ZOOM Engineering

[Phatmiata]

http://i.imgur.com/jXpEKps.jpg


Saw there was interest in some Zoom Engineering products. So in case new folks are not aware of Zoom Engineering they have been around since the 80's, maybe longer. The owner makes lots of products for Miata including; bodykits, exhausts, Side Mirrors, Rear View Mirrors, Vintage Lights, Leather Goods, Shift Knobs, and even some very cool A/C Vent Drink holders that keep your drinks cold.

The above photo is just one his Roadsters, he has several. Including a very nice BRG.

Koga-san is the owner and can generally be found every year selling his parts at the annual Karuizawa Meeting in Japan

More photos from the Karuizawa Meeting here: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?6021

http://i.imgur.com/V4q19Ck.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QajWuPc.jpg

If you guys are looking for high quality parts this gentleman makes some of the best quality parts around. They might be expensive for some, however owners that have his parts installed will surely let you know how happy they are with what they have.

http://i.imgur.com/QtjSwNW.jpg

If you see anything that you like make sure to check with one of our sponsors as they can order in these parts for you.

http://www.miataroadster.com/zoom-engineering/b-12193.aspx

http://rev9autosport.com/brands/zoom.html

http://TetsuyaGarage.com



If you have some Zoom Engineering Products installed on your Miata or other make please post up some photos for everyone to enjoy.

[Greasemonkey2000]

I have the cf side mirrors and love them! :drinkto: Bought them thru Rod (Tetsuya Garage). Although they have smaller mirror areas, the convex tinted glass really makes for great visibility and they look AMAZING to boot!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/IMAG0348_zps0fb53695.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/IMAG0348_zps0fb53695.jpg.html)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/IMAG0342_zpsd7751f5d.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/IMAG0342_zpsd7751f5d.jpg.html)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/IMAG0344_zpseb41e180.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/IMAG0344_zpseb41e180.jpg.html)





Looking to acquire a second Zoom part... :8):

[Phatmiata]

some of his best known products are all of the different Mirror Options.


For you guys that have the 1994 and later Miata with the mirror attached to the glass, you just need a window mounted arm like this.

http://i.imgur.com/s8k5Sum.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/G9vwQby.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vKoVjmW.jpg

Then you can just pick your mirror and it screws right on !!

http://i.imgur.com/Dosehxr.jpg

[Corifto]

One day I will own a set of the side mirrors with extender.

[OBD1 kenobi]

14566

Zoom fuel door. I know many of us have it in here. Easy to install. Looks terrific.

[Agent☣Orange]

That Elan paint scheme is badass!

[RustRat]

14566

Zoom fuel door. I know many of us have it in here. Easy to install. Looks terrific.
If you park your car outside on a windy/rainy day, does it collect leaves, rain, dirt etc? Is it difficult to clean it?

[91BRG]

^ i know my zoom fuel lid needs constant maintenance (always parked outside), it's actually quite a bitch to keep looking shiny, well my one is anyway haha

here's my zoom door pockets + rings

http://i.imgur.com/M5kuuDM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rfl5LZe.jpg

[RuckkehrMiata]

14566

Zoom fuel door. I know many of us have it in here. Easy to install. Looks terrific.

I have an older zoom fuel lid, amazing part. I love it!

[OBD1 kenobi]

If you park your car outside on a windy/rainy day, does it collect leaves, rain, dirt etc? Is it difficult to clean it?

It actually has a drain hole that lines up with the stock drain tube that the car has. So, water collection is not an issue. Yes, it can collect leaves but its easy to scoop it out. And also true that it needs some elbow grease to keep it as shiny as it can be. But mine sleeps in the garage :-)

[Greasemonkey2000]

Well the Zoom cf rear view mirror went above $250 on auction so looks like im not getting it.... :cry2: such a beautiful piece too. :fp:

[Airbrush1]

Oh lawd! I need some zoom side mirrors and a zoom fuel lid for the mazdaspeed

[Phatmiata]

Well the Zoom cf rear view mirror went above $250 on auction so looks like im not getting it.... :cry2: such a beautiful piece too. :fp:

they are only $145 new :toomuch:

I sent you a PM :whistle:

