Mirror mirror...

[uss2defiant]

So you'd have a beeper going off every time a vehicle passes into your blind spot. No thanks.
Too bad driving defensively (looking first) has gone out the window for a number of drivers where we have to rely on our own vehicle to do the job.

You wouldn't need to install the beeper instead you can put an LED in place of the beeper as a blind spot indicator

 

[CactusJacked]

You wouldn't need to install the beeper instead you can put an LED in place of the beeper as a blind spot indicator

But who's gonna notice that while being too busy shaving, putting on makeup, and polishing fingernails, while texting?

 

[uss2defiant]

I certainly hope drivers would at least look at their side mirrors before switching lanes or turning. I think blind spot indicators are typically by/on the side mirrors.

I guess if their too busy then we're all SOL. :shrug:


The wife and I think the side mirrors are too small to add blind spot mirrors too loose that real estate.
Dunno we might give it a shot.

I have access to a 3D printer. Maybe if someone wants to design an external mirror that's flush I could prototype it and maybe do a few casting?

 

[CzarKJ]

Well here is what I ended up with. I really like them! No more invisible mass holes! I will still turn my head and check as I always have done but now I can be more aware of who is around me. Don't mind the mirror angle I'm on a slope.

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[nohitter64]

I have the same round ones...bottom outside.

 

[CzarKJ]

Update: drove about 300 highway miles with them. Divine bovine! why did I not do this sooner! It's so nice to be able to check before even considering switching lanes without turning your head. Had a smart car hiding in my blind spot for miles but I could see him. Haha

 

[uss2defiant]

sweet!
i'm thinking of trying these on the top outer corner as well so it's more flush to the edges.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I020A14/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2ABUNVHHEF8EM&coliid=ISFZTQG6P4HZI

 

[CzarKJ]

sweet!
i'm thinking of trying these on the top outer corner as well so it's more flush to the edges.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I020A14...UTF8&colid=2ABUNVHHEF8EM&coliid=ISFZTQG6P4HZI

If you are going top outer make sure they are adjustable. I don't think you would be able to see properly if they are not

 

[uss2defiant]

what're your concerns with those?
they're convex too

 

[CzarKJ]

Outside top edge. Needs to be angled down quite a bit to see properly. Are those meant for that edge or the bottom one?

Edit: oh duh! Just read the description on them. They are adjustable. Should be fine.

 

[uss2defiant]

ahh.... I see what you mean.
I didn't know they were adjustable and I was going to get these instead
Amazon.com: **** 49404 2"x 2" Corner Wedge Stick-On": Automotive

well I suppose one thing nice about amazon prime is free returns

Thanks for the check!

 

[Joejeeper420]

I have the little angled one that goes down on the inner corner. I can just barely see the tips of both door handles...and the rear... It works great!

 

[CobraNutt]

Mine had the adjustable spot-mirrors on it when I bought