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    May 28, 2007 1:16:45 AM

    THinthedesert
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    Reply to: Jim48

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    As a newbie planning on getting a new MY08, is it correct then that the outisde mirrors can be manually "dimmed" as a standard feature, but the automatic optional feature does it for you? I can see there may well be times a driver may not want the feature activated. I presume that is the discussion that I am reading here??

    May 28, 2007 2:39:28 AM

    peecarfan
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    Reply to: THinthedesert

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    there is no manual dimming feature on the side mirrors.
    if you order electric seats the passenger mirror pivots down to let you see the curb what you select reverse

    May 28, 2007 3:20:57 AM

    ADias
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    Reply to: peecarfan

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    What's wrong with the manual wedge prism standard variety? It works for me and if I want total reflection just flip it back to the primary surface.

    May 28, 2007 4:24:41 AM

    deddie
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    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    Must have option. My last sports car did not have this and I was constantly having to adjust the mirrors to lessen headlight glare.

    May 28, 2007 5:22:29 AM

    ADias
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    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    Quote:
    deddie said:
    Must have option. My last sports car did not have this and I was constantly having to adjust the mirrors to lessen headlight glare.



    With the standard wedge prism glass if you adjust for normal daylight viewing... and at night flip the flap to the night position there will be no glare, just a reduced brightness reflection. What's wrong with that?

    May 28, 2007 1:59:55 PM

    deddie
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    Reply to: ADias

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    Same reason I (and probably you) like intermittent wipers. Set it and forget it.

    May 29, 2007 3:37:59 PM

    69bossnine
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    Reply to: deddie

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    Quote:
    deddie said:
    Same reason I (and probably you) like intermittent wipers. Set it and forget it.



    You mean, set it, and proceed to be frustrated at how poorly it works in real-life scenarios?? Especially in light mists? The auto wipers are auto-nonsense. Automated chaos.

    And how about auto-headlamps, that don't turn on in morning fog, sometimes don't turn on in rain, turn on when you're stopped under an overpass, etc...

    Again, another "auto" feature that's not really perfected..

    May 29, 2007 6:48:32 PM

    pride355 Offline
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    Reply to: easy_rider911

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

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    easy_rider911 said:
    IMHO auto dimming mirrors are a must have safety feature. The night time glare in such a low car can be really dazzling on a motorway.



    I agree, it is a must.

    May 29, 2007 8:02:41 PM

    69bossnine
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    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    O.K., here's a question that may explain some of the "regionality" of the opinions...

    Headlamp low-beam adjustment/angle/reach/area I'm guessing could LIKELY be something that is dictated by the safety laws of each individual country with respect to low-beam alignment parameters....

    If so, maybe the low-beams in England are aimed slightly higher than the low-beams in the U.S.?? Because honestly, I don't have any issue with nighttime glare, it's not worth worrying about, surely not "dazzling".

    Are U.S. low-beams aimed a bit lower??

    May 29, 2007 8:32:18 PM

    Texas911
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    Reply to: 69bossnine

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    I love the autodimming mirrors. On the Porsche version, I don't have problems seeing behind me even when they are dimmed. Maybe some of you guys that hate it had bad experiences when the technology was new, but now it works damn good. Of course you can always turn it off. So I vote, yes.

    Jun 4, 2007 6:01:22 PM

    Bon
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    Reply to: Texas911

    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    Is there a manual dimming ability on the standard then? Or is it just tilt to adjust kinda thing? :P

    Jun 4, 2007 8:11:17 PM

    Scotty A
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    Re: Self Dimming Mirrors

    Quote:
    Bon said:
    Is there a manual dimming ability on the standard then? Or is it just tilt to adjust kinda thing? :P



    The standard is the old-school little tab you flip. That's what I have and like.
     
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