[Madaboutmx5s]

Zoom Engineering are very good. I have between my cars pretty much the full zoom interior catalogue. I did used to have the Zoom full elan kit too (wish I had kept that)

[JamieH]

he has a store on Rakuten Global.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search/?sid=auc-zoom-eng&tl=503190

[Phatmiata]

To save some money, I generally order a bunch of stuff from one vendor, like http://www.MiataRoadster.com, http://www.TetsuyaGarage.com or http://www.REV9Autosport.com and have them pack it all in a huge box and pay one shipping price vs piece mail, just my 0.02 cents.

just ask OBD1 kenobi :teehee:

[Willywongka]

I know I would like to get a few more items from Zoom Engineering. Center console, tombstone, trunk rack, Elan rear bumper, and more!... wow didn't realize I wanted all this!

[RustRat]

When I get my hands on a NA dash again, their center console is a must

[OBD1 kenobi]

he has a store on Rakuten Global.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search/?sid=auc-zoom-eng&tl=503190

I echo Jamie on this. I believe that I bought mine thru Rakuten after seeing his experience. Awesome pricing and service. Yes, buying "in bulk" like Phat suggested adds up on savings if you can wait for it. My experience so far with any japanese parts and vendors have been excellent.

[Phatmiata]

all good things come to those who wait - :teehee:

[Nyaa]

I'm so happy there is a way to mount a mirror to a windshield car. I've wanted a Zoom mirror for a while, but assumed I was out of luck

[Airbrush1]

Can the zoom side mirrors be used successfully on a lhd car, or is the orientation all wrong?

[Phatmiata]

Can the zoom side mirrors be used successfully on a lhd car, or is the orientation all wrong?

Have the vendors order them with the glass swapped.

[jux]

My Zoom white room mirror...assuming the photo attaches via mobile.

Edit: no upload. Sorry. :(

[RustRat]

Nope, can't see it, sorry

[jux]

Here we go...

[Corifto]

Boom.



http://i.imgur.com/nQAkRKWl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tCxKLVXl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/a8Qwfbbl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/di00Qxul.jpg

[Greasemonkey2000]

Sweet the first time I've seen someone with a sliver cf set! I know you will love them as i do. In case you are unaware the long arm is for the passenger side. :drinkto:

[Corifto]

Won't be silver much longer. ;)

[jux]

I've got a silver long arm set in a box. Kinda wanting some security bolts, since the mirrors aren't cheap.

[speedypenguin]

Nice, Corifto. Did you order those through Zoom's rakuten website?

[Corifto]

Sure did. It was great.

[Slampen]

Sure did. It was great.

Can I browse other thing on Rakuten than mirrors from Zoom?

[OBD1 kenobi]

Yes. You can Slampen. Rakuten is a huge site. It just turna out that Zoom has a store in there. It has many pages of stuff. Both for cars and motorcycles. But a big emphasis on interior parts. Mirrors variations, etc. Only thing that is a challenge is the japanese everything. But that is expected. They do offer great service and prices

[ravestation]

anyone inastlled Zoom Monaco in the Miata ? I con not decide if I should take 203 or 240 version... I don't want it to look too big in the interior

[oldgrayleather]

I've wondered the same thing about the Monaco (only read one review from an NA owner that originally bought the 203 but exchanged it for a 240 and was happier). Given it's asymmetrical, also wondering if it's specifically designed/ shaped for a RHD car.. anyone know?

[Airbrush1]

Someone sell me zoom mirrors for my nb... I don't want to wait for shipping from Japan :)

[Willywongka]

Someone sell me zoom mirrors for my nb... I don't want to wait for shipping from Japan :)

If you buy it through Rakuten, you will get your mirrors within a week... or sooner.

[Corifto]

What he said.

[Airbrush1]

Sweet!

[Airbrush1]

Just ordered a set in black carbon :)

[Corifto]

Just ordered a set in black carbon :)
It's confusing, but they will send you an email with the shipping cost. It will say something like

Item cost=......
Shipping cost=.....
____________
Total cost=


They are wanting you to confirm that you are OK with the shipping price. All you have to say is that you accept the price and want to continue.

