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Rear View Mirror - Raising up a few inches?

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by DrPhil, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. DrPhil

    DrPhil Junior Member

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    I'm about 5'8" tall. Just recently purchased a PC2 - Summer Rain Metallic in color. One thing I noticed for me anyways is, the rear view mirror seems to be a bit too low on the windshield. It tends to block my view when going around corners.

    Any way to raise the mirror up say 2-3"?

    ~Phil
     
    #1 DrPhil, Jun 17, 2012
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    Daze Prius C Owner

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    Or how about lower your drivers seat? im not aware of any function that would allow the mirror to be moved up.
     
    #2 Daze, Jun 17, 2012
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    The stem of the mirror is adjustable.

    Edit: I just took a closer look.. I doubt adjusting the mirror on the stem will help you very much.
     
    #3 Shibby, Jun 17, 2012
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    YES. The mirror is mounted with a ball joint that allows some upward and downward movement. In addition it tilts on another joint. Take a look at the pics below taken from the same location.
     

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    #4 ufourya, Jun 19, 2012
    Surrylic and ftl like this.
  5. Ashley7

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    Fantastic. I can't believe I didn't look into this before. I had noticed recently that it seemed to take up more of my visibility than I thought it should (I'm also 5' 8"), so I'll definitely be trying it in a different position. I'm sure I glossed over that part of the manual and forgot about it :rolleyes:

    Thanks!
     
    #5 Ashley7, Jun 19, 2012
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    THANK YOU ufourya...... this is fantastic news. I'll be out playing with it now :) Thanks again!

    ~Phil
     
    #6 DrPhil, Jun 19, 2012
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    Changed it today--so much better.
     
    #7 Ashley7, Jun 20, 2012
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