2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission new cipa mirrors

[DarrellB]

Originally posted by Chipstien

So how is the dreaded vibration while driving.

My new set has zero vibration while driving. They will shake when I close the door but that's it.



DB

 

[NVR FNSH]

Originally posted by BUFF

I have the original style and just got the kit to fix the vibration in the passenger mirror.

BUFF,

What did you get in the kit to fix the vibration? I got new glass with the dampener fingers and the passenger side is vibrating again.....



Brian

 

[DLBurns]

Thats what they sent me... a new glass with the vibration fingers and a plastic tool to take the old glass off!

Haven't messed with it yet as I just got back from vacation

 

[icarus33]

I gave the new mirrors a try, but sending them back next week. Here was my experience.



1) passenger side reflector cracked from shipping. Very little bubble wrap used.



2) Color code wiring in directions incorrect. There was no yellow wire on new mirrors, was white. Had the blue and red as called out. So pinned the connector as in the directions with this change. Mirrors moved in every direction except the one wanted. Had to get out my service manual to figure it all out and it turns out that all 3 pins (1-3) were incorrect as far as the printed connector position. This was on both mirrors. Not sure if the trucks wiring was at fault on this one, but got it figured out anyway.



3) Did the 1/4" shim on passenger side mirror on front stud. Still could not see rear of truck unless I leaned back in the seat. Could at best see a 1/4 of the lane I was in. When backing in tight spots, I like to be able to dial my mirrors to where I can see my tires. Impossible here.



4) That passenger mirror as mentioned by someone looks like a fun house mirror. Not sure if it was due to the extreme turned in angle needed for usage.



5) Plastic arm covers had zero clearance between fixed mount of mirror. Already chipped plastic from the drivers side during folding test. Passenger side the same and plastic is wedged and would break off if mirror was to be folded.



Had no issue with getting an RGA# from vision view and hopefully the same with getting the credit. I figured I could live with a couple of the glitches and modifications, but the rest of it all was too much.



On to another mirror solution.



ic.

 

[DarrellB]

Still have mine and still loving them.



DB

 

[Sojourner]

Although they seem to be solidly built(for a 'Made in China' product)

Made in China???



I was kinda leaning toward 'upgrading' until I read that and all the accounts of the issues with quality. They appear to look swell, extend further than the X-mounts, and have the turn signal.



Cipa may have their name on 'em, but they privately label both this new towing mirror (perhaps it is their design which they contracted with the Chinese to make) and the X-mounts (what some of you are referring to as the 'original' Cipa towing mirrors). The X-mounts are made by Lucerix, an OEM manufacturer for truck and bus manufacturers. The X-mounts are very high quality and do not vibrate on my trucks, even at terminal velocity. The passenger X-mount even took a hard lick at 20+ MPH and all that it did to the mirror was break the internal stop in the mount which keeps the mirror off the door panel (and slightly dinged the door panel) and slightly scuff the plastic exterior (which is not really noticeable). I was very impressed. The only issues I have with the X-mounts is that at 85+ one of the mirrors slightly extends itself up to 3/4" from the fully in position and they all squeak a little when you normally close the door.