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Tantalizer43 · 06-21-2009, 12:41 PM

The mirrors on the Camaro self tint when they are struck with light from another vehicle.

To all you owner's.... Does your passenger side mirror also tint? Only the driver's side and the center rear view mirror on mine tint.

Just seeing if I need to get it looked at....

daniel@txangl.com · 06-21-2009, 12:44 PM

just drivers side buddy. It should say that on your window sticker with all of your options.

Main · 06-21-2009, 02:28 PM

Yeah, it is only on the driver side and inside mirror, not supposed to be on passenger side. This feature is only on 2LT and 2SS as well.

a6pk2go · 06-21-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Main

Yeah, it is only on the driver side and inside mirror, not supposed to be on passenger side. This feature is only on 2LT and 2SS as well.

Bell040 · 06-21-2009, 02:53 PM

They self tint when it is dark... not when it is struck by light from another vehicle.

mine are always tinted when i pull out of the garage, but un-tints after a few seconds in the sun

binlow84 · 06-21-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

They self tint when it is dark... not when it is struck by light from another vehicle.

mine are always tinted when i pull out of the garage, but un-tints after a few seconds in the sun

Now, this is completely uneducated, so someone correct me if I'm wrong, but they are most likely dark when you pull out of the garage because the difference between the dark garage and the sunlight. Once they "adjust" to the light they untint. Again, a completely uneducated guess so it is very possible I'm wrong (you have the car and I don't after all), but it seems to me like a safety hazard to have them tint from darkness. Not only that but I can't quite grasp how that would even work. I'm thinking they are more like those self-tinting prescription glasses.

Camaromom3 · 06-21-2009, 05:43 PM

Hey Main, I ordered mine the day after you, I'm still sitting at 1100 also.

trudawg660 · 06-21-2009, 05:53 PM

there is a sensor in the rear view mirror and when it notice a car is behind you with their lights on the glass dims. the passenger mirror doesn't dim.

if you dont believe me go get a flashlight and try it.

brigg313 · 06-21-2009, 06:33 PM

This is how it's set up on my Quest: on the forward-facing part of the mirror there's a sensor that is for detecting the ambient light level outside and one on the rear-facing part that's for sensing headlights behind you. If it's bright out, the rear-facing one is either disabled or the car ignores its input.

In the garage scenario the forward one saw darkness and the rear saw bright light, so it dimmed. Once outside the forward saw sunlight and the car switched to "day" mode.

Bell040 · 06-21-2009, 10:55 PM

yes it was a guess

i will try covering the front sensor and using a flashlight for the rear

EDIT: where is the front sensor? Is it the one on the dash?

06-21-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,359	Self tinting mirrors... The mirrors on the Camaro self tint when they are struck with light from another vehicle. To all you owner's.... Does your passenger side mirror also tint? Only the driver's side and the center rear view mirror on mine tint. Just seeing if I need to get it looked at.... __________________

06-21-2009, 02:28 PM	#3
Main Drives: 10 Camaro 2LT, 10 SRX FWD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 167	Yeah, it is only on the driver side and inside mirror, not supposed to be on passenger side. This feature is only on 2LT and 2SS as well. __________________ 2010 2LT - IBM w/Beige Interior - Ordered May 21, 2009 Delivered home September 17, 2009. Thank you Oshawa GM Employees!

06-21-2009, 02:53 PM	#5
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	They self tint when it is dark... not when it is struck by light from another vehicle. mine are always tinted when i pull out of the garage, but un-tints after a few seconds in the sun __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

06-21-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
brigg313 SS-perger Drives: #28383 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ft. Belvoir Posts: 37	This is how it's set up on my Quest: on the forward-facing part of the mirror there's a sensor that is for detecting the ambient light level outside and one on the rear-facing part that's for sensing headlights behind you. If it's bright out, the rear-facing one is either disabled or the car ignores its input. In the garage scenario the forward one saw darkness and the rear saw bright light, so it dimmed. Once outside the forward saw sunlight and the car switched to "day" mode. __________________ (Hood Ornament; Kinda hard to see around, but a nice view nonetheless.) "Never underestimate the immaturity factor. You know, no matter how old you are, immaturity is a big part of owning one of these cars. It's a badge of honor. Which means, of course, you have to do a burnout." 7-23-2009: 2G1FT1EW5A9128383 is born! 8-26-2009: 2G1FT1EW5A9128383 is MINE! I LOVE JACK SCHMITT CHEVROLET!

06-21-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	yes it was a guess i will try covering the front sensor and using a flashlight for the rear EDIT: where is the front sensor? Is it the one on the dash? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods. Last edited by Bell040; 06-22-2009 at 09:48 AM.

06-21-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
daniel@txangl.com Drives: 2010 Camaro SS,09 G8 GXP,00 TA Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37	just drivers side buddy. It should say that on your window sticker with all of your options.

06-21-2009, 05:43 PM	#7
Camaromom3 Drives: 2010 1LT Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 197 View My Garage	Hey Main, I ordered mine the day after you, I'm still sitting at 1100 also.

06-21-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	there is a sensor in the rear view mirror and when it notice a car is behind you with their lights on the glass dims. the passenger mirror doesn't dim. if you dont believe me go get a flashlight and try it.

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