autodimming mirror

[+ friction]

I love the autodimming mirror, but what exactly is the technology behind it? Guess I'm a dumbass for not knowing, but it sort of fascinates me.

Thanks!

 

[Subghetto]

that mirror looks pretty sick, do you know how much it cost from the dealership?

 

[+ friction]

I want to say it was right around $400 as an option (not sure, though). It was worth it though with all the jacked up hillbillies ridin' my ass on the freeway.

Mazdastuff.com has it for $194 + shipping.

 

[Dexter]

http://www.mazdaformance.com/Mercha...D&Product_Code=0000-8C-A07B&Category_Code=750

 

[+ friction]

http://www.mazdaformance.com/Mercha...D&Product_Code=0000-8C-A07B&Category_Code=750

Even better price...

 

[MISSYp5]

Ok...dont make fun of me here but, on the auto dimming mirror there is a button on the right that changes the temp format. What exactly does the button on the left do? Does it have a function? (spin)

 

[+ friction]

I think it is used to set the compass zone, but check the manual to make sure.

 

[Subghetto]

Damn that price is pretty steep , I thought I could get one for around $90 I rather get the NA downpipe from wagnersports for that much.

Downpipe

 

[wnugent]

The other button

turns off the autodim

 

[+ friction]

So, can anyone explain how the "dimming" works (looking for a technical explanation of what exactly goes on inside the rearview)?

Thanks!

 

[WillisW555]

I think there is a little 'eye' on it that detects the light. Don't ask me what's in it though. Kinda like the ones for the automatic headlights.

 

[+ friction]

Thanks WillisW555.

What I'm really after here is how the thing actually dims (what is going on inside the mirror that makes the rear glass appear tinted?)

This is a pretty lame curiosity, I know, but I just don't get it. (scratch)

 

[shinzen]

I think it might be the same technology that they came out with for home window a few years ago- they polarize the glass with electricity-

 

[+ friction]

I think it might be the same technology that they came out with for home window a few years ago- they polarize the glass with electricity-

Ahhh...thanks! Even though I don't totally get how that works (I was an English major), at least it makes some sense now.

I ask anyone who gets in my car how it works, and nobody can answer. Thanks shinzen!

 

[bazooka joe]

if you have a dark tint on the rear window the auto dimming feature may not work....?

 

[tonkabui]

you do know the wagner downpipe is over $400, right?

Damn that price is pretty steep , I thought I could get one for around $90 I rather get the NA downpipe from wagnersports for that much.

Downpipe

 

[Subghetto]

What!!!!!! I heard from somebody here that it was around $180-200 I'am going to e-mail wagnersports and see. If it cost that much then forget that also.

 

[P5w3kids]

How does this mirror install? Does it run on batteries, or does it need to be hooked up to the car's electrical supply?

I did not get this option because I've never had an issue with conventional mirrors in the past. But with the P5, when I manually flick the mirror it gives me a great view of the map light module and headliner. Do other people have this problem (might be only with the sunroof).

 

[+ friction]

How does this mirror install? Does it run on batteries, or does it need to be hooked up to the car's electrical supply?

http://www.mazdamp3.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2618&highlight=mirror

Scroll down on the above thread and there is a link to the instruction in PDF.

 

[tonkabui]

here's andy's email...


The downpipe incorporates a metallic core high flow random technologies cat. This only replaces the first cat and a midpipe with a second highflow cat is on the way. The cost for the downpipe itself is $425, the midpipe should be around $325, and a header would be around $500. These are all tig-welded units that will bolt in. They are made of 304 stainless steel.

Andrew Wagner

What!!!!!! I heard from somebody here that it was around $180-200 I'am going to e-mail wagnersports and see. If it cost that much then forget that also.