Rear View Mirror vibrates down...need help! Bass!

sonicfrequency · 09-03-2005, 12:14 PM

OK so for the last few weeks Ive been living with my rear view mirror pointing down. Everytime I put it back into position the bass just vibrates it down. I was thinking about using silicon tape on the ball inside the two socket adjusters or maybe even epoxying it into position. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you do about it? THanks!

Cory

RamAirGT22 · 09-03-2005, 12:43 PM

Ummmm Isn't there a set screw? I thought there was one...

DrFabulous · 09-03-2005, 12:46 PM

If you vibrate your mirror out of position, you have the correct amount of bass. I just leave it down. *shrug*

sonicfrequency · 09-03-2005, 12:47 PM

Mine actually only has a screw on the mount to the window. Theres a ball on the window piece that goes into a socket...then another socket yet that extends to the mirror itself. Thanks for the quick reply though....

something like this but mines powered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PONTI...spagenameZWDVW

Ajaxus · 09-03-2005, 12:49 PM

hmm, i get the same thing in my car, but only when i drop the back seats for that added effect (you heavy bass ppl know what i mean..

o yeh..)

sonicfrequency · 09-03-2005, 12:51 PM

Maybe I should leave my seat up..

But Theres got to be a way around this...

ganut · 09-03-2005, 01:20 PM

dynamat the whole thing in place. that's the only thing I've found that has kept mine in place. I've gone through soooooooo many rearview mirror attatchments ot's not even funny.

2K2GAGT1BQE · 09-03-2005, 02:30 PM

could put a little bit of JB weld on the bottom of the ball against the socket so it doesn't move down, once you have it adjusted to the right spot, then when it's dry, just take a black sharpie marker and color it.

slapnuts8725 · 09-03-2005, 07:35 PM

thread lock it and tighten it down it will still come down some with really heavy bass but its a lot better then before

sonicfrequency · 09-04-2005, 12:53 AM

So how do I thread lock it when theres not threads in the socket...?

slapnuts8725 · 09-04-2005, 06:19 AM

has to screw into someting mine has a set screw

sonicfrequency · 09-04-2005, 09:10 AM

my mirror only has one screw at the base that holds the mirror onto the window itself. Ive got the mirror that has two interior lights on the bottom...Im pretty sure theres no set screw

botlfed · 09-04-2005, 09:50 AM

remove the mirror, drill and tap the area where the ball and socket is...... then put in your own setscrew

slapnuts8725 · 09-04-2005, 10:46 AM

just tighten that screw with lock tight it works pretty well

Mendoza · 09-05-2005, 08:52 AM

I could never get mine to stop making rattling noises so i got a Pontiac G6 mirror. It doesn't have any lights on it so it doesn't rattle.

Hodge · 09-05-2005, 06:38 PM

hmm, good thought cause that's annoying as balls. How much did it run you?

GrandAmGT1996 · 09-05-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4sir1085

If you vibrate your mirror out of position, you have the correct amount of bass. I just leave it down. *shrug*

Couldn't have said it better myself. Just use your other mirrors if they are that important, one of my 6X9's pretty much cuts out my rear view because it blocks a good portion of the back window.

MantaGreen97 · 09-05-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandAmGt1996

one of my 6X9's pretty much cuts out my rear view because it blocks a good portion of the back window.

On 96-98 cars the rear 6x9s are completely below the surface of the carpeted rear deck cover... How are yours cutting into your rearview???

Also this rearview mirror problem, is this a common symptom on 99+ cars? Because I've never had mine vibrate down like is mentioned in the thread... Every few months it starts to rattle with heavy bass/high output but I just tighten the little torx screw on it and all is well again *shrug*

Mendoza · 09-06-2005, 07:12 AM

I actually got my G6 mirror for free. We do alot of dealer work for pontiac and we put a auto dimming mirror in the G6 so we got to keep the old mirror. Lucky me!

Ajaxus · 09-06-2005, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MantaGreen97

On 96-98 cars the rear 6x9s are completely below the surface of the carpeted rear deck cover... How are yours cutting into your rearview???

