Exterior Mirrors Option
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Melting Slicks
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From: Columbus OH
Exterior Mirrors Option
Recently, I acquired a C3 that has a wide body. After a little research, I determined the exterior mirrors are the sport type; they look like C5 and C6 exterior mirrors. The problem is their fields of vision which are dominated by the extra wide quarter panels. I can think of a few solutions (that don't involve installing a couple cameras and displays nor any electronics), but searches on windshield-mounted mirrors, mirror spacers, or extensions didn't return favorable results. The car is nowhere near original, so I'm not opposed to using mirrors from other vehicles, but I don't want tow mirrors with dual arms or anything gnarly. Is there any retrofit option? Has anyone else encountered this problem? Thanks!
Safety Car
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I can't speak to the C5 mirrors, but I have C6 ones on my 1978 C3 and the rear visibility is as good as can be expected with these cars. Not sure why the issue with a wide body. Maybe they are installed in the right place? Did the PO hook up the power to them? 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Columbus OH
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Melting Slicks
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From: Columbus OH
The ones installed are C3 sport mirrors. The field of view is blocked by the quarter panels. I think I can gain better visibility if the mirrors are mounted higher (about mid height of the windshield) or if the mirrors are mounted more outward (longer stem or using spacers/extensions).
