. I also added an orange LED for the ambient light on the console, just like the stock mirror. Mirror also has electrochromic auto-dimming. I have also developed a plug-and-play harness, to adapt the mirror right into the stock C4 wiring, without the end user needing to cut a single wire. And here's the excellent adapters that Carter machined up for me! Really nice workmanship on these pieces! I also can now make the same mirror with an outside temperature readout as well, great for the guys with manual AC without the temperature display in the dash! Pricing not finalized for this option yet, but I expect it to come in around $100 more than the compass-only mirror. -Andrew __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold) Last edited by VetteMed; 04-29-2024 at 04:19 AM.

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VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Rear view mirror with compass! As for the mounting issue, I'm working on that too. Carter is looking over some adapters I've come up with, to see if we can produce a small batch at a reasonable cost per unit. This would allow mounting to the stock location on the windshield header, without having to glue a button to the windshield. Daryll, PM sent. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,162	Re: Rear view mirror with compass! COOL.. I would like one like that but with the temperature (remember I have a C60 car) __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Rear view mirror with compass! Jeff, after a cursory search, far as I can tell so far, the options for including temp with compass will require losing the map lights / courtesy lights function, and may also require having nonfunctional OnStar buttons on the mirror. There is an option that has map lights, and a display for compass/temp below the mirror, like this one: It's a bit pricey, but it may be the only way to get all the functionality. Mirrors with comp/temp are easy to find, if you don't care about the map lights. I could modify one of those for you (change display color+add ambient LED) if you wanted. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Rear view mirror with compass! sorry you lost me at auto dimming. I hate that __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"