R56 Autodimming mirror not that great?
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I have to agree with you that the dimming Isn't spectacular. I wanted to see how big of a difference the auto-dim was compared to my old Ford F-150, even though it might not seem like a huge difference, it does reduce the shine! In the Ford F-150 in order to get dimming you need to flip the mirror like most older vehicles! I find that flipping the mirror at night is too dark for me, and its hard to see anything out of it!
I hope this helps, and I tested the F-150 rear-view mirror in standard position! Have fun with your Mini i know I am!
I hope this helps, and I tested the F-150 rear-view mirror in standard position! Have fun with your Mini i know I am!
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It probably works pretty well, but its when it doesn't work quite right you notice it. Sometimes it doesn't dimm as much as I'd like, I'd like a manual override on it.
I'd have been quite happy without it, if they'd sell the garage door opener version (homelink) without the auto dimm as well. They used to.
I'd have been quite happy without it, if they'd sell the garage door opener version (homelink) without the auto dimm as well. They used to.
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Mine dims a little too good. I notice that sometimes even the setting sun will dim it. On a side note I think my mirror will have to be replaced. I have a dark dot on mine that I thought was dirt. It turns out it is on the inside of the glass. It seems to be getting bigger as time goes on.
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One thing that would help a lot with side mirrors would be to set them properly, see this website:
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots
Following the above instructions results in your side mirrors not showing traffic behind you,
but in your normally 'blind' spot as they begin to pass and are no longer in your center mirror.
Safety is increased, as you no longer need to look 'over your shoulder' to clear for a lane change.
A side benefit is that side mirrors will no longer reflect headlight glare from following traffic.
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots
Following the above instructions results in your side mirrors not showing traffic behind you,
but in your normally 'blind' spot as they begin to pass and are no longer in your center mirror.
Safety is increased, as you no longer need to look 'over your shoulder' to clear for a lane change.
A side benefit is that side mirrors will no longer reflect headlight glare from following traffic.
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One thing that would help a lot with side mirrors would be to set them properly, see this website:
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots
Following the above instructions results in your side mirrors not showing traffic behind you,
but in your normally 'blind' spot as they begin to pass and are no longer in your center mirror.
Safety is increased, as you no longer need to look 'over your shoulder' to clear for a lane change.
A side benefit is that side mirrors will no longer reflect headlight glare from following traffic.
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots
Following the above instructions results in your side mirrors not showing traffic behind you,
but in your normally 'blind' spot as they begin to pass and are no longer in your center mirror.
Safety is increased, as you no longer need to look 'over your shoulder' to clear for a lane change.
A side benefit is that side mirrors will no longer reflect headlight glare from following traffic.
Even before my surgery, such bright lights left their impressions on my vision for moments after seeing them. The lower stance of the MINI aggravates this because the mirror and the driver are much closer to the direct line of the other cars' lights. Even my motorcycle has higher mirrors, thus reducing the amount of direct reflection from light to mirror to eyes. A lot of it has to do with geometry and angles, so the advantage of 'dimming' side mirrors in vehicles with lower-to-the-ground mirrors would be a welcome addition, not to mention potentially increasing safety and avoiding the momentary blindness that some of us experience.
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better way to set the rearview mirrors
One thing that would help a lot with side mirrors would be to set them properly, see this website:
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots
Following the above instructions results in your side mirrors not showing traffic behind you,
but in your normally 'blind' spot as they begin to pass and are no longer in your center mirror.
Safety is increased, as you no longer need to look 'over your shoulder' to clear for a lane change.
A side benefit is that side mirrors will no longer reflect headlight glare from following traffic.
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots
Following the above instructions results in your side mirrors not showing traffic behind you,
but in your normally 'blind' spot as they begin to pass and are no longer in your center mirror.
Safety is increased, as you no longer need to look 'over your shoulder' to clear for a lane change.
A side benefit is that side mirrors will no longer reflect headlight glare from following traffic.
Even before my surgery, such bright lights left their impressions on my vision for moments after seeing them. The lower stance of the MINI aggravates this because the mirror and the driver are much closer to the direct line of the other cars' lights. Even my motorcycle has higher mirrors, thus reducing the amount of direct reflection from light to mirror to eyes. A lot of it has to do with geometry and angles, so the advantage of 'dimming' side mirrors in vehicles with lower-to-the-ground mirrors would be a welcome addition, not to mention potentially increasing safety and avoiding the momentary blindness that some of us experience.
Did not order MINI's xenon option because of my memory of the annoyance.
Traffic from behind was never so much of a problem,
with a center 'dimable' mirror and remote adjustable side mirrors, I would adjust them to reflect glare back to car behind,
this was how I first discovered the 'no-blind-spot' setting. (long before the 'internet')
If you will give a try on recommended side mirrors settings, you will experience less glare from following traffic.
(Of course, if you install 'dimable' side mirrors, it will further cut the glare, but for safety,
they should still be adjusted to cover 'blind-spots' -wish you the best!)