[SteveNYC]

For those who wish we had an outside temperature display, I just found this Genuine Ford Accessory rear view mirror that gives us that plus a compass and auto day/night adjustment.

Ford's webs site says this is a $390 item (plus installation), but I found it at Partsmaxx.com for $327.60.

This looks like a real classy interior mod to me.

What do you all think? :question:

Steve

 

[navypbr]

For those who wish we had an outside temperature display, I just found this Genuine Ford Accessory rear view mirror that gives us that plus a compass and auto day/night adjustment.

Ford's webs site says this is a $390 item (plus installation), but I found it at Partsmaxx.com for $327.60.

This looks like a real classy interior mod to me.

What do you all think? :question:

Steve

Looks like a nice mod. My new Pioneer AVIC D3 provides that data already or I would consider it.
Ratman

 

[Cochese]

A nice addition, Steve!

I have the same Ford accessory mirror in my CVPI and am really glad that I purchased it.

 

[SteveNYC]

Looks like a nice mod. My new Pioneer AVIC D3 provides that data already or I would consider it.
Ratman

That is a beautiful unit, Ratman!

Steve

 

[SteveNYC]

A nice addition, Steve!

I have the same Ford accessory mirror in my CVPI and am really glad that I purchased it.

Thanks for the feedback, Collin. :smile:

Did you install it yourself? If not, how much did your dealer charge to do the work? :question:

Steve

 

[Big Stig]

For those who wish we had an outside temperature display, I just found this Genuine Ford Accessory rear view mirror that gives us that plus a compass and auto day/night adjustment.

Ford's webs site says this is a $390 item (plus installation), but I found it at Partsmaxx.com for $327.60.

This looks like a real classy interior mod to me.

What do you all think? :question:

Steve

Steve, I had one of those in my Pontiac Grand Prix and I loved it. It normally comes in the comfort group option, which was not available for the Bullitt. Sandra looked into it for my 07 GT, and the dealer said that they had to tear the interior up a bit to install it, so I don't know if it is worth it.

 

[Cochese]

Thanks for the feedback, Collin. :smile:

Did you install it yourself? If not, how much did your dealer charge to do the work? :question:

I did not do the installation since the instructions "recommended" professional installation and it would be warranted if done by a Ford dealership...so I went that route. I'm not sure of the cost regarding installation but I'll get back to you on that after I check the paperwork.

 

[SteveNYC]

Steve, I had one of those in my Pontiac Grand Prix and I loved it. It normally comes in the comfort group option, which was not available for the Bullitt. Sandra looked into it for my 07 GT, and the dealer said that they had to tear the interior up a bit to install it, so I don't know if it is worth it.

Thanks, Ken. Yes, "tearing up the interior" doesn't sound too attractive. I'm going to call my dealer tomorrow... to talk about this and the replacement side view mirrors I just received (heated and with turn signals built in). I need to be careful with my budget. Maybe I'll space things out over the summer. :wink:

Steve

 

[SteveNYC]

I did not do the installation since the instructions "recommended" professional installation and it would be warrantied if done by a Ford dealership...so I went that route. I'm not sure of the cost regarding installation but I'll get back to you on that after I check the paperwork.

Thanks for looking for the number for me. I'll let you know what my dealer quotes me for the work. Hope to get through to him tomorrow. :smile:

Steve

 

[cdynaco]

Well...

1) I never trusted the temp indicator to read accurately once I was at speed. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)
2) Therefore I have often pulled over and did the 32 deg slide test in my fancy salesman shoes...
3) Being born and raised to have a spirited sense of direction at all times... and,
4) Being a child of the Space Race & the Apollo Program, I well know the big pancake flipper in the sky (and its little buddy) and where the big N is (and how to tell time with that), Cassiopia, the Seven Sisters, and my winter favorite as I feed my horse herd... Orion.

But then again I can see the sky so I don't need a fancy mirror.

Whereas those poor lost souls in NYC... :???: I guess I can understand... :wink:

 

[SteveNYC]

Well...

1) I never trusted the temp indicator to read accurately once I was at speed. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)
2) Therefore I have often pulled over and did the 32 deg slide test in my fancy salesman shoes...
3) Being born and raised to have a spirited sense of direction at all times... and,
4) Being a child of the Space Race & the Apollo Program, I well know the big pancake flipper in the sky (and its little buddy) and where the big N is (and how to tell time with that), Cassiopia, the Seven Sisters, and my winter favorite as I feed my horse herd... Orion.

But then again I can see the sky so I don't need a fancy mirror.

Whereas those poor lost souls in NYC... :???: I guess I can understand... :wink:

Great points, Charliehorse! :wink: Yes, us NYC folk are a little "challenged" when it comes to seeing the sky! :lol: :lol:

I'll be honest. One of the things driving me on this mod is that my 30+ thousand dollar Bullitt has a (cheap looking) manual day/night rear view mirror. I haven't found an automatic mirror that doesn't at least also have a compass.

I'd probably go "just" for the automatic mirror if I could find one. Anyone seen one out there? :question:

Steve

 

[doc stang]

soon
try these for less:

http://www.gentex.com/auto_why_nvs.html

http://shop.autodimmingmirrors.com/products-genk20.asp

 

[DavidMidgley]

Careful there Stevo, I like the looks of my cheap looking rear view mirror...uch:

 

[Martimus]

I had one of the Ford auto-dimming mirrors in my old 05. Installation was a bit challenging. If you head over to TMS and do some searching you'll find a thread or two about them. Removing the stock mirror CAB be somewhat challenging. Many people have cracked their windshields trying to get the mirror off. I removed mine using a small screwdriver and a LOT of patience.

The wiring can then be spliced into the overhead console or run down the A-pillar to the passenger side fuse box. For the mirror with homelink you need TWO hot leads. I used two add-a-fuse's in the passenger fuse box to get the constant and switched hot leads needed. I attached the ground to a bolt I found on the firewall.

 

[tigerhonaker]

For those who wish we had an outside temperature display, I just found this Genuine Ford Accessory rear view mirror that gives us that plus a compass and auto day/night adjustment.

Ford's webs site says this is a $390 item (plus installation), but I found it at Partsmaxx.com for $327.60.

This looks like a real classy interior mod to me.

What do you all think? :question:

Steve

Hi Steve,

The one I see that I like is the one with (Home Link). Man I Hate having to open my Center Console Lid everyday to get to my Garage Remote. :frown: :frown: :frown:

May have to look into this Later. Need the Funds to do it.


Terry

 

[navypbr]

That is a beautiful unit, Ratman!

Steve

The only problem I have is trying to drive while I am playing with it. Since mine has a bypass that allows DVD's to play at all times, I have "Top Gun" movie on most of the time. I've seen it so many times I only glance once in awhile while listening to the dialog!
Ratman

 

[SteveNYC]

soon
try these for less:

http://www.gentex.com/auto_why_nvs.html

http://shop.autodimmingmirrors.com/products-genk20.asp

Thanks, Nemesis!

I'm a little concerned about asking my Ford dealer to install a non-Genuine Ford part like this. (Warranty issues?) But that sure is a nice cost savings!!!

Steve

 

[SteveNYC]

Careful there Stevo, I like the looks of my cheap looking rear view mirror...uch:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Well, Ford (and we) put all our money into the Bullitt's performance. :wink:

But wouldn't you know it... a guy from NYC wants his Bullitt to be just a little more "refined".

Steve

 

[SteveNYC]

The only problem I have is trying to drive while I am playing with it. Since mine has a bypass that allows DVD's to play at all times, I have "Top Gun" movie on most of the time. I've seen it so many times I only glance once in awhile while listening to the dialog!
Ratman

I don't think I have enough self control to have a movie on while I'm driving!

Steve

 

[SteveNYC]

I had one of the Ford auto-dimming mirrors in my old 05. Installation was a bit challenging. If you head over to TMS and do some searching you'll find a thread or two about them. Removing the stock mirror CAB be somewhat challenging. Many people have cracked their windshields trying to get the mirror off. I removed mine using a small screwdriver and a LOT of patience.

The wiring can then be spliced into the overhead console or run down the A-pillar to the passenger side fuse box. For the mirror with homelink you need TWO hot leads. I used two add-a-fuse's in the passenger fuse box to get the constant and switched hot leads needed. I attached the ground to a bolt I found on the firewall.

Nice job!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

I envy you guys with the skills to do stuff like this yourselves! :redface:

Steve