Hermann
Site Donor 2023
Simple FTW
Do you prefer simple or fancy rear-view mirrors?
- Thread starter CharlesInCharge
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Heavier? ahahahahaha I actually installed one in my Sportwagen (VW accessory) b/c I missed it so much. Compass though....love me a compass....always nice to have to me. Yes, I'm usually using Waze but there is just something soothing about always knowing the compass direction I'm driving b/c some of the apps don't show it and just right the map to your driving directino.
My compass is next to the clock. I rarely watch it:
Not my own pictures, borrowed them from google. First is a standard Golf, second is Golf R. GTI is
similar to R, but with red details instead of blue. I wouldn't have spent money for that, but it came
standard on the GTI Performance model and passing on LSD and bigger brakes definitely wasn't an
option for me.
Charlie would for sure get a heart attack instantly if his car had such complicated and heavy stuff.
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Not my own pictures, borrowed them from google. First is a standard Golf, second is Golf R. GTI is
similar to R, but with red details instead of blue. I wouldn't have spent money for that, but it came
standard on the GTI Performance model and passing on LSD and bigger brakes definitely wasn't an
option for me.
Charlie would for sure get a heart attack instantly if his car had such complicated and heavy stuff.
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The auto dimming mirror in my 300 worked great even with 20% tint on the windows. Mirror in my truck also works great and I love that the backup camera screen is in it.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
I like tech on everything. My Genesis had a ton of tech in it. My next upcoming car will too.
My Jeep though, it’s a stripped down government base model. It didn’t even have rear speakers when the state of AZ ordered it. I’ve since added a center armrest and rear speakers and a tiny sub. That’s all, glad it’s simple for it’s use too.
My Jeep though, it’s a stripped down government base model. It didn’t even have rear speakers when the state of AZ ordered it. I’ve since added a center armrest and rear speakers and a tiny sub. That’s all, glad it’s simple for it’s use too.
I have never flipped the tab on my rear view mirror. I had the windows tinted the next day after I bought my truck new. The back window has 2 layers of 5% tint on it. Headlights look like candles in my rear view mirror.
In the US, directions are often given by compass. EG, turn North on I-25 etc... This isn't common in Europe. Dtermining north vs south when overcast is a bit tricky.
I would consider auto-dimming "low tech" at this point and anything with a camera "high tech". That being said, there are certain features that I would never consider not having, and auto-dimming is one of them.
Auto dimming. Most definitely. I'm going to go as far as to find the optional auto dimming mirror with compass for the elantra and install it.. Most every car we had usually panther platforms / Fords and even our last few Hyundais came with auto dimming mirrors, even if it was mid range model.. The mid 2000's Honda/acura auto dimming mirrors would leak, and ruin your interior/center console area though.. lol.
I'm the epitome of "No options for me because they're expensive and they break" mentality, however......
Current vehicle came with an auto-dimming center rearview mirror.
Now I knock on doors with petitions demanding such mirrors be mandated.
When Sis ordered a new car I told her to get an auto-dimming mirror.
Current vehicle came with an auto-dimming center rearview mirror.
Now I knock on doors with petitions demanding such mirrors be mandated.
When Sis ordered a new car I told her to get an auto-dimming mirror.
I love the auto dim. My Tahoe has auto dim in the D side outside also which is great for the slow passers in the left lane at night not to mention them having the high beams on.
My Traverse has the rear view camera option inside, such a wide angle view it's horrible. No way to judge anything in it, absolute junk gadget.
My Traverse has the rear view camera option inside, such a wide angle view it's horrible. No way to judge anything in it, absolute junk gadget.
It's just a nice-to-have, we all survived without this stuff but once you have it, you ask yourself....when would I ever not want this? It's like cruise control.
Right. The longer I put it off, the longer I won’t need it. It took me a few months to get used to not having an automatic trans and a non power seat—still miss my heated seats.
As someone who is paid on commission for selling car parts, the more fancy and complex the better. Some of the Super Duty mirrors are up to and over $1,500 each.
I have a Silverado with the camera mirror. I didn't know that was even a thing when I bought the truck. Turns out, it's pretty good at seeing things behind the truck and I like it.
I think it's a brilliant idea, especially in a truck. If you have a camper shell or a large load in the bed obstructing your view, you get it back!