Also this rearview mirror problem, is this a common symptom on 99+ cars? Because I've never had mine vibrate down like is mentioned in the thread... Every few months it starts to rattle with heavy bass/high output but I just tighten the little torx screw on it and all is well again *shrug*

some aftermarket 6x9s come in enclosures. so he could have some of those propped up on the rear cover. and that would cut out a deal of visibility.

well seeing as you tighten yours you wouldnt have the problem. but in any car if you let the bass go hard enough long enough, you will notice things begin to deteriorate. (including your ear drums

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09-03-2005, 12:14 PM	#1
sonicfrequency GAGT Gearhead Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massena, NY Age: 38 Posts: 96 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	Rear View Mirror vibrates down...need help! Bass! OK so for the last few weeks Ive been living with my rear view mirror pointing down. Everytime I put it back into position the bass just vibrates it down. I was thinking about using silicon tape on the ball inside the two socket adjusters or maybe even epoxying it into position. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you do about it? THanks! Cory

09-03-2005, 12:46 PM	#3
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	If you vibrate your mirror out of position, you have the correct amount of bass. I just leave it down. shrug __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

09-03-2005, 12:51 PM	#6
sonicfrequency GAGT Gearhead Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massena, NY Age: 38 Posts: 96 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	Maybe I should leave my seat up.. But Theres got to be a way around this... Last edited by sonicfrequency; 09-03-2005 at 01:01 PM.

09-03-2005, 01:20 PM	#7
ganut 00redse AKA: Mike Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: AZ Age: 40 Posts: 853 Vehicle: 00 GASE	dynamat the whole thing in place. that's the only thing I've found that has kept mine in place. I've gone through soooooooo many rearview mirror attatchments ot's not even funny. __________________ My Car supercharged alcohol injected kitted lot's o goodies

09-04-2005, 09:50 AM	#13
botlfed Wheelie Popper AKA: Brandon Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigania Age: 46 Posts: 892 Vehicle: LQ4 Turbo Mustang	remove the mirror, drill and tap the area where the ball and socket is...... then put in your own setscrew __________________ First 99+ GA in the 13's former rides 99 GAGT 04 GTP Cartuning Turbocharged current ride 2000 Mustang GT Turocharged 6.0 lq4

09-03-2005, 12:43 PM	#2
RamAirGT22 Let's Go Devils! AKA: Dan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jersey Shore Age: 40 Posts: 1,214 Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Frontier	Ummmm Isn't there a set screw? I thought there was one...

09-03-2005, 12:47 PM	#4
sonicfrequency GAGT Gearhead Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massena, NY Age: 38 Posts: 96 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	Mine actually only has a screw on the mount to the window. Theres a ball on the window piece that goes into a socket...then another socket yet that extends to the mirror itself. Thanks for the quick reply though.... something like this but mines powered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PONTI...spagenameZWDVW

09-03-2005, 12:49 PM	#5
Ajaxus GAGT - Junkie AKA: AJ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Missoula, MT Age: 35 Posts: 8,403 Vehicle: '01 Subaru Outback LTD	hmm, i get the same thing in my car, but only when i drop the back seats for that added effect (you heavy bass ppl know what i mean.. o yeh..)

09-03-2005, 02:30 PM	#8
2K2GAGT1BQE Not a Newb AKA: Quinton Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OKC, OK Age: 45 Posts: 98 Vehicle: 02 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	could put a little bit of JB weld on the bottom of the ball against the socket so it doesn't move down, once you have it adjusted to the right spot, then when it's dry, just take a black sharpie marker and color it.

09-03-2005, 07:35 PM	#9
slapnuts8725 GAGT - Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Age: 34 Posts: 53 Vehicle: 2002 GA GT	thread lock it and tighten it down it will still come down some with really heavy bass but its a lot better then before

09-04-2005, 12:53 AM	#10
sonicfrequency GAGT Gearhead Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massena, NY Age: 38 Posts: 96 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	So how do I thread lock it when theres not threads in the socket...?

09-04-2005, 06:19 AM	#11
slapnuts8725 GAGT - Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Age: 34 Posts: 53 Vehicle: 2002 GA GT	has to screw into someting mine has a set screw

09-04-2005, 09:10 AM	#12
sonicfrequency GAGT Gearhead Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massena, NY Age: 38 Posts: 96 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	my mirror only has one screw at the base that holds the mirror onto the window itself. Ive got the mirror that has two interior lights on the bottom...Im pretty sure theres no set screw

09-04-2005, 10:46 AM	#14
slapnuts8725 GAGT - Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Age: 34 Posts: 53 Vehicle: 2002 GA GT	just tighten that screw with lock tight it works pretty well

09-05-2005, 08:52 AM	#15
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	I could never get mine to stop making rattling noises so i got a Pontiac G6 mirror. It doesn't have any lights on it so it doesn't rattle. __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

09-05-2005, 06:38 PM	#16
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	hmm, good thought cause that's annoying as balls. How much did it run you? __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

09-06-2005, 07:12 AM	#19
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	I actually got my G6 mirror for free. We do alot of dealer work for pontiac and we put a auto dimming mirror in the G6 so we got to keep the old mirror. Lucky me! __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

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