Anybody ever try this??

[iceman4122]

I was wondering if anyone ever tried this or if its even possible to do. I put up a picture of a Corolla because its what I drive but Im sure its about the same with all cars. According to most reviews, Whelen Vertex are best used when the lighthead is facing where you want it to shine. Is it possible to install one in the front triangular part of the side mirrors as shown below? This would be a nice concealed place for good side lighting. Any observations before I take things apart and try it myself? How much clearance does the vertex need behind it? Any other possible issues that can come up? Thanx for the help!

 

[EmerVehSolutions]

at most it will need 1/4" of clearance for the screws. If you use the surface mount flange clearance behind the panel will only be necessary for the 2 mounting screws...I'm interested

 

[aberfitchguy2472]

So are you exterior mounting the vertex to the surface of the mirror, or are you trying to mount it inside the mirror in the blinker housing?

 

[iceman4122]

I want to exterior mount it on the triangular shaped piece of plastic where the A pillar begins. Its the piece of plastic right before the mirror.

 

[hawkspringsfire]

You mean something like this?

 

[aberfitchguy2472]

I want to exterior mount it on the triangular shaped piece of plastic where the A pillar begins. Its the piece of plastic right before the mirror.

Ok, gotcha.


For the other I was like, wow. That is gonna be interesting, though it would be cool if you were able to pull it off.


Why not just go with an Intersector under the mirror. You would get a lot more coverage and output, but it wouldn't be quit as hidden as the vertx mounting location you are talking about. Both situations have their pros and cons.

 

[iceman4122]

Hawkspring that's exactly what I'm talking about. Glad to see its been done. Aberfitchguy intersector under mirror brings wiring and bulk problems. Anyone here sell black flanges for vertex?