Blind Spot Mirrors

[Mary Snyder]

Hi has anyone in the Prius Chat installed the blind spot mirrors on the left and right side of the car? I think maybe it's a small square you stick on your side mirrors, and is supposed to eliminate the blind spots on the right rear and maybe the left rear. Do they work well, and if they interefere in any way, can they be removed. It would be great for backing up in the parking lot/

Mary

[JimboK]

Yep, I have them. Round, though, not square (not that it really matters). Having driven trucks and emergency vehicles for years, I've become quite accustomed to using my side mirrors for backing, lane changes, etc. The mirrors are one of the first things I added to the car.

[Mary Snyder]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ May 26 2007, 08:29 PM) [snapback]450564[/snapback]</div>

Yep, I have them. Round, though, not square (not that it really matters). Having driven trucks and emergency vehicles for years, I've become quite accustomed to using my side mirrors for backing, lane changes, etc. The mirrors are one of the first things I added to the car. [/b]

Jimbo,

Can you tell me where you bought there mirrors, and how to put them on, and the brand name? Thanks so much.

Mary

[JimboK]

I don't remember for sure where I got them nor the brand name, but any auto parts store or the automotive section of a department store will have them. I got the smallest ones they have, which are maybe an inch and a half to 2" in diameter. I put them on the outer, upper corner of the side mirrors, attached with adhesive strips included with the mirrors.

[Mary Snyder]

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I don't remember for sure where I got them nor the brand name, but any auto parts store or the automotive section of a department store will have them. I got the smallest ones they have, which are maybe an inch and a half to 2" in diameter. I put them on the outer, upper corner of the side mirrors, attached with adhesive strips included with the mirrors. [/b]

Thanks Jimbo, but can they be removed if they seem to be in the way. Do they block any part of your view?

Mary

[darelldd]

The best advice I can give is to adjust your mirrors properly so that you can see in all your "blind spots" with no extra convex mirrors blocking the relatively flat glass. The side mirrors are to see what's beside you. The middle "rear view" mirror is to see what is behind you.

Give this an honest try - you will be safer, and won't need the extra stick-on mirrors.

http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/mirrors/

[john1701a]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ May 27 2007, 09:47 PM) [snapback]450840[/snapback]</div>

Give this an honest try - you will be safer, and won't need the extra stick-on mirrors.[/b]

Those little high-quality plastic mirrors are dramatically more resistant to salt than the glass. So for me, they are a must-have for a reason entirely different from those normally stated. Winter is messy.

There's a photo of mine on page 41 of the User-Guide.

[ceric]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Masnyd @ May 27 2007, 08:59 PM) [snapback]450825[/snapback]</div>

Thanks Jimbo, but can they be removed if they seem to be in the way. Do they block any part of your view?

Mary
[/b]

Mary,
For every vehicle I bought, the first 'modification' I did is to stick on the convex mirrors.
They are available at Target, Wal-mart and Kragen, Autozone, etc. you name it.
They usually cost about $1 to $2 dollar per. I recommend putting them on the inside
part (upper or lower) so that you still can make good use of the outer part to judge distance.

[cairo94507]

Mary- Yes you can easily remove them if you decide you do not like them. I suggest using a hair dryer to heat the adhesive tape which adheres them to the car's mirror first and then just grab them and pull them off with your fingers or something that will not scratch the factory mirror. Then a little wax to remove any residue. I too would get the smallest round ones and see if you like them.

[wiiprii]

Darelldd is right.

Set your mirrors to see your blind spots. That is what they are there for. Check out the PDF file attached from Car Talk.

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