I used to have a car, where the reverse lights had been wired to a toggle
switch on the dash. If some clown came up behind me with their brights
on, I'd just flick the reverse lights on and off. Always thought about
adding that to my current cars. However, it won't help if their behind
you with their low beams.
Brad
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On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 09:03:47 -0700 "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
writes:
I've got a decidedly "low tech" approach to this problem. When an
offending SUV or whatever pulls up behind me with his/her headlight
bouncing off the mirror, I reach over and tilt the mirror down. When
we're off and running, I tilt the mirror back into position. I've been
enjoying these other suggestions, though. Especially the clip on
filters.
Take care,
Jeff McNeal (San Diego)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Davies William-qswi646
To: spitfires@autox.team.net ; spitfire-enthusiast@egroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 7:39 AM
Subject: RE: Night blindness tip
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nolan Penney [mailto:npenney@mde.state.md.us]
>
> Came across this very simple technique for dealing with it,
> using some clear red plastic
> to prevent the dazzle and blindness. Cheap, simple and effective!
I have a few "period accessory" clip-on, flip-down filters for night
driving
fitted to my cars, some of them are green, some blue. I've been using
these
since buying a Herald fitted with one back in 1992, having since found
several for sale at various autojumbles. They look a lot more appropriate
on
an early Spitfire than the later dipping mirror or a home made device,
however effective either of these solutions might be. They're certainly
not
uncommon here in the UK,
Cheers,
Bill.
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