Auto Dimming Mirror

chrissal1 · 10-08-2005, 04:43 AM

I didn't opt for the premium package because I didn't need half the things on the list. However, I would have liked to get the auto dimming mirror if I could have. My question is, can I still have the auto dimming mirror retrofited?

Thanks

benoitch · 10-08-2005, 07:54 AM

Yes you can. You'll to buy the entire rear-view mirror. It is not cheap though... Go see on the BMW website you can see the price for your region.

mapezzul · 10-08-2005, 09:41 AM

I was told I couldn't by Circle BMW..... my car was not prewired for it since I did not have certain packages, which were included in the Premium package, they ran my VIN and said no. There is a retrofit harness but I am not spicing anything into my car, I will deal with turning the clown nose! Good luck and if you do buy the mirror ($330, and the harness $30) be sure to put up a DIY after you do it, if you still plan to!

YYdoodle · 10-08-2005, 09:44 AM

Here's the auto-dimming mirror you can buy (from the scanned brochure sticky'd at the top of the general forum), but make sure you can retrofit like mapezzul said, and give us a DIY if you decide to do it!

chrissal1 · 10-08-2005, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes.

Petercat · 10-11-2005, 07:52 PM

Anyone ever figure out what vehicle option #430 or #431 are? Is this need circumvented by going with the retrofit kit?

joes3series · 05-03-2007, 01:31 PM

430 and 431 are part of the premium package. See bimmerfest's ordering guide.

Bill-SD · 05-03-2007, 01:47 PM

I've seen a couple people on Bimmerfest that don't like their auto dimming mirror (for some reason???). Maybe you could work out some kind of trade with them.

radgator1 · 05-03-2007, 02:36 PM

On a related issue I could swear the opions for Premium said auto dimming rearview and side mirrors but I have never seen my side mirrors dim. Is there something wrong with them or was that just BS and it is only the rear that is autodimming?

toughluck · 05-03-2007, 03:54 PM

There are new part numbers for different mirrors. Go to the Dealership and ask to see the new BMW catalog that displays the coupe. Thompson BMW in PA seems to have a good price on the rearview auto-dimming mirrors with homelink, compass - $380.

Geoff · 05-03-2007, 04:30 PM

my side mirrors seem to dim as well as my rear view, unless there's something wrong with my eyes. at night all cars look like they have 6000k headlights when I look at them in any of the mirrors.

10-08-2005, 04:43 AM	#1
chrissal1 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Auto Dimming Mirror I didn't opt for the premium package because I didn't need half the things on the list. However, I would have liked to get the auto dimming mirror if I could have. My question is, can I still have the auto dimming mirror retrofited? Thanks
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benoitch Captain 19 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Great white North of Montreal iTrader: (0)	Yes you can. You'll to buy the entire rear-view mirror. It is not cheap though... Go see on the BMW website you can see the price for your region. __________________ E90 SG,SP, Manual,PP,Terra http://www.benoitchampagne.com
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10-08-2005, 09:41 AM	#3
mapezzul Special Agent 74 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Depends on the day! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (1)	I was told I couldn't by Circle BMW..... my car was not prewired for it since I did not have certain packages, which were included in the Premium package, they ran my VIN and said no. There is a retrofit harness but I am not spicing anything into my car, I will deal with turning the clown nose! Good luck and if you do buy the mirror ($330, and the harness $30) be sure to put up a DIY after you do it, if you still plan to!
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chrissal1 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	Anyone ever figure out what vehicle option #430 or #431 are? Is this need circumvented by going with the retrofit kit? __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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10-08-2005, 09:44 AM	#4
YYdoodle Captain 115 Rep 666 Posts Drives: E92 M3 fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Here's the auto-dimming mirror you can buy (from the scanned brochure sticky'd at the top of the general forum), but make sure you can retrofit like mapezzul said, and give us a DIY if you decide to do it!
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05-03-2007, 01:31 PM	#7
joes3series Private 3 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	430 and 431 are part of the premium package. See bimmerfest's ordering guide.
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Bill-SD Private First Class 3 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '07 335i / '14 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I've seen a couple people on Bimmerfest that don't like their auto dimming mirror (for some reason???). Maybe you could work out some kind of trade with them.
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05-03-2007, 02:36 PM	#9
radgator1 Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00] 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	On a related issue I could swear the opions for Premium said auto dimming rearview and side mirrors but I have never seen my side mirrors dim. Is there something wrong with them or was that just BS and it is only the rear that is autodimming?
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toughluck First Lieutenant 45 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pie in the Sky iTrader: (1)	There are new part numbers for different mirrors. Go to the Dealership and ask to see the new BMW catalog that displays the coupe. Thompson BMW in PA seems to have a good price on the rearview auto-dimming mirrors with homelink, compass - $380. __________________ r56 MINI Cooper S pepper white/redwood lounge leather (sold) e92 335i red/saddle leather e90 325i red/beige/clearbra - retired.
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Geoff Private First Class 3 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alameda, CA iTrader: (0)	my side mirrors seem to dim as well as my rear view, unless there's something wrong with my eyes. at night all cars look like they have 6000k headlights when I look at them in any of the mirrors. __________________ 2007 328i Sedan \| Jet Black \| Black Dakota \| Aluminum Trim \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Comfort Access \| Xenon \| Logic 7 \| Clear Bra \| Alarm \| Chrome Tips \| Black Lines \| PIAA 6500K Angel Eyes \| Nokya 7000K DRLs
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