Am I crazy or are the side mirrors on the FR-S asymmetrical? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

humfrz · 09-26-2013, 11:17 AM

Well, I'll be danged ..... for sure, mine ARE different.....

From the front center, they look the same, BUT, if you shoot your eyeballs down along each side ..... they are different....at least on my car.......this morning....

humfrz

gily25 · 09-26-2013, 11:44 AM

Considering the nasty blind spot in the passenger rear quarter, I would say the angle is intentional. I noticed this before and thought it was weird, until I realized to back up it's rear window, over shoulder, "look, look look, then switch to mirrors" to finish the transition. You'll see when you've had the car a while. I'm surprised we don't have blue aspheric mirrors.

mav1178 · 09-26-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tzhu07

I would appreciate it if some of you guys can confirm that this is part of the design intent, rather than a manufacturing mistake.

One of the small reasons why I love the design of this car... we don't drive a McLaren F1, mirrors should not be centered for cost reasons (like everything else on the market).

-alex

NemeGuero · 09-26-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PabloN

The left and right mirror housings are asymmetrical to accommodate the different mirror angles. The mirror assemblies for a LHD car cannot be used on a RHD car.

This.

tzhu07 · 09-26-2013, 01:44 PM

Hey I didn't know that the FR-S mirror casings could fold inward. I'll try adjusting them outward to their maximum to make sure that it wasn't simply bumped inward by someone.

REAV3R · 09-26-2013, 01:46 PM

I believe the passenger side is angled inward more to facilitate the driver's sight line.

mfbmike · 09-26-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lo

1) Ctrl+F
2) "Window" replace to "Mirror"
3) Found 3 instances. Replace all?
4) Click yes.

Just felt like messing with you

. Obviously the message was understood.

derp. was half asleep when I typed that apparently. lol.

edited.

Ralph Spoilsport · 09-26-2013, 02:39 PM

As well, the steering wheel isn't *exactly* centered over the centerline of the driver's seat. But it's close enough for me.

It's actually much more noticeable on GR body WRXs (& probably STis). On those cars it's off enough to bug me a little.

turbos86 · 09-26-2013, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PabloN

Aoshima "Toyota 86 '12". It was a gift. It has LHD and RHD parts and can be built as an FR-S or as 86/GT86.

I have that too, and the mirrors looks symmetrical to me.

Shagaliscious · 09-26-2013, 08:21 PM

You are correct. In fact, look at a picture of the rear of the car, same thing.

SillySaxon · 09-26-2013, 08:28 PM

WHY did you do this to me, my OCD is exploding

SillySaxon · 09-26-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gily25

Considering the nasty blind spot in the passenger rear quarter, I would say the angle is intentional. I noticed this before and thought it was weird, until I realized to back up it's rear window, over shoulder, "look, look look, then switch to mirrors" to finish the transition. You'll see when you've had the car a while. I'm surprised we don't have blue aspheric mirrors.

Parallel parking is nice with the mirrors, I've always had to use them with this car.

I do miss the easy parking in my Honda Del Sol haha

Tromatic · 09-26-2013, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Spoilsport

As well, the steering wheel isn't *exactly* centered over the centerline of the driver's seat. But it's close enough for me.

It's actually much more noticeable on GR body WRXs (& probably STis). On those cars it's off enough to bug me a little.

Somebody thought their speedo and tach faces are angled inward towards the center of the car as well. More to worry about.

SillySaxon · 09-26-2013, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Somebody thought their speedo and tach faces are angled inward towards the center of the car as well. More to worry about.

Honestly it feels more JDMy to me, especially the frameless mirror.

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09-26-2013, 01:46 PM	#20
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09-26-2013, 11:17 AM	#15
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,430 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s)	Well, I'll be danged ..... for sure, mine ARE different..... From the front center, they look the same, BUT, if you shoot your eyeballs down along each side ..... they are different....at least on my car.......this morning.... humfrz

09-26-2013, 11:44 AM	#16
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Considering the nasty blind spot in the passenger rear quarter, I would say the angle is intentional. I noticed this before and thought it was weird, until I realized to back up it's rear window, over shoulder, "look, look look, then switch to mirrors" to finish the transition. You'll see when you've had the car a while. I'm surprised we don't have blue aspheric mirrors.

09-26-2013, 01:44 PM	#19
tzhu07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: WA Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 103 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Hey I didn't know that the FR-S mirror casings could fold inward. I'll try adjusting them outward to their maximum to make sure that it wasn't simply bumped inward by someone.

09-26-2013, 02:39 PM	#22
Ralph Spoilsport Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, WRB Location: Galt's Gulch, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 107 Thanked 207 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	As well, the steering wheel isn't exactly centered over the centerline of the driver's seat. But it's close enough for me. It's actually much more noticeable on GR body WRXs (& probably STis). On those cars it's off enough to bug me a little.

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