Auto-dimming Mirrors

Athos · 05-11-2005, 04:11 PM

My eyes are very sensitive to glare and every time I drive at night The only way to get the autodimming rearview and side mirrors on the e90 is by purchasing the premium package. Unfortunately, this is the only thing I want in the premium package and I don't want to spend the two to three thousand dollars this package costs just to get the mirrors. Anyone know of another way to get these mirrors?

Nathan · 05-11-2005, 04:28 PM

u may want to ask your dealer if they can make an exception, i think they can. Otherwise, after a while, a few aftermarket options will surface.

Athos · 05-11-2005, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ncoutinho

u may want to ask your dealer if they can make an exception, i think they can. Otherwise, after a while, a few aftermarket options will surface.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll pursue this. Has anyone ever had a dealer break an item out of a major package like this for individual sale in this way? Anyone know of a dealer that is willing to work this way in California? Wonder how they would price this (cost of replacement parts?)

marcus330i · 05-11-2005, 07:04 PM

You'll probably need to order the self dimming mirror at your dealer's parts dept. and have it installed. I doubt the dealer will give you credit for the original mirror. It might make a really cool paperweight for the office though.

Jason · 05-18-2005, 09:49 PM

Athos, did you notice in sharp's brochure scans that you can buy a separate auto-dimming mirror? This should solve your problem of needing auto-dimming mirror but not wanting to buy the whole sports package just for that feature. Check out Item B below.

Athos · 05-18-2005, 10:32 PM

Thanks, Jwocky. I hadn't seen this. I'll check this out. You are all-seeing!

mikengo · 01-21-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Athos

Thanks, Jwocky. I hadn't seen this. I'll check this out. You are all-seeing!

Athos,

I've changed rearview mirror with the auto dip + compass. It works well now. I did not pursue on the side mirror dip as it was too costly to make way for it (a pair of mirrors + wires + programming, etc).

The rearview costs at least USD700++. Try buying them a drink.

danimal · 01-21-2008, 12:48 PM

I wonder if some good window tint on the sides and back would have the desired effect. It obviously wouldn't dim more in the presence of bright lights, but it might cut the glare enough that you don't care.

-Dan

canucklion · 01-21-2008, 12:50 PM

hopefully Athos has changed his mirror by now, seeing as the thread was started in 2005

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Originally Posted by mikengo

Athos,

I've changed rearview mirror with the auto dip + compass. It works well now. I did not pursue on the side mirror dip as it was too costly to make way for it (a pair of mirrors + wires + programming, etc).

The rearview costs at least USD700++. Try buying them a drink.

danimal · 01-21-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

hopefully Athos has changed his mirror by now, seeing as the thread was started in 2005

Damnit, *now* you tell me

-Dan

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Athos Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	Auto-dimming Mirrors My eyes are very sensitive to glare and every time I drive at night The only way to get the autodimming rearview and side mirrors on the e90 is by purchasing the premium package. Unfortunately, this is the only thing I want in the premium package and I don't want to spend the two to three thousand dollars this package costs just to get the mirrors. Anyone know of another way to get these mirrors?
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Jason Administrator 40871 Rep 21,240 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Athos, did you notice in sharp's brochure scans that you can buy a separate auto-dimming mirror? This should solve your problem of needing auto-dimming mirror but not wanting to buy the whole sports package just for that feature. Check out Item B below.
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