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Jun 2, 2007 | 05:51 PM

tony 63 vette

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Dimming Mirrors

The drivers and rear view dim So why not the passenger side ???????

Jun 2, 2007 | 06:02 PM

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Being the kind of mirror it is, I guess it was felt like it was unneeded. Headlights in that mirror at night don't bother me.

Jun 2, 2007 | 06:05 PM

rothchilds

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Originally Posted by JimTN

Being the kind of mirror it is, I guess it was felt like it was unneeded. Headlights in that mirror at night don't bother me.

no need since it is a convex mirror (or is it concave?), either way it's a con

Jun 2, 2007 | 06:36 PM

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aimed properly, the passenger side outside mirror will never reflect in your face. I'm assuming you know the correct method.

Jun 2, 2007 | 06:47 PM

VET4LES

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I don't think it needs to be and I'm not sure I like the drivers mirror dimming.

Jun 2, 2007 | 06:52 PM

LJD51

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Originally Posted by LT4CompYell

aimed properly, the passenger side outside mirror will never reflect in your face. I'm assuming you know the correct method.

Are you referring to the ruler at the rear of the car method?

Jun 2, 2007 | 08:31 PM

slomarsh

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I wish the passs side did too! It is a great feature for us 'ol farts who find glare a problem with night driving.

Jun 2, 2007 | 08:41 PM

FortMorganAl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rothchilds

no need since it is a convex mirror (or is it concave?), either way it's a con

Concave is a cave. So it is a convex mirror.

The only time the passenger mirror should dim would be if you were cruising in the left lane with someone in the right. That should never happen if you are driving properly. In other words, MOVE OVER SLOWPOKE!!!

Also if the mirrors are aimed properly even when you are overtaking someone, their headlights would not hit that mirror directly for more than a few seconds.