vivftp

Howdy again all!

Just a quick question for those who have tinted their car. Do you find that the tints on the back window can compensate for the auto-dimming feature on the rearview mirrors? The reason I'm asking is I would like a mirror that affords me a much better view of what's going on behind me, but I've come to rely on the auto-dimming feature at night. If tints can do the trick, what % tint is required to do a proper job? I was thinking about 25% tints all around but I suppose I'd be willing to go darker on the back if need be.

I know you can buy other mirrors that have auto-dimming features, but haven't found a proper one as of yet and want to keep my options open in case I do find one that doesn't support auto-dimming.

Thanks!

phee

iTrader: (5)

20% is just fine

FL3.2TL

Agreed with Phee, 20% is fine. Hell I have 5%, and the auto dimming still works like a charm.

vivftp

Well the question I'm asking isn't whether auto-dimming would still work with dark tints, it's what level of tint is required so that you don't need an auto-dimming rearview anymore.

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

My autodim mirror doesnt work with my tint but I dont need it because the tint blocks out the lights.

FL3.2TL

Right. I believe about 20%, but don't quote me on that. But if you replace the rear view mirror, you will still face one problem ( depending on tint level ), high beams/Bright ass HIDs/ and whatnot. The rear view mirror automatically adjusts it's color to block any violent light thus helping your eyes adjust to the road..

vivftp

Hmm, so you think unless I go exceptionally dark (ie. well beyond 25%) I'll still face a problem with HIDs, SUV headlights and whatnot, eh? Hmm...

9932

iTrader: (1)

i have 20% and i turned off my autodim. when its dark enough to use lights i can barely see out the back anyways. wish i could put in some hypebright reverse lights for fear of hitting a mail box or small child. hmm......

TOTAL~LUSH

I have the same thing in my car, with around 20% and i got allot of suv's and trucks in my area and i dont have a problem.
If you are good at spotting the red and blue lights on the top of the car behind you it will be harder to tell if the guy following you is a cop or not with tints.

vivftp

Hmm, so it sounds like I might want to stick with an auto dimming mirror if I'm going with 25% tints.

fsttyms1

Mine still works with 20%

ArTL-S

Mine still works just fine with 15%

GA99BlackTL

I'm pretty sure the auto-dimming feature measures the change in light based on the surrounding light in the cabin, not on the windows themselves. That's why it still works the same in a car that has 35% as one with 5%. And I don't know about you guys but mine works during the day too when there's a lot of glare, since acura put a new one in my car a few months ago.

2000DEP

when you have dark tint, you don't need auto dimming feature...(at least for me)
there's barely any light coming through...

9932

iTrader: (1)

not to change the subject but i really get bad glare from my side mirrors. i noticed the other day that the 3g's mirrors are slightly blue. am i seeing things? how can i stop lights reflecting in my eyes but not lose visability in my mirrors?

twistedwedge

mine works fine with 13%. My '03 2g has the blue tinted side view mirrors as well...

FL3.2TL

I was thinking of putting a slight shade of tint on the side mirrors? I wonder if the 02/03 mirror itself will fit in the 99?

Gfaze

For the millionth time.....

It's tint, not tints!!!!!