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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by 458dreamer, Sep 13, 2012.

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  1. 458dreamer

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    #1 458dreamer, Sep 13, 2012
    Apology for the rather boring question, but has any one found these mirrors to be a useful or a must have option on a 458? I will have to tint my side windows at least given the climate I live in.
     
  2. TheMayor

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    #2 TheMayor, Sep 13, 2012
    You're talking about the outside ones?

    I did not get them on my coupe but I ordered them on the spider. Here is the reason.

    The 458 is really low. When you are in traffic and there's an SUV behind you at night, the lights of the SUV shine directly into your eyes.

    With the electrochromatic, they automatically dim so the effect is much less. I find it helpful. I don't have to tilt the mirrors in traffic or use my hand to shield my eyes in stop and go traffic at night.
     
  3. Ski Bum

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    #3 Ski Bum, Sep 13, 2012
    Also, I believe that the electrochromatic mirrors are paired with Homelink (remote control garage door opener).
     
  4. TheMayor

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    #4 TheMayor, Sep 13, 2012
    No, not really. You can order Homelink separately without it.

    But, it is in the bundled package of completely electric seats.
     
  5. tuttavelocita

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    #5 tuttavelocita, Sep 13, 2012
    I wonder if they actually were put on my car, I ordered it with them and the interior mirror. The interior mirror "works" the outside ones even though i see the border in the mirror glass, i don't notice much of a difference at times, but then other times it works great.
     
  6. djantlive

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    #6 djantlive, Sep 13, 2012
    use a flashlight or cover up the sensor to test. the mirror dims in seconds.
     
  7. 458dreamer

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    #7 458dreamer, Sep 13, 2012
    I was talking about both exterior and interior mirrors, but given that I live in hellish blazing sun making window tinting a true necessity, the outside mirrors would get dimmed by the tinting alone.

    I understand what these mirrors do, but was wondering how useful they prove to be in practice on the 458.

    You like the exterior auto dimming mirrors, how about the interior?
     
  8. 458dreamer

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    #8 458dreamer, Sep 13, 2012
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    From the configurator you can order just interior electrochromatic mirror or both interior and exterior electrochromatic mirrors and you can add homelink to this bundle too.

    ps. this option is some thing that is probably standard on a camry.
     
  9. 4RE Bob

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    #9 4RE Bob, Sep 13, 2012
    In the Canadian market, which I think is the same as the US (but I wouldn't swear to that) the interior e-mirror is bundled with Homelink. You can't get Homelink without the e-mirror, but you can get the e-mirror without the Homelink. The exterior mirrors are not part of the bundle.
     
  10. photonut

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    #10 photonut, Sep 13, 2012
    just came back from the dealer today.
    this is true in the usa as well.
     
  11. forgeahead

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    #11 forgeahead, Sep 13, 2012
    I didn't get them in my Cali and regretted it. I have them on the 458 and they have worked well.
     
  12. israeli

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    #12 israeli, Sep 15, 2012
    Does anyone know if you can change your existing mirrors to an Electrochromatic ones on a 458?
     
  13. forgeahead

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    #13 forgeahead, Sep 16, 2012
    There is power up there. I have seen these mirros (after market) for sale. I'm sure one could swap them out. Now, integrating them with the side view mirrors is going to be more difficult.
     
  14. SVCalifornia

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    #14 SVCalifornia, Sep 16, 2012
    India upgrade my 458 spider to add the mirrors. A very welcome change!

    SV
     
  15. hotsauce

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    #15 hotsauce, Sep 17, 2012
    In texas... Given all the trucks... It's a must.
     
  16. SVCalifornia

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    #16 SVCalifornia, Sep 17, 2012
    Should say:

    I did upgrade my 458 Spider to add the mirrors by the dealer. A very welcome change!

    SV
     
  17. carcommander

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    #17 carcommander, Sep 17, 2012
    My 458 has both and homelink. I would get it if I were you. In my F430 I had to keep remotes it was a pain.
     
  18. 458dreamer

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    #18 458dreamer, Sep 17, 2012
    I am not too concerned about the exterior mirrors as the necessary window tinting will minimize any glare, but my question is that is there much glare potential on the interior rear view mirror?
     

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