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A3 - After market auto dimming rear view mirror

Old 11-29-2010, 10:42 PM
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Default A3 - After market auto dimming rear view mirror

I love my new 2011-A3, except for the cheap non-auto-dimming rear view mirror (interior). Everything else about the car is good quality, I'm disappointed that Audi doesn't have auto-dimming mirrors as standard equipment (and if there was an option for an auto-dimming mirror, I missed it...)
1- Does anyone know if Audi makes an auto dimming mirror for the A3?
2- Does anyone have experience with after market auto-dimming mirrors? I read a lot of good about Gentex mirrors. Anyone know how easy it would be to install?
3- Is it too much trouble? Should I just forget about it?
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Old 08-03-2011, 04:50 PM
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I agree. The mirror is cheap. Not up to the standard of the car. Would also like to find a better one.
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Old 08-03-2011, 08:42 PM
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http://shop.autodimmingmirrors.com/

I believe the S3 had a factory auto-dimming rear-view mirror. It's also possible to retrofit any OEM Audi mirror, but you'd need to check out some wiring diagrams to see if it would fit your wiring harness. Although, hardwiring a mirror right into the switched 12V under the dash would be simple enough.
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Thanks for the link.

Would you know if the base model is prewired as for the fog lights? That would be great.
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