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dimming side mirrors

Category: New Safety Features
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The rear view mirror can be dimmed against head lights, why not have the side mirrors dim as well for night time driving?

m_for, Dec 09 2003

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go drive a BMW 5 series....all mirrors dim! the side mirrors also adjust downward when you go into reverse for parking...all done already, just costs money and only avail in expensive cars...btw...BMw 5 Series is a fav car!

cisco2, Dec 13 2003

I like this idea. I was thinking about this as I drive to work in the early morning. I can dim my rear view mirror but not the side view mirror. Vehicles lights can be bright and annoying reflecting off the side mirror. For those who can't afford a BMW I'm envisioning something that could be attached to the inside of the door. A scroll like screen that could be lifted up and attached to the window when needed and then retracted when not needed.

mikahdub2004, Dec 17 2004

same great feature on Range Rovers.

rover1, Jul 24 2006