Parabolic mirror for C7s?
#1
Burning Brakes
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Parabolic mirror for C7s?
Hello. I am awaiting my ZR1 order to be built and already know I would like to add a parabolic mirror overlay like I've used on my F150 and Z4 M Coupe to decrease the C7's rear quarter blindspots. I haven't found an appropriate product online yet. So please help.
The link below is for some generic mirror which I would NOT use on a ZR1, lol. But I'm posting it so you can see what type of product I'm referring to. I would think someone has to have made a properly-shaped C7 mirror overlay.
The link below is for some generic mirror which I would NOT use on a ZR1, lol. But I'm posting it so you can see what type of product I'm referring to. I would think someone has to have made a properly-shaped C7 mirror overlay.
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For many years I've used the little round stick-ons on all my vehicles.
I doubt you are going to find a custom para identical in shape and size to the Vette's, if that's what you're looking for..
I doubt you are going to find a custom para identical in shape and size to the Vette's, if that's what you're looking for..
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#4
Burning Brakes
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-That is good to know. I felt like I wanted more mirror when I test drove a Z06, but I also didn't feel completely blind. I will need more seat time to be sure. Appreciate the feedback from an owner.
Last edited by Palantirion; 06-20-2018 at 06:48 PM.
#5
What you're looking for are aspheric mirrors. FAIK they're not available. volvos80 cut down a few from another vehicle and sold them to local Corvette owners - I snagged the last one and it was driver side only.
There used to be a manufacturer - Multivex - that made these for a lot of vehicles but they went out of business in the early 2010s. I have a set on a 2009 Tacoma and the view is incredible. I refer to them as my superman mirrors. If they're not in the mirror and you can't see them out of the corner of your eye when looking at the mirror they're not there. The 2nd lane over is fully visible. You can't really compare spot mirrors to them. It's a completely different league. The same for proper adjustment of your mirrors. Shortly someone will post up the jpg. Yes, proper adjustment will help, but there's no comparison to properly adjusted aspherics.
I know of someone that sells them for Tacomas. However he hasn't expressed any interest in offering them for C7s. In lieu of mirrors you can buy a Navtool (see the Geezer Navtool thread) and use side cameras. By all means if you find someone selling them post it here.
There used to be a manufacturer - Multivex - that made these for a lot of vehicles but they went out of business in the early 2010s. I have a set on a 2009 Tacoma and the view is incredible. I refer to them as my superman mirrors. If they're not in the mirror and you can't see them out of the corner of your eye when looking at the mirror they're not there. The 2nd lane over is fully visible. You can't really compare spot mirrors to them. It's a completely different league. The same for proper adjustment of your mirrors. Shortly someone will post up the jpg. Yes, proper adjustment will help, but there's no comparison to properly adjusted aspherics.
I know of someone that sells them for Tacomas. However he hasn't expressed any interest in offering them for C7s. In lieu of mirrors you can buy a Navtool (see the Geezer Navtool thread) and use side cameras. By all means if you find someone selling them post it here.
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Palantirion (06-21-2018)
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Here is the mirror I use on both sides. I started out with a round one and it was just too small. I think this one came from Advanced Auto.
There is a constant commentary, if you set the OE mirrors correctly they are fine. Well as always, it depends.
I am tall and long waist-ed and need to have my head as far back as possible for the best driving position and head room.
From this position if I set the mirrors far enough out to see the adjacent lane I lose the rear view. The stick on mirrors solve this problem. I now can see behind and to the side.
The added benefit is if you use the auto lowering mirrors in reverse you have a detailed view through the flat mirror of where your tires are going and the curved mirror gives you the rest of the picture..
There is a constant commentary, if you set the OE mirrors correctly they are fine. Well as always, it depends.
I am tall and long waist-ed and need to have my head as far back as possible for the best driving position and head room.
From this position if I set the mirrors far enough out to see the adjacent lane I lose the rear view. The stick on mirrors solve this problem. I now can see behind and to the side.
The added benefit is if you use the auto lowering mirrors in reverse you have a detailed view through the flat mirror of where your tires are going and the curved mirror gives you the rest of the picture..
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Art17 (02-13-2019)
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I have the silly looking round adjustable ones on my Z06 - function over form. I tried all the methods and still had blind spots, with the circles I have a ton more confidence when changing lanes.
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Here is the mirror I use on both sides. I started out with a round one and it was just too small. I think this one came from Advanced Auto.
There is a constant commentary, if you set the OE mirrors correctly they are fine. Well as always, it depends.
I am tall and long waist-ed and need to have my head as far back as possible for the best driving position and head room.
There is a constant commentary, if you set the OE mirrors correctly they are fine. Well as always, it depends.
I am tall and long waist-ed and need to have my head as far back as possible for the best driving position and head room.
From this position if I set the mirrors far enough out to see the adjacent lane I lose the rear view.
I have driven all my life incorrect WRT these mirrors but when it was talked about in this forum I followed the directions and "got it". Now it feels natural to me and I don't find any blind spots now.
