Madlock Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hooray! In VERY UNFord-like fashion, it appears whatever wiring and smarts infrastructure the GT's with the Comfort/Convenience Package requires to make the Pony Projector Puddle Lamps functional seems to be in-place and ready-to-go from the factory with the 2013 GT500. It took merely swapping out the mirror housings and connecting the 7-pin connector found on 2012 and newer vehicles (versus the 3-pin connector for 2011 and earlier) and BINGO! 100% functional as intended with the remote locks and door handle pull. I have no idea if this is the case with 2012 GT500's despite the 7-pin housing as the 2012 BCM didn't know of the PPPL's existence. Buy that's not to say it won't work - or using the quick fix others have reported of wiring to the map/done light circuit up the A Pillar wouldn't offer a 95% solution for another half-hour's work. I also took the opportunity to swap-out the mirror covers - going with the Race Red accent rather than the OE body color (Performance White). Not bad for less than $300 and 20 minutes - covers and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 If that's the case, I can see some vendor coming out with lens with different graphics. I wonder if the wiring for the heated mirrors is also present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Great find!!! Well done. Questions from svt13 in 3....2....1..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Great find!!! Well done. Questions from svt13 in 3....2....1..... And you call me a troll? Wow. Idc for the pony projector lamp. It doesn't benefit me my entire mirror assembly is carbon fiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky44 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 And you call me a troll? Wow. Idc for the pony projector lamp. It doesn't benefit me my entire mirror assembly is carbon fiber. Better uninstall, Madlock... You should have asked for his opinion first. Like the idea of different lenses. Cobra puddle lamps, anyone? Cool find! Now if you could just figure out how to reprogram the Sync! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyblaze Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 What part needs to be purchased? Do you have parts numbers? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 And you call me a troll? Wow. Idc for the pony projector lamp. It doesn't benefit me my entire mirror assembly is carbon fiber. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Part Numbers Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The most important thing for anybody who's considering this to remember is buying the projection element costs about $70 each and will require all sorts of clever Dremel and gluing with no assurance of exact alignment to project in the image the proper place AND in focus. Most of the DIY summaries I've read so far seem to have ignored replacing the entire mirror assembly with a pre-installed projection element for about $120 each - money VERY well spent, IMO. If that's the case, I can see some vendor coming out with lens with different graphics. I wonder if the wiring for the heated mirrors is also present? Dunno. Though some investigative work done on my behalf yielded only two wiring schematics - one for the 7-pin and the other for the 3-pin. I'd suggest there's reason to be hopeful on the '13s at least, but this is Ford we're talking about where you'll never find just one type of wiring harness when it can justify two. The '13 GT500 being good to go out of the box is just dumb luck - which I'll take ANY day. Frankly, I'm surprised all manner of third parties, from Shelby and Roush to SVT and even some of the better-known mod shops aren't or haven't already been chasing down alternate images to project. I'd have loved a CS logo. And you call me a troll? Wow. Idc for the pony projector lamp. It doesn't benefit me my entire mirror assembly is carbon fiber. Your entire mirror assembly is CF? Holy Cow. The covers themselves weigh only an once or so and even the entire unit weighs don't weigh more than a pound or two at most. Are you hoping to be able to park your car on one of its mirrors someday? How did you make the CF shiny enough to become reflective? Part Numbers Pics? You want pictures of the part numbers? :huh: A perfect opportunity for the biblical metaphor about teaching a person to fish. I recommend acquainting yourself with www.fordparts.com. The components you need are found under "Body" and "Mirrors". You'll soon become completely self-sufficient in locating just about any OE part you need for virtually any Ford vehicle. DR3Z17682DA DR3Z17683DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Was only asking, I am familiar with fords parts site Thank you. Thought maybe you would be willing to share the fruits of your labor. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 http://www.mustangdepot.com/OLC3/images/ext/CBM-MUSTANG10.jpg These are my mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyblaze Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The most important thing for anybody who's considering this to remember is buying the projection element costs about $70 each and will require all sorts of clever Dremel and gluing with no assurance of exact alignment to project in the image the proper place AND in focus. Most of the DIY summaries I've read so far seem to have ignored replacing the entire mirror assembly with a pre-installed projection element for about $120 each - money VERY well spent, IMO. Dunno. Though some investigative work done on my behalf yielded only two wiring schematics - one for the 7-pin and the other for the 3-pin. I'd suggest there's reason to be hopeful on the '13s at least, but this is Ford we're talking about where you'll never find just one type of wiring harness when it can justify two. The '13 GT500 being good to go out of the box is just dumb luck - which I'll take ANY day. Frankly, I'm surprised all manner of third parties, from Shelby and Roush to SVT and even some of the better-known mod shops aren't or haven't already been chasing down alternate images to project. I'd have loved a CS logo. Your entire mirror assembly is CF? Holy Cow. The covers themselves weigh only an once or so and even the entire unit weighs don't weigh more than a pound or two at most. Are you hoping to be able to park your car on one of its mirrors someday? How did you make the CF shiny enough to become reflective? You want pictures of the part numbers? :huh: A perfect opportunity for the biblical metaphor about teaching a person to fish. I recommend acquainting yourself with www.fordparts.com. The components you need are found under "Body" and "Mirrors". You'll soon become completely self-sufficient in locating just about any OE part you need for virtually any Ford vehicle. I think we are perfectly capable of looking up parts on the internet, we ask you what parts because you SHOULD already know and it should just be easy to tell us.. You don't have to be so arrogant.. Don't fret I'll figure it out myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 A picture is worth a thousand words. When you talked about the red mirror caps, I wasn't sure how it would look, but after seeing it I must say it's a pretty cool looking set up. The car looks completely custom, but with an OEM look to it which is pretty impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel 007 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 You want pictures of the part numbers? :huh: A perfect opportunity for the biblical metaphor about teaching a person to fish. I recommend acquainting yourself with www.fordparts.com. The components you need are found under "Body" and "Mirrors". You'll soon become completely self-sufficient in locating just about any OE part you need for virtually any Ford vehicle. How do you spell www.fordparts.com? You mention fishing, can I get fishing gear there too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan4169 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Would be really bad ass if it displayed the cobra someone needs to make that for an aftermarket product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 How do you spell www.fordparts.com? You mention fishing, can I get fishing gear there too? Click and see, my son. Just don't expect Ford to warranty anything with an aftermarket reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 A picture is worth a thousand words. When you talked about the red mirror caps, I wasn't sure how it would look, but after seeing it I must say it's a pretty cool looking set up. The car looks completely custom, but with an OEM look to it which is pretty impressive Thanks. I still have the OE white ones and even a couple pairs of textured black ones in case it didn't look as good on the car as it did in my head. It's really unfortunate - a lot of cap installation write-ups are really half-assed and usually wind-up with people breaking-off the key tab that locks them in-place. It was VERY good to have a set of mirrors WITHOUT the caps installed, AND the caps themselves - it takes only a very thin flat blade screwdriver to release the locking tab to remove the OE cover (and presumably reuse them versus obtaining painted replacements) without needing to have another set painted. The '12 is next to see whether the PPL's work as equally seamlessly on them or if I need to rig-up some supplementary wiring as others have done. I s'pose I have two sets of mirrors ready for the eBay aftermarket now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I think we are perfectly capable of looking up parts on the internet, we ask you what parts because you SHOULD already know and it should just be easy to tell us.. You don't have to be so arrogant.. Don't fret I'll figure it out myself. Gee, Gladys. Since you preferred to ask me to dig up the information despite being so perfectly capable yourself, I'll just chalk the whole thing up to laziness. Knowing you're all squared-away, hopefully at least one person who stumbles across this thread in the future will discover a great resource for helping themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Thank you Madlock. I have had many customers asking about this and just haven't had the time to try. Great looking car by the way. Love the White and Red. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The most important thing for anybody who's considering this to remember is buying the projection element costs about $70 each and will require all sorts of clever Dremel and gluing with no assurance of exact alignment to project in the image the proper place AND in focus. Most of the DIY summaries I've read so far seem to have ignored replacing the entire mirror assembly with a pre-installed projection element for about $120 each - money VERY well spent, IMO. Dunno. Though some investigative work done on my behalf yielded only two wiring schematics - one for the 7-pin and the other for the 3-pin. I'd suggest there's reason to be hopeful on the '13s at least, but this is Ford we're talking about where you'll never find just one type of wiring harness when it can justify two. The '13 GT500 being good to go out of the box is just dumb luck - which I'll take ANY day. Frankly, I'm surprised all manner of third parties, from Shelby and Roush to SVT and even some of the better-known mod shops aren't or haven't already been chasing down alternate images to project. I'd have loved a CS logo. Your entire mirror assembly is CF? Holy Cow. The covers themselves weigh only an once or so and even the entire unit weighs don't weigh more than a pound or two at most. Are you hoping to be able to park your car on one of its mirrors someday? How did you make the CF shiny enough to become reflective? You want pictures of the part numbers? :huh: A perfect opportunity for the biblical metaphor about teaching a person to fish. I recommend acquainting yourself with www.fordparts.com. The components you need are found under "Body" and "Mirrors". You'll soon become completely self-sufficient in locating just about any OE part you need for virtually any Ford vehicle. DR3Z17682DA DR3Z17683DA love the look of the red side mirrors, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-Ted Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Not digging the red mirrors, look out of place. Brings your eye to the mirror, not part of the car I want highlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Not digging the red mirrors, look out of place. Brings your eye to the mirror, not part of the car I want highlight. Eek! I hope I kept the old ones. Oh dear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-Ted Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Most of the DIY summaries I've read so far seem to have ignored replacing the entire mirror assembly with a pre-installed projection element for about $120 each - money VERY well spent, IMO. A perfect opportunity for the biblical metaphor about teaching a person to fish. I recommend acquainting yourself with www.fordparts.com. The components you need are found under "Body" and "Mirrors". You'll soon become completely self-sufficient in locating just about any OE part you need for virtually any Ford vehicle. The link and part numbers you reluctantly provided show prices of $219.42 and $213.50. I don't see them for $120 each you quoted. Using my newly aquired internet fishing techniques I found them as low as $165. Would you please bless us with you divine intervention and show where the are $120 each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 DR3Z17682DA DR3Z17683DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-Ted Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 DR3Z17682DA DR3Z17683DA That's better than $165 but I kinda want to get these and would prefer them fo $120 if possible. Who sells them for $120? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 And you bust my balls for my blower having a 5.8 on it. Yet you turn your car into a mutant Boss/Shelby? Yeah, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 And you bust my balls for my blower having a 5.8 on it. Yet you turn your car into a mutant Boss/Shelby? Yeah, well done. Get a life, sweetie. I expressed an opinion about Ford's half-assed merchandising that had absolutely nothing to do with you and you felt some need to be the Douchinator. Now, swapping out the grille to try passing-off your '12 as a '13 pretty-much speaks for itself. I didn't bust your balls over your blower. I busted your balls for being a jackass. Must be a bye week for the Eagles. If you're STILL hung up on this, you'd REALLY benefit from some kind of hobby. Or, just switch your grille back and start sleeping nights again if you're so worked-up about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Now, swapping out the grille to try passing-off your '12 as a '13 pretty-much speaks for itself. So you're accusing anyone who swaps out a '10-'12 grille for a '13 of trying to pass their car off as a '13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 So you're accusing anyone who swaps out a '10-'12 grille for a '13 of trying to pass their car off as a '13? I better not get that SS hood then actually otherwise people might think I drive an SS :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 You'll be ok with that cause the hood doesn't come with a CSM # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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