Wink Mirror :) - Toyota Yaris Forums

YAR1S · 02-28-2011, 12:48 AM

Had a wink Mirror installed today by a friend's friend today, what an awesome upgrade!!! Beside's Garm's monster yaris.... I may be the only other yaris which such a view :D ♥

Pics of my own mirror will come soon, til then here is garm's mirror.

cali yaris · 02-28-2011, 01:05 AM

I was like "she has the same wheel???".... no, wait...

haha, congrats I like that mirror a lot but it does take some getting used to.

big lo · 02-28-2011, 01:50 AM

Lol

YAR1S · 02-28-2011, 05:05 PM

it sure does..... and im sure losing the visors takes some sacrifice too.

Dperry · 02-28-2011, 05:44 PM

i would probably crash hard or very often because i would b looking at the paneramic view behind me hah

TLyttle · 02-28-2011, 11:29 PM

Last I heard, Wink mirrors were illegal in most states, usually for the reason mentioned above. People get so engrossed in what is happening behind them that they lose track of what is ahead!

At one time, it seems to me that they had a warning on them, "For track use only", taking the item back to its roots, the track.

cali yaris · 03-01-2011, 01:08 AM

I can't find the reference in CA law that would make it illegal. Can you share your source, please?

I'm not taking it off, either way; the increased visibility is good for someone that won't get distracted.

matthewai · 03-01-2011, 01:42 AM

do the sun visors need to be taken out for this to be installed?

ilikerice · 03-01-2011, 03:23 AM

i dont see how else u would install this with out taking them out

YAR1S · 03-01-2011, 09:15 AM

the visors need to be removed, and small holes are drilled in the the sheet metal that houses the clip holdings for the visors.... most car's visors are held in by screws (im guessing?) but the yaris' visors are held in by clips, lol.
drilling is non damaging and visors can be replaced. I have seen modifications to the wink mirror to hide it behind the visors but I wouldnt think this would work with the yaris as you'd have to place them back so far that they would start to intrude on visualization of the road ahead of you.

YAR1S · 03-01-2011, 09:16 AM

As soon as I find my cam I'll take a good pic of mounting.

oh and I hope they arnt illegal cause I would presume they would be better..... maybe a little distractive, who wouldnt love the panoramic view? :D

cali yaris · 03-01-2011, 09:38 AM

If you mount the Wink onto the glass at the top of the windshield (they have a kit for that), you can keep the visors, and use them if needed. You also don't have to drill anything. I did not do it that way, though.

YAR1S · 03-01-2011, 09:53 PM

I would think you'd get a lot of vibration in the mirror if you had one mount point....

TLyttle · 03-01-2011, 11:03 PM

Sorry, I don't have documentation on the legality of Wink mirrors. I'm not even sure it was strictly the Motor Vehicles guys, it may have been the insurance leeches. Besides, my memories of Wink mirrors go back to the beginning, two generations ago. Let us know what you find out...

cali yaris · 03-01-2011, 11:11 PM

The glass kit allows you to mount it on the glass with two attachment points.

YAR1S · 03-01-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

The glass kit allows you to mount it on the glass with two attachment points.

ohhhhhh k

matthewai · 03-02-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikerice

i dont see how else u would install this with out taking them out

^^^ great response ...

but thanks everyone else

matthewai · 03-02-2011, 12:38 AM

oh and also in that first picture whats the black thing to the left of the map lights ? is it for a blue tooth or a mounting clip?

02-28-2011, 01:05 AM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I was like "she has the same wheel???".... no, wait... haha, congrats I like that mirror a lot but it does take some getting used to. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-01-2011, 01:08 AM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I can't find the reference in CA law that would make it illegal. Can you share your source, please? I'm not taking it off, either way; the increased visibility is good for someone that won't get distracted. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-01-2011, 09:38 AM	#12
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	If you mount the Wink onto the glass at the top of the windshield (they have a kit for that), you can keep the visors, and use them if needed. You also don't have to drill anything. I did not do it that way, though. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-01-2011, 11:11 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The glass kit allows you to mount it on the glass with two attachment points. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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