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Discussion in '308/328' started by GeoMetry, Sep 28, 2008.

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  1. GeoMetry

    GeoMetry Formula Junior

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    Richard
    #1 GeoMetry, Sep 28, 2008
    The rear view mirror in my 85 QV has a little tab on the bottom like the rear view mirror in most modern cars but it does not seem to have the same dimming effect as in other cars. In my 308 all it seem to do is change the angle of the mirror which does get the headlights of the cars behind me out of my eyes but I would prefer that it worked like other cars. Is there something wrong with my mirror or are all 308s like that?
     
  2. 330gt

    330gt Formula 3

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    Kerry Chesbro
    #2 330gt, Sep 28, 2008
    That's basically how all dimming mirrors work (unless they are the electrically dimming type). Normally, the front glass and mirror glass are flat against each other. So any light goes through the glass and is reflected by the mirror surface. When dimmed, the mirror glass is angled towards the front of the car at the bottom, so its reflection ends up lower (below your eyes) in the car. What you now see is the reflection from just the front glass surface which is dimmer since little is reflected to your eyes.
     
  3. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ
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    Barry Wolinsky
    #3 308 GTB, Sep 28, 2008
    Richard,

    That's how the rear view mirror works, by tilting. You might not be operating yours correctly. Put the tab in the forward position and adjust the mirror for correct vision out the rear window. By pulling back on the tab, the mirror should tilt up a bit and you'll have a dimmed view out the rear.

    Barry
     
  4. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

    Mar 12, 2004
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    #4 Paul_308, Sep 28, 2008
    Does someone have their mirror apart and can describe proper assembly?
    I'm not happy that mine is working properly either, after having taken it
    apart for cleaning. There are several layers of materials and some can
    be placed in upside backwards.
     

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