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aeolus0079 · 12-08-2010, 04:06 AM

Hi guys, i want to know something about the auto-dim mirrors on 2010 models.The mirror on the passenger side of my car doesn't have the auto dim function.They tell me because only the one on the driver's side has that function, is that true?

Kahdir · 12-08-2010, 04:17 AM

Never noticed any issues of being blinded in the passenger mirror

Although the driver side and interior mirror dimming are very noticeable as soon as headlights hit them.

Wolverine1 · 12-08-2010, 05:52 AM

It's true, only driver's side mirror dims. The passenger side doesn't because it's not usually necessary!

fireresq157 · 12-08-2010, 07:30 AM

your rear view also dims

kd4hey · 12-08-2010, 07:56 AM

I just wish the dimming "darkness" was adjustable. They never seem dark enough.

pennor · 12-08-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kd4hey

I just wish the dimming "darkness" was adjustable. They never seem dark enough.

AGREED

CamaroSkooter · 12-08-2010, 09:53 AM

Your passenger side rearview mirror does not dim because objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

But seriously, as far as the title of this thread goes, um, how iz ur Englich?

heRS · 12-08-2010, 10:00 AM

Why "are objects closer than they appear"? I've yet to figure out what a circus style passenger side rear view mirror serves. The problem of people changing lanes too quickly, "cutting off" the person you've passed is so big here they actually tried road signs warning people NOT to trust what you see in your passenger side rear view mirror.
If objects were where they were supposed to be instead of "closer than they appear", there would be no problem.
Sorry to hijack your thread, OP. Does this perplex anyone else or am I alone on this one?

CamaroSkooter · 12-08-2010, 10:11 AM

It's an optics thing. Without getting too in-depth into the physics of it all, the basic gist is, the passenger side mirror on all vehicles is convex, which "distorts" the image and makes whatever is reflected look smaller than it would look if the mirror were flat.

heRS · 12-08-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

It's an optics thing. Without getting too in-depth into the physics of it all, the basic gist is, the passenger side mirror on all vehicles is convex, which "distorts" the image and makes whatever is reflected look smaller than it would look if the mirror were flat.

I get what it "does", what I want to know is why a distorted mirror is preferable to a regular flat mirror on the passenger side when the distorted view it offers places both you and the vehicle you are passing in danger?
Look in the passenger mirror to see where a vehicle is (blind spot) and your convex mirror shows it well behind you. Make the lane change, and you are running someone off the road. IMO this is not safe.
A flat mirror shows you exactly where the car IS, not a distorted distance like the convex mirror shows.
And yes, before someone says it, I know to LOOK before I switch lanes, and make sure there is no vehicle in my blind spot. Rule of thumb I was taught was until you can see both headlights in your rear view mirror (the inside one) don't switch lanes.

CamaroSkooter · 12-08-2010, 10:44 AM

A convex mirror provides the driver with a wider angle of view than a flat mirror does. It's actually part of the transportation safety code that all vehicles have to have convex passenger mirrors. The reasoning is to provide a wider angle of view to help reduce blind spots

v6sonoma · 12-08-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Your passenger side rearview mirror does not dim because objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

But seriously, as far as the title of this thread goes, um, how iz ur Englich?

Well if you noticed they live in Canada. Chances are their French might be better. Cut em some slack.

phenixdragon · 12-08-2010, 11:34 AM

Never even knew the driver's side dimmed. Thought just the rear view did.

franknbeans · 12-08-2010, 11:50 AM

i hate the auto dim in the camaro and in my dodge nitro. . .give me a old school flip up mirror.

12-08-2010, 04:06 AM	#1
aeolus0079 Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2010 Location: vancouver Posts: 6	how is ur auto-dim mirrors Hi guys, i want to know something about the auto-dim mirrors on 2010 models.The mirror on the passenger side of my car doesn't have the auto dim function.They tell me because only the one on the driver's side has that function, is that true?

12-08-2010, 07:56 AM	#5
kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	I just wish the dimming "darkness" was adjustable. They never seem dark enough. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT VIN# 116938 Del: 27AUG2010 "Veronica" is a wet dream on wheels! Former Ride: 2010 1LT RJT 15AUG2009 - 27AUG2010 "Victoria" was one fine lady! CamaroSouth - Columbia Chapter Member

12-08-2010, 09:53 AM	#7
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Your passenger side rearview mirror does not dim because objects in mirror are closer than they appear. But seriously, as far as the title of this thread goes, um, how iz ur Englich? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

12-08-2010, 10:00 AM	#8
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Why "are objects closer than they appear"? I've yet to figure out what a circus style passenger side rear view mirror serves. The problem of people changing lanes too quickly, "cutting off" the person you've passed is so big here they actually tried road signs warning people NOT to trust what you see in your passenger side rear view mirror. If objects were where they were supposed to be instead of "closer than they appear", there would be no problem. Sorry to hijack your thread, OP. Does this perplex anyone else or am I alone on this one? __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

12-08-2010, 10:11 AM	#9
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	It's an optics thing. Without getting too in-depth into the physics of it all, the basic gist is, the passenger side mirror on all vehicles is convex, which "distorts" the image and makes whatever is reflected look smaller than it would look if the mirror were flat. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

12-08-2010, 04:17 AM	#2
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	Never noticed any issues of being blinded in the passenger mirror Although the driver side and interior mirror dimming are very noticeable as soon as headlights hit them.

12-08-2010, 05:52 AM	#3
Wolverine1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 CGM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: China, MI. Posts: 140	It's true, only driver's side mirror dims. The passenger side doesn't because it's not usually necessary!

12-08-2010, 07:30 AM	#4
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	your rear view also dims

12-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#11
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	A convex mirror provides the driver with a wider angle of view than a flat mirror does. It's actually part of the transportation safety code that all vehicles have to have convex passenger mirrors. The reasoning is to provide a wider angle of view to help reduce blind spots __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

12-08-2010, 11:34 AM	#13
phenixdragon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 781	Never even knew the driver's side dimmed. Thought just the rear view did.

12-08-2010, 11:50 AM	#14
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	i hate the auto dim in the camaro and in my dodge nitro. . .give me a old school flip up mirror. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

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