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Old 06-18-2005, 01:13 PM
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Default Gentex auto-dimming rear view mirror + compass

I bought 2 and am about to post the remaining one including install wiring & instructions.

What do folks think it's worth ?

1. The reflection of the moon-roof is visible

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2. After shining light on sensor =&gt; fully opaque

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Default Hmm... how hard to change the lighting to red?

If it was red or orange I'd consider one.

I assume it's not motorized, but the glass is that LCD-esque stuff that goes opaque electrically, right?
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2nd the red... the direction indicator would probably be easy to change but not sure on the rest.
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Default Yes the LCD transition to Opaque is electrical not mechanical

Don't know about the compass color - everyones (incl. Audi OE intro'd on the Allroad) seems to be green
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Default Can you tell if it's an LED, LCD, or VFD display for the compass?

Might be reasonably easy to fix if so. Though I did see one that was red, not sure where though.

As for its worth, there are a ton of similar mirrors on ebay. Some with homelink modules, which you lucky guys with garages might be interested in.
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OT- Where in NorCal are you? I'm in Redding....
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That Whiskeytown lake is sure a nice spot. Also love that drive out to the coast on 299.
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Whiskeytown is nice, more of the "locals" lake vs. Shasta...
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My sister is the principal for the environmental school out at the lake.


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