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Camar0wn3d · 07-01-2009, 12:53 PM

****UPDATE****

After messing with it a little more I found out the rattle is coming from the little plastic tab on the bottom of the mirror that moves it to the "dim" position (1SS - don't have the auto-dimming mirror.) I'm going to put some adhesive felt on that tab when I get home and should take care of it!

Just wanted to give an update in case someone else has a mirror rattle they can't figure out.

So I just installed my subwoofer last night (JL 10W3V2 being pushed by an MTX 421D - 300W RMS) - and even at low volumes I get a terrible rattle from my rear-view mirror.

.Never had it before the sub because I guess the stock (non BA) system didn't produce low enough frequencies to make it rattle.

Anyone else with a sub have this problem? Anyone know a good fix for it?

Everything I've read suggests opening up the mirror and putting dynamat or some kind of foam in the mirror housing...and I'm not really cool with that. Would this be considered warranty worthy? (I mean...the rattle is really loud).

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-01-2009, 01:05 PM

Wouldn't think it's covered under warranty, unless it was loose to begin with. And if you're looking to rattle loose your interior roof linings while bouncing quarters off the roof, that wouldn't be covered, either..

Camar0wn3d · 07-01-2009, 01:10 PM

I know. I'll put wheel weights on the mirror and fix the problem Brembo-style.

AhX · 07-01-2009, 02:39 PM

seems normal to me. Never had a car that DIDN'T Rattle with a sub.

Chief Mario · 07-01-2009, 06:23 PM

That is to be expected, however it should only happen at high volume. If you are seeing the rattle at low volume, check for deficiencies in the mirror and its installation, i.e. anything loose. I have a 10" clarion sub in my SUV and my rear mirror dances to the low frequencies everytime I crank it up, btw I do have dynamat everywhere in the doors and rear panels. Its all good, awsome sound.

MTron · 07-02-2009, 07:55 AM

check the plastic clip that covers the wires behind the mirror, seems like it could rattle

check out this thread for some good pics http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ar+view+mirror

JDBeck23 · 07-02-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTron

check the plastic clip that covers the wires behind the mirror, seems like it could rattle

check out this thread for some good pics http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ar+view+mirror

I agree... you can test by turning your sub up and then touching different parts of the mirror to try and push each part down to see where the rattle is coming from.

Red Hot SS · 07-02-2009, 09:29 AM

Buddy if your system knocks then this is gonna happen.

I had 2 Memphis M3s (400RMS) and those suckers will knock. You get used to it.

I can even identify most car makes and models with a shaky mirror. lol

Camar0wn3d · 07-22-2009, 03:18 PM

Figured out the problem...updated in the original post. This only should apply to 1SS mirrors.

JSC81 · 05-15-2011, 05:50 PM

Mine actually rattled the mirror bolt lose I had to tighten it. Anyone have a way to keep the mirror from rattleing so bad that it ends up facing the floor instead of behind me where I need it? XD

07-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	Rear View Mirror Rattling After Sub Install- UPDATED W/ DIAGNOSIS **UPDATE After messing with it a little more I found out the rattle is coming from the little plastic tab on the bottom of the mirror that moves it to the "dim" position (1SS - don't have the auto-dimming mirror.) I'm going to put some adhesive felt on that tab when I get home and should take care of it! Just wanted to give an update in case someone else has a mirror rattle they can't figure out. So I just installed my subwoofer last night (JL 10W3V2 being pushed by an MTX 421D - 300W RMS) - and even at low volumes I get a terrible rattle from my rear-view mirror. .Never had it before the sub because I guess the stock (non BA) system didn't produce low enough frequencies to make it rattle. Anyone else with a sub have this problem? Anyone know a good fix for it? Everything I've read suggests opening up the mirror and putting dynamat or some kind of foam in the mirror housing...and I'm not really cool with that. Would this be considered warranty worthy? (I mean...the rattle is really loud). __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS** Summit White A8 Last edited by Camar0wn3d; 07-22-2009 at 03:17 PM.

07-01-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	I know. I'll put wheel weights on the mirror and fix the problem Brembo-style. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

07-02-2009, 09:29 AM	#8
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	Buddy if your system knocks then this is gonna happen. I had 2 Memphis M3s (400RMS) and those suckers will knock. You get used to it. I can even identify most car makes and models with a shaky mirror. lol __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

07-22-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	Figured out the problem...updated in the original post. This only should apply to 1SS mirrors. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

05-15-2011, 05:50 PM	#10
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	Mine actually rattled the mirror bolt lose I had to tighten it. Anyone have a way to keep the mirror from rattleing so bad that it ends up facing the floor instead of behind me where I need it? XD __________________

07-01-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,526 View My Garage	Wouldn't think it's covered under warranty, unless it was loose to begin with. And if you're looking to rattle loose your interior roof linings while bouncing quarters off the roof, that wouldn't be covered, either..

07-01-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
AhX Drives: 2010 2SS IOM\IOM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 163	seems normal to me. Never had a car that DIDN'T Rattle with a sub.

07-01-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
Chief Mario Drives: 2017 2SS 50th on order.. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 176	That is to be expected, however it should only happen at high volume. If you are seeing the rattle at low volume, check for deficiencies in the mirror and its installation, i.e. anything loose. I have a 10" clarion sub in my SUV and my rear mirror dances to the low frequencies everytime I crank it up, btw I do have dynamat everywhere in the doors and rear panels. Its all good, awsome sound.

07-02-2009, 07:55 AM	#6
MTron Drives: 99 Grand Prix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 334	check the plastic clip that covers the wires behind the mirror, seems like it could rattle check out this thread for some good pics http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ar+view+mirror

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