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Old May 25, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Alright, now I'm wondering if anyone has found blue tinted side view mirrors, similar to the higher end european car types? I have talked to a local tint shop about a 50% blue on mine, but have been forwarned tht scratches will be a big problem with the external tint. Anyone have any leads on this?

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Old May 25, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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do you mean like the factory blue tint? i've got an extra driver's side one if you want to buy it.

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Old May 25, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

do you mean like the factory blue tint? i've got an extra driver's side one if you want to buy it.

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Can you send me a pic? I am talking about the factory blue tint on the mirror itself. I see it on M5's, my Audi has it....most of the high end European Cars. I think it's to cut glare in the mirror, but like the Gentex rearview mirror mod, this one adds a touch of class to our muscle cars....it's a welcome addition to me!
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Old May 29, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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i looked into doing this mod last fall, but never followed through with it. anyway i did some asking around and found a guy that had done the same mod and here are the part numbers that he gave me (L) 10279515 (R)10279516.(he said that these are the mubers he used in canada so they might be different here) be warned if you ordered these you might get the standard mirrors. i would do some more checking before ordering them. let me know what you end up doing because i am still interested in doing this.

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Old May 29, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

I got them from gmpartsdirect.com
Each cost $ 28.00 the part numbers are
L) 10279515
(R) 10279516

But dude they make a heck of a difference! specially at night time...well worth the money.
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Old May 29, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

I got them from gmpartsdirect.com
Each cost $ 28.00 the part numbers are
L) 10279515
(R) 10279516

But dude they make a heck of a difference! specially at night time...well worth the money.

Joshs ws6-
are these the same for camaro as they are for birds?
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Old May 29, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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i'm not sure why but both my mirrors came that way. it does cut down glare at night as well look cool. i still have that one drivers side if you want it. make me an offer
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Old May 29, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

I got them from gmpartsdirect.com
Each cost $ 28.00 the part numbers are
L) 10279515
(R) 10279516

But dude they make a heck of a difference! specially at night time...well worth the money.

Josh, big thanks bro!
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Old May 29, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

Just ordered them Josh, thanks again!

Camaro Part#'s are 10279513 & 10279514.....hope they're tinted blue!
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Old May 29, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

Just ordered them Josh, thanks again!

Camaro Part#'s are 10279513 & 10279514.....hope they're tinted blue!
Let us know when you get them as I'm intrested in them also. I've always thought that Auto Dimming outside rear view mirrors would be awesome and go along with my Gentex great.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

anyone have a pic of these tinted mirrors? sounds like a good idea to cut down on glare from trucks driving behind you with their high beams on
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Old May 30, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

98's have these mirrors stock. at least the birds do.

Ryan.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

So are you guys ordering the entire rearview mirror or just the tinted glass?
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Old May 30, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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Hi Guys,

I installed the the rearview mirror and used the Donnely unit which is the factory supplier for our cars. I also have the tinted side vew mirrors and gave out the p/n's as posted earlier. You can see pics of everything in my webshots gallery.
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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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diesel,
have you received the mirrors yet. i really want to have these mirrors on my car. me cousin has a new audi tt that has the blue mirris and he said that they are great and much better that the normal ones.

dustin
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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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do they come in green tint?
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 04:56 AM
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diesel,
have you received the mirrors yet. i really want to have these mirrors on my car. me cousin has a new audi tt that has the blue mirris and he said that they are great and much better that the normal ones.

dustin
Sorry, Dustin I cancelled the order and decided to do more research before I order a set of stock non-tinted mirrors. I'll let you all know what I find.
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

ok i sm just afraid that if i order them i will get the standard non tinted mirrors.

has anyone ordered these form the dealer or gmpartsdirect, using the above part numbers?

thanks
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: Tinted side view mirrors?

Here is a picture of a stock blue tinted mirror. All 98 Trans Ams and I am told some very early 99s came with these mirrors stock.

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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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I have the stock blue tint and they are pretty awesome. the help at night alot
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