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Blind spot aspherical mirror POLL

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Old 11-20-2018, 12:47 PM
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I am wondering just how many people would change out there mirrors for a Blind Spot aspherical mirror.. I have driven overseas and once you have used these type mirrors you see how good they are...

The below links are what I am talking about explained much better than I can.

https://spottermirror.com/category/blog/mirror-types/

https://spottermirror.com/03/2018/20...e-view-mirror/

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I simply use the cheapo, readily available, stick-on spot-mirrors on everything, and have for years.
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Old 11-20-2018, 01:32 PM
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I would be interested in such a product. I've got my mirrors adjusted really well and feel they cover 95% of what is alongside me. So if a different mirror gave me that extra 5% it would be nice.
Old 11-20-2018, 01:35 PM
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One of my cars has them and I like them alot. I'd like them if they came on the Vette as a stock option, but I wouldn't change out the mirrors to get.
Old 11-20-2018, 01:37 PM
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If you have your mirrors adjusted properly, there really isn't any blind spots on these cars.
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Old 11-20-2018, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboy casey
I am wondering just how many people would change out there mirrors for a Blind Spot aspherical mirror.. I have driven overseas and once you have used these type mirrors you see how good they are...

The below links are what I am talking about explained much better than I can.

https://spottermirror.com/category/blog/mirror-types/

https://spottermirror.com/03/2018/20...e-view-mirror/

Seems I was not fast enough for a poll... I will get with the mods and see if I can get this fixed
Mirrors are adjusted incorrectly in both of your links.

Adjust them properly and blind spots are a non issue
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No blind spots here.
Old 11-20-2018, 02:25 PM
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Old 11-20-2018, 02:41 PM
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I bought a right side mirror, flipped it over and siliconed it to my driver's side mirror. No blind spot. I did this 3 years ago. I think it cost $50 and haven't hit anyone since.



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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Mirrors are adjusted incorrectly in both of your links.
Adjust them properly and blind spots are a non issue
So I was in agreement with your conclusions for probably the last 10 years about eliminating "blind spots" if you adjust your mirrors correctly. But I saw the mirror below in another post and thought for $10 (for 2) I'd give them a try. Turns out I like them a lot. Just installed on the driver's side. This small mirror still gives you a pretty large view in the standard mirror adjusted correctly and the bottom aspherical mirror really gives you a very wide angle view on the side of the car. I'm a convert now.




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Originally Posted by JJLAI724
If you have your mirrors adjusted properly, there really isn't any blind spots on these cars.
So I just recently learned that I was taught how to adjust my mirrors incorrectly since I started learning how to drive(1990). I set them correctly after reading about the proper technique, and yes...... there is no longer a blindspot. However, I have had my mirrors set incorrectly for so long that I am not comfortable with the "correct" way, especially in fast moving traffic. When I am lane hopping I always use the side mirror to view traffic coming up on me, not an option with the mirrors set all the way out. After about three weeks of trying I had to revert back to the "wrong" setting and I will continue to turn my head to check my blindspot like I have been for years. I just don't know if I can stick another mirror on them for the blindspot monitoring.
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Originally Posted by 383vett
I bought a right side mirror, flipped it over and siliconed it to my driver's side mirror. No blind spot. I did this 3 years ago. I think it cost $50 and haven't hit anyone since.

How many people or cars did you hit before you did that?

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Originally Posted by Steve_R
How many people or cars did you hit before you did that?
That was humor
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Originally Posted by 383vett
That was humor
So was my question. There were so many humorous answers you could have given.

Old 11-20-2018, 03:53 PM
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Sorry, I don't have a blind spot. I have a bald spot but that only has issues when the top is down and I forget to wear my hat!


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The mirrors would be a good OEM option, but am "calibrated" to the sight picture of the current mirrors and not interested in doing aftermarket replacement...
I quieted my blind spot concerns by adjusting the mirrors as noted in other threads and developing a new traffic checking habit.. Changing lanes to the left is a non issue, and when moving into the right lane, looking thru the right window and to the passenger mirror shows if a car is there, and I confirm I can see the car's grille in the center mirror before moving... Easy peasy...
Old 11-21-2018, 08:37 AM
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I am good with my mirrors set properly and the ability to actually turn my head and take a peek if necessary.

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Old 11-21-2018, 09:13 AM
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If you make them, I'll sell them...

We get multi calls every week for this...

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Old 11-21-2018, 09:42 AM
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Old 11-21-2018, 11:32 AM
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I have a Tacoma with these mirrors. As for setting your mirrors correctly, there are no blind spots, use this stick on - you have no idea just how good these are until you use them. Before you are in the dark and don't know it. Once you use them you see the light.


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