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Old 11-04-2002, 12:37 PM
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Default Rear View mirror Woes

Does anyone else's mirror fall down when the bass is hitting HARD? I love to crank my stereo, but the freaking thing works its way down after big bass.

This isnt really a warranty issue, has anyone found a fix?

ps- I'm only running a 10w6v2
Old 11-04-2002, 01:06 PM
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uhhh no not a problem but then again I have a stock sound system. they wont fix this underwarrenty since its caused by an aftermarket component. sounds like its just not stiff enough fit to hold up, I donno how you could make it stiffer...
Old 11-04-2002, 04:41 PM
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Is there a screw or something you can tighten?
Old 11-04-2002, 05:02 PM
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Id suggest finding someone with a service manual that can take a look on how its put togehter,if its like a ball socket thing, perhaps you could coat it with paint or slip a peice of paper in there to tightin up the joint, but that will probably loosen up again in time.
Old 11-05-2002, 04:48 AM
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There is no screw and it is a ball-socket type. I dont see how I could get paper in there. its a pretty tight tolerance.
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super glue?

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I'd suggest a very careful application of BLUE locktite to the ball. Swirl it around a bit to get some locktite into the socket. The blue locktite will gum up in the gap and should do the trick without freezing the whole assembly like a glue would do.

If possible, I'd recommend removing the mirror and stalk when you do this, otherwise some locktite will drip.
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Originally posted by Mike821
super glue?

j/k
Don't be ridiculous, since it needs to be adjustable for other drivers, duct tape is the only way to go.
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Originally posted by roark
I'd suggest a very careful application of BLUE locktite to the ball. Swirl it around a bit to get some locktite into the socket. The blue locktite will gum up in the gap and should do the trick without freezing the whole assembly like a glue would do.

If possible, I'd recommend removing the mirror and stalk when you do this, otherwise some locktite will drip.
If it is a painted surface, I would suggest againts locktite. Locktite eats paint. But if you don't car about the paint on the mirror or its not painted at all go for it.
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