Auto dimming side mirror dead zone fix?

TheFoz · 10-22-2014, 02:22 PM

This has started bugging me again since its been getting darker earlier but has anyone done something about this aside from window tinting?

I'm considering tinting the area that doesn't dim at this point since its distracting to keep getting bright light flashes when people pass in their raised trucks running bright blue headlights

To clarify I'm referring to the 1/4" perimeter of the mirror that does not dim at night.

rking117 · 10-22-2014, 02:34 PM

plastidip?

jparnes1 · 10-22-2014, 05:38 PM

picky, picky, picky

TheFoz · 10-24-2014, 12:05 AM

Is it so wrong to pursue perfection?

I did just figure out an easy way to not only remove the side mirrors but also the mirror covers.

Next up repaint the original covers black, body color blue, CF wrap, or maybe just buy new OEM covers that are blue....

Or perhaps I'll buy some of the Euro spec mirrors that have that weird Aspherical edge to help with blind spots.....

I can't stop tinkering... If I didn't have CARB to keep me down I probably would've already put on a DP, CP, IC, replaced the DCT clutch packs, and done a protune just to start with. Also a Quaife TBD. I have a problem.

rking117 · 10-24-2014, 09:51 AM

I think they make drugs for that kind of behaviour.

10-22-2014, 02:22 PM	#1
TheFoz New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Auto dimming side mirror dead zone fix? This has started bugging me again since its been getting darker earlier but has anyone done something about this aside from window tinting? I'm considering tinting the area that doesn't dim at this point since its distracting to keep getting bright light flashes when people pass in their raised trucks running bright blue headlights To clarify I'm referring to the 1/4" perimeter of the mirror that does not dim at night. __________________ 2011 35is Stock but for how long? 2012 WRX Cheater AWD and uncomfortable suspension mods.
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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	plastidip? __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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jparnes1 Colonel 242 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	picky, picky, picky __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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10-24-2014, 12:05 AM	#4
TheFoz New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Is it so wrong to pursue perfection? I did just figure out an easy way to not only remove the side mirrors but also the mirror covers. Next up repaint the original covers black, body color blue, CF wrap, or maybe just buy new OEM covers that are blue.... Or perhaps I'll buy some of the Euro spec mirrors that have that weird Aspherical edge to help with blind spots..... I can't stop tinkering... If I didn't have CARB to keep me down I probably would've already put on a DP, CP, IC, replaced the DCT clutch packs, and done a protune just to start with. Also a Quaife TBD. I have a problem. __________________ 2011 35is Stock but for how long? 2012 WRX Cheater AWD and uncomfortable suspension mods.
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10-24-2014, 09:51 AM	#5
rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I think they make drugs for that kind of behaviour. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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