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    E36 Auto dip mirror Retrofit

    I am thinking of doing this as I have a dash cam on the way which I will be permanently wiring to the car. Might as well do it all at the same time. Is it worth it? When its not cut from a car how is it normally connected? Like is it just on the loom or is there a connecting bit that fits at the light connection? Obviously I know I can solder but was wondering if it is possible to get it with a socket?

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    RE: E36 Auto dip mirror Retrofit

    Quote Originally Posted by Lucifer
    I am thinking of doing this as I have a dash cam on the way which I will be permanently wiring to the car. Might as well do it all at the same time. Is it worth it? When its not cut from a car how is it normally connected? Like is it just on the loom or is there a connecting bit that fits at the light connection? Obviously I know I can solder but was wondering if it is possible to get it with a socket?
    Ken did it. Here's his DIY.

    http://www.performancecar.ie/Forum/showthread.php?1218-BMW-E36-Auto-dim-mirror-retrofit

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    E36 Auto dip mirror Retrofit

    Obviously it could never come with a connector so I guess as the reverse signal doesn't come up that far?

    For day to day driving though is it actually useful or does anyone have a preference?


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    RE: E36 Auto dip mirror Retrofit

    Quote Originally Posted by Lucifer
    Obviously it could never come with a connector so I guess as the reverse signal doesn't come up that far?

    For day to day driving though is it actually useful or does anyone have a preference?


    Sent forward in time from my Nokia 3210
    I have one I intend to fit when i finish gathering the rest of the interior. It has to be easier than flipping it no?

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    RE: E36 Auto dip mirror Retrofit

    Definitely worth having, makes life much easier

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    Re: E36 Auto dip mirror Retrofit

    Yep very usefull at night time to stop glare from headlights behind , with the tinted door mirror glass and the auto dim they work pretty well together

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