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Oct 21, 2006 | 10:17 AM

PilotofCorvette

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Night Driving

I am a new vert owner and have noticed when driving at night and when a truck/SUV pulls up behind me at a stop light; my side rear view mirrors shine in like they are giving me laser eye surgery. I have to aim them away so I can literally see to drive. Is this a common phenomeon for night driving?

Oct 21, 2006 | 10:20 AM

Zilla

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No, I have the auto-dimming mirrors so it doesn't bother me

Oct 21, 2006 | 10:22 AM

Jet-Jock

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Might be. I have electrochromatic mirrors and they dim, so with that option it's not a factor.

Oct 21, 2006 | 10:47 AM

jrose7004

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You must be aiming your mirrors too far in. How much of your quarter panel can you see in your mirrors?

Oct 21, 2006 | 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zilla

No, I have the auto-dimming mirrors so it doesn't bother me

No problems here.

Oct 21, 2006 | 11:06 AM

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You are going to have that with a sports car. It was always bothersome with the other sports cars I've owned. It's because you sit so low. Trucks are taller so you are in the high intensity area of their lights even if they have them aimed correctly. I've got the auto-dimming mirrors, too. So it doesn't bother me so much with the Vette.