While I really like the auto-dimming mirror, i've found that i'm not being protected all the time. There are times when I've got very bright headlights behind me and the mirror does not dim them. I started paying attention and it looks like the majority of the time it's not dimming there's a shadow from the spoiler covering the sensor.

Anybody know how to either increase the sensitivity, increase the amount of dimming, or some other fix I can't think of right now. I've also got a gripe about headlights in other lanes, but it's not as bad.

If it's shaded by the spoiler, I don't imagine amount of sensitivty adjustment would help.

I personally don't like spoilers, especially on the 8s.

while the auto-dimming is a cool feature, i wouldn't mind if i could just turn it on max dim all the time and be done with it. if i can't do that, then much greater sensitivity might be just as good. especially if it were possible to extend the dwell time.

please don't post and tell me to remove the damn spoiler. i wasn't sure about it, i've debated the theoretical value or lack there of, and after all that, it's on there and i'm not going to remove it and leave 4 holes in my trunk lid.

besides, my wife likes it and my car looks different than 99% of them out there right now and i kind of like that.

maybe you can adjust the mirror so that it sits higher...I seem to recall that the mirror was on 2 pivots, so you can push the mirror higher so that the sensor can be hit more directly, try that, it might help.

Originally posted by rgonzal3
maybe you can adjust the mirror so that it sits higher...I seem to recall that the mirror was on 2 pivots, so you can push the mirror higher so that the sensor can be hit more directly, try that, it might help.
I have the spoiler as well and have the mirror jammed as high as it will go. I haven't noticed the mirror not dimming when I needed it. Seems to work PERFECT for me. Give it a try.

The spoiler looks great on this car. When I see one without it something just doesn't look right...to me.

i actually had not noticed that it's on a double pivot. i'll take a look at it tomorrow. i sit pretty tall so that would help with the forward vis as well.

thanks,

I too had that issue with the spoiler "shadow"... I adjusted the mirror up all the way last week, and I haven't noticed the issue since. In fact, now I get the shadow blocking the headlights from hitting my eyes and the mirror dimming at the same time. Nice :)

well, that should go in the FAQ!

i can't believe i didn't notice it. i've just been so used to having the rear view mirror right at eye level (causes a huge forward blind spot) that i didn't even think to look.

rgonzal3 you just increased my happiness with my 8 a WHOLE bunch! thanks! now i can see way better forward, and get better dimming out the back!

No worries, glad to help...
this website helped me so i thought i return the favor