This has been discussed before and from memory opinions were split about 50/50. Seems to depend on your previous cars. If you have had several with that feature you seem to get used to it.My Arncliffe Hyundai dealer referred me to Ralph Moore Autoglass at Mascot, and said the convex glass has to be removed and the new glass stuck to the backing plate or the moving mechanism will not move properly. I rang and was told it will cost me $38.50 per mirror and takes about 40mins. I was surprised as was expecting to pay more. I intend taking it in tomorrow.
How much is the conversion costing? I think, also from memory, that you can get stick on flat glass mirrors to suit, from Ebay. May be a cheaper option.
This has been discussed before and from memory opinions were split about 50/50. Seems to depend on your previous cars. If you have had several with that feature you seem to get used to it.My Arncliffe Hyundai dealer referred me to Ralph Moore Autoglass at Mascot, and said the convex glass has to be removed and the new glass stuck to the backing plate or the moving mechanism will not move properly. I rang and was told it will cost me $38.50 per mirror and takes about 40mins. I was surprised as was expecting to pay more. I intend taking it in tomorrow.
How much is the conversion costing? I think, also from memory, that you can get stick on flat glass mirrors to suit, from Ebay. May be a cheaper option.
I like the convex mirrors. As you said, they give you a wider view.
Hi, I also dislike the convex mirrors & bought a kit to replace them.
BUT - after removing the 1st one, discovered the convex glass had heater element attached, the replacement flat mirror doesn't have the element.
So decision time: stick with convex & heater or go with flat & no heater?
Unitil I can get a flat with heater I'm sticking with convex.
If you go ahead & can get a heater, can you let me know please & I'll call into your guy.
BTW it cost me $100? for the kit off eBay
I am not aware of any heater in my mirrors? How do they operate? as I have never noticed any buttons for thisThey operate when the rear window demist is turned on.
Interesting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors. I'll visit my Hyundai dealer again and ask him if there is any way around this.I am not aware of any heater in my mirrors? How do they operate? as I have never noticed any buttons for thisThey operate when the rear window demist is turned on.
They are standard on all GD models, even the Actives http://www.hyundai.com.au/multimediafiles/cars/i30/pdf/hyundai_i30_specifications.pdf (http://www.hyundai.com.au/multimediafiles/cars/i30/pdf/hyundai_i30_specifications.pdf)Interesting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors.I am not aware of any heater in my mirrors? How do they operate? as I have never noticed any buttons for thisThey operate when the rear window demist is turned on.
I am not aware of any heater in my mirrors? How do they operate? as I have never noticed any buttons for this
Even back in the early and basic FD's (like mine).
I am not aware of any heater in my mirrors? How do they operate? as I have never noticed any buttons for this
If fitted, they come on when the rear window demist button is pressed.
Hi, I also dislike the convex mirrors & bought a kit to replace them.Found this on Ebay but is only for models up to 2012, couldn't find anything for 2013
BUT - after removing the 1st one, discovered the convex glass had heater element attached, the replacement flat mirror doesn't have the element.
So decision time: stick with convex & heater or go with flat & no heater?
Unitil I can get a flat with heater I'm sticking with convex.
If you go ahead & can get a heater, can you let me know please & I'll call into your guy.
BTW it cost me $100? for the kit off eBay
If you go ahead & can get a heater, can you let me know please & I'll call into your guy.
BTW it cost me $100? for the kit off eBay
I went to Ralph Moore Autoglass today and he was able to stick the flat mirrors on top of the existing ones as the curvature was not too extreme.
Can't test the heating function till I go somewhere cold and misty but not too worried since silly me wasn't aware that I had that function.
Interesting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors. I'll visit my Hyundai dealer again and ask him if there is any way around this.
see post #13, it was in my specifications when I found the right section.I went to Ralph Moore Autoglass today and he was able to stick the flat mirrors on top of the existing ones as the curvature was not too extreme.
Can't test the heating function till I go somewhere cold and misty but not too worried since silly me wasn't aware that I had that function.
Won't the heat cause the glue to become loose and mirror fall off?
It is silicone and they said it should be okQuote from: Sydney LadyInteresting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors. I'll visit my Hyundai dealer again and ask him if there is any way around this.
Are you 100% sure you actually have heated mirrors as some models did not have them
You indicated you were going to the dealer to confirm.see post #13, it was in my specifications when I found the right section.I went to Ralph Moore Autoglass today and he was able to stick the flat mirrors on top of the existing ones as the curvature was not too extreme.
Can't test the heating function till I go somewhere cold and misty but not too worried since silly me wasn't aware that I had that function.
