Blind Spot Mirror Location *Poll*

RCKola1011 · 05-11-2008, 11:35 AM

What location is best to stick a blind spot mirror on the drivers side side view mirror?

rcolonie · 05-11-2008, 11:46 AM

I don't know if its the best, but I have mine at 1 and I like it

K3vY · 05-11-2008, 11:47 AM

3, right in the bottom left/right corner depending which mirror

boltuprite · 05-11-2008, 11:53 AM

If you adjust your mirrors properly, you will never have a blind spot.

FrankLee · 05-11-2008, 11:57 AM

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asndragonboii · 05-11-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltuprite

If you adjust your mirrors properly, you will never have a blind spot.

Yup. I also have no blind spot.

***SiLVER Surfer*** · 05-11-2008, 01:00 PM

i like 4

***SiLVER Surfer*** · 05-11-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltuprite

If you adjust your mirrors properly, you will never have a blind spot.

explain...

**wing_gundam** · 05-11-2008, 02:26 PM

poll added as per request

Itchytoe · 05-11-2008, 07:46 PM

Sit in your seat and adjust the mirror vertically so that you can easily see behind you far down the road. Then to get it set right horizontally, move it out until you can't see the back of your car anymore. You already know what the back of your car looks like so you shouldn't need it in the mirror. Once you do that, make sure you see the line in the middle of the road in your mirror so you know it's not set too far out. Do the same with the other mirror and get your rear view set to look straight behind you and you won't have a blind spot. It's how I have mine set, and I can see every vehicle around me at all times, including motorcycles. That way you don't need those ugly bug eyes on your mirrors.

*edit* As far as the bug eyes go, put them in #3 to max the range you get from them. That's where they should be to be installed properly. Any other spot reduces the effectiveness of the mirrors because of the angles between you, the mirrors and the other cars you're trying to see.

Sle.simon · 05-12-2008, 06:30 AM

heres mine!

mrbill · 05-12-2008, 07:52 AM

Cartalk - how to adjust your mirrors.

-mr. bill

boltuprite · 05-12-2008, 07:56 AM

Exactly what itchytoe said.

I saw this explained on a driving show too.

I mean put the convex mirrors on if you want, but personally I think they look tacky and should be reserved for guys hauling a trailer.

asndragonboii · 05-12-2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltuprite

Exactly what itchytoe said.

I saw this explained on a driving show too.

I mean put the convex mirrors on if you want, but personally I think they look tacky and should be reserved for guys hauling a trailer.

Yeah. There should be no reason for a little civic to need one of those. But i shouldnt speak considering i have a Broadway mirror lol. But the broadway allows me to set my side mirrors even further from the car for an even wider overall view

FrankLee · 05-12-2008, 11:43 AM

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JKinATL · 05-12-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill

Cartalk - how to adjust your mirrors.

-mr. bill

That's how it's done. No blindspots. Works like a wonder, you just have to get used to not seeing the rear corner of your car when you're glancing in the mirrors, but don't worry, it's there!

***mrthins*** · 05-12-2008, 02:36 PM

no blind spot for me, if I feel uncomfortable when about to make a lane change, I just turn my head. saves from a tacky looking mod like this

***07mugencivic*** · 05-12-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sle.simon

heres mine!

thats how mine is kinda

***krytikal*** · 05-12-2008, 02:41 PM

i cut people off with no remorse...lol jk. i just turn my head

View Poll Results: What location is best to stick a blind spot mirror on the drivers side view mirorr?
Position 1	5	22.73%
Position 2	1	4.55%
Position 3	13	59.09%
Position 4	3	13.64%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

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Itchytoe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sit in your seat and adjust the mirror vertically so that you can easily see behind you far down the road. Then to get it set right horizontally, move it out until you can't see the back of your car anymore. You already know what the back of your car looks like so you shouldn't need it in the mirror. Once you do that, make sure you see the line in the middle of the road in your mirror so you know it's not set too far out. Do the same with the other mirror and get your rear view set to look straight behind you and you won't have a blind spot. It's how I have mine set, and I can see every vehicle around me at all times, including motorcycles. That way you don't need those ugly bug eyes on your mirrors. edit As far as the bug eyes go, put them in #3 to max the range you get from them. That's where they should be to be installed properly. Any other spot reduces the effectiveness of the mirrors because of the angles between you, the mirrors and the other cars you're trying to see. Last edited by Itchytoe; 05-11-2008 at 07:49 PM. Reason: added info as noted

05-11-2008, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
rcolonie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't know if its the best, but I have mine at 1 and I like it

05-11-2008, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
K3vY Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 192 iTrader: 0 / 0%	3, right in the bottom left/right corner depending which mirror

05-11-2008, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
boltuprite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 461 Gary iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you adjust your mirrors properly, you will never have a blind spot.

05-12-2008, 06:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sle.simon Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 83 iTrader: 0 / 0%	heres mine!

05-12-2008, 07:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
mrbill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 404 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Cartalk - how to adjust your mirrors. -mr. bill

05-12-2008, 07:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
boltuprite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 461 Gary iTrader: 0 / 0%	Exactly what itchytoe said. I saw this explained on a driving show too. I mean put the convex mirrors on if you want, but personally I think they look tacky and should be reserved for guys hauling a trailer.

05-12-2008, 11:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
FrankLee Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 79 iTrader: 0 / 0%	..... Last edited by FrankLee; 05-13-2008 at 11:21 AM.

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*mrthins* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peoria AZ Age: 21 Posts: 200 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	no blind spot for me, if I feel uncomfortable when about to make a lane change, I just turn my head. saves from a tacky looking mod like this __________________

05-12-2008, 02:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
*krytikal* Nowhere is Safe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clifton, NJ Age: 23 Posts: 571 Jonathan iTrader: 0 / 0%	i cut people off with no remorse...lol jk. i just turn my head __________________

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