458 Rear View Mirror

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Is the metal mount still on the windshield? You should be able to slide the mirror and trim piece upwards onto the metal mount.
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Here is a pic of how those come to us for refinishing. Sorry I'm not more help but I never removed one myself.


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I'm sorry, Gary but we never see the windshield side as these come to us removed as posted above.

 

Gary the metal mount normally stays attached to the windshield, I just slide the mirror down to unhook it. Since your metal mount is still attached to the mirror all you have to do is slide the mount down or up from the mirror (it might be a little tight but it will slide off), afterwards you can reglue it to the windshield with rear view mirror glue from a auto parts store, and then remount the mirror.

 

I too am learning how to disconnect the housing from the mount. If its attached to the vehicle, to go up or down to detach from the glass?

 

Hey guys, I'm thinking of replacing the rear view mirror with this: https://www.amazon.com/AUTO-VOX-Backup-Camera-9-35Stream-Screen/dp/B08FT4VC37.

My 458 car doesn't have a backup camera so this looks like a good solution. It also doubles as a dash cam, which is cool.

So the question is, will this mirror fit? And if so, how exactly do I go about removing the stock mirror? Do I grab the stem of the mirror and push it forward (toward the front of the car)? I did a small try and it seems to be very tight on there. I don't want to break anything.

An alternative is to take this to a local car stereo/sound installer. I'm in South San Jose. Any good recommendations?

Thanks,
Alvaro

 

If it is the type that "snaps" on, be VERY careful. When pushing on the windshield from the inside, it is VERY easy to crack the windshield! It's strength is from the outside pushing in (convex). From the inside pushing out (concave), it is very weak. If you break the windshield on this car, it is a $7,000 job (but covered under insurance). I spoke to the Ferrari mechanic that does windshields, and he said that it was a pain to snap the mirror on, and he is always afraid because he has broken windshields in the past, while trying to snap them on!

 

Spot on the metal piece is normally part of the windscreen and comes with it when you got a new screen

Obviously you don’t want to be purchasing a new screen if only that piece as come away from the screen

So as said it just needs re-glueing/bonding back onto the windscreen however from experience the normal windscreen glues from the auto shops won’t cut it

You need the proper stuff that the windscreen fitters use

Just find a local windscreen replacement guy get him to bond the piece back on and refit the mirror back to for you shouldn’t charge too much as well

All the best

 

Thanks. So would you know how to properly and carefully remove the mirror so that I can replace it with a different one? Mine's the one with the homelink buttons and auto-dimming.

 

It just slides downward

 

I am also thinking about to do this as mine does not come with rear camera. I just bought this wireless camera but I do think i will keep it as it is lagging quite a lot (It could take from 10 -30 seconds to open it) https://www.amazon.com/Type-Bt56617-6-License-Backup-Camera/dp/B07M9ZLVWZ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=type+s+back-up+camera&qid=1650818549&sprefix=type+s+%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-4

What about the homellink function if you are going to replace the mirror with Auto-VOX? I have been talking with Hai at http://www.thecarstereocompany.com/contact.html about the running a hardwire rear camera. He is in Sunnyvale I am in Eastbay may be we can meet and drive one day.

Cheers!

 

Oh cool. I'm not using the Homelink function since it doesn't work with my current (more modern, I guess) garage door unless I buy an adapter for it. So I just use a fob which I clip to the visor. So I don't mind doing away with the mirror in exchange for a rear camera with a looped recording feature.

Yeah, those fancy wirelesscameras are laggy and a pain to get working with the phone. That's why I'm looking for a wired solution such use AutoVox. It seems like the best one of the bunch. If you get it installed, please PM me so that I can do the same thing. I'm normally handy with car electronics but for this I'd rather pay someone who's experienced rather than risk messing up car.

Thanks!

 

You might want to consider this other option I found on another FChat thread. You ship them your mirror and they replace the glass with one that includes the monitor. So you end up with the original factory mirror with a monitor built in. https://www.radar-mirror.com/product/custom-lcd-mirror-monitor/

 

Entire rearview mirror swap looks promising. I contacted the manufacturer for compatibility with 458.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0895NMDKT/ref=emc_b_5_i#customerReviews

I will keep you all posted.