How good is a right hand mirror functionally?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 418
From: Chester Virginia
Re: How good is a right hand mirror functionally? (jerryp58)
I put one on my first Corvette and to me it made a big improvement for visibility. I purchased one for my second Vette the day I bought the car, but haven't installed over a year later. I just don't want to drill holes in a 27 year old Vette. This also the reason I haven't put a luggage rack/t-top carrier on.
Roger
Roger
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 922
Likes: 0
From: Maine
Re: How good is a right hand mirror functionally? (RMS73)
I agree that dual mirrors are a "must." Highly recommended to complement these are those little 1.5" convex stick-on mirrors. I stick mine on the lower outside corner and they allow you to see any blind spots w/o any problem at all, even if someone accidentally "adjusts" your mirrors' position. In tight traffic situations a quick glance tells you if someone is anywhere close to you if you want to make a quick lane-change.
My eyes seem to be very sensitive to bright lights at night and when there's a lot of traffic, the headlights behind me can be very bothersome. On our newer cars I will often adjust the normal mirrors very low and just use the convex stick-ons to see what's behind me, as they still work fine and don't reflect lights directly into my eyes.
My eyes seem to be very sensitive to bright lights at night and when there's a lot of traffic, the headlights behind me can be very bothersome. On our newer cars I will often adjust the normal mirrors very low and just use the convex stick-ons to see what's behind me, as they still work fine and don't reflect lights directly into my eyes.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: Centreville, VA USA
Re: How good is a right hand mirror functionally? (daniel77350)
I am w/ Daniel. I got a '77 w/ the sport mirrors and I can't see didalee (sp. ???) out of them. On the other hand, after reading this post, I am thinking about getting a couple of those stick-on mirrors.
One thing I do like about the mirrors is they are great for looking at those curves and remembering why the C3 has the best lines... :cheers:
Tim M.
One thing I do like about the mirrors is they are great for looking at those curves and remembering why the C3 has the best lines... :cheers:
Tim M.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 38,923
Likes: 1,482
From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: How good is a right hand mirror functionally? (jerryp58)
I like the righthand mirror. It comes in handy. I have only the left mirror on my '68, and have both on my '80. I often find myself trying to "use" the righthand mirror on my '68.
