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Retro fit - Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror MK5 GTI

  • 18-09-2012 12:18PM
    #1
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know whats involved with fitting an auto dimming rear view mirror from a 07 GTI to a SEAT Altea.


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    This is just a stab in the dark, but I'd be getting a non oem mirror as you'll probably need a different control module and an external sensor and all sorts to make it work. Possibly even a different windscreen


  • #3
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    On my Bora the auto-dim wiper also had the sensor for auto wipers and needed a different windscreen,don't know if VW have changed the design since.


  • #4
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    I really wanted something OEM looking, I thought it would have the sensor built into the mirror housing.. anyone know what other bits I could salvage off this GTI (apart from the badge :pac: ) I have the brakes already, would the suspension bits be worth getting ? shocks etc they will all swap over, my own yoke has 150k miles on it now so want to get some parts with a view to replacing down the line.


  • #5
    leeomurchu
    Site Banned Posts: 957 ✭✭✭leeomurchu


    Have you ever had an auto dimming mirror I find them a pain in the arse.


  • #6
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    have to say I've never had one, but can't afford a new car so might as well try and make this one a little different!


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  • #7
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    I really wanted something OEM looking, I thought it would have the sensor built into the mirror housing.. anyone know what other bits I could salvage off this GTI (apart from the badge :pac: ) I have the brakes already, would the suspension bits be worth getting ? shocks etc they will all swap over, my own yoke has 150k miles on it now so want to get some parts with a view to replacing down the line.

    The seats would be the best upgrade after the brakes.Suspension components may not be a straight swap.


  • #8
    leeomurchu
    Site Banned Posts: 957 ✭✭✭leeomurchu


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    have to say I've never had one, but can't afford a new car so might as well try and make this one a little different!

    Fair enough but I'd be sticking with the standard mirror there a pain in the arse if you're reversing toward a car with it's lights on or similar. If you're reversing out of a space with a car waiting behind you hit a point where you can see jack **** and rely on the gods not to hit anything maybe it's just me though :D


  • #9
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    Seat's are gone, steering wheel gone, pedals also gone.

    apparently the exhaust will go straight over, just need new tips.


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