[Airbrush1]

OK I'll check for it! Thanks for the heads up

[Airbrush1]

Have not gotten that email...

[Corifto]

Don't fret. They have a time difference, and it takes a bit. Let me see if I can find the times of all messages.

[Corifto]

Order confirmation
Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 12:47 AM

Shipping Cost
Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 1:34 AM

Shipped
Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 4:47 AM

Arrived
Thu, Aug 6th

The email will come from auc-zoom-eng@shop.rakuten.co.jp

If you haven't received them, you should be able to email them with order number. They replied relatively quickly to one of my questions.

[OBD1 kenobi]

1475914760
But such a sweet reward. They come in a box like this. And they look like this :-). I ordered mine and got them in less than a week. Very reliable service. Nothing to fret about.

[Phatmiata]

Maybe because summer holiday, "OBON-YASUMI". :bow:

[ravestation]

Ok, so I probably order 240 for my MSM :D

Airbrush1, do U have any built thread?

[Greasemonkey2000]

Here you go ravestation:
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?10922-Ken-s-3rd-miata-build

[ravestation]

Thx!

[RustRat]

I am seriously considering the carbon fiber side mirrors. I'm kinda tall (around 1.92, don't know in feet) and when I drive i have the seat as far back as possible. I think the normal arm for the passenger side won't be good for me. Can anyone share his experience with either options?

[Greasemonkey2000]

Here you go rustrat:
Here are the Zoom mirrors and field of vision w/ the long arm on the passenger side and as you can see no matter where you sit the driver side with the short base has no obstruction.

Passenger side w/ long arm, notice the drastically improved view of mirror
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/005_zpsb55fc5d1.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/005_zpsb55fc5d1.jpg.html)


Driver side w/ short base Zoom mirror and seat all the way back
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/006_zps07025b95.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/006_zps07025b95.jpg.html)


Driver side w/ seat all the way forward
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/008_zps3dc1f629.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/008_zps3dc1f629.jpg.html)


Passenger side with short base Zoom mirror:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/001_zpse09fac4d.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/001_zpse09fac4d.jpg.html)


Driver side with long arm Zoom mirror:
View w/ seat all the way back where I normally have the seat
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/003_zps6bad6ab9.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/003_zps6bad6ab9.jpg.html)


View w/ seat a few adjustments forward
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/004_zps05069a41.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/004_zps05069a41.jpg.html)


View w/ seat half way or so where my wife has it positioned
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/002_zpsc21f64ad.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/002_zpsc21f64ad.jpg.html)

[RustRat]

You are one awesome dude! Thank you very much, that helps alot. I appreciate it.

[Airbrush1]

Let's hope so! Still no email other than the confirmation email directly from Rakuten, and no funds removed from my account either. I'll send another email on Monday to see

[Airbrush1]

Just went to their website, they are closed through the 16th! That explains it!

[Airbrush1]

A note for those considering ordering through the Rakuten site, if your financial institution of choice is as paranoid as mine they'll flag the charge as fraudulent and cause a whole mess for you. I'll have to order my mirrors again using a different card

[mx54life]

A note for those considering ordering through the Rakuten site, if your financial institution of choice is as paranoid as mine they'll flag the charge as fraudulent and cause a whole mess for you. I'll have to order my mirrors again using a different card

Don't they use Paypal?

[OBD1 kenobi]

Yes they do.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Well thanks to Randy aka Phatmiata and Corey aka Corifto making me aware of Rakuten i went ahead and bought a Zoom Engineering fuel lid, Zoom Engineering TS carbon fiber rear view mirror and Zoom G1 mirror arm from Zoom Engineering's store, so I'm very excited! :frantic:

I thank you but my wallet does not! :fp: Thankfully my wife liked the fuel lid because she said she never liked my current one, Runabout Type II, so that will be up for sale soon. She also noticed the cf rear mirror "looks like" the side mirrors so even a non enthusiast can make the connection. :) So Warbird will have Zoom-Zoom-Zoom, soon. :drinkto:





Edit: Plans for other Zoom parts is already formulating in my "sick, twisted mind". :slayer:

[oldgrayleather]

Congrats Greasemonkey! I ordered the fuel lid and CF side mirrors (after you helped me confirm I'd be happier with the longer passenger side arm :lol:). The process was fast, just keep an eye out for their order confirmation back that you have to reply to. I haven't ordered the matching rear view as I'm still undecided between TS and Aero (I like the Monaco but I believe it's asymmetrical for RHD only). It's not just measuring vs stock for size because of the wide angle glass. Looking forward to hearing your first hand report. Which one did you go with?

