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Hello guys,
So let me be the first to writeup the installation (or at least my version) of the Spoon Mirror Install for the NSX...
First you will need a set of Spoon Mirrors, which can be purchased from www.s2carbonworks.com (SCW Performance). These not only look great, but reduce the weight by several pounds and increase the aerodynamic efficiency of the NSX.
So here goes:
1. Carefully Remove the inner door panel assembly - A good guide can be found here: http://nsxe-repair.com/DS-removal.html
2. Locate this module and remove the 2 phillips screws holding it in place.
3. Remove the factory mirror assembly, break loose the 2 10mm nuts, then while holding the mirror with one hand remove the nuts by hand carefully not to drop them into the door shell (or your mirror). Also you will see the power connector for the mirror, on the back side there is a tab to press to slide the connector off the door shell (then unplug it) and slide the mirror off the car door. Here's a picture of the connector once you unclip it from the door shell...
4. Here's where it gets interesting.... With the OEM mirror out of the way, you will notice there is no longer a tab to hold the connector / wiring to the door shell, so securing the connector so it doesn't hit the window as you roll up/down becomes a problem...My solution: Use another connector (dummy) off another Honda / Acura. I found these in a scrap yard car and got them for $5 - You can find them on just about any honda - It's just a 3-Pin connector and I cut the wiring off it to make the dummy.
Wiring cut off to make the dummy...
Here it is connected together, wiring secured like OEM, and I didn't have to cut the plugs off my stock mirrors (which should be a no-no)
This is by far the best solution I could come up with to retain the OEM-ness and reversibility in case I ever need to go back to stock mirrors.
5. Next, I'd recommend a coat of your favorite wax to clean the mounting flange on the door and carefully position the Spoon mirror and bolt it in place with the supplied 8mm bolts. Do not over tighten them as you can crack / damage them.
6. Put the door panel back on in the reverse order of removal starting with the 5 connectors and door lock knob on top. Sit back and enjoy!
So let me be the first to writeup the installation (or at least my version) of the Spoon Mirror Install for the NSX...
First you will need a set of Spoon Mirrors, which can be purchased from www.s2carbonworks.com (SCW Performance). These not only look great, but reduce the weight by several pounds and increase the aerodynamic efficiency of the NSX.
So here goes:
1. Carefully Remove the inner door panel assembly - A good guide can be found here: http://nsxe-repair.com/DS-removal.html
2. Locate this module and remove the 2 phillips screws holding it in place.
3. Remove the factory mirror assembly, break loose the 2 10mm nuts, then while holding the mirror with one hand remove the nuts by hand carefully not to drop them into the door shell (or your mirror). Also you will see the power connector for the mirror, on the back side there is a tab to press to slide the connector off the door shell (then unplug it) and slide the mirror off the car door. Here's a picture of the connector once you unclip it from the door shell...
4. Here's where it gets interesting.... With the OEM mirror out of the way, you will notice there is no longer a tab to hold the connector / wiring to the door shell, so securing the connector so it doesn't hit the window as you roll up/down becomes a problem...My solution: Use another connector (dummy) off another Honda / Acura. I found these in a scrap yard car and got them for $5 - You can find them on just about any honda - It's just a 3-Pin connector and I cut the wiring off it to make the dummy.
Wiring cut off to make the dummy...
Here it is connected together, wiring secured like OEM, and I didn't have to cut the plugs off my stock mirrors (which should be a no-no)
This is by far the best solution I could come up with to retain the OEM-ness and reversibility in case I ever need to go back to stock mirrors.
5. Next, I'd recommend a coat of your favorite wax to clean the mounting flange on the door and carefully position the Spoon mirror and bolt it in place with the supplied 8mm bolts. Do not over tighten them as you can crack / damage them.
6. Put the door panel back on in the reverse order of removal starting with the 5 connectors and door lock knob on top. Sit back and enjoy!
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