Won't the heat cause the glue to become loose and mirror fall off?
It is silicone and they said it should be okQuote from: Sydney LadyInteresting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors. I'll visit my Hyundai dealer again and ask him if there is any way around this.
Are you 100% sure you actually have heated mirrors as some models did not have them
I'm 90% sure all i30's have them in Australia.You indicated you were going to the dealer to confirm.see post #13, it was in my specifications when I found the right section.I went to Ralph Moore Autoglass today and he was able to stick the flat mirrors on top of the existing ones as the curvature was not too extreme.
Can't test the heating function till I go somewhere cold and misty but not too worried since silly me wasn't aware that I had that function.
Won't the heat cause the glue to become loose and mirror fall off?
It is silicone and they said it should be okQuote from: Sydney LadyInteresting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors. I'll visit my Hyundai dealer again and ask him if there is any way around this.
Are you 100% sure you actually have heated mirrors as some models did not have them
Did they confirm you do not have heated?
It's a funny world when it comes to cars.
My first imports had heated, convex and self cleaning mirrors but all that was disconnected and flat glass fitted when the vehicle was complied, too advanced for the Aus. driver apparently.
Every car I've driven in recent times has convex mirrors with that standard warning printed on the glass, "The vehicle in your mirror is slower than he thinks", or words to that effect.
It's a funny world when it comes to cars.
My first imports had heated, convex and self cleaning mirrors but all that was disconnected and flat glass fitted when the vehicle was complied, too advanced for the Aus. driver apparently.
Every car I've driven in recent times has convex mirrors with that standard warning printed on the glass, "The vehicle in your mirror is slower than he thinks", or words to that effect.
That was before I saw they were listed in the specifications, so didn't bother going to dealer.You indicated you were going to the dealer to confirm.see post #13, it was in my specifications when I found the right section.I went to Ralph Moore Autoglass today and he was able to stick the flat mirrors on top of the existing ones as the curvature was not too extreme.
Can't test the heating function till I go somewhere cold and misty but not too worried since silly me wasn't aware that I had that function.
Won't the heat cause the glue to become loose and mirror fall off?
It is silicone and they said it should be okQuote from: Sydney LadyInteresting, I just looked at the specifications for the i30 premium and it does not mention anything about heated mirrors. I'll visit my Hyundai dealer again and ask him if there is any way around this.
Are you 100% sure you actually have heated mirrors as some models did not have them
Did they confirm you do not have heated?
It's a funny world when it comes to cars.
My first imports had heated, convex and self cleaning mirrors but all that was disconnected and flat glass fitted when the vehicle was complied, too advanced for the Aus. driver apparently.
Every car I've driven in recent times has convex mirrors with that standard warning printed on the glass, "The vehicle in your mirror is slower than he thinks", or words to that effect.
:rofl:
But they don't put that on any more either.
They seem to have stopped it when they went to both side mirrors being curved. I've only ever seen it on the left mirror.
Interesting. Not on my 2009 i30, my wife's 3 year old Corolla or my daughter's 3 year old Accent.It's a funny world when it comes to cars.
My first imports had heated, convex and self cleaning mirrors but all that was disconnected and flat glass fitted when the vehicle was complied, too advanced for the Aus. driver apparently.
Every car I've driven in recent times has convex mirrors with that standard warning printed on the glass, "The vehicle in your mirror is slower than he thinks", or words to that effect.
:rofl:
But they don't put that on any more either.
They seem to have stopped it when they went to both side mirrors being curved. I've only ever seen it on the left mirror.
The wording was written on both my mirrors 'objects in your mirror are closer than they seem' I think it said.
Hi, I also dislike the convex mirrors & bought a kit to replace them.
BUT - after removing the 1st one, discovered the convex glass had heater element attached, the replacement flat mirror doesn't have the element.
So decision time: stick with convex & heater or go with flat & no heater?
Unitil I can get a flat with heater I'm sticking with convex.
If you go ahead & can get a heater, can you let me know please & I'll call into your guy.
BTW it cost me $100? for the kit off eBay
I can confirm that I have heated side mirrors (the original ones) and the heat does come through to the stuck on flat ones. They are working fine and I am happy with the result. :happydance:
They don't seem affected. I've only used the heating twice when I was in Canberra. I'm sure I was told it wouldn't be a problem.I can confirm that I have heated side mirrors (the original ones) and the heat does come through to the stuck on flat ones. They are working fine and I am happy with the result. :happydance:
Won't the heat cause the glue to weaken and the mirror fall off?