When I confirmed my order for the fuel lid, they emailed me and asked if this was intentionally a duplicate order for the same address. Turns our Mrs. R had picked up on me really wanting one and snuck in an early Xmas order. Was super impressed they saved us the disappointment of receiving two!

[Greasemonkey2000]

Look forward to see your Zoom parts installed! :)

I bought the TS carbon fiber rear view mirror because it is the widest at 256mm/10" of the Zoom mirrors followed by the Monaco 240 at 240mm/9.4", Aero at 205mm/8.1", Monaco 203 at 203mm/8", Little mirror at 155mm/6.1" and Compact Room mirror at 136mm/5.4".

I still want a Zoom tombstone if i go NA6 dash and Zoom center console and might get a brand new set of Zoom cf side mirrors.

[oldgrayleather]

Now that the break has started and with my arm in a sling (shoulder surgery has me relegated to only driving a slush box for many more weeks :cry2:) I have no more excuses not to move my pics over to Imgur so I can do a better job of posting. Here's some of the first zoom order installed on Benny…
http://i.imgur.com/b92xeMT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OeZxL4L.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/n3EtJNG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/R3PELdO.jpg
props to my eldest son for the pics but no one gets credit for the dirty car and yes - need to get the seal under the mirrors replaced :P

[Paul B]

Need this fuel lid!

[Greasemonkey2000]

I have a question for all you Zoom Engineering fuel lid owners, i have read they need to be polished a few times a year, depending on weather/etc, is this true? I figured it must be because Zoom actually includes a polishing compound. I NEVER had to do this with my Runabout fuel lid so was curious, thanks in advance! :)

[90blue]

That has been my experience

[JamieH]

Yes, you're going to want to polish it every so often. It's bare, otherwise untreated, aluminum. And that Pikal polish included with new Zoom lids is good stuff. Keep it on a shelf with the rest of your car care products with a white microfiber and just give it a quick polish before a drive whenever you notice it looks less than stunning.

[oldgrayleather]

I polished mine for the pic. It had a lot of small white oxidization type marks all over. Didn't get a mirror finish but think that's more a case of not enough elbow grease.

[JamieH]

Yep, bare aluminum exposed to rain will have water/oxidation spots pop up, and they are stubborn to remove.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Whats this?
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/007_zpsss7f7psh.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/007_zpsss7f7psh.jpg.html)

....inside.....
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/008_zps8tjawp74.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/008_zps8tjawp74.jpg.html)

...and inside those boxes...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/009_zpsdabnr3ne.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/009_zpsdabnr3ne.jpg.html)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/010_zpsqtboyymx.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/010_zpsqtboyymx.jpg.html)
Zoom Engineering TS carbon fiber mirror, Zoom Engineering G1 mirror arm and Zoom Engineering fuel lid


Zoom Engineering fuel lid installed
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/017_zpskzqav5vh.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/017_zpskzqav5vh.jpg.html)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/016_zpsmcxk0tl7.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/016_zpsmcxk0tl7.jpg.html)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/018_zpsxtv5jnmw.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/018_zpsxtv5jnmw.jpg.html)


Unfortunately I couldn't install the Zoom TS carbon fiber mirror because the G1 arm isn't the correct one even though it is listed for the NA8! Randy you think you could post that link again for the right one off of Rakuten? It would be most appreciated! :drinkto:

[fwdtamiya]

Looks great! Bummer about the mirror :/

[Demon I Am]

Looking awesome!

[Greasemonkey2000]

Looks great! Bummer about the mirror :/
Thanks Garret!

