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Convex Mirror--To put or not to put ? If Yes -Ideal Location?
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:39 am
by dennisdrive
Hi i was just wondering how many of our members have the small convex mirror installed on the exterior mirror( the one which decreases the blind spot ) .Are they effective ? I am planning on putting them on .What would be the ideal location ? Top corner or bottom corner or inbetween ? Will the ones which you get in Walmart suffice ?
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:45 pm
by northvibe
I have one!!! man i dont own a car with out one, they are one of the best mirrors to have! i got mine at checker, but it was a pretty cheap one so wal mart should have the samet hing. i put it on the bottom right corner, before i stuck it on i had my dad walk around in the blind spot and got the perfect fit, i dont know how you can drive with out one.
Re: (northvibe)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:23 pm
by ColonelPanic
That's a good idea to get one. This car scared the heck out of me when I first took it out on the interstate, those blind spots can easily hide an Excursion. I never bothered to get one though.
Re: (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:48 pm
by Atomic
I assume you are talking about the driver's side mirror, they aren't a bad idea actually, but I set my driver's mirror a little farther out, so that as a vehicle just leaves the visual of the mirror, the front end should come into view just outside your window.This only works if you have good peripheral vision though.
Re: (Atomic)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:37 pm
by zionzr2
Quote, originally posted by Atomic »I assume you are talking about the driver's side mirror, they aren't a bad idea actually, but I set my driver's mirror a little farther out, so that as a vehicle just leaves the visual of the mirror, the front end should come into view just outside your window.This only works if you have good peripheral vision though.This is what I do too,,, hard to hide even a vespa in my blind spot....propper aim of exsisting mirrors can virtualy eliminate your blindspot... I'm sure those convex aids do help though....
Re: Convex Mirror--To put or not to put ? If Yes -Ideal Location? (dennisdrive)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:48 pm
by nortsr
I have put them on all of my vehicles on both outside mirrors. PepBoys sells them and they are adjustable. They are very easy to install (sticky back) and are a must as far as I am concerned. (about $4.00 for a dual set)
Re: Convex Mirror--To put or not to put ? If Yes -Ideal Location? (dennisdrive)
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:07 am
by Mase
I have mine on the lower outside corners of the mirrors. Make sure you get GLASS ones. Those cheap coated plastic ones will fade and crack in less than a year.
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:13 am
by northvibe
yea i think i have a platic one...when it breaks/fades, ill go find a glass one, but for now it works GREAT!
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:10 am
by Dj_kulture
I don't need convex mirrors.. I drive using "The Force"
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:47 am
by the_nite_owl
Hey guys, found a nifty product related to this.It's a combination of the wide angle add-on mirror and mirror turn signals.Kinda pricey but it's a nice combination of two add-ons.
http://www.kwmuth.com/products/kits/200-0056.htm