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Old 06-22-2008, 01:42 AM   #1
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DIY: 2006 Matrix rear view mirror Install (Using Scion OEM Bracket)

Matrix Mirror Swap Using OEM Mirror Bracket

Tools I used:
Dremel
Hacksaw
Vices (table vice and MY drill press vice)
Metal FilesSandpaper
Kyrlon Fusion (For plastic bracket cover)
2006 Matrix rear view mirror
(Wanted it for the read lights and anything is better than the one already in there!!)
Nut and Bolt

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Hardness scale1-easy, 10 Hella hard) 5















Sorry for the spelling mistakes...it was late when i posted this!!

I am having a fellow Scion Brother (CanXb) help me with the wiring of the lights. I will try and DIY that as well pending time.

Thanks for the view and as always if you have any questions hit me up at :
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Old 06-22-2008, 01:52 AM   #2
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Re: DIY: 2006 Matrix rear view mirror Install (Using Scion OEM Bracket)

Nice job! Can't wait to see the lights hooked up.
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Old 06-22-2008, 02:04 AM   #3
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Nice pics and DIY...
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Old 06-22-2008, 07:50 AM   #4
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Nice write up! I tried to leave you some positive rep but it told me I had to spread some around before I could give more to you????
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:48 PM   #5
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Old 06-27-2008, 05:39 PM   #6
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Re: DIY: 2006 Matrix rear view mirror Install (Using Scion OEM Bracket)

Nice DIY, you should post more.
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Old 06-27-2008, 06:34 PM   #7
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Re: DIY: 2006 Matrix rear view mirror Install (Using Scion OEM Bracket)

i like that!

Anyway the lights can be changed to more of a hyper white though??
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Old 07-01-2008, 11:26 PM   #8
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i like that!

Anyway the lights can be changed to more of a hyper white though??


I am looking into brighter lights

I got the idea from my wifes Vibe. Same mirror. the lights are very dim but work well at might.

if i get some light info i will pass it on!
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Very creative. Nice job.
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