What size blind spot mirrors are ya'll putting on side mirrors?
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What size blind spot mirrors are ya'll putting on side mirrors?
I heard on the boards that the blind spot on the left side is pretty severe unless you get a little round mirror from walmart. I am going to be picking up the car and driving it back maybe in harsh weather and need to have mirrors with me. How big of blindspot mirror 1/2 1" 1.5" 2" what do ya'll suggest? And can you really find them in wallymart?
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No, I'm not. The 3" maybe a 2 1/2". I've had them all my 'vettes and other cars. The small is the driver mirror, it's close to you. The passenger mirror is farther from you, hence the larger mirror.
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I'm kinda thinking about those small (1.5 inch) convex stick ons..
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That's a great illustration Glen e! Most people do not adjust their mirrors properly - they have them pointed too far "inward" as in figures 2 and 5.
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Been adjusting my mirrors as in the post by Glen e (#8) for 30 years.... what blind spots?
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Waiting for someone to produce a "euro" mirror for the C7.
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Also be extra careful changing lanes in a right hand turn as the angle cuts off you view even more. Best to swivel your head.
I don't need any blind spot monitors because they are a help but not a substitute for basic driver skills.
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I don't use any blind spot mirrors. I just adjust my mirrors properly and the blind spots are gone.
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I heard on the boards that the blind spot on the left side is pretty severe unless you get a little round mirror from walmart. I am going to be picking up the car and driving it back maybe in harsh weather and need to have mirrors with me. How big of blindspot mirror 1/2 1" 1.5" 2" what do ya'll suggest? And can you really find them in wallymart?
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For those who are looking for a blind spot mirror that is a little bigger, these will look awesome on your new Corvette! And they're only $6.99...a small price to pay to protect such a large investment!
http://www.taylorgifts.com/item/blin...for_side/31637
http://www.taylorgifts.com/item/blin...for_side/31637
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For those who are looking for a blind spot mirror that is a little bigger, these will look awesome on your new Corvette! And they're only $6.99...a small price to pay to protect such a large investment!
http://www.taylorgifts.com/item/blin...for_side/31637
http://www.taylorgifts.com/item/blin...for_side/31637