Cipa 180 Mirror Pics

[ahopkins22LSV]

Does anyone have pictures of the mirror out on the water? I am ready to order it, just want to see some pics on the lake. I did a search but couldn't find anything in the 15 minutes I looked.

TIA!

[wdr]

I don't have pics, but it was one of the best purchases I have made for the boat. I took the OEM mirror off of its bar mount and left the bar in place to open and close the walk thru window. I did replace the plastic wing knobs holding the bar on with 1/4 x 20 SS button head Allen screws for a finished look.

[mrnate450r]

That is the best one I have. Sorry no rider back there!

[Dare2goBare]

Have you had a look at the PTM140, I can't speak on behalf of the Cipa, but I'm absolutely

blown away with my PTM. Was a recommendation by AirJunky,

Here's a pic, not on the water but gives a good perspective of angle.

Edit: Forgot to add, the mirror is crystal clear and supper sharp.

Edited July 21, 2015 by Dare2goBare

[mrnate450r]

The PTM is no doubt a great mirror. $200 (for the plastic back one) great? That is the question. The Cipa 180 can be had for $55, and is worth every penny. I've used both, and I wouldn't spend the extra coin on the PTM.

[Matty_gs]

I had to choose between the two and I went with the CIPA. Definitely happy with it so far. Very wide range and very clear.

[ahopkins22LSV]

Yeah, I have used the PTM on others boats and it is without question awesome. But for 300 with the windshield mount compared to 150 for the Cipa setup I can't bring myself to spend twice the amount. Figured I would ask for pics on the water though...

[Dare2goBare]

Yeah, I have used the PTM on others boats and it is without question awesome. But for 300 with the windshield mount compared to 150 for the Cipa setup I can't bring myself to spend twice the amount. Figured I would ask for pics on the water though...

Ya I can relate. . $$$, don't ask about the Malibu pylon cup holder... lol...lol...

[ahopkins22LSV]

^^ I know how much the pylon cup holder is, that is why I am going plan B on that as well

[mcdye]

The CIPA 180 works for me and for $$. Upgraded from the 3 lens Extreme.

[oldjeep]

Thing I can't figure out is why Cipa doesn't make a mount for the 180 that mounts to the factory style bar.

[ahopkins22LSV]

Thing I can't figure out is why Cipa doesn't make a mount for the 180 that mounts to the factory style bar.

I would be buying the windshield clamp regardless. I am not a fan of where my factory mount is placed on the center window. It gets used and abused there and there is little to no support on the frame. The frame has been wiggled so much it has actually stripped the top two screws so now it is loose.

To be clear, I am not entirely sure what happened to the frame. Could have got leaned on wrong and that's what did it. But none the less, I don't want the mirror mounted there.

Edited July 21, 2015 by ahopkinsTXi

[oldjeep]

I would be buying the windshield clamp regardless. I am not a fan of where my factory mount is placed on the center window. It gets used and abused there and there is little to no support on the frame. The frame has been wiggled so much it has actually stripped the top two screws so now it is loose.

To be clear, I am not entirely sure what happened to the frame. Could have got leaned on wrong and that's what did it. But none the less, I don't want the mirror mounted there.

Funny you say that, the hinge pins in mine are loose and rattle. Keep meaning to remember to find some new hinges or try to crimp the barrels a little. I just can't stand having the mirror anywhere but dead center and as low as possible, seems to be blocking too much anywhere else

[isellacuras]

I was going to post this picture in another thread but never got it posted. This is the only thing I don't like about the cipa windshield mount. It doesn't clamp on my windshield with the provided rubber pads that come with it. There was an extra one in the box and I tried to switch them around to make them work, I ordered a new thicker one directly from cipa and it still didn't work. My resolution was to open the clamp all my he way and slide one of the extra rubber pads on there and wrench it down. I worry about this because it clamped more on the glass than the windshield frame. It works well for now and looks ok. The plastic case on the mirror is kind of cheap feeling but the glass and field of view are excellent. Sorry no pics of rider or on the water.

Edited July 21, 2015 by isellacuras

[ahopkins22LSV]

I plan to mount mine in a similar location as yours. I would think as long as it's rubber making contact with the glass is should be ok.

[JB-FOOT]

would anyone be so kind as to show pictures of the BACK of the Cipa 180

want to see how it mounts and how I might be able to adapt it to my tower mounted brackets

[oldjeep]

would anyone be so kind as to show pictures of the BACK of the Cipa 180

want to see how it mounts and how I might be able to adapt it to my tower mounted brackets

You can see a picture of the back here, mounts in the same way a PTM does

http://www.amazon.com/CIPA-01600-Vision-180°-Mirror/dp/B00C9V1RJG

Edited July 22, 2015 by oldjeep

[JB-FOOT]

You can see a picture of the back here, mounts in the same way a PTM does

http://www.amazon.com/CIPA-01600-Vision-180°-Mirror/dp/B00C9V1RJG

thanks

Dang, well, that wont fit my Mirror Tower Mounts

[jgates237]

Do you mean with a rider in tow? This is the closest I have from earlier this week. I can tell you that the rider looks small in the CIPA 180 and it's difficult to tell if they are signaling you for something. Much smaller reflection than the stock mirror but great field of view.

[jgates237]

Curious where everyone is mounting their CIPA 180, on the walkthrough window or the driver's side windshield? My only beef with the walkthrough location is when the walkthrough is in the open position the mirror needs to be adjusted so to not hit the passenger side windshield. My thoughts are that eventually someone will open it and it could result in something getting scratched or worse, broken.

[ahopkins22LSV]

Curious where everyone is mounting their CIPA 180, on the walkthrough window or the driver's side windshield? My only beef with the walkthrough location is when the walkthrough is in the open position the mirror needs to be adjusted so to not hit the passenger side windshield. My thoughts are that eventually someone will open it and it could result in something getting scratched or worse, broken.

I will be mounting mine on the drivers side. See my post above for why... basically your concerns played out.

[ahopkins22LSV]

My mirror will be here Friday so I will have it installed for our Saturday morning sets. Looking forward to it!

[jgates237]

Liking mine a lot! The driver windscreen mount is way better than the walkthrough. Thanks for the advice.

[Bill_AirJunky]

thanks

Dang, well, that wont fit my Mirror Tower Mounts

Both PTM & Monster makes the adapters.

[isellacuras]

Curious where everyone is mounting their CIPA 180, on the walkthrough window or the driver's side windshield? My only beef with the walkthrough location is when the walkthrough is in the open position the mirror needs to be adjusted so to not hit the passenger side windshield. My thoughts are that eventually someone will open it and it could result in something getting scratched or worse, broken.

I have mine on the driver window. I like it as far over to the left as possible but keep it to the right enough so it doesn't get knocked around by people moving up to the bow. My mount sits 6-7" from the left side of drivers windshield.