anyone trade mirrors

isoldmyZ4atitan · 11-23-2004, 06:13 PM

Yeah i was wondering if anyone has switched the mirrors from tow mirrors to small mirrors or vice versa. I called a dealer and they said that you cannot convert the mirrors because of the eletrical wiring. Has anyone attempted this. let me know thanks

keiffers · 11-23-2004, 06:36 PM

They probably don't recommend it but I don't see why it can't be done. I mean the BT mirrors are power mirrors (concave is still manual), so are the regular mirrors. The only difference might be the heated option in the BT mirrors (don't know if you can even get that on the regular ones). I seem to recall a thread about them awhile back, someone bought (or was considering buying) a set of the regular mirrors for their Titan. This would suggest to me that it could be done.

txstrooper1 · 11-23-2004, 06:42 PM

I just bought a titan and dont really like the small mirrors..by the way they are heated and have the memory option. I saw some BT mirrors on ebay for about $240 at set. Anyone considering trade. Oh and I just noticed that the small mirrors also have a light built in under the mirror.

keiffers · 11-23-2004, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by txstrooper1

I just bought a titan and dont really like the small mirrors..by the way they are heated and have the memory option. I saw some BT mirrors on ebay for about $240 at set. Anyone considering trade. Oh and I just noticed that the small mirrors also have a light built in under the mirror.

damn I wish the BT mirrors had a light under them, heck I wish they had a signal built in like the F250/350's do with their tow mirrors. My Tundra had the signal mirros and it was a nice feature. Never really noticed the impact of them untiL I saw them on another vehicle one day.

TITAN MAN · 11-23-2004, 07:01 PM

I would like to trade if it is possible. I drive a truck for a living and i got spoiled with the spot mirrors

pciley · 11-23-2004, 10:35 PM

I put the Big Tow mirrors on and even had that UGLY chrome cover on the back painted to match the truck. HEres some before and after pics:

The new mirrors plugged right into the door harnesses. IF you do have any trouble having them just "plug in," each door harness is VERY cheap, around $45, and takes maybe 30 minutes a side to install. The door panels on the truck are an easy take-off.

For the mirrors you might want to buy two NEW adhesive pieces that go on the inside of the door to cover the bolt holes. Mine are creased now and didn't stick back on as well, but I am kind of anal like that. Others might not care about it so much. Those plastic strips are VERY cheap also, can't remember how much, but lunch money was more.

Steamguy · 11-23-2004, 10:55 PM

Baloney... As long as you have at least an SE, you can do the conversion. How do I know?

I did it.

Cost me $500 at an aftermarket shop. I tow regularly and the BT mirrors are great.

Oh, and check the aftermarket shops; often they can get the same mirrors for less.

In my case, the dealer quoted me $1,000.

I think they just didn't want to do it.

scsTiTan · 11-23-2004, 11:16 PM

I have BT mirrors on my LE (Heat & Pwr) and I would like to trade, my only concern is down time, especially now that the winter is upon us. If your close and we could do the trade in a couple of days I would really consider it. Im in OKC.

PM me if your interested.

vw1972bugs · 11-23-2004, 11:42 PM

$1000 is just about right the right price. That is how much they are at the dealers parts dept. NO JOKE. I KNOW FIRST HAND. Yikes.

I know because I broke the litte spot mirror off and I needed to replace the WHOLE mirror. Get this...the dealer would not even sell me one, I had to buy the whole set. Thats when I contacted 1-800-Nissan1 and told them that for some reason the spot mirror on my passenger side "just popped out" while I was driving down the road.

No problem

I got a new set on order for free.

pciley · 11-23-2004, 11:51 PM

WHAT!!?? $1000?

My mirrors were about $280 for the pair.
This site has the kit for $340.
Why would you over pay soooo much?
http://www.nissanparts247.com/en_US/

pciley · 11-23-2004, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Steamguy

Baloney... As long as you have at least an SE, you can do the conversion. How do I know?

I did it.

Cost me $500 at an aftermarket shop. I tow regularly and the BT mirrors are great.

Oh, and check the aftermarket shops; often they can get the same mirrors for less.

In my case, the dealer quoted me $1,000.

I think they just didn't want to do it.

a.k.a. BALOGNA

Yah, I have an XE it worked great (as you can see by the pictures)! If you need help let me know.

isoldmyZ4atitan · 11-24-2004, 11:10 AM

i have the bt mirrors and im willing to trade for some reg mirrors let me know im in the so cal area.

RedThunder · 11-24-2004, 03:47 PM

The dealer traded the BT mirrors on mine for the smaller ones. Could not get the beast in the garage otherwise. Not a big deal at all.

Regards,

RedThunder

ColoTitan · 11-24-2004, 04:07 PM

I had to replace my BT mirror it was $175 I got it from a body shop so it would be around $350 for both.

pciley · 11-24-2004, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoTitan

...$350...

Yeah, that sounds alot more realistic.
I would have scrapped the whole project, had it cost me $1k for mirrors.. just not worth it IMO.

After replacing door harnesses (XE to SE), installing mirrors, and having the chrome painted Smoke, it was still LESS than $500.