Flip Down Mirror Lights

eh3 · 03-22-2009, 10:12 PM

Ok, so I get some complaints from the ladies about their being no lighting for them to their make up on in the mirror.. You know, the flip down mirror thingies..

Anyone got a DIY for getting some lighting there?

KartRacer · 03-22-2009, 10:13 PM

tape on christmas lights to them

**GeezerSi** · 03-22-2009, 10:21 PM

Pilot & Accord have one.

Retrofit.

lvl7civic · 03-22-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eh3

Ok, so I get some complaints from the ladies about their being no lighting for them to their make up on in the mirror.. You know, the flip down mirror thingies..

Anyone got a DIY for getting some lighting there?

Keep a flashlight in your center console! Seriously, though, a retrofit would be good. If you're strapped for cash, you could try what my girlfriend suggested which is, to use a book light. keep it handy and clip it onto your visor for the girlies to work on their war paint.

Edit:: Maybe something like this single LED slim book light. <$10
Amazon.com: 1 LED Slim Light (Black): Office Products

beeroge1020 · 03-22-2009, 11:02 PM

i asked this a while back with no success... my 1990 base model jeep even had the mirror light. i think honda is really cutting corners nowadays.

***p1904*** · 03-22-2009, 11:18 PM

Ricer Neon LEDS

***msjwild3*** · 03-22-2009, 11:20 PM

If they need light, they must be in the dark, so if they are in the dark, then no one will see how ugly they look anyways! haha

av911 · 03-23-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeroge1020

...i think honda is really cutting corners nowadays.

Were they there in previous generations???

beeroge1020 · 03-23-2009, 04:05 AM

^not that i know of but it seems like it should be a standard feature by now. my gf's 00 sonata has them so it's not like it's because the civic is an economy car. i remember my moms old accord had them too.

Cylestyne · 03-23-2009, 04:16 AM

are you talking about the vanity mirror integrated into the sunvisors?

eh3 · 03-23-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cylestyne

are you talking about the vanity mirror integrated into the sunvisors?

Yes

***midnitesi*** · 03-23-2009, 08:30 AM

they were in the accords...even my base model dx had em...just get the mirrior assembly if u can...and run wirres to fuse box...all the workings will be with assembly

slowcx96 · 03-23-2009, 08:48 AM

Acura csx have two of them (they are a direct replacement). If you go in the international section (acura csx sub section) you can download the csx systems manual and everything is described in details (they even show you how to install it).

Hope it helps

Cylestyne · 03-23-2009, 12:03 PM

^ does the acura csx come with a tan roof trim?

I was also interested in this a while back. I looked up a seller in japan who could get me new ones. The Honda Civic FD1 (the JDM Civic) comes wtih a tan roof and has the integrated lights. The cost was about $200.

xheartcore_boyx · 03-23-2009, 01:08 PM

My jdm civic got those, try to get them online.

***08taffetawhite*** · 03-23-2009, 01:10 PM

i would def be interested in a diy..

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eh3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Henderson, KY Age: 24 Posts: 186 Jordan iTrader: 0 / 0%	Flip Down Mirror Lights Ok, so I get some complaints from the ladies about their being no lighting for them to their make up on in the mirror.. You know, the flip down mirror thingies.. Anyone got a DIY for getting some lighting there?

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