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13-03-2010, 12:20 AM
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Hey guys,
just an enquiry as to how any of u have stoped ur rearview mirror from vibrating with a sub? Any suggestions would b sick  thanks |
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13-03-2010, 12:27 AM
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turn the sub down? lol
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13-03-2010, 12:29 AM
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Dont think its possible, everything shakes regardless... Mine does it aswell
The vibrations travel through the car pretty well... maybe the others know a way Oo |
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13-03-2010, 12:32 AM
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 Not as bad though
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13-03-2010, 03:19 AM
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Turn the sub up and the ball joint in the mirror arm snaps ... like what happened to me in my last ute.
Then you get rid of the rattle that way
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13-03-2010, 09:32 AM
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i had my mirror fall of the windo the glue gave way one min it was there the next it was gorn
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13-03-2010, 10:11 AM
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New mirror can lessen it but not stop it. Mines starting to move around during general driving in the T so times for a new one.
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13-03-2010, 10:28 AM
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Walking with God
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Had this issue myself recently, and it's not the first time on the S2. The S1 has never had any issues, as the mirror is held onto the window metal by a small Allen Screw.
S2 they went a cheaper route. The metal base (which glues to window) is a different shape, which is annoying as I tried to put a S1 mirror onto the S2 base, but alas no joy! If you have a S2-3 and the mirror base falls off the glass, replace the whole lot with a S1 setup, that way you shouldn't have the vibration issues. The Reason: The S2-3 mirror just slides on the base with no screw to hold it firm. Over time, the metal rail on the mirror itself loosens as it loses tension. the actual rail (clip) is only held to the mirror with two rivet type thingy's! The Potential Fix: 1. New Mirror! 2. Use epoxy glue or similar to apply to these rivets to stop the metal rail (clip) from moving around. the first time it happened to me (a few years ago) I replaced the mirror. A few years later on (two weeks ago) it's started again and I tried the epoxy solution. The Result: It's heaps better, but not as good as when I replaced the whole mirror. If you choose to get one from a wreckers, look carefully at the metal clip and the two rivets. If there's any movement, get another. If you get a new item, SWEET! A Thought: It might be possible to actually drill out the rivets and try to use small screws to reattach the clip/rail, but there doesn't appear to be too much mirror material to actually screw them into. If you're going to get another mirror, I guess it's be worth a go though. Nothing to lose! Another Thought: If there's a chemical you could apply to the windscreen to dissolve the glue holding the mounting plate, so you could get it off undamaged, you could replace the whole lot with the S1 setup. Anyone know of such a product? Hope this helps. GK
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13-03-2010, 10:37 AM
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I just sit my wallet on top of it, it stops the rattling. Just watch out when you are going around corners.
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13-03-2010, 10:43 AM
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Good write up GK, mine does it in the TE w/o a sub and general driving.
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13-03-2010, 01:29 PM
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well mine is a S1 and it and shakes like crazy ill upload a vid
but mine dosent make sounds like Trist one dose mybee because i got a S1 and he has a S2 but mine shakes and stuff his is just anoying i like GK's idea replaceing it with a S1 one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd5Tu2zlu0U
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13-03-2010, 01:44 PM
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i put some bluetack in the ball joint between the actual mirror and the stalk...
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17-03-2010, 02:27 PM
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lol ok ill try that but yer it isnt just a shake its a massively loud vibrating rattle lol
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17-03-2010, 06:44 PM
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17-03-2010, 11:56 PM
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18-03-2010, 10:11 AM
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What's the state of play with the ute? Have you been able to get a quote from one of those joints that removes dings? GK
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18-03-2010, 06:42 PM
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My outdoor ones shake with a stock system ... Im often "how quick is that car comming?....oh wait"
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22-03-2010, 01:16 AM
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hi,
I don't have a sub in my car, but I found since having really stiffened up my car's suspension - my rear view mirror used to vibrate while driving. I went to Clarke Rubber and got a piece of 1mm thick/5cm wide/1 foot length of rubber. All I did was cut a couple of pieces of this rubber and slipped it behind the mirror mount itself where it would 'slip' in - doesn't vibrate as much any more....if that makes sense.
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25-03-2010, 06:47 PM
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Yea mine shakes pretty bad (S1) i tried tightening up the screw on it, helped for a bit, although i reckon it has shaked loose again. Havnt found a fix, good thread tho, at least you know your not the only one =p
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25-03-2010, 10:38 PM
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Seems as though this is a common prob! mine vibrates too with stock non premium sound and no sub, as does the external drivers side mirror, i was thinking of replacing the internal mirror when i get a new windscreen now i think i'll have a look at the S1 version. Cheers
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26-03-2010, 03:27 PM
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18-04-2024, 10:07 AM
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Add stick on wheel weights to the top of the mirror, this has worked on my AU2 for the last 15 years.
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18-04-2024, 10:46 PM
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Thread mine but good idea.
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Rearview mirror vibrate help!!
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