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_F-R-S_ · 09-01-2012, 10:08 PM

Probly just easier to look over your shoulder.. i dont seem to have any issues

fistpoint · 09-02-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Floggin Tires

^

Fixed,

I know.

They are mirrors, legal or not, put them on!

Wasn't broken...I was referencing the '94 ban, not SBR.

Floggin Tires · 09-02-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fistpoint

Wasn't broken...I was referencing the '94 ban, not SBR.

That's over now.

Lonewolf · 09-02-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Laika

It makes me look like a complete dork but I just got those $5 round blindspot mirrors that you put in the corner...mine are adjustable too

I think they're much more beneficial than these and have already saved me from some jerk who didn't want to speed up, slow down, or change lanes to let me merge. You will look a bit daft with them though

I always get a nice, small blindspot mirror for my cars and stick em on my driver's side mirror...I care about safety, so I guess I'm a dork too....

jimmillion · 09-02-2012, 03:13 AM

the only problem with having your side mirrors adjusted outwords to cover your blind spots is that it making backin up/in using your mirrors incredibly more difficult.

for now I've just using the "swing head around and look out the back window" (very scientific term) method until I can think of a way to reverse with the mirrors set this way.

fistpoint · 09-02-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Floggin Tires

That's over now.

8 years and counting...point still stands with no errors.

Floggin Tires · 09-02-2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fistpoint

8 years and counting...point still stands with no errors.

No aggression here.
I made the mistake of assuming that you were speaking of a law that has been active since 1934 (NFA).
(AWB)1994 which you are speaking has no restriction on length, which is the error I corrected.

ngabdala · 09-02-2012, 09:01 AM

The stock side mirrors are fine. They need to be adjusted to the point where you can't see the side of your car on each one. They pick up everything your rear view mirror does not.

tinma · 07-22-2013, 12:34 PM

does anyone have experience with 300mm broadway mirror (not convex) if it will hit the sun visors?

Mikem53 · 07-22-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by track_warrior

Nothing is legal in the US!! I dont give a crap though.

it's only illegal if you get caught...

Rossman · 07-22-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ngabdala

The stock side mirrors are fine. They need to be adjusted to the point where you can't see the side of your car on each one. They pick up everything your rear view mirror does not.

Agreed, if you have blind spots, your side mirrors are not adjusted properly.

Set correctly, just as a car is leaving your rear view mirror, it will show up in the side mirror.

bkblitzed · 07-22-2013, 01:22 PM

i dont like using my side view mirrors to change lanes. I only look over my shoulder, so these wont help me.

dro · 07-22-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bkblitzed

i dont like using my side view mirrors to change lanes. I only look over my shoulder, so these wont help me.

i do the same but with frs its hard on the left. what do u do for the left?

on the right its hard but im getting used to it.

STV3 · 07-22-2013, 01:25 PM

I've been using the 400mm broadway convex mirror in my cars for quite some time now and I love it. No blind spots and I now hate driving with out one.

I've always adjusted my side mirrors so I cant see my own car in them. I have to move slightly to the left or right to see my car. I always hate it when I get in someone elses car and I look in the side view mirrors and I can see the whole damn car.

09-02-2012, 03:13 AM	#47
jimmillion Power Ranger Elite Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 WRB Sport-tech Location: Mississauga, Sq1 Posts: 726 Thanks: 482 Thanked 310 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	the only problem with having your side mirrors adjusted outwords to cover your blind spots is that it making backin up/in using your mirrors incredibly more difficult. for now I've just using the "swing head around and look out the back window" (very scientific term) method until I can think of a way to reverse with the mirrors set this way. __________________ .

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ngabdala Vortech Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ 6MT LTD Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 1,897 Thanked 467 Times in 283 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	The stock side mirrors are fine. They need to be adjusted to the point where you can't see the side of your car on each one. They pick up everything your rear view mirror does not. __________________ Powered by Vortech, ECS Tuning, and JDL Auto Design

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STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	I've been using the 400mm broadway convex mirror in my cars for quite some time now and I love it. No blind spots and I now hate driving with out one. I've always adjusted my side mirrors so I cant see my own car in them. I have to move slightly to the left or right to see my car. I always hate it when I get in someone elses car and I look in the side view mirrors and I can see the whole damn car.

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