Last edited by defaria; 06-21-2018 at 10:04 AM.
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What you're looking for are aspheric mirrors. FAIK they're not available. volvos80 cut down a few from another vehicle and sold them to local Corvette owners - I snagged the last one and it was driver side only.
There used to be a manufacturer - Multivex - that made these for a lot of vehicles but they went out of business in the early 2010s. I have a set on a 2009 Tacoma and the view is incredible. I refer to them as my superman mirrors. If they're not in the mirror and you can't see them out of the corner of your eye when looking at the mirror they're not there. The 2nd lane over is fully visible. You can't really compare spot mirrors to them. It's a completely different league. The same for proper adjustment of your mirrors. Shortly someone will post up the jpg. Yes, proper adjustment will help, but there's no comparison to properly adjusted aspherics.
I know of someone that sells them for Tacomas. However he hasn't expressed any interest in offering them for C7s. In lieu of mirrors you can buy a Navtool (see the Geezer Navtool thread) and use side cameras. By all means if you find someone selling them post it here.
There used to be a manufacturer - Multivex - that made these for a lot of vehicles but they went out of business in the early 2010s. I have a set on a 2009 Tacoma and the view is incredible. I refer to them as my superman mirrors. If they're not in the mirror and you can't see them out of the corner of your eye when looking at the mirror they're not there. The 2nd lane over is fully visible. You can't really compare spot mirrors to them. It's a completely different league. The same for proper adjustment of your mirrors. Shortly someone will post up the jpg. Yes, proper adjustment will help, but there's no comparison to properly adjusted aspherics.
I know of someone that sells them for Tacomas. However he hasn't expressed any interest in offering them for C7s. In lieu of mirrors you can buy a Navtool (see the Geezer Navtool thread) and use side cameras. By all means if you find someone selling them post it here.
#12
My understanding is that aspherics are allowed in Europe and many cars come with them. IDK if the Euro Vette has them or not. I'm pretty sure the mirrors on the C7 are larger in Europe. Eventually mirrors will be a thing of the past. New fuel economy standards will force the removal of exterior mirrors and the use of cameras instead. I've never seen a C7 w/o mirrors but I've seen a 3rd gen RX7 without them and the difference is stunning. The car is much sleeker without. Right now the US requires exterior mirrors and the driver side has to be flat.
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I have no blind spots because my mirrors are adjusted properly. It's possible to do with the factory mirrors.
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Hello. I am awaiting my ZR1 order to be built and already know I would like to add a parabolic mirror overlay like I've used on my F150 and Z4 M Coupe to decrease the C7's rear quarter blindspots. I haven't found an appropriate product online yet. So please help.
The link below is for some generic mirror which I would NOT use on a ZR1, lol. But I'm posting it so you can see what type of product I'm referring to. I would think someone has to have made a properly-shaped C7 mirror overlay.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9LNMCN...=5623826270301
The link below is for some generic mirror which I would NOT use on a ZR1, lol. But I'm posting it so you can see what type of product I'm referring to. I would think someone has to have made a properly-shaped C7 mirror overlay.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9LNMCN...=5623826270301
I am so...considering making these, probably get 3 or 4 calls about it a week
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Chip
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Hello. I am awaiting my ZR1 order to be built and already know I would like to add a parabolic mirror overlay like I've used on my F150 and Z4 M Coupe to decrease the C7's rear quarter blindspots. I haven't found an appropriate product online yet. So please help.
The link below is for some generic mirror which I would NOT use on a ZR1, lol. But I'm posting it so you can see what type of product I'm referring to. I would think someone has to have made a properly-shaped C7 mirror overlay.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9LNMCN?aaxitk=kh3dxWLR8Eii2ZvjVmMpQQ &pd_rd_i=B01N9LNMCN&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DE R&pf_rd_p=3930100107420870094&pf_rd_s=de sktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=no+blind+spot+b mw+mirror&hsa_cr_id=5623826270301
The link below is for some generic mirror which I would NOT use on a ZR1, lol. But I'm posting it so you can see what type of product I'm referring to. I would think someone has to have made a properly-shaped C7 mirror overlay.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9LNMCN?aaxitk=kh3dxWLR8Eii2ZvjVmMpQQ &pd_rd_i=B01N9LNMCN&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DE R&pf_rd_p=3930100107420870094&pf_rd_s=de sktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=no+blind+spot+b mw+mirror&hsa_cr_id=5623826270301
Last edited by Tony1leo; 06-21-2018 at 01:51 PM.
#16
Do it! I can provide contact info for the guy doing the Tacoma mirrors. Maybe you can work something out with him. I've heard Camaro's have worse visibility than Corvettes, maybe they're a candidate too.
Last edited by DWillys; 06-21-2018 at 02:46 PM.
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Instructor
Got blue tinted convex mirrors (replacement glass) for my Miata, around $65 for the set - can't believe no one makes something similar for the C7.