I contacted Bill with Miata Roadster and he was kind enough to check his records for which would be the correct one for a na8 and he emailed me a few hours later and said it should be the G03 which Zoom Engineering says is for the 05-08 NC but i ordered so we will see. The G03(body) i bought this morning did look a little different than the one Bill sent me a pic of but the mounting portion from what I could see looks correct, although Bill said it fit a little loose but stayed put. I REALLY appreciate when businesses are willing to help you even though it doesn't actually benefit them at the time! :bow:



Looking awesome!
Thanks Tony! I still can't figure out how you got yours quicker? I ordered mine on the 18th, iirc, i think you said you ordered yours a day or two later. Either way 10 days from order to arrival from Japan is pretty good.

I love how Zoom includes EVERYTHING you need to install down to allen wrench, polishing compound and foam to put between the bowl and body which i opted no to use.

[ravestation]

Thanks Garret!

I contacted Bill with Miata Roadster and he was kind enough to check his records for which would be the correct one for a na8 and he emailed me a few hours later and said it should be the G03 which Zoom Engineering says is for the 05-08 NC but i ordered so we will see. The G03(body) i bought this morning did look a little different than the one Bill sent me a pic of but the mounting portion from what I could see looks correct, although Bill said it fit a little loose but stayed put. I REALLY appreciate when businessesare willing to help you even though it doesn't actually benefit them at the time! :bow:

I have the same issue with my arm in zoom monaco 240... I think zoom should change that on their website...

I emailed them withe the issue - they asked me to send picture of wrong arm. Just waiting for their anwser (I believe they shoul replace the arm), if not I will need to order new/correct one.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Thanks to my "internal parts clock" I managed to hear the door bell thru my deep R.E.M. sleep, I worked last night, and got outside just in time to get a box via the wonderful USPS gentleman from Zoom Engineering in Japan since they require a signature. Here is the contents of said box that made it here in just 6 days from Japan:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/002_zpstbgj4bcs.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/002_zpstbgj4bcs.jpg.html)
Zoom Engineering G03 rear view mirror arm which is suppose to be for the 05-08 NC according to their site BUT it is the correct one for NA8's w/ the rear view mirror mounted to the windshield.


First things first I had to confirm the Zoom Engineering G03 rear view mirror arm that Bill w/ Miata Roadster said should fit, did indeed fit.......YES IT DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU BILL!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a comparison pic of the OEM NA8 windshield mounted rear view mirror vs the Zoom Engineering TS carbon fiber mirror w/ G03 arm:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/006_zpscaxuxdus.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/parts%20bought%20and%20sold/006_zpscaxuxdus.jpg.html)

As you can see the Zoom Engineering TS cf mirror is a little bigger and according to Zoom is their widest mirror at 256mm/10", I measured the physical dimensions of the mirror at 10 1/8" wide and 2 5/8" tall w/ a actual mirror size of 9 3/8'' wide and 2 1/4'' tall vs the OEM mirror I measured and the physical dimensions of the mirror is 9 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall and a mirror size of 9" wide and 2 1/4" tall. Here are some comparison pics of the OEM installed vs the Zoom Engineering TS carbon fiber mirror:

OEM from drivers seat and view:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/interior/005_zpsfgf6whex.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/interior/005_zpsfgf6whex.jpg.html)

Zoom Engineering TS carbon fiber mirror from drivers seat and view:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/interior/007_zpshx1m1aza.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/interior/007_zpshx1m1aza.jpg.html)


OEM from the interior rear brace:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/interior/004_zpsdt3ndpzk.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/interior/004_zpsdt3ndpzk.jpg.html)

Zoom Engineering from the interior rear brace:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/interior/008_zpsi8cq52q3.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/interior/008_zpsi8cq52q3.jpg.html)


OEM from outside:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/interior/003_zps1z8kjzg9.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/interior/003_zps1z8kjzg9.jpg.html)

Zoom Engineering from outside:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/interior/009_zps7fryeti1.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/interior/009_zps7fryeti1.jpg.html)

The Zoom Engineering mirror even though only being a little bigger, seems to make a great improvement due to the mirror being convex and having the anti glare coating so I'm excited how much of a difference it makes when driving. Bill had mentioned his fit loosely but thankfully this one fit snug thanks to a Phillips head screw that you tighten that has a nut on the other side of the mount that fills the gap between the arm and mounting tab.

