techniques for eliminating blindspots while top up
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Originally Posted by tekstar,Apr 10 2007, 09:15 AM
definately get convex mirrors, i bought mine from itg (check sponsors) for $60. easy installation, and they're tinted blue. you could also get spoon convex mirrors for a little bit more. i did this first week after i got my car and it eliminated all my blind spots.
seems like i will go with ITG just because they got both side mirrors
not sure yet since im checking out a demo video posted by a member with ITG convex mirrors.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=432990&st=100
is the link to the ITG group buy page,
the video is on the last few post on page 5, i didnt post the direct link to the video because i dont know if people are going to be picky about it.
but do they really eliminate 100% of the blindspots? anyone did any test on that?
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You'll get used to it and it will make you an overall better driver because of it.
When changing lanes I accelerate a little especially when moving to the right. A car that wasn't there 5 seconds ago can somehow appear out of nowhere.(entering from a side street as an example). Doing this makes me a little more comfortable that there isn't a car 2/3rd's of a length (the blind spot) beside me.
When changing lanes I accelerate a little especially when moving to the right. A car that wasn't there 5 seconds ago can somehow appear out of nowhere.(entering from a side street as an example). Doing this makes me a little more comfortable that there isn't a car 2/3rd's of a length (the blind spot) beside me.
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Originally Posted by 623baller,Apr 10 2007, 11:24 PM
but do they really eliminate 100% of the blindspots? anyone did any test on that?
the mirrors popped out very easily, i boiled them for 15 seconds to melt the glue (be careful with what you're using to hold them in there, i accidently molded the plastic because i was holding it too tight with pliers). used the same glue to install the new mirrors and popped them back on the car.
no more blindspots at all. before i would have to move my head forward a bit before i changed lanes, i no longer have to do that. hope everything goes well for you. also, be careful not to cut yourself when installing the mirrors.
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lol yea,
anyways i installed the ITG mirrors, they look great and helps to reduce blind spots, however, objects to appaer to be further than they actaully are, so be careful if you are looking to get convex mirrors.
anyways i installed the ITG mirrors, they look great and helps to reduce blind spots, however, objects to appaer to be further than they actaully are, so be careful if you are looking to get convex mirrors.
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I used to have a convex mirror and I hated it because when I swapped into my other cars, I was always second guessing how far away things were.
Stick with the stock mirrors and just pay attention.
Stick with the stock mirrors and just pay attention.
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