Toyota Signal Mirrors

naterprius · 10-18-2006, 04:11 PM

Doc, what's the verdict on your "skew" factor?

Nate

DocVijay · 10-18-2006, 04:19 PM

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Doc, what's the verdict on your "skew" factor?

Nate
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You know, I forgot to check. I'll have to check in a bit and post later.

naterprius · 10-18-2006, 05:51 PM

The first thing I noticed was that the black part wasn't exactly the same on both sides. On one side, it kind of melded into the mirror, on the other side, it was distinct all the way around. See if you can tell what I mean.

Nate

**Tideland Prius** · 10-18-2006, 06:52 PM

but they do fold manually like the stock mirrors right?

Inthewind · 10-18-2006, 11:27 PM

My patience is wearing thin. No tracking number yet..payment made on Saturday last.

FL Buckeye · 10-18-2006, 11:49 PM

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My patience is wearing thin. No tracking number yet..payment made on Saturday last.

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Hey, being an Army man, you should be used to that "hurry of and wait" drill.

I know that my kids were deprived because I wouldn't wait in a line anymore after my tour of duty.

I feel your pain, so I went through my emails from Tommy to see how long it took for him to send me the tracking number. I paid on a Sunday night, didn't get the tracking number until about 2AM Friday morning, and the mirrors were here on Monday. So go paint some rocks white, etc., to keep your mind off it.

Isn't this exciting?

Inthewind · 10-19-2006, 07:08 AM

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Hey, being an Army man, you should be used to that "hurry of and wait" drill.

I know that my kids were deprived because I wouldn't wait in a line anymore after my tour of duty.

I feel your pain, so I went through my emails from Tommy to see how long it took for him to send me the tracking number. I paid on a Sunday night, didn't get the tracking number until about 2AM Friday morning, and the mirrors were here on Monday. So go paint some rocks white, etc., to keep your mind off it.

Isn't this exciting?
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Too funny...that made me laugh though because painting rocks is about the truth of it...
There was this 2 star when I was in the 4th ID at Ft Carson who had a wife that didn't like white rocks, so we pulled them all up and turned them over. Then the new CG wanted the white rocks back....so, we went back out and turned them back over, cleaned them off and viola! We saved paint during those commands...

I have to admit though, I was a Drill Instructor for 2 years and never made anyone paint rocks.

Inthewind · 10-22-2006, 12:15 AM

Has anyone else ordered and received these yet? It's been a week and no word on the shipping yet.

JHSmith · 10-23-2006, 08:34 AM

Howdy,

Although I have a TCH, I read this Forum since most of your members have lots more experience with the hybrid and modifying your Prius' (or is it Prius's, I'll leave that for the grammar experts [img]style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] ) than some of we TCH owners have. I'm thinking of installing this type of turn signal on my TCH's mirror.

From the pictures that have been posted, I see that the lights wrap from the front and partially around the side of the mirror. My question/concern is: Have any of you put yourself in another car back off the left rear quarter of the car (as though you are passing or are in the "fast lane")? What I'd like to know is: Is it OBVIOUS when the turn signal is activated (such as the newer mirrors that have LED arrows imbedded in the mirrors themselves so you can see the other car's intentions (really, the driver's intentions) before you get alongside it? Or, is it just as you're near the left rear door or driver's door that you MIGHT see the signal (in the day-time)?

I would appreciate any feedback y'all can provide.

cairo94507 · 10-23-2006, 09:07 AM

2007 TCH? Toyota Camry Hybrid, I assume?
Regardless these mirrirs will add additional safety for you and other drivers, but I have not positioned myself next to a car with them to see when I can see them. I am pretty sure they will be visible once they are illuminating, especially when it is dark out. I will see if I see one on the road this week.

10-23-2006, 08:34 AM	#129
JHSmith Camry Hybrid Owner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: King George, VA Posts: 171 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 1	Howdy, Although I have a TCH, I read this Forum since most of your members have lots more experience with the hybrid and modifying your Prius' (or is it Prius's, I'll leave that for the grammar experts [img]style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] ) than some of we TCH owners have. I'm thinking of installing this type of turn signal on my TCH's mirror. From the pictures that have been posted, I see that the lights wrap from the front and partially around the side of the mirror. My question/concern is: Have any of you put yourself in another car back off the left rear quarter of the car (as though you are passing or are in the "fast lane")? What I'd like to know is: Is it OBVIOUS when the turn signal is activated (such as the newer mirrors that have LED arrows imbedded in the mirrors themselves so you can see the other car's intentions (really, the driver's intentions) before you get alongside it? Or, is it just as you're near the left rear door or driver's door that you MIGHT see the signal (in the day-time)? I would appreciate any feedback y'all can provide. __________________ John 2007 TCH -- Heated, Leather Seats; NAV; Moonroof Mods: Mud Guards (Colored); Back-up Sensors; Door sill protector; ScanGauge II; Front Bra (Clear LLumar); Window Tinting (40 % Charcoal LLumar); Rear Deck Lid Spoiler Mods in progress: None Future mods: Rear Bumper Appliqué; Sliding Center Armrest

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10-18-2006, 04:11 PM	#121
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,831 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Doc, what's the verdict on your "skew" factor? Nate

10-18-2006, 05:51 PM	#123
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,831 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The first thing I noticed was that the black part wasn't exactly the same on both sides. On one side, it kind of melded into the mirror, on the other side, it was distinct all the way around. See if you can tell what I mean. Nate

10-18-2006, 06:52 PM	#124
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,606 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	but they do fold manually like the stock mirrors right?

10-18-2006, 11:27 PM	#125
Inthewind Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 141 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My patience is wearing thin. No tracking number yet..payment made on Saturday last.

10-22-2006, 12:15 AM	#128
Inthewind Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 141 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Has anyone else ordered and received these yet? It's been a week and no word on the shipping yet.

10-23-2006, 09:07 AM	#130
cairo94507 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Ramon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 806 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 1	2007 TCH? Toyota Camry Hybrid, I assume? Regardless these mirrirs will add additional safety for you and other drivers, but I have not positioned myself next to a car with them to see when I can see them. I am pretty sure they will be visible once they are illuminating, especially when it is dark out. I will see if I see one on the road this week.