Installed: Side Mirror Dynamic Turn Signal + Initial thoughts

[Skunkwerx]

Thought I'd try these out. Installed last night... still forming my opinions.
Function: They sweep across rather than "blink"

Stock Mirror Housing Signal (the thin piece between upper and lower housing):
IMG_8021e.jpg

Aftermarket Installed:
IMG_8030e.jpg

Stock signal above Aftermarket (Backside):
Note: The part that illuminates and is normally visible is fairly slim...and more of the part itself is underneath the upper and lower housing)
IMG_8026e.jpg

Stock signal above Aftermarket (Front):
IMG_8025e.jpg

Quick Video:


Info:
Source - eBay. (Seller "creativeonline100") Listing was called: "For Audi A3 S3 RS3 Dynamic Flowing Side Wing Mirror Indicator Repeater Blinker"
Country of origin - China (Shipping was a few weeks)
Quality - yet to be determined
Fitment - plug and play - no modification to housing or part needed
Price - Varies (under $100 USD depending upon reseller) - I paid approx $75 shipped for the pair.
Installation difficulty - 6 (1 to 10 scale)
Installation time - 1st one... 30min 2nd one 10.
Tools needed - Torx bit + extension, plastic pry tool or equivalent, guts to pry on mirror housing

Thoughts:
Installation was a little tedious but I took my time and figured it out. Most Youtube vids of A3 mirror housing removal don't include an extra power connector that I found on the RS3, however disassembly was easy once I figured it out how the connectors unclip. Approx 5-6 torx screws to remove/loosen.
The sweeping motion looks good (to me) day or night however I was expecting the sweep to go all the way to very outside edge of the end of the housing. It falls short about 1/4 to 1/2 (1.24cm) inch from very edge. Not a deal breaker since I won't see it sweep when I'm using it anyway. * When I was filming the light sequence again I discovered that when you are using hazards, the sweep will be slightly shorter as described previously. However when using the turn signal, the lights will do a FULL sweep to the outer edge of the housing. New video inserted below.

As you can see...when not illuminated it blends well with the stock housing. The lights don't seem wild or blinding. From the driver perspective ... the stock part has a transparent square notch on end of the mirror so that you can see the "blink" when the signal is on. On the aftermarket, its smoked and you can still see the light after each sweep however since it falls slight short of the outside edge, its not as bright and pronounced. I personally prefer it this way because I thought it was a distraction in stock form.

Going to see how they look at night tonight and keep them on for a bit to make a final decision.

Also going to pull out the proper camera and filming gear tonight and will post better shots and video and can do a write up if others want to give it shot.

*Added new video*

[ScottyT555]

Thought I'd try these out. Installed last night... still forming my opinions.
Function: They sweep across rather than "blink"

Stock Mirror Housing Signal (the thin piece between upper and lower housing):
IMG_8021e.jpg

Aftermarket Installed:
IMG_8030e.jpg

Stock signal above Aftermarket (Backside):
Note: The part that illuminates and is normally visible is fairly slim...and more of the part itself is underneath the upper and lower housing)
IMG_8026e.jpg

Stock signal above Aftermarket (Front):
IMG_8025e.jpg

Quick Video:


Info:
Source - eBay.
Country of origin - China
Quality - yet to be determined
Fitment - plug and play - no modification to housing or part needed
Price - Varies (under $100 USD depending upon reseller) - I paid approx $75 shipped for the pair.
Installation difficulty - 6 (1 to 10 scale)
Installation time - 1st one... 30min 2nd one 10.
Tools needed - Torx bit + extension, plastic pry tool or equivalent, guts to pry on mirror housing

Thoughts:
Installation was a little tedious but I took my time and figured it out. Most Youtube vids of A3 mirror housing removal don't include an extra power connector that I found on the RS3, however disassembly was easy once I figured it out how the connectors unclip. Approx 5-6 torx screws to remove/loosen.
The sweeping motion looks good (to me) day or night however I was expecting the sweep to go all the way to very outside edge of the end of the housing. It falls short about 1/4 to 1/2 (1.24cm) inch from very edge. Not a deal breaker since I won't see it sweep when I'm using it anyway. As you can see...when not illuminated it blends well with the stock housing. The lights don't seem wild or blinding. From the driver perspective ... the stock part has a transparent square notch on end of the mirror so that you can see the "blink" when the signal is on. On the aftermarket, its smoked and you can still see the light after each sweep however since it falls slight short of the outside edge, its not as bright and pronounced. I personally prefer it this way because I thought it was a distraction in stock form.

Going to see how they look at night tonight and keep them on for a bit to make a final decision.

Also going to pull out the proper camera and filming gear tonight and will post better shots and video and can do a write up if others want to give it shot.

I think they look great man. I might have to order a set...


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[phillyquattro]

Looking good! Someone outside of the U.S. that has the matrix lights should do this mod. Would look great I bet with a matching headlight sweep.

[RHawk]

Very trick, I like the smoked lens that hides the leds when not in use. Really blends in! And the dynamic signal? Super cool !

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[0000 RS5]

Looks pretty sweet

[Skunkwerx]

Update:
When I was filming the light sequence again tonight... I realized that when you are using hazards, the sweeps will be slightly shorter as described previously in my original post.
However when using the turn signal, the lights will do a FULL sweep to the outer edge of the housing. New video inserted to original post and here. Also added more specific info on the ebay seller I went through in original post.

[nicholasdaa]

Look great!! Love how they match the rear, just purchased from the same seller.

[nicholasdaa]

Got mine today, only 10 days from China, not bad at all and install was only 15 minutes!

[Skunkwerx]

Got mine today, only 10 days from China, not bad at all and install was only 15 minutes!

Nice! Great job. Glad they worked out for you too!

[angry_audi]

I really do like these, do you think it could be possible to polish the driver view marker on the mirror side to allow more light to be visible? I do actually use that little light, especially when I go to the gym, pop my headphones in after I've parked, get outta the car, touch the handle, look for the light to ensure I've locked my car (can't hear the chirp because of the headphones)... Not really a deal breaker, I still like them, just wondering tho.

[thejerseydon]

Just set the mirrors to fold on lock. Then you can visually see the car is locked.

[Skunkwerx]

I really do like these, do you think it could be possible to polish the driver view marker on the mirror side to allow more light to be visible? I do actually use that little light, especially when I go to the gym, pop my headphones in after I've parked, get outta the car, touch the handle, look for the light to ensure I've locked my car (can't hear the chirp because of the headphones)... Not really a deal breaker, I still like them, just wondering tho.

Since my original installation... there are newer versions of this same design in which they made the driver perspective visible reflector clear to similar to how it is OEM rather than smoked as I received and described. Finding this newer V2 may be the challenge as I recall seeing it many months ago on aliexpress but don’t have a link to share now.

[Blackvert18]

Does anybody have the OEM part numbers for the Euro Spec sweeping mirror/turn signals?


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[Skunkwerx]

Does anybody have the OEM part numbers for the Euro Spec sweeping mirror/turn signals?


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I don’t think sweeping MIRROR turn signals ever existed OEM..? Headlights... yes.

[Patrick_l52]

I got mine in clear type love it

[Rs3nardo]

These look great!

[P5stunna]

So disappointed in trying these. They’re obviously defective or that’s just the quality you can expect. They glitch after so many sweeps.

[Paul@SupremePower]

So disappointed in trying these. They’re obviously defective or that’s just the quality you can expect. They glitch after so many sweeps.

Defective.

Should look like this: