Anyone know about the LED side mirror covers?

[MD5]

I was looking at this on EBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda5-LED-Rear-Mirror-Cover-Mazda-5-genuine-mazda-Part_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33649QQitemZ805783 4901QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V and really would like to put them on my 5. I was wanting to know if anyone knew if they would plug and play or would I have to run wires.

Matt

[dommo_g]

Email the seller and ask him/her. Then post back up with the answer. I didn't even know those existed. Nice find.

[MD5]

I can't email the seller. I'm not, nor will I ever be, an Ebay member.

Matt

[Kid Red]

So then how do you buy them? And they are unpainted just so you know. You'd also have to run wires to your little baby side lights, shouldn't be too hard.

[MD5]

Either A: get someone who has Ebay account to buy them or B: find a Mazda parts guy and have him get them for me.

I don't think it should cost more than $75 to get them painted. I think around $200 I'd be very willing to add these to my 5.

Matt

[geezerz99]

they are ok. but just think with the side markers already, then you'll add the led side mirrors, don't you think that's just too many blinkers? good thing they don't make green 5's or it would look like a christmas tree when turning. I'm just playin' with ya'll... just not too crazy about em.

[MD5]

I guess I've never seen the side lights because I'm always in the car. Do they blink or are they on solid all the time?

Matt

[Zoom5Zoom]

I sent email to sender requesting PDF installation instructions.

[geezerz99]

the side markers just blink as you turn... it would've been nice if it was on all the time... has anyone thought of doing that??

[Zoom5Zoom]

Here is official reply from Seller on ebay:

QUOTE

Sorry this is Genuine Mazda Part they didn't provide any installation instructions. You need to rewire the LED to the side mark. Just connect the wires for each side. You can get some advice from the workshop or bodyshop. It's very easy, installation might just take 20 mins. thank you


UNQUOTE

So looks like one has to figure how to get from mirror to fender sidemarker. Must be easy enough. As for full time on that would be kewl to see eh. I will do this mod if I get some spare cash. I have already ordered body colored mirror covers and I will post pics when they are installed (body colored mirrors are part of our GT specs not GS in Canada).

[Pretzellogic]

If it really is a "genuine Mazda part" (doubtful), or a copy of a genuine mazda part (hopefully), then there will most likely be a lead to wire up the light in the mirror.

If it is neither of those, you'll have to run some wires. It's easier than you think, and it'll be a good learning experience. There are plenty of people here who can give you tips. I could, but my wiring is done just so that it works; it looks like ass.

Your best bet would be to contact the seller again and ask for the Mazda part#. If they can produce it, then it's official.

Actually, I'll do it. :D

Edit:
Here's the message I sent:
Hi,

In your listing, you state that these covers are genuine Mazda parts. Could you tell me the Mazda part # (should be printed on a white rectangular sticker on the box/bag). There should be two numbers, one for each cover.

Thanks,
Brent

I noticed one other thing: this guy is from Taiwan. That points towards knockoff. We'll see what he has to say.

[TheMAN]

look at the pics... the numbers on the box's stickers were intentionally blured out... what makes you think that asshole will tell you the part #s for this shit?

it's stupid and anti-competitive, furthermore it's just cowardly because practically no one can get shit like this to begin with!

this perfectly reminds me of a certain other chinese seller that sells "JDM" parts ;)

[TheMAN]

those things appear to be taiwan only btw... they're not available in japan stock or as an accessory

[Pretzellogic]

look at the pics... the numbers on the box's stickers were intentionally blured out... what makes you think that asshole will tell you the part #s for this shit?

it's stupid and anti-competitive, furthermore it's just cowardly because practically no one can get shit like this to begin with!

this perfectly reminds me of a certain other chinese seller that sells "JDM" parts ;)I didn't even look at the pics. Stupid me.

Well, you could still buy these and have them look fine, but they are knockoffs, so caveat empor.

[MD5]

I'm pretty observant, but didn't notice the blurred out part numbers.

That could have been a box of oil filters for all we know. The box isn't long enough to contain those covers, but we can't see the length of the box.

I don't really care to put TW stuff on my car unless it builds a good reputation.

Matt

[Zoom5Zoom]

Shame its not genuine Mazda Parts....pitty

[MD5]

Shame its not genuine Mazda Parts....pitty

If it ISN'T genuine Mazda parts (like he claims), then what else of his ad is false/misleading???

Catch someone in a lie and you start wondering how much of their story is true and how much is fabricated.

Matt

[Zoom5Zoom]

Well the lights looked sharp but that is IMO. Too bad....Mazda wake up and make em(only after you make a third row all weather mat lol).

[TheMAN]

If it ISN'T genuine Mazda parts (like he claims), then what else of his ad is false/misleading???

Catch someone in a lie and you start wondering how much of their story is true and how much is fabricated.

Matt

look at the boxes... they're mazda parts stickers

I'm pretty sure they're just stock "TDM" parts and not accessories, thats why there's no instructions

[NYMZ5]

I was the first to order these a few months ago. They are original Mazda parts (not an accessory). The covers have exactly the same stamping as the original covers. The packaging is clearly Mazda. The quality is very high. They need to be wired to the side blinkers which takes ALOT longer than 20 min (try 2+ hrs to do it right, per door!); The doors and mirrors have to be dissassembled in order to gain enough access to thread a wire through to the fenders. The finished look is nice but it might strike some as odd to have Both the fender lights as well as the leds(which are very bright btw)blinking away . I like the idea of turning the fender light into a running light, hadn't thought of that. I'll post pics this week (finished install And the boxes they came in).

