Possible Side Mirror Replacement to reduce Blind Spot - Please respond if interested

[BillLumberg]

I have been in touch with Eddy from Suma Performance (thanks to @Norb-TX for bringing them up in the other thread). They make aftermarket convex side mirror replacements to reduce blind spots. This would replace the mirror only, you keep the factory housing. They also offer a version with blue tint that reduces glare. Eddy stated if there is enough interest, they would make them for the Grenadier. He has not yet defined "enough interest". Judging by the cost of the Jeep JL, it appears it would be around $200 for the pair.

I tried to make a poll, but I guess it has not been turned on for me yet. So if you will respond to this thread, I will let Eddy know how many people are interested and see if that is enough for them to make the mirrors.

Thanks.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Just arrived. I am away for the next ten days, so will have to wait for actual fitting.
The two connectors have no specific positive / minus and as I understand, can be connected either way round.

 

[LeeroyJ]

Did you make those pigtails for the new mirrors? Mine did not come with those and the wires are too short because they mounted the terminal 180 degrees, with the leads on the top instead of the leads on the bottom.

Mine were mounted at the top right -- had plenty of room without the need for any pigtails. Silly question, but are you sure you are not trying to mount them upside down?

 

[LeeroyJ]

Just arrived. I am away for the next ten days, so will have to wait for actual fitting.
The two connectors have no specific positive / minus and as I understand, can be connected either way round.

Yes it doesn't matter which is positive or negative. Its just a heat loop which does not care about polarity.

Like @dbob I also needed to crimp the wires (just a gentle squeeze with some plyers) as the wire connectors were a little bit loose on the Suma mirror posts (and pretty tight to remove from the stock mirrors).

 

[grenadierguy]

Mine were mounted at the top right -- had plenty of room without the need for any pigtails. Silly question, but are you sure you are not trying to mount them upside down?

I am sure, that would make the "suma" upside down. Maybe my factory tails are shorter. Waiting to hear back.

 

[BCR]

I am sure, that would make the "suma" upside down. Maybe my factory tails are shorter. Waiting to hear back.

I installed my mirrors without any pigtails yesterday. I did have to crimp the connectors on the Suma's to get them to stay connected. My right mirror had the Grenadier's wires with enough length to make that connection fairly easy. The driver's side (LHD) wires were shorter making it slightly more difficult to install. I originally thought the left wires disconnected when I adjusted the mirror outwards but fortunately that didn't happen. Both mirrors warmed up with the defroster switch engaged. Overall I like the way the mirrors function though it would be nice if there was more ability to adjust the driver's mirror outward.

 

[Toot]

I have been in touch with Eddy from Suma Performance (thanks to @Norb-TX for bringing them up in the other thread). They make aftermarket convex side mirror replacements to reduce blind spots. This would replace the mirror only, you keep the factory housing. They also offer a version with blue tint that reduces glare. Eddy stated if there is enough interest, they would make them for the Grenadier. He has not yet defined "enough interest". Judging by the cost of the Jeep JL, it appears it would be around $200 for the pair.

I tried to make a poll, but I guess it has not been turned on for me yet. So if you will respond to this thread, I will let Eddy know how many people are interested and see if that is enough for them to make the mirrors.

Thanks.

Just pre ordered on their website

 

[YIPPE]

For the Australian guys wanting Clearview mirrors for towing. A thought.... Making a mount that utilises the L track on front doors. I was just looking at my gren yesterday. I don't tow but when discussing with a mate $1500 a set for clear views for a 300series cruiser... Yeah they are motorised but that is ridiculous.. I was just looking and surely the L track could be utilised.

 

[Borg54 (Owl Vans)]

Quick question: When did you all order, and have you received your mirrors?

 

[WanderingSniper]

Blue or Grey? I've never replaceded mirrors before....

 

[Back in Black]

Quick question: When did you all order, and have you received your mirrors?

I just ordered mine on the 17th. I got an email asking for me to confirm shortly thereafter (the next day, from Gina). Nothing indicating that it's shipped yet.

 

[Zenbox]

I ordered 8/4/24 and just checked with Gina at Suma yesterday to see what the status was. She told me that they should be in stock by the end of October. I was not expecting this long of a wait so I am a bit disappointed. Oh well. Not much I can do about it.

 

[parb]

I ordered July 2. I pinged them on monday and was told mine is shipping out mid-october.

I was expecting late august based on comments so a bit disappointed but it is what it is.
Having said that, i much prefer a product that is well engineered and late vs one that is poorly designed and early.

 

[Kujo]

I would order the upgraded mirrors.

 

[AngusMacG]

Mine arrived. Installed but didn’t fit right. I may not have had them mounted on the pucks correctly. Probably going to request the wire connectors so i dont have to crimp the oem wires

 

[grenadierguy]

I ordered in April, and got them at the beginning of September. So those that are expecting it to ship in days, not happening.

Installed the passenger mirror two weeks ago, the electrical leads being the wrong way round prevented orientation I needed on mirror. So I took it off and in the process broke two teeth (it was 1000x times harder than getting OEM mirror off). Emailed SUMA explaining the wrong orientation of the leads prevented correct orientation and the first versions we saw had pigtails to correct this and also the mirror broke when taking it off. I got a prompt response from Gina saying she needed to talk to someone. Two weeks later and I have sent two follow up emails. Nothing. Disappointed so far.

 

[LeeroyJ]

Quick question: When did you all order, and have you received your mirrors?

I ordered them on 4/5/2024 and they arrived on 9/11/2024.