zsubie15 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I've got a 2015 2.5i Limited, and my brother just got a 2017 2.5i Limited. Of the few changes they've made, I really like the new frameless mirror. I know that these are produced by another company and are plugged in, and I was hoping that if I were to buy the new 50-genk80a model (Frameless), would it use the same plug as the older genk45am (or similar model number; there's many variations of it) model? The main difference in these is the design; otherwise they have exactly the same functionality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 You would for sure be the first person to do this. I have been contemplating doing this but ultimately couldn't just the cost. Would look pretty sick though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyjr Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I can't give you a definitive answer, but it wouldn't seem likely for Subaru to create an entirely new wiring harness for a simple mirror design change. Since the mirror was mixed in during the production run, this seems even more likely. As I shopped for my 2017 Outback (looked at Legacy too) I found a mix of mirrors on all the 2017 models. I'd say order it online, via one of the discounted Subaru parts dealers, and give her a shot. Worst case scenario you return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor1970 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I actually upgrade mine. I bought the base model with just a plain frameless mirror, no homelink or anything. However, to upgrade and get the mirror with compass and homelink, they wanted $300. Well, sorry, I wasn't going to spend $300 for a rear view mirror. So, I bought the older version for $80 on Ebay, and $20 for an adapter plug. Works perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 What does this mirror look like? I have a '17 limited and it doesn't have a frameless mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 What does this mirror look like? I have a '17 limited and it doesn't have a frameless mirror. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161221/2180f01fe1a83138f883766bd65a92ba.png Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Wait I have to show you guys my frameless mirror I put in my 15 Legacy. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161224/9935f3117a06c7d0e6e4ea917a1bf563.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161224/ca4d9358a0065597b4e077ec8e831ee7.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161224/55683aea7087ea4b5357c2354abbd97f.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161224/36d618e1be597aab9b1415547cc2c2b8.jpg Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsubie15 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 I actually upgrade mine. I bought the base model with just a plain frameless mirror, no homelink or anything. However, to upgrade and get the mirror with compass and homelink, they wanted $300. Well, sorry, I wasn't going to spend $300 for a rear view mirror. So, I bought the older version for $80 on Ebay, and $20 for an adapter plug. Works perfect. Condor1970, could you provide links to the links to the exact pages you bought them from? Also, it sounds as if you had one with no homelink or compass, though mine has all that albeit the last gen framed mirror. Does anyone know definitively if the plugs in the back are different or the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocktman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161221/2180f01fe1a83138f883766bd65a92ba.png The mirror in my 17 Ltd doesn't look like that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsubie15 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Looks like they are using them interchangeably, then? Unless it's only on top tier Limiteds. That bodes well for replacing it, though. However I'm going to upgrade to the '18 Legacy 3.6R this year, so probably not worthwhile anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n888aw Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 This is what i am wanting to do.. however, i want this into my 2005 Outback XT. I have a non homelink mirror but the dimming died. With my luck, the harness has changed since 2005 right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The frameless came standard on my 17 Forester XT Touring. Very nice mirror...for a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I personally do not like the ring around the darkening part of the mirrir.. when it turns on it leaves a un-darkened border around the mirror... same for the side mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Paint, tape or plastic dip Laughing at Oneself and with Others is Good for the Soul [emoji847] Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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