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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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My new "Wink" Rear view mirror

I thought each of the pannels were adjustable. There not. Oh well alot better thans the Brodway mirror, I think theres some other panoramic mirrors that just attach to you rear view mirror. But I liked this one the best.

Real easy install also, I thought I'd have to drill the screws in the roof, but instead I removed the visors. Then I used the stock holes for the visors with the mounting brackets to see if it would line up. After a little bend in the mounting bracket it fit perfectly.





Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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nice. real old skul. had those darn 5 panel wink. it was good until I bumped my head in it.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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oh yea, btw the stock rear view was hanging lower that the "WINK" and it looked ugly so i just removed the mirror part..



Old Apr 4, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Nice, helps you keep an eye out for CHP
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Where'd you move your climate controls to? Those gauges look good.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Damn, Are you that intersted whats going on behind you? LOL!
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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I've to admit, I've never seen that before, and that is friggin strange to me. Its almost like the inside of a tractor, its nice to see behind without staying turned around ALL day long..
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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I had one of those in my race car, all the glass fell out from the vibration though.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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we have one n the racecar, mirrors all still in. I like it.
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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Where'd you move your climate controls to? Those gauges look good.
Thanks !

As for the climate controls, I've got them on a remote location...









Im leaving them out because this is going to be my track car. I dont drive it that much anymore since I've gotten the Starlet.

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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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Nice,

I just got my Wink mirror 3-days ago. It is a great asset when driving fast
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Originally Posted by 1984se
I thought each of the pannels were adjustable. There not. Oh well.....
The adjustability is in the mounts. If you swing the passenger side of the mirror further away or closer to the front of the car it will set the angle of the view perfect for you.

I still have one of those that made it in two of my Rx3's, a Rx2 and finally my first seven. Old School is right. Try circa 88 for my first one.

BTW, I thought it strange but I heard they were illegal in Ga


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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bwaits
The adjustability is in the mounts. If you swing the passenger side of the mirror further away or closer to the front of the car it will set the angle of the view perfect for you.

I still have one of those that made it in two of my Rx3's, a Rx2 and finally my first seven. Old School is right. Try circa 88 for my first one.

BTW, I thought it strange but I heard they were illegal in Ga


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I think in CA too...
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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I have the exact same mirror in my car.
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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You'll think it looks (fill in the blank) at first...that lasts until you drive with it!
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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I'm 6'2" and even the standard mirror blocks my view, especially of cars entering the intersection from the right. So I saw it off flush with the light and mount an aftermarket mirror on the windshield hovering just above the cowl. Vast improvement!.

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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Reminds me of 15yrs ago!!!! Absolutley old skool! How can I get my hands on one?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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I don't know in my opininon it looks pretty weird and out of place. I think the stock mirror looks better, but that's just me.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Damn, Are you that intersted whats going on behind you? LOL!

First rule of Italian driving, what is behind me is of no concern.

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bliffle
I'm 6'2" and even the standard mirror blocks my view, especially of cars entering the intersection from the right. So I saw it off flush with the light and mount an aftermarket mirror on the windshield hovering just above the cowl. Vast improvement!.

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I'm a bit taller... I have tremendous difficulty seeing through the stock mirror heh... I have nearly run down a few pedestrians crossing the road a number of times, at least they get a warning with the exhaust.

My temporary solution is to drop the seat back one click... gives a bit better view :P any further and I cant reach the steering wheel lol.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Does it adjust for the ******* behind you with his brights on ? or do you just have to take it like i comes ?
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GRIMES
Does it adjust for the ******* behind you with his brights on ? or do you just have to take it like i comes ?

unfortunately not.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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I'm a bit taller... I have tremendous difficulty seeing through the stock mirror heh... I have nearly run down a few pedestrians crossing the road a number of times, at least they get a warning with the exhaust.

My temporary solution is to drop the seat back one click... gives a bit better view :P any further and I cant reach the steering wheel lol.
a bit taller than 6'2"?!?! wow, didnt think first gens would seat that tall without bolting the seat ot the floor. My friend whois 6'4" can BARELY squeeze into my old GSL
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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they also make a smaller Version..called the Wink Junior!(who came up with that Name?..Smart!NOT!)..anyhow,I was going to Install it but took it back.They Sell In Ontario,Canada at the Princess Auto Stores.Where did you get Your ORIGINAL WINK?..and how Wide is it(measurement Please!)..Thanks,and the Mirror is Real good for when you are in Heavy Traffic or on Darting in and Out of Lanes on the Freeway( I hate Blind spots and the FC does have a couple of them!)..STYX!~
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Nice job. Love the old school stuff.
just put my wink mirror in as well. I was able to keep my sun visors with the wink installed by just twisting the flat metal pieces that came with the kit. Easy to see all the traffic on the sides and behind you. How do yo like it so far? No more surprises.



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