Has anyone had any luck with changing the side & rear view mirrors into
dimming mirrors? I can't handle brite headlites at night. The trick is to change the inner workings without changing the outside shape.
Perhaps tinting the windows might help too. any ideas?

 

I'm assuming you do know how to set the outside mirrors properly? I've never had an issue with the side mirrors-the rearview is another issue. can anyone tell my why a $40K modern car does not have an auto dimming rear mirror AND automatic headlights. Jeez, they sure went retro on the wrong parts in my opinion

 

Mine's got an auto-dimming rear view mirror !!!

 

Well, you can always use the day/night setting on the inside mirror but as we all know it's a pain in the butt so I never use mine. And yes, there are many times I get blinded too.

 

my rearview mirror has it now...i had to rip it out of my slk and replace that one tho

 

04 Crossfires had auto dimming rear view mirror (not the outside mirrors) that was done away with after 2004.
Pat

 

I guess most of the parts on the original SLK were designed in the mid 90's, so that is what we get. I, however, do not mind at all that Crossfire's don't have automatic headlights, mirrors, wipers, etc. My dad's new Cadillac DTS has everything automatic and all the automatic stuff is quite annoying, frankly. If I want my headlights on, I will reach over and turn a little switch. It is also something else to break (and let's admit that German electronics are not the most reliable in the world ).

 

The signal side mirror accessory you can get from the Dealer are tinted. Forum member MISTER TAZ has a set and they work quite nicely. I have installed an '04 auto dimming rear view mirror in my '05. Some cars are pre-wired for it, mine wasn't. If you choose this option, PM me and I'll let you know how to wire it up. Good luck.

 

No fair Stogey, you have an '04!

 

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Me too!!! Love that auto dimming mirror.....

 

When I bought my roadster, I had the priviledge of filling out a new owner questionaire about the car. I bitched about the cheap rear view mirror and the crummy coffee holder. I guess they listened....they stopped building the car. :-) I don't drive it a lot at night and usually find the dimmer switch works ok, except for all the times that there is an SUV behind me. No way to avoid those headlights beaming right in over the trunk.

 

mine has the auto dimming mirror AND auto dimming side mirror!! if you want the place that sells the interior mirror cheaper than the dealer i can get it for you

 

These headlights are getting so bright, none of us can see anymore!!!!!! I swear when a truck is behind me I absolutely cannot SEE!!!!! I have to deflect all my mirrors to be able to see the ROAD!

 

If your side mirrors are adjusted properly you will not get any light in your eyes from vehicles behind you from the side mirrors. You have a rear view mirror for vehicles behind you, the side mirrors are for looking at what is beside you and behind you in the other lane.
If you can see your own car in your side mirrors they are not set correctly. If you want to look at you car stop and look at it from outside the car.
With the mirrors set correctly you do not have to even turn your head. This does take a bit of getting used to, once you are confident with it you can keep your eyes on the road ahead more of the time, with just a quick glance at the mirrors.
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