Need a new rearview mirror...suggestions?
06-14-2018, 08:32 AM
#11
I have tried them, and find almost zero use for a panoramic mirror in any of my cars on the street. With the mirrors set properly (Aka you should NOT be able to see the sides of your car in the side mirrors unless your head is against the window or leaning in the center of the car) you pretty much have zero blind spots and no use for a panoramic mirror.
For track driving, a pano mirror or rear camera solution is much nicer. I personally am interested in the camera solutions, but they are more costly and when they break they break ... while a mirror tends to always work. So for me, on a track application, I would likely go with a cage mounted pano mirror.
For track driving, a pano mirror or rear camera solution is much nicer. I personally am interested in the camera solutions, but they are more costly and when they break they break ... while a mirror tends to always work. So for me, on a track application, I would likely go with a cage mounted pano mirror.
06-14-2018, 10:02 AM
#13
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06-14-2018, 02:50 PM
#14
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Apparently the Gentex with per pixel exposure is a regular product that costs about $1100. A bit pricey, but in a closed S2000 with a roll bar and racing seats blocking the view, it would give an unobstructed view from behind.
http://www.gentex.com/media-kit-file...-FDM-Flyer.pdf
http://www.gentex.com/media-kit-file...-FDM-Flyer.pdf
06-14-2018, 07:48 PM
#15
I have tried them, and find almost zero use for a panoramic mirror in any of my cars on the street. With the mirrors set properly (Aka you should NOT be able to see the sides of your car in the side mirrors unless your head is against the window or leaning in the center of the car) you pretty much have zero blind spots and no use for a panoramic mirror.
For track driving, a pano mirror or rear camera solution is much nicer. I personally am interested in the camera solutions, but they are more costly and when they break they break ... while a mirror tends to always work. So for me, on a track application, I would likely go with a cage mounted pano mirror.
For track driving, a pano mirror or rear camera solution is much nicer. I personally am interested in the camera solutions, but they are more costly and when they break they break ... while a mirror tends to always work. So for me, on a track application, I would likely go with a cage mounted pano mirror.
The Gentex doesn't have a record function. The RV cameras do, and could be a 4 camera setup. However, I image 4 GoPros—forward, rearward, on driver, on driver's feet—would provide a much more satisfying video, especially with data overlay.
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RedCelica (06-15-2018)
06-15-2018, 09:24 PM
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Are there any pano mirrors that will use the stock mounting point on the windshield?
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