2 inches makes the difference

fred · 02-03-2008, 08:06 PM

just added a 2 inch convex mirror to my driver side mirror. ive done this on all my vehicles for years. its amazing what $1.99 can do for safety and vision. cheapest insurance i can think of. i did check out my mirrors to makes sure they were correctly aligned. even so i noticed that i did have a blind spot right before the passing vehicle reached my shoulder. now all is great. no blind spots yet i can still use almost all my mirror. located the 2 incher bottom lft corner. seems to work best for me. also took off those really ugly ass wheel halos. i dont do much parallel parking so they are no big deal. .
mr red now has almost 400 miles on him, thanks to a trip to metroplis ill from nashville. averaged about 70 mph and 44 mpg. it will get better, im sure.

Stev0 · 02-03-2008, 09:22 PM

I never added one in any of the cars I owned, but in the first week of owning Tommy, I had to run out and buy one because I hated the rear view so much.

Now I'm used to it and almost never look in the lil' wide-angle mirror anymore and can see quite well.

jclay1965 · 02-04-2008, 12:55 AM

Amazing, isn't it? My Dad used to do this to all of our cars - now I do it to all of mine - adding that little stick-on convex mirror makes all the difference in the world. It's worth every penny spent.

patsparks · 02-04-2008, 01:38 AM

My left (passenger side) mirror is slightly convex from the factory and I have found that by using the mirrors and turning my head to check there are no obstacles to my sides I can change lanes without the aid of a little convex mirror.

Please always check the lane you are moving into is clear by turning your head and looking. I ride a motorcycle and motorcycle riders around the world would appreciate it if you follow this advice.

Oh and I don't understand why people complain about the rear vision of the Prius, I think the Prius has much better rear vision than the 1990 Camry wagon mine replaces and better than the Commodore sedans I drive for work. That is if you use the small window under the rear spoiler. I think that is why it's there.

fred · 02-04-2008, 06:12 AM

pat, as i read your response i was saying this guy must own a motorcycle. sure enough you do. i do it with the scoot. dont need to with the prius and driverside convex. you can do it and without the convex i did but now as long as im constantly monitoring traffic not needed.
fred from nashville
07 harley vrod

patsparks · 02-04-2008, 06:27 AM

I don't believe there is a substitute for a head check. Not wanting to tell people how to drive though, just a driving tip.

I ride a Hyosung GV650 Aquila (avitar in USA) Looks like a V-Rod some say but I don't think so.
Sorry partly OT.

fred · 02-04-2008, 06:48 AM

pat, my dear aussie mate, when you turn your head in U.S. traffic your eyes are no longer on the road, and sure enough some doofis will slam on his brakes in front of you at that exact moment. why, who knows . i know exactly what you are saying. try the conve-x method on your drivers side mirror and you will see all traffic withouthaving to take your eyes off the road. no tickets, no accidents in 45 yeaars. im a pretty good student of safe driving. i absolutely agree with you on a motorcycle though. try the mirror and you will see safely and completely.

fred · 02-04-2008, 07:00 AM

great pic of your scoot, pat. im not familiar with it but looks fast a s hell.

fred · 02-04-2008, 07:02 AM

sorry took me so long to reply i was messing aroung trying to get a pic of my scoot sent. im not good at it. but here is a pic of vinnie the v

patsparks · 02-04-2008, 07:08 AM

I'm still struggling to get my signature right.

I love the look of the V-Rod, very well put together, not like the Harleys of old. My least favorite from the US is the Buell. It's either a whole Harley or not at all.

Oh I should add, thanks for the advice but I'll stick with the head check and a 2 second gap.

I'll sort the sig tomorrow, I have to be up for work in 6 hours.