Also they have a plastic version, listed as POM iirc, and a aluminum version of this mount, listed as ALUM iirc, and the listing on Rakuten didn't specify one or the other, iirc, but thankfully I got the aluminum version.


Thanks again to Bill w/ Miata Roadster for being such a big help with establishing the correct rear view mirror arm I needed from Zoom and Randy aka Phatmiata because im certain he had informed me of the same thing via PM but I had deleted the PM I guess.

[RustRat]

That's a beautiful mirror, congrats

[HarryB]

A really subtle mod, looks right at home! Also, huge thumbs up for Bill being so professional and helpful, and for you giving him the credit he deserves. Really hard to find such people these days...

[Greasemonkey2000]

Thanks Peter and Harry! :drinkto:

It is a more subtle modification and would virtually go undetected from the outside of the vehicle if not for the carbon fiber finish. Imo, the Zoom Engineering rear view mirror is FANTASTIC! Definitely a part that is equal parts form and function and that doesn't happen very often.

The convex and slightly bigger mirror make a significant improvement in the field of view(just refer to the pics from the drivers seat/view for a idea) and the anti glare coating works amazingly well! After sun down/at night, even if someone had their brights on in a higher vehicle behind me there is virtually no glare, i absolutely love this mirror and highly recommend it for anyone that wants any of the aforementioned benefits!:slayer:

[Airbrush1]

Just ordered the fuel lid, and the wife is getting me the mirrors for my birthday in February!

[atank]

Love the fuel lid, and the CF Mirror!!

[Airbrush1]

Fuel lid showed up past week, super nice piece! Should have the mirrors in hand this week, as they shipped on the 5th! Can't wait to get this stuff installed!

I may do something along the lines of powder coating or hydrodipping the mounts for the mirrors and erhaos even the lid itself, I have a $300 credit at the dippers after winning a contest with them. I'd probably have them done to match the work I had done to my work wheels last year.

Has anyone painted/powder coated a zoom fuel lid? I wonder how it would look?

[HarryB]

There was a picture of one powdercoated black and it looked really nice and subtle. However, it is such a nice part I would not do it.

[freedomgli]

In today's age, is it better to order direct from Zoom Engineering via their website for shipping to USA via EMS? Or is it better to use their Rakuten shop?

[druz]

I've used their Rakuten shop a couple of times with no issues.

[oldgrayleather]

Unfortunately the Rakuten shop closed down a while ago but was an excellent way to view the entire Zoom collection and order directly. They take PayPal and will still ship direct and now that EMS is back to shipping to the US there is a more reasonable cost option. Yoshida-san’s English is very good and they are generally quick to respond.

https://zoom-eng.com/en

[freedomgli]

Unfortunately the Rakuten shop closed down a while ago but was an excellent way to view the entire Zoom collection and order directly. They take PayPal and will still ship direct and now that EMS is back to shipping to the US there is a more reasonable cost option. Yoshida-san’s English is very good and they are generally quick to respond.

https://zoom-eng.com/en

It seems Zoom Engineering offer the following options:
1. Purchase directly via the Zoom Engineering website
2. Rakuten shop
3. Yahoo! Auctions Japan
4. Amazon Japan

Unfortunately, I believe my Amazon Prime Membership is limited to the United States and purchases made at Amazon.com so that’s out. And I believe Yahoo!Japan Auctions will require the use of a broker and will incur additional fees. I’ve never purchased from Rakuten before so don’t know the process. Looks like buying direct is my best bet.

[druz]

I use fromjapan.co.jp for my yja and Rakuten purchases. No additional fees besides like ¥300 flat plan fee. Sometimes they have Rakuten coupons too (5-10%).

[freedomgli]

I ended up ordering directly from Zoom Engineering. The prices on their website were lowest even when compared to their Rakuten shop. I figure fewer middlemen is better for both Zoom and me. Shipping is the real killer but that's an issue regardless. Fingers crossed it arrives in good condition in a reasonable amount of time. 5 years ago I felt like there was tremendous competition for limited parts. Things have only gotten worse. If there's some rare NA item you've been wanting for a long time, don't delay! These shops and parts might not be here next year....