Auto dimming side mirrors - do they exist?

rimpak · 29th July 2015, 19:47

I know bmw has such mirrors, what about our Rovers?

Dragrad · 29th July 2015, 21:47

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Originally Posted by rimpak

I know bmw has such mirrors, what about our Rovers?

AFAIK these were never an option at time of production.

Avulon · 29th July 2015, 22:17

Shame, I really notice them now I've got the auto-dip rearview mirror. I was thinking the same thing : could do with auto-dim door mirrors.

RogerHeinz57 · 29th July 2015, 22:31

I would consider having the mirror glasses tinted with a gentle filter for the night time driving. Still looking for somebody/firm to do it !

Phil-Hex · 29th July 2015, 23:01

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Originally Posted by Avulon

Shame, I really notice them now I've got the auto-dip rearview mirror. I was thinking the same thing : could do with auto-dim door mirrors.

i was thinking exactly the same after driving mine for the first time a couple of nights ago

Dragrad · 29th July 2015, 23:20

If I get dazzled by the door mirrors I just press the little buttons to change the angle

T-Cut · 30th July 2015, 13:20

A following vehicle that's actually dazzling you via the door mirrors is either on full beam or has a badly adjusted dipped beam. When it happens to me, I use the mirror adjuster button to swing the mirror out so it reflects back at the offender. No idea if it works, but it makes me feel better.

TC.

maxi_crawf · 30th July 2015, 13:47

I bet now the question has been asked someone will be beavering away on a little project in the garden shed

first-things-first · 30th July 2015, 14:10

Couldn't we just take 2 internal auto dimming mirrors and screw them to the original wing mirror covers. Bit of hacking about with electrics.

Job done.

Phil-Hex · 30th July 2015, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

If I get dazzled by the door mirrors I just press the little buttons to change the angle

ah, but what if like my passenger one it adjusts down but will not come back up ...... eh eh eh????

29th July 2015, 19:47	#1
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first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Eureka! Couldn't we just take 2 internal auto dimming mirrors and screw them to the original wing mirror covers. Bit of hacking about with electrics. Job done.

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RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	I would consider having the mirror glasses tinted with a gentle filter for the night time driving. Still looking for somebody/firm to do it !

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	A following vehicle that's actually dazzling you via the door mirrors is either on full beam or has a badly adjusted dipped beam. When it happens to me, I use the mirror adjuster button to swing the mirror out so it reflects back at the offender. No idea if it works, but it makes me feel better. TC.

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maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	I bet now the question has been asked someone will be beavering away on a little project in the garden shed