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BSM Mirror Light Brightness

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dnelson200, Nov 8, 2022.

  1. Nov 8, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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    dnelson200

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    Is there any way to increase the brightness of the BSM light in the side mirrors? It seems hard to see in the daytime for me. I haven't seen anything on the site discussing this.
     
  2. Nov 8, 2022 at 1:25 PM
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    drizzoh

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    Looks like your windows are tinted from the avatar, only option really would be to reduce the tint %, or go ceramic if its currently carbon (better clarity at same %).

    No issues seeing mine in the day with 20% CIR tint & the darkest available Oakley lenses.

    I'm sure they could be rebuilt with different leds but if you knew how to do that you probably wouldn't have started a thread about it lol.
     
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    The hard option: dissect one and replace it with a diode that is more intense.

    The spendy option: Replace them with aftermarket mirrors. The newest version of spotter mirrors are brighter than OEM.
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    Didn't know the spotters were brighter. I almost suggested that in my reply. I like the second lens of the spotters but I don't need them any brighter, they're already almost distractingly bright lol.
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    Thanks for the info! I have 30% tint but even before I had them tinted the lights get lost for me. I probably just need better eyes. If no one else is having an issue it is probably just me.
     
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