[TheMAN]

weird indeed
http://www.mazda.com.tw/2005/vehicles/mazda5/images/tb_in1.jpg

[MD5]

NYMZ5,

Can you post up the Mazda part numbers?

TheMan,

I wasn't disputing the box being genuine Mazda, but I can take a pick of a Mazda box beside my McDonald's hamburger. That doesn't mean the hamburger came out of that particular box.

Matt

[Pretzellogic]

I wasn't disputing the box being genuine Mazda, but I can take a pick of a Mazda box beside my McDonald's hamburger. That doesn't mean the hamburger came out of that particular box.

Matt
<----- begins working on an Official Mazaspeed Hamburger: JDM (Japanese Domestic Meat), with the pickles underneath the patty. They'll sell like hotcakes!

[NYMZ5]

Here it is. Note the guy cut out the part #'s:bs: . However, they're are clearly Mazda OEM.
80470

80471

80472

[jandree22]

I agree with a previous post, side markers OR mirror blinkers... not both. Do so and you'll instantly turn your 5 into a rice cooker.

JMO

[l2eedy]

hmm 2 post and all about this, can we see a whole pic of that care with those mirrors and maybe a sign ;)

[TheMAN]

Here it is. Note the guy cut out the part #'s:bs: . However, they're are clearly Mazda OEM.
80470

80471

80472

did you notice any numbers or stampings on the back of those LED covers?

oh and can anyone read barcode? ;)

[Kid Red]

A picture of the car with the lights and maybe a ball park area of cost for the paint job on them?

[NYMZ5]

Here's a closeup pic. I painted them myself (I have a furniture refinishing shop). Base color, clearcoat & hardener came to over $50, and that was just for 1/2 a pint!
80568

[l2eedy]

lol oh brother....like you aint in on it with the guy whos selling them get real

[NYMZ5]

lol oh brother....like you aint in on it with the guy whos selling them get real
Real nice l2eedy, I see you're the trusting type.
Yeah, me a Mr Wang Chung in Taiwan are best buddies. Give me a break.
You all asked for info and I gave it to you. This was my experience with Speedline and I posted it. If you'ld rather spend your time and waste mine with pointless, paranoid posts about my honesty go ahead.
I'll show you the email I sent to Speedline berating them for charging me $109 for the 1st one and then selling them for $99 AND for telling people that the install is 20 min when I made it clear it was a 2 hr PIA install. Yeah l2eedy, we're the Best Of Friends(eekfu). (enguard) :bs:

[MD5]

Here it is. Note the guy cut out the part #'s:bs: . However, they're are clearly Mazda OEM.
80470

80471

80472


Man, call me a skeptic, but the box you have shown on top looks like the box/lable the guy has pictured on the Ebay sale that is on the bottom, and your bottom box looks like the box/label that is on the top in his pic (with a little lable removal).

The lable positioning is almost identical.

Not that it really matters, but I just like people to be honest. I still like the product.

Matt

[TheMAN]

maybe because the labels were put on by a machine?

[NYMZ5]

The box would be the same since I bought the first set (in his pictures). He didn't even know if they would fit correctly (of course, he didn't tell me that until AFTER I bought them). As for the actual mirror pic, I have Stellar Grn, his pic looks to be from a catalog, some metallic blue, but they do look similar. Anyway, if anybody's in the area (N of NYC) and you want to see and confirm these are Real and most likely genuine Mazda, be my guest. I just don't get the attitude on here that this guy (Speedline International) is some kind of fraud (not to mention me). He's been selling on Ebay for a while now and seems to have a pretty good rep. I first got my ipod adapter from him last year, works great, and then got the front strut brace which also works great (although install was not as simple as he stated it would be, sound familiar?) But I'ld be just as happy if nobody else got the leds so that I feel special(wink)

[NYMZ5]

I found this: http://www.mazda.com.tw/2005/vehicles/mazda5/index.html , which I think would confirm that these mirrors are genuine Mazda for what it's worth.

and here's the mirror pic Speedline lifted: http://www.mazda.com.tw/2005/vehicles/mazda5/exterior.html

[MD5]

What you've explained makes sense. Thanks for the info, but I'm still confused, is it $99 for the set, or $99 EACH?

Matt

[Kid Red]

He's been selling on Ebay for a while now and seems to have a pretty good rep. I first got my ipod adapter from him last year, works great...

Does the iPod thing have control from the steering wheel and do you get the display to show the song? I have AuxMod and the next version is supposed to do all of that but they seem to be a few months behind.

[NYMZ5]

"but I'm still confused, is it $99 for the set, or $99 EACH"
it's for a pair

"Does the iPod thing have control from the steering wheel and do you get the display to show the song?"
the steering wheel controls only work to advance songs, no display. I've been waiting for auxmod advance as well. they keep moving the ship date forward so I'm not sure what's going on. also, Speedline's ipod adapter works great with my video pod but sucks with my wifes 3g ipod as well as another 3g I tried. the sound was crap, don't know why, exactly the same connector as my 5g.