Blind spot mirror recommendations?

[wchevron]

Has anyone installed a small convex mirror on the side mirrors to help with blind spots? Lots to choose from on Amazon, wasn't sure if someone could recommed one.

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[Deleted member 30519]

I'm also curious

 

[Blade1668]

I stuck a set on mine a few months ago... I adjusted the drivers side one a little. The ones I got are adjustable, I normally set them up on different places on the side mirrors but on my JT I placed in same location on mirrors this time.

Not sure of one to recommend but this setup works for me.

 

[iammacey]

Years ago I read an article on setting up your mirrors to eliminate blind spots. I immediately went out, adjusted them, and have been setting my mirrors this way since.

Most people bring their side mirrors too far in. So they can see the corners of the vehicle. This results in overlap of the rear view mirror.

You should be able to see a car in your review mirror, as it exits your review mirror it should appear in your side mirror and then land in your vision as it exits the side mirror to pass.

It takes some time to get used to, but works fantastically well. No blind spots and no additional mirrors required.

Here is an article describing the setup.

https://www.defensivedriving.com/safe-driver-resources/how-to-get-rid-of-your-blind-spot/

 

[wchevron]

I usually set up my drivers side somewhat this way, the passenger side I'd adjust it just enough so I can't see the side of my vehicle. I'll have to play with them per the video and see how I like it.

What year Porsche do you have. My father has an '86 911 Turbo and just picked up a 2014 911. The 2014 is a nicer ride but I love stomping on the gas, hearing the Turbo spool up, and getting shot down the highway in the '86.

 

[iammacey]

I usually set up my drivers side somewhat this way, the passenger side I'd adjust it just enough so I can't see the side of my vehicle. I'll have to play with them per the video and see how I like it.

What year Porsche do you have. My father has an '86 911 Turbo and just picked up a 2014 911. The 2014 is a nicer ride but I love stomping on the gas, hearing the Turbo spool up, and getting shot down the highway in the '86.

I have a 2016 GT4. That '86 though... Incredible car and insanely valuable now. Air cooled Porsches or something very special.

 

[eaglerugby04]

Years ago I read an article on setting up your mirrors to eliminate blind spots. I immediately went out, adjusted them, and have been setting my mirrors this way since.

Most people bring their side mirrors too far in. So they can see the corners of the vehicle. This results in overlap of the rear view mirror.

You should be able to see a car in your review mirror, as it exits your review mirror it should appear in your side mirror and then land in your vision as it exits the side mirror to pass.

It takes some time to get used to, but works fantastically well. No blind spots and no additional mirrors required.

Here is an article describing the setup.

https://www.defensivedriving.com/safe-driver-resources/how-to-get-rid-of-your-blind-spot/

This is so true. It took me so long to teach others who drive my car this is how to drive.

There is no need to stare at the side of your doors, lol. Though backing into a parking spot is slightly harder without seeing the sides

 

[Bback58]

I've had a small rectangular blind spot mirror like this one on every vehicle I've driven for the last 25+ years. When I bought my Jeeps I bought mirrors like the one in post #3 above. I didn't like it at all, probably because it isn't what I was used to. I did a little more searching and found the same style I was used to. They are available in several places. I bought mine at AutoZone - the Pilot Wedge blindspot mirror. I've also seen this same mirror as a Bell brand. The ones I've had have held up well. My mirrors are adjusted so I don't see the sides of my Jeep but still rely on a quick glance at the blind spot mirror every time I change lanes.

 

[SkidMarkLucy]

I just have little round ones I use more for keeping track of my tires parking/off road. I have my mirrors setup as others have posted to help remove blind spots.

 

[Gvsukids]

This is so true. It took me so long to teach others who drive my car this is how to drive.

There is no need to stare at the side of your doors, lol. Though backing into a parking spot is slightly harder without seeing the sides

That's why the backup camera is so helpful.

 

[IamAlan]

I always recommend these. They're well made, very low profile, and the adhesive pad is in a recessed pocket so they fit flush. CAUTION! The adhesive is a 3M super stick and you only get one shot at placing them where you want. Once they're on - they're on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VCPEEX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Mac]

I have these, https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B088H5J..._dp_7HMANHXJWN3QEYSX8CN2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

They work well and have stayed on through winter with heated mirrors

 

[Snakeyes]

I always recommend these. They're well made, very low profile, and the adhesive pad is in a recessed pocket so they fit flush. CAUTION! The adhesive is a 3M super stick and you only get one shot at placing them where you want. Once they're on - they're on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VCPEEX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are the ones im using as well. They are cheap and work very well. I will confirm the one shot warning as well. I actually used some masking tape to place them temporally and did a test drive around the block to make sure i liked the placement.

 

[spectre6000]

WAYYYY back in the day, the owners' manual that came with most cars included instructions on how to properly adjust your sideview mirrors to eliminate blind spots. Most people (due to poor driver education for many decades now) adjust their mirrors so they can see the side of their own car from a normal driving position. This results in duplicative rearview mirrors and blind spots. It's wrong. It's dangerous. Don't do it!

For your drivers' side mirror, lean your head nearly up against the window. From this position (and only this position), adjust your mirror so you can just barely see the side of your own vehicle. For the passenger side mirror, put your head about the same distance toward the center of the vehicle, and do the same. From here, get on a straight stretch of >=2 lanes, and fine tune your mirrors such that you watch a car passing you on whichever side in your (actual) rearview mirror, just as that car disappears in your rearview mirror, it should appear in your (actual) sideview mirror, then as it disappears from your sideview mirror, it should appear in your peripheral vision out the window.

You should not see your own car or anything behind you in your sideview mirrors while driving. If you do, you have an extra rear view mirror, and that's the least helpful of all the mirrors in any forward gear. It may take a little getting used to not having the side of your car visible as a reference, but you'll get used to it and have functional safety features as a result.

This poor mirror adjustment is so ubiquitous that there are actual vehicles out there these days where proper mirror adjustment is actually impossible (I saw this in a new-at-the-time Subaru once). Jeeps still allow you to properly adjust your mirrors so that there are zero blind spots without the need for any modifications.

 

[Gvsukids]

WAYYYY back in the day, the owners' manual that came with most cars included instructions on how to properly adjust your sideview mirrors to eliminate blind spots. Most people (due to poor driver education for many decades now) adjust their mirrors so they can see the side of their own car from a normal driving position. This results in duplicative rearview mirrors and blind spots. It's wrong. It's dangerous. Don't do it!

For your drivers' side mirror, lean your head nearly up against the window. From this position (and only this position), adjust your mirror so you can just barely see the side of your own vehicle. For the passenger side mirror, put your head about the same distance toward the center of the vehicle, and do the same. From here, get on a straight stretch of >=2 lanes, and fine tune your mirrors such that you watch a car passing you on whichever side in your (actual) rearview mirror, just as that car disappears in your rearview mirror, it should appear in your (actual) sideview mirror, then as it disappears from your sideview mirror, it should appear in your peripheral vision out the window.

You should not see your own car or anything behind you in your sideview mirrors while driving. If you do, you have an extra rear view mirror, and that's the least helpful of all the mirrors in any forward gear. It may take a little getting used to not having the side of your car visible as a reference, but you'll get used to it and have functional safety features as a result.

This poor mirror adjustment is so ubiquitous that there are actual vehicles out there these days where proper mirror adjustment is actually impossible (I saw this in a new-at-the-time Subaru once). Jeeps still allow you to properly adjust your mirrors so that there are zero blind spots without the need for any modifications.

Maybe people want to see if they left the gas door open. Also, the mirror body can adjusted for proper glass placement.

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