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One thing i cannot stand is the Concave mirror on the passenger side. It's downright dangerous. So i need to change it to a normal mirror. One option which my uncle did on his nissan was he got a normal mirror cut the same shape and stuck it to the concave one. So much better but you can tell its stuck on. I think i'd rather a factory fit one for the passenger side. Whats the best option or is there someone out there that can remove the concave mirror and install a flat? What have others done or maybe im the only knuckle head who cannot handle the concave view.
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Thankfully my 90 series has the flat mirrors. I can't stand all the weird shaped mirrors on modern cars.... so no, you're not the only oneOriginally posted by Davad73
Flat mirror with a blind-spot circle... works for me
But no... sorry, can't help with your question.Cheers, Leon
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I got used to mine pretty quickly. Now I like it.Comment
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When I drive my mates Subaru it actually makes me feel sick looking into those mirrors :shock:Cheers, Leon
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Your meant to look at the road and not your reflection... :shock:Originally posted by SnagaComment
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I not 100% sure but I think the concave mirror on the passenger side is fitted to meet current ADR's.I think i'd rather a factory fit one for the passenger side. Whats the best option or is there someone out there that can remove the concave mirror and install a flat?
If you choose to fit a flat mirror your Prado may be defectable, then there's the insurance issues if you happen to run over a Mini that was in your blind spot :wink: ....
Might be worth a call to your insurace company and local road authority to check out the legalities.
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Doh!! I knew I was doing something wrong :!: :lol:Originally posted by Team PiggyCheers, Leon
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Re: Concave mirror annoying
I think you guys mean convex mirror. A concave mirror would make objects appear closer than they really are, whereas a convex mirror makes objects appear further away (but give you a broader field of vision) ala the LHS mirror. :wink:[i]I remember when sex was safe, and flying was dangerous![/i]Comment
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Yep.. the L/H mirror is meant to be a convex mirror. Perhaps this explains the problem - you've got a concave one??? :? :shock:Originally posted by John
Looks like the title of this thread needs editing. :wink:
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By the way, how often do you spend looking at this mirror? I would've through you'd only really use the mirror when parking, overtaking or changing lanes (right to left). And only for relatively brief glances.
Unless you have Canary Disease
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Re: Convex mirror annoying
Yes a convex mirror. Edit done i think....
I do find it a pain when changing lanes as you nearly chop the LH car front off. You look in the mirror and see approx 2 car lengths gap but in reality your barely past there front bumper.
The previous commodore had the convex mirror but being small in size it wasn't too bad.Comment
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BTW ntprice...... i'm sure i haven't got 'canary disease' (sometimes the missus has this prob though) :mrgreen:Comment
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My mate commented on the shiney crome mirror cover, he said the best thing about this is that you can use it to shave.
I said to him, I just use the other side, it's a mirror.
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Thats gold :lol: , being a courier on an off for 12 years, you tend to use the mirrors more than the shoulder. Dont have a problem with it.
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Re: Convex mirror annoying
could try to source a lhd vehicle mirror from the us or europe? should be the opposite to us.Comment
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