groovyd
Member
agree... i find myself just staying in my lane after dark because i can't really tell who's coming to the side.
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Auto Dimming Mirrors.... Kinda Dark
- Thread starter EV-lutioin
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agree... i find myself just staying in my lane after dark because i can't really tell who's coming to the side.
I've submitted my feedback to Tesla on this, because IMO the auto-dimming is not working as per the manual that its supposed to adjust based on the level of glare... it's strictly based on time of day. It really is a safety issue once you have any sort of tint applied :-/ At least we are able to have all the cameras show the cars around us on the display now
Same. I want an option to turn it off. I just got tints and I can't see anything in the rearview mirror. Even without tints I could barely see anything.
Fusion
Member
Best to have an option to turn it off..... Again, every please submit a report so they can implement it.
groovyd
Member
Did they disable this last week or something? My mirrors weren't dimmed at all coming home from work on Thursday and Friday... could be the 44.2 I got upgraded to a week ago?
Johnstac
Member
Let’s face it. All the mirrors are too small made worse by the position of the rear window. I just purchased this a couple of days ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AGJFNCA/
Fusion
Member
That's a great solution. Many of us put Broadway mirrors which is a very know brand for clip on mirrors. They come flat or convex. I personally prefer the convex for blind spots. They come in a slight blue tint for glare reduction or the standard if you already have tinted rear windows. They run about $8-20 dependent on seller. The 240mm seems to be a great size and does not obstruct the sun shades.
Even with the windows rolled down, I can’t see anything but headlights. It’s almost impossible to make out the cars themselves. I have to rely on my 3rd party blindspot mirror.
The rear view mirror is worse since I have a slightly darker tint in the back (30%) and the view is poor to begin with due to the trunk height, rear seat headrests, and small mirror. I have to use the backup camera to get a good view at night.
The rear view mirror is worse since I have a slightly darker tint in the back (30%) and the view is poor to begin with due to the trunk height, rear seat headrests, and small mirror. I have to use the backup camera to get a good view at night.
BluestarE3
Active Member
Which model number of the Broadway mirror are you using (there are quite a few on Amazon)? I may get both the flat and convex versions to see which I prefer.
BluestarE3
Active Member
For me, that would be the primary reason. I'm also thinking that, with a physically wider and convex mirror, I will be able to get a wider field of vision that may compensate somewhat for the dark outside mirrors and help me see vehicles coming up beside me on either side. Given the price, I'm willing to give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, my wife said she'd use it on her van.
There are no fuses you can pull in the Model 3. (They are automatically resetting "circuit breakers" that can't be removed.)
You could try to find and disconnect the wiring going to the mirrors.
groovyd
Member
agree... i think they should mount the rear view mirror slightly higher so it can point more downward and give better low visibility through the window. as it is i can only see the tops of cars and my seat is high as it goes.
groovyd
Member
... to compensate it would be nice if they displayed the surrounding cars in a higher contrast on the display. the way they are now you don't really see them out of the corner of your eye especially with any display protector installed and in night mode.
Fusion
Member
This is the one I got:
Broadway 9.4" Convex Clear Interior Rear view Mirror Snap on Blind Spot Z130 | eBay
Broadway 9.4" Convex Blue Tint Interior Rearview Mirror Snap on Blind Spot B54 | eBay
Broadway 9.4" Flat Clear Eliminates blind spot Interior Rearview Mirror P258 | eBay
Broadway 9.4" Flat Blue Tint Eliminates blind spot Interior Rearview Mirror F194 | eBay
I would do the blue if you don't have tinted windows. It helps with glare from headlights at night.
Price is right. I remember having to pay $20-35 for the same mirrors back in the day.
This guys ships fast. Got mine in 3 days.
BluestarE3
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