Mark34 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I just got some of the Prova mirror overlays from Japan but they don't seem to fit correctly. I found that there may be a different type mirror for an '07 LGT than their page says. The box from the mirrors say bl/bp (D-) GH, RN, Does this mean anything to anyone? And if they are for a D type mirror, can i swap whatever mirror type I have for a D type, if the D type will fit in the factory housing? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Sup Mark, So yeah. They are for Rev.D which means they are for US '08+ models or JDM '07+ models (they define their model years differently). I believe you should be able to swap the mirrors. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 You are correct. I took a little trip over the dealership today to check and they fit the '08+ LGT perfectly. They do not; however, fit a 2.5i. So now to try and track down a trade for some '08 side view mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 how much were the overlays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakgwai Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 what these overlays do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Glad it's been solved. The overlays are similar to those Broadway mirrors in that they provide a wider angle of view. Plus they have either a blue or yellow tint which is supposed to reduce headlight glare. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vbelisle Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I want these where can i get them, and how much are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Link from JapanParts, one of our vendors: USDM '05-'07 Legacys USDM '08-'09 Legacys Check under Prova. You can choose between blue and yellow tints. They're from Prova in Japan, and they go for roughly $130 before shipping. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vbelisle Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 ^great thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 If anyone is interested, I'm either trying to swap sideview mirrors with someone or sell them quick before I try and return them to Japanparts for the right set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vbelisle Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Think they'd fit an 09 OBXT? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Not sure. I'm currently working an deal for the ones I have, but I do have an inspection appointment this week before this deal would go thru, so I'll try and check them against it while I'm at the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That'd be awesome. Are they actually supposed to increase the range of vision, or just tint the glass? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 They are wide angled, so yes, and the tint is supposed to reduce glare. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 I went back to the local Subaru dealer today to verify some fitments. They pretty much fit any '08+ model with the turn signals in the side view mirrors. (GT, Outback, 3.0R). I am putting these "D" revisions for sale here http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2367869#post2367869 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanksSubbie Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The mirrors on the 03- current Cadillac CTS come with these mirrors. My brother has a 2003 CTS and from my experience riding in his car, its a BIG difference in glare. Nothing is worst than getting blinded by some ricer that has improperly installed HIDS on their 1994 Honda Civic behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 That and all the maladjusted ones... When are people gonna learn that an adjustment screw isn't a removal screw. Nice find...I didn't know these existed. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Mark34, PM'd ya [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 installed pics of whomever purchases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Yeah, I want to see them too. And see if they eliminate those blind spots as advertised. My buddy has the wide angle mirrors on his VW and raves about them. Post office said it will take about 3 days for drew888 to get them, so hopefully he will get them on and follow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I had to wash the car first but did it late in the day and haven't installed them yet. Doing so this Saturday. I'm just a bit worried about cracking them. They are very nice, very good optics, but somewhat fragile. If you push too hard in the middle while installing you can crack it. I'll post a few pics right after I get them on. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 how does this affect our heated mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Good question. I've been wondering that too. I doubt that the tape will conduct enough heat to make them work properly. I was thinking maybe dabbing some of that thermal paste you would use on a computer processor could help? But that tape is a couple mils thick and you would need a lot. Can't wait for the pics though. Drew, did you at least dry fit them? I've still been wondering if they fit perfectly on the '08s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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