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Looking for recommendation for wide view mirror

847 views 11 replies 7 participants last post by  dc99  
#1 ·
I would like to upgrade my rear-view mirror. I see a lot on Amazon but would like a recommendation. Not looking for any camera options, just a better rear view.

Thanks, Dave
 
#3 ·
I've read about some using a Broadway rearview mirror. I was looking into this but realized I find the visibility already very good and don't want any interference with the visors, which are the best I've had in any car. But maybe a 270mm wide version may fit without interference, not sure.
 
#8 ·
I have been very bothered by the rearview vision in blind spots for which the element is famous.

I bought a wide screen mirror at the front door and oh my God.

I removed the passenger seat headrest, and the rear passenger seat and now I can see everything.

Highly recommended for anyone we like to see what they're running into in the back
 
#9 ·
I bought my 06 EX-P in 05 and just hit 100k. Damn! I love this car, I normally buy a new one every 4 or 5 years but the turn radius is excellent, never had a problem (I'm not just a gas up and go kinda girl). I definitely have OCD when it comes to maintenance and up keep. I just upgraded all her bits; all LED lights inside and out, now her headlights are nice and bright and I can see forever, dash has to stay dimmed or I feel like everyone can see me for miles. Can start or stop her engine with my key fob or phone, I even replaced all speakers and stereo, gotta luv the bluetooth & charging station i installed. With all the various after market tech available I'm hoping I can keep her going for another 20 years and as far as I'm concerned I just bought her last year.
My husband bought me a BMW last year, which I didn't want nor asked for, he was sick of me driving in his words "a old fart car" I refuse any type of EV and won't get rid of my E until it just can't move another inch.
Kudo's for E's
 

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#11 · (Edited)
I recently bought and installed one of these convex mirrors, 11"x3" K-source (from Autozone). It is well-made, attaches nice and snug, and doesn't interfere with the visor. Although from the mirror I can see the rear side windows and a bit of the side rear door windows, I'm not sure it provides additional sight if you already have side view mirrors adjusted properly. And it is quite dim and of course everything is scaled smaller, so I'm not sure if I will keep it installed, will give it a go for at least a couple weeks.

Update... after only a couple days, I removed the convex mirror. It provided no benefits and a few negatives (dimmer view, smaller size objects, confusing), my side view mirrors easily beat it as far as blind spots and much clearer.
 
#12 ·
I really like the broadway but I have the 300mm one. Theres also a 280 that clears the visors. Just to help I do have blind spot mirrors beside the sideview. Not much you can do about the A pillar. Get used to moving your head before a left turn