02-03-2008, 08:06 PM	#1
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	2 inches makes the difference just added a 2 inch convex mirror to my driver side mirror. ive done this on all my vehicles for years. its amazing what $1.99 can do for safety and vision. cheapest insurance i can think of. i did check out my mirrors to makes sure they were correctly aligned. even so i noticed that i did have a blind spot right before the passing vehicle reached my shoulder. now all is great. no blind spots yet i can still use almost all my mirror. located the 2 incher bottom lft corner. seems to work best for me. also took off those really ugly ass wheel halos. i dont do much parallel parking so they are no big deal. . mr red now has almost 400 miles on him, thanks to a trip to metroplis ill from nashville. averaged about 70 mph and 44 mpg. it will get better, im sure. __________________ fred from nashville 08 barcelona red pkg 2 named "mr red" 07 harley v-rod named "vinnie the v"

02-03-2008, 09:22 PM	#2
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 5,711 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 29 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts Friends: 7	Re: 2 inches makes the difference I never added one in any of the cars I owned, but in the first week of owning Tommy, I had to run out and buy one because I hated the rear view so much. Now I'm used to it and almost never look in the lil' wide-angle mirror anymore and can see quite well.

02-04-2008, 12:55 AM	#3
jclay1965 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 51 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2 inches makes the difference Amazing, isn't it? My Dad used to do this to all of our cars - now I do it to all of mine - adding that little stick-on convex mirror makes all the difference in the world. It's worth every penny spent.

02-04-2008, 01:38 AM	#4
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,265 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: 2 inches makes the difference My left (passenger side) mirror is slightly convex from the factory and I have found that by using the mirrors and turning my head to check there are no obstacles to my sides I can change lanes without the aid of a little convex mirror. Please always check the lane you are moving into is clear by turning your head and looking. I ride a motorcycle and motorcycle riders around the world would appreciate it if you follow this advice. Oh and I don't understand why people complain about the rear vision of the Prius, I think the Prius has much better rear vision than the 1990 Camry wagon mine replaces and better than the Commodore sedans I drive for work. That is if you use the small window under the rear spoiler. I think that is why it's there. __________________ All the warranty I need. Still averaging 4.4L/100km across town 2004 silver base model Prius Shark fin, genuine mudflaps, colour matched side mouldings, rear bumper scuff guard, sheepskin seats, BT Plate. I love it! Last edited by patsparks; 02-04-2008 at 01:45 AM. Reason: Add last paragraph.

02-04-2008, 06:12 AM	#5
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2 inches makes the difference pat, as i read your response i was saying this guy must own a motorcycle. sure enough you do. i do it with the scoot. dont need to with the prius and driverside convex. you can do it and without the convex i did but now as long as im constantly monitoring traffic not needed. fred from nashville 07 harley vrod

02-04-2008, 06:27 AM	#6
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,265 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: 2 inches makes the difference I don't believe there is a substitute for a head check. Not wanting to tell people how to drive though, just a driving tip. I ride a Hyosung GV650 Aquila (avitar in USA) Looks like a V-Rod some say but I don't think so. Sorry partly OT.

02-04-2008, 06:48 AM	#7
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2 inches makes the difference pat, my dear aussie mate, when you turn your head in U.S. traffic your eyes are no longer on the road, and sure enough some doofis will slam on his brakes in front of you at that exact moment. why, who knows . i know exactly what you are saying. try the conve-x method on your drivers side mirror and you will see all traffic withouthaving to take your eyes off the road. no tickets, no accidents in 45 yeaars. im a pretty good student of safe driving. i absolutely agree with you on a motorcycle though. try the mirror and you will see safely and completely.

02-04-2008, 07:00 AM	#8
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2 inches makes the difference great pic of your scoot, pat. im not familiar with it but looks fast a s hell. Attached Thumbnails

02-04-2008, 07:02 AM	#9
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2 inches makes the difference sorry took me so long to reply i was messing aroung trying to get a pic of my scoot sent. im not good at it. but here is a pic of vinnie the v

02-04-2008, 07:08 AM	#10
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,265 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: 2 inches makes the difference I'm still struggling to get my signature right. I love the look of the V-Rod, very well put together, not like the Harleys of old. My least favorite from the US is the Buell. It's either a whole Harley or not at all. Oh I should add, thanks for the advice but I'll stick with the head check and a 2 second gap. I'll sort the sig tomorrow, I have to be up for work in 6 hours. Last edited by patsparks; 02-04-2008 at 07:10 AM.