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Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by Tbird, Aug 8, 2013.

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  1. Aug 8, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    The Clearview Rearview Mirror Riser...Get that mirror out of your way !


    After a year of development and revisions…we’ve finally made production runs. So now it’s time to LAUNCH of our two new (and only) products.

    We call ourselves BirdDawg Industries…but we’re really just two Tacoma owners, both members here on TW ---( Tbird & RockDawg )---, working
    out of a home shop. Out of frustration, we created two products to fix perceived Tacoma shortcomings. One, a versatile tech–gadget holder to
    accommodate all your gadgets AND the other, a rearview mirror riser to get better forward views through the windshield.

    We initially developed these just for us, because we wanted them. After testing, and revising the prototypes, we realized these two new creations
    are solutions that other Tacoma owners would like to take advantage of. Thus it was late in the game that we decided to invest some time and
    money to make these “things” worthy to bring to the Tacoma Owner market place.

    The Mirror Riser works with the '05-'13 Standard rear view mirrors with no modification (See pics below).

    The Mirror Riser works with the '05-'13 Convenience Package electronic mirror with an easy removal of the wire retainer bracket (See pics below).

    The ClearView RearView Mirror Riser -&- The Tacoma Tech Deck

    If you’d like to learn more or place an order…please go to our website address below.
    We’d also appreciate your help to spread the work on our products to all Tacoma owners.
    Please go to our social media sites to Like and Follow.

    Learn more & purchase at our website: BirdDawgIndustries.com

    Like us on our Facebook Page: Tacoma Tech Deck
    Follow us on Twitter: @TacomaTechDeck
    Contact us via Email: BirdDawg.Industries@yahoo.com

    Thanks for Checking us out!
    Tbird - 05’ Tacoma
    Rockdawg - 07’ Tacoma


    This is the official Clearview Rearview Mirror Riser thread…

    The CVRV Mirror Riser:

    The Clearview-Rearview mirror takes that annoyingly low rear view mirror that’s always in the way of good views and moves it up 1.5” to 3.0” out of
    your driving sightline. But even better, we integrated a RAM mount on it. You don’t have to use it…but it’s a great option for those that want to
    mount a GoPro, cellphone, or GPSr. It’s a super quick and simple install. All you need is a small pry tool and an allen wrench.


    The Logo
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    Lifting the mirror mount location and providing a gadget mount
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    Easy install
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    Super clean...and a better view
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    Finished Mirror Risers
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    NUVI on the ball. If we had lawyers...they'd tell us to tell you "mirror ball to be used OFF-ROAD only." There...we said it!
    [​IMG]

    Mirror mount in use...
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    GPSr on the Mirror Riser RAM mount.
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    One more view...
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    The Convenience Package ELECTRONIC Mirror....it works too, with a simple mirror base mod.

    [​IMG]

    You can profile your cut...but here we just did a quick hack to see how it would work.
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    2013 Convenience Mirror with auto-dimmer (post mod) on a prototype Mirror Riser.
    [​IMG]

    The white connector easily hides in the headliner. Could profile the "horns" off the base to a cleaner result.
    [​IMG]

    This is the result...
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    Bird & Dawg with our CVRV Mirror Riser equipped Tacomas
    [​IMG]
     
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    Tbird, Aug 8, 2013
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  2. Aug 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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    Forgot prices.
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2013 at 3:55 AM
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    Nice job guys. Do you have any pics of these devices being used? What do you hang from the pivot ball and what do you have mounted on the tech deck
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2013 at 7:10 AM
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    A lot of pics on our website: BirddawgIndustries.com

    Some more also on our facebook site : Tacoma Tech Deck

    However not any of the mirror ball being used...YET.
    We've been mounting a NUVI GPSr on an X-grip...and a
    GoPro on a RAM ball.
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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    Interested in testing this out on a 4th gen 4Runner?
     
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  6. Aug 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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    Great product OP! Just for clarification: If we have the backup camera and auto-dimming mirror this will require substantial modification to make it work?
     
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  8. Aug 9, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    Not sure how well this would fit on my 4Runner, but I'd be willing to be a test dummy :D

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  9. Aug 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    what does it look like with a GPS hanging below the mirror, no pics of website?
     
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    I would like to see what this looks like with a gps mounted on that RAM ball, it looks solid.
     
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    I had gone through your web page but didnt see anything showing devices being used
     
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    Cool thanks. I like the flexibility and versatility
     
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    We'll get pics of GPS and GoPro on the mirror...and in this thread/webpage tonight. I'd want to see them too!!!

    Thanks for asking.
     
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    Perfect spot to mount a dash cam.
     
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    I just uploaded pics of the mirror with my Garmin NUVI in a X-grip in the first post of this thread. I'll get Dawg to get up some pics of his GoPro on it later. I have a GoPro...but no ball for it.
     
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    Honestly...we are NOT absolutely sure. We know it fits all of the 05-13 standard mirrors w/ NO modification at all. We think it fits the 05-12 "electrified" mirror with just the elimation of the plastic cable shroud. On the 13's it might require cutting a clip. We gotta find a test truck.
     
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    Thanks, I really appreciate the straight shooting response. I'll pull the plastic off when I get a chance and see if anything is "problematic" looking, might be ugly, or otherwise cause interference.

    Again, great job on a good product!
     
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    You're right, the mirror sits too low. Now that I know you make this, it's going to annoy me every time I drive the truck until I get one. But I have an '11 with the electronics, so I'm waiting to hear what you find out there.

    Congrats on getting the products out there. Two great ideas!
     
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