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Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on 18 May, 2003 03:24 PM:
 
Well yesterday spent good part of the day installing my Gentex autodim/compass mirror. I love it... its a must have for any F-body. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on 18 May, 2003 03:38 PM:
 
I got one of those for my brother and he just loves it. Glad you are enjoying it MM. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by lrdvadr (Member # 1382) on 18 May, 2003 04:28 PM:
 
Do you have an automatic transmission or a manual? Where did you make your connection to the backup lamp circuit, and what connector did you use?
 
Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on 18 May, 2003 05:19 PM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by lrdvadr:
Do you have an automatic transmission or a manual? Where did you make your connection to the backup lamp circuit, and what connector did you use?
I have a manual... I didn't hook up that part of the mirror. To be honest I hardly ever drive it at night so I wasn't too woried about it, I wanted it more for the temp. Sorry I can't help you more. If I were going to hook it up I would probably just tap into the reverse light circuit. Another reason I didn't hook it up was I didn't want to hack to t-loc into any wiring. Everything I did was stand alone and could be removed.
 
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on 18 May, 2003 09:24 PM:
 
I can't believe these fine cars did not have the mirror installed from the factory. [Smile]
 
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 19 May, 2003 04:09 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by lrdvadr:
Do you have an automatic transmission or a manual? Where did you make your connection to the backup lamp circuit, and what connector did you use?
Why a backup lamp connection?
 
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 19 May, 2003 06:30 AM:
 
Sounds like a nice option to have . Now you can tell how cold it is with the tops down [Big Grin]
 
Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on 19 May, 2003 08:20 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by DaddySS:
quote:
Originally posted by lrdvadr:
Do you have an automatic transmission or a manual? Where did you make your connection to the backup lamp circuit, and what connector did you use?
Why a backup lamp connection?
It un-dim's the mirror at night so you don't run over anything....
 
Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on 19 May, 2003 08:21 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
Sounds like a nice option to have . Now you can tell how cold it is with the tops down [Big Grin]
Exactly.... after every other car I've owned or currently have EXCEPT the camaro I got spoiled. I was always currious what the temp was when I drive with the tops out... [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on 19 May, 2003 08:28 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by DaddySS:
quote:
Originally posted by lrdvadr:
Do you have an automatic transmission or a manual? Where did you make your connection to the backup lamp circuit, and what connector did you use?
Why a backup lamp connection?
If the car was parked in a garage when it was daylight outside,the mirror light sensor would darken the mirror.So when the car is in reverse the mirror brightens so you get a better view.On the orginal autodimming mirrors that a 3rd Gen Camaro may of had,the mirror actually had an electric motor to flip it up or down and when in reverse it went to the brighter position also. [Smile]
 
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 19 May, 2003 07:12 PM:
 
Thanks, makes sense.
 


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