Auto Dimming Mirror Installed

[HiTek21]

I purchased a Magna Donnelly Auto Dimming mirror with compass and temperature gauge. I chose the Magna Donnelly because it has the display on the outside of the mirror rather than in the field of view. Installation was a easy but not without flaws.

I purchased the OEM temperature probe from toyota but for some reason it displayed 140 degrees all the time. So I had to use the probe provided with the kit. Since I hate cutting/modifying wires I ran the probe harness provided through the firewall and into the engine bay area. Power was tapped using the light green & white/black striped wire in the overhead console. I still need to figure out how to secure the MGT Blendmount bracket, the goose neck is smaller than the OEM one so it's loose. I'll probably jam some weather stripping or something inside.

All in all I'm very pleased with the results.

Before

After

 

[46&2_X]

Looks good :top:.

How does the dimming work? Pretty good?

What made you go this route instead of the Yota unit?

 

[T0LLPHR33]

that looks BA bro...:top:

i believe the dimming is automatic...so it takes the light from the headlights and gives it a green tint that way the light doesn't glare in your eyes...

 

[lenie03]

rock on I love my auto dim mirror. it came on my truck when i got it and it's that best thing since potatoes and gravy. I never have to be bothered by a$$ hats that don't turn off their high beams, it's great.

 

[RedXRunner]

I love mine as well! its a good option for a truck!

 

[HiTek21]

I can't wait to take her out, tired of all the Lifted trucks whose headlights are positioned right at the same level as your rear window. I was playing around with it shining a flashlight into it, i'm impressed how gradually it dims to where you barely notice it.

 

[Toyotaguy_7]

nice mod should of got the factory one i like th shape.

 

[Stevenredx]

5% tint FTW :rock:

Looks good bro :top:

 

[x20Runner05]

Nice work, i want mine cuz i had blinded lights. But whenm i pull up on their backside they better watch out with my HID's :laugh:

 

[XrunDan]

very nice my friend...what was the cost on that (if you dont mind my asking of course)?

 

[HiTek21]

I spent around $190 + shipping for it but I think it was worth it, especially for the compass. I get lost easily.

 

[Hi_On_X]

Verry nice, how much did it run you bro?.....

 

[joman]

i like that VERY NICE! the only grip i have is that its not concave....only if they made a rear view mirror like that i would be on it...with your scan gauage at the position does it distract you while your driving?....

 

[dj_lucas840]

mine came with the auto dim but wish had the temp on it that would have been nice! i have a decal on my back window so sometimes the lights behind me cover the sensor so it kinda sucks, and even when it darkens still have bright light in the dam side mirrors

 

[Coupe]

I like it. I have a Gentex and have been happy with it.

 

[05prerunner]

Looks good...:top:

 

[metalheadx]

im glad mine came with a factory one already but that one looks great nice job bro :top:

 

[KETCHUP]

MANCHEX has the dim mirror. I wish mine had one. Were did u buy it.

 

[HiTek21]

Got mine from here, A lot of the ones on Ebay are sold from this company. Mines the Magna Donnelly 34600 (Dimming, Compass, Temperature) wedge mount type.

http://www.brandnewauto.com/Shop/Control/fp/cat/120494/SFV/31932

 

[KETCHUP]

COOL. Ill have to check some out.....