low tech backup sensor - Honda Pilot

bdlfe · 09-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Hi, anyone ever tried these: http://www.jcwhitney.com/K-SOURCE-BA...3205_10101.jcw

Remember seeing these on vans and SUVs in foreign countries. And I saw a picture of something similar from mike688 on his CRV.

mike688 · 09-05-2008, 12:29 AM

Hi, there

Yes, that was an oem reverse mirror from honda. Make just for the crv.

charly · 09-05-2008, 02:33 AM

I don't think you will be able to see a lot with this tiny mirror. besides if the glass are tinted I don't think you will be able to see anything at all...

NJGuy · 09-05-2008, 09:49 AM

You might as well give it a try. My only concern is how it is mounted. Since it's on the outside, I would question how it would hold up in the elements.

My wife just ordered me one of these from Amazon; it's 10x12
http://www.amazon.com/CIPA-60100-Wid...f=pd_rhf_p_t_1

I guess I should have had her order the smaller one at 6x8.
http://www.amazon.com/CIPA-60200-Wid...=pd_sbs_auto_1

They also sell something similar at JCWhitney.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/S...&sku=ZX903051A

I haven't tried this item yet since it's still being shipped to my house, but I prefer it since it's only 1/3 of the price and mounts on the inside of the vehicle.

macphanatic · 09-05-2008, 10:11 PM

I have one of the CIPA lenses on the inside of the rear window in my pickup. I cut the top third off and placed it at the very top of the window. It helped reduce the distance of the blind spot behind the tailgate significantly. Even with the tint on the window, it works well.

bdlfe · 09-18-2008, 04:28 PM

Ordered and received the mirror from Amazon for $25. Saw it at B-R-U for $28 if anyone has one near them and is interested. Hopefully can get it stucked on this weekend after I wash the car. This is my low-tech solution for the little one and the other rugrats in the neighborhood.

bdlfe · 09-20-2008, 05:04 PM

Here are some pics of the mirror.

http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2878

http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2879

http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2880

Oh and finally the Pilot.

http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2881

krygny · 09-20-2008, 10:54 PM

JMHO, but that looks gawdawful on the back of the vehicle.

bdlfe · 09-22-2008, 11:38 AM

Thanks, but I actually like these "rear view" mirrors. Probably the only one on this forum. I actually wished Honda (or the other carmakers) had this as an option to drill into the roof of the vehicle. This will be a cheaper option than having back-up cameras as standard equipment if that were ever to happen. Plus, I don't like having all the "stuff" in the car that may break down. Where's the manual window roll-up option?

pilot_man_dan · 09-22-2008, 03:34 PM

that's a great idea, but i wish there was a "sleeker" alternative. i agree with krygny on the looks

macphanatic · 09-22-2008, 08:55 PM

My BIL's Toyota 4Runner has mirrors built-in to the rear pillars. The design is such that he can see what's behind the vehicle very easily.

09-04-2008, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
bdlfe Dark Templar Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Outside of Philly, PA Posts: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	low tech backup sensor Hi, anyone ever tried these: http://www.jcwhitney.com/K-SOURCE-BA...3205_10101.jcw Remember seeing these on vans and SUVs in foreign countries. And I saw a picture of something similar from mike688 on his CRV. __________________ '08 Pilot EX Billet Silver, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers, rear mudguards '06 Ody EX Silver Pearl, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, OEM Day/Night mirror w/ compass, DIY black plastic wire mesh grille guard, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers

09-05-2008, 12:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
mike688 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada, Ont, Toronto Posts: 192 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi, there Yes, that was an oem reverse mirror from honda. Make just for the crv. __________________ 04 Ex-L (silver) OEM - crossbars, mudflaps, winter mats, OEM Side Steps Chrome exhaust tips. 99 Crv Ex 90 Civic dx

09-05-2008, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
charly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, California. Posts: 532 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think you will be able to see a lot with this tiny mirror. besides if the glass are tinted I don't think you will be able to see anything at all... __________________ "Sogood" HONDA PILOT LX "07 Upgraded my sound system 100%,with Polks comp-speakers,2 15"L7's and ZX2500.1, ZX850.4. Got two Kinetik batteries and a digital Volt meter made by Stinger (which doesn't work well). 3" HID's kits 6000k, lowbeams, Oem fog lights and,aftermarket foglights. OEM foglight install by me,cross bars.Limo Tint windows, splash guards,steering wheel protector..Etc,etc,etc.

09-05-2008, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 627 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have one of the CIPA lenses on the inside of the rear window in my pickup. I cut the top third off and placed it at the very top of the window. It helped reduce the distance of the blind spot behind the tailgate significantly. Even with the tint on the window, it works well. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

09-18-2008, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
bdlfe Dark Templar Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Outside of Philly, PA Posts: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ordered and received the mirror from Amazon for $25. Saw it at B-R-U for $28 if anyone has one near them and is interested. Hopefully can get it stucked on this weekend after I wash the car. This is my low-tech solution for the little one and the other rugrats in the neighborhood. __________________ '08 Pilot EX Billet Silver, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers, rear mudguards '06 Ody EX Silver Pearl, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, OEM Day/Night mirror w/ compass, DIY black plastic wire mesh grille guard, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers

09-20-2008, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
bdlfe Dark Templar Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Outside of Philly, PA Posts: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here are some pics of the mirror. http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2878 http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2879 http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2880 Oh and finally the Pilot. http://www.hondapilot.org/photopost/...php?photo=2881 __________________ '08 Pilot EX Billet Silver, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers, rear mudguards '06 Ody EX Silver Pearl, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, OEM Day/Night mirror w/ compass, DIY black plastic wire mesh grille guard, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers

09-20-2008, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	JMHO, but that looks gawdawful on the back of the vehicle. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

09-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
bdlfe Dark Templar Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Outside of Philly, PA Posts: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, but I actually like these "rear view" mirrors. Probably the only one on this forum. I actually wished Honda (or the other carmakers) had this as an option to drill into the roof of the vehicle. This will be a cheaper option than having back-up cameras as standard equipment if that were ever to happen. Plus, I don't like having all the "stuff" in the car that may break down. Where's the manual window roll-up option? __________________ '08 Pilot EX Billet Silver, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers, rear mudguards '06 Ody EX Silver Pearl, Formfit "batwing", Weathertech Floorliner, OEM Day/Night mirror w/ compass, DIY black plastic wire mesh grille guard, Britax Marathon, ebay seat covers

09-22-2008, 03:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
pilot_man_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 107 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that's a great idea, but i wish there was a "sleeker" alternative. i agree with krygny on the looks __________________ 2005 EX-L Billet Silver Metallic \| 2007 EX-L Billet Silver Metallic

09-22-2008, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 627 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My BIL's Toyota 4Runner has mirrors built-in to the rear pillars. The design is such that he can see what's behind the vehicle very easily. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

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