Tonk Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 i'm thinkin of fitting an auto dimming rear view mirror, i cant imagine its that hard but is there an easy fit one to a lr? anyone done it and wot wiring is req'd? tia Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 The wiring is fairly simple.... earth, +ve 12v (switched from the ignition) and maybe a panel light feed (so the mirror "knows" when it's dark.. ie, you've turned the lights on) there is a little light sensor on them that see's when someone is behind you on full beam. It's just the mounting that could be a problem... I'm not sure of one that fits a LR mount but i'm sure with a little playing one could be made to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 easy enough to wire up then, time for a walk round the scrappies....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Range Rover classic type take a single 12V input (+ve/-ve) - they use two light sensors, one front one rear and compare the readings to work out when to darken, so don't need any external signal (they just do their thing when they need to). They clip to a stick on cast mount on the windscreen - can't say whether it's the same as series though. The RR one has a couple of quite handy map reading lights in it and works fine, but does have a bit of yellow cast to it (you stopping noticing that after a couple of days anyway). More modern ones work even better and are a barely noticeable blue tint when not darkened, so if it's going to be a bodge fit you might want to go for one of them instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 The Discovery has another feed to the mirror from the reverse lights to turn the dip facility off when reversing. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Get the optional series 2 discovery one - its got a nice little digital compass in the corner as well. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 hmmm the hunt is on, i doubt if anyones got a spare one on here they'll wanna be selling anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 If you get one of a Pauxhall Omega Elite - its powered and linked to the memory on the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 i haven't got room for any more seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Will sir be having it covered in fluffy pink material???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 kerrrrchingggggggg Will, your bill has just gone up M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 jeeeeeezz what next? heated seats and cup holders?!??!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 i've already got cup holders hmmmm heated seats.........although i might end up shorting them out, i have a diesel u know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkk2 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hey Tonk get a rear camera and screen, get up to date mate, mirrors, used to have them on horses or something like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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