Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Interior/Exterior Dimming mirror with Compass

Old Dec 4, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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Anyone install an after market auto-dimming mirror with a built in compass? I've found several on the web from MITO corporation, which I think makes the standard MINI auto-dimming rear mirror.

http://www.mitocorp.com/homelink_mirrors.htm

Unlike the recent post about using an after market compass, I'd like something that looks like standard equipment.Anybody Install a Reliable Electronic Compass?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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How much and where are the dealers?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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thanks for the info on the mirror. i will be sure to check out the website. i have a friend with a WRX; the compass on the mirror is so useful for travelling in unknown places!
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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the biggest manufactures of auto dimming mirrors and compass are Donnelly Corp and Gentex. both in MI. :smile:
 
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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Here's a Gentex dimming mirror with Temp and Compass for $299

Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirror w/ Compass & Temp

I'm goinng to see if I can find a local dealer that sells and installs these.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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i have one of those mirrors in my wrx. it was great until i added the
rear cf wing. the wing basically blocks the headlights coming from a
SUV/truck, so the monochrome dimmer isn't activated. then whenever
a different car approaches behind me, the monochrome takes a few
seconds to dim and blinds me. :smile:
 
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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I installed an auto-dimming mirror w/ compass and temp in one of my other cars. It's a great feature and fairly easy to install. The one without temp function, it can be done in about 30-40 minutes. :smile:
 
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