Rear view mirror

smb09_1999 · 15th March 2007, 09:28

I've read a few topics on here where Honda could have made this car even better (if its possible) by paying just a tad more attention to detail.

After repacing my Megane with a Civic there is one thing I am really missing from the French heap and that is my auto-dimming rear view mirror. It was standard on the version I had (by no means top of the range - I had the Dynamique version) and I thought that the Honda would also have this as standard.

I've been out driving at night a few times in the Civic and its a pain in the backside having to keep flipping the rear view mirror to stop glare from other cars blinding me.

Not that this minor ommission detracts from the pleasure I get from driving my Civic, but its just that attention to detail which would taken this car from being excellent to absolutely outstanding.

Kremmen · 15th March 2007, 10:01

I was also a tad surprised at that also.

According to the Honda Accessories site there is a Dimming Mirror kit available though:

Quote:

AUTODIMMING MIRROR KIT
INCLUDES: AUTODIMMING MIRROR 08V03-SWW-600A + ATTACHMENT 08V03-SMG-600

Technical Description

Part Number08V03-SMR-KIT

Honda Accessories site:

http://www.honda-access.com/uk/en/products/index.jsp

I'm tempted

THX1138 · 15th March 2007, 10:03

Just put a huge 'Rice-style' wing on the back to block all light comming from the rear.

Type S Bournemouth · 15th March 2007, 10:38

i dont have any issues with lights behind blinding me. Also the rear spoiler takes out most of the lights from behind

Bog · 15th March 2007, 10:40

Try here Auto day night mirror

Stef fitted his own!

DaveC · 15th March 2007, 19:33

I thought the rear spoiler did a nice job of blocking out the headlights of cars behind, maybe the honda designers had thought because of the rear spoiler there was no need for an autodimming mirror as standard.

Although it probably depends on how tall you are on how well the spoiler blocks the light, I'm over 6ft so have no problem with it.

Haven't needed to touch the mirror to flip it, unlike my last civic was flipping it all the time at night.

czechplastik · 16th March 2007, 16:48

I don't see any need for an auto dimming mirror, spoiler blocks out most of the glare for me. Certainly wouldn't be paying to fit one when all it takes is a flick of a finger to change it manually.

Kremmen · 17th March 2007, 07:49

I;m finding that if the car behind keeps a good distance behind then yes the spoiler blocks the glare, but when you get the idiot right up your exhaust pipe the headlights come straight under the spoiler.

I fancy tinting the glass below the spoiler.

Topcat · 17th March 2007, 13:02

I find the spoiler does a good job, have never needed to flip my mirror in the year I have owned the car.

15th March 2007, 09:28	#1 (permalink)
smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Rear view mirror I've read a few topics on here where Honda could have made this car even better (if its possible) by paying just a tad more attention to detail. After repacing my Megane with a Civic there is one thing I am really missing from the French heap and that is my auto-dimming rear view mirror. It was standard on the version I had (by no means top of the range - I had the Dynamique version) and I thought that the Honda would also have this as standard. I've been out driving at night a few times in the Civic and its a pain in the backside having to keep flipping the rear view mirror to stop glare from other cars blinding me. Not that this minor ommission detracts from the pleasure I get from driving my Civic, but its just that attention to detail which would taken this car from being excellent to absolutely outstanding.

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15th March 2007, 10:03	#3 (permalink)
THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just put a huge 'Rice-style' wing on the back to block all light comming from the rear.

15th March 2007, 10:38	#4 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i dont have any issues with lights behind blinding me. Also the rear spoiler takes out most of the lights from behind

15th March 2007, 10:40	#5 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Try here Auto day night mirror Stef fitted his own!

15th March 2007, 19:33	#6 (permalink)
DaveC Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 26th February 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I thought the rear spoiler did a nice job of blocking out the headlights of cars behind, maybe the honda designers had thought because of the rear spoiler there was no need for an autodimming mirror as standard. Although it probably depends on how tall you are on how well the spoiler blocks the light, I'm over 6ft so have no problem with it. Haven't needed to touch the mirror to flip it, unlike my last civic was flipping it all the time at night.

16th March 2007, 16:48	#7 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I don't see any need for an auto dimming mirror, spoiler blocks out most of the glare for me. Certainly wouldn't be paying to fit one when all it takes is a flick of a finger to change it manually.

17th March 2007, 07:49	#8 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,628 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	I;m finding that if the car behind keeps a good distance behind then yes the spoiler blocks the glare, but when you get the idiot right up your exhaust pipe the headlights come straight under the spoiler. I fancy tinting the glass below the spoiler.

17th March 2007, 13:02	#9 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	I find the spoiler does a good job, have never needed to flip my mirror in the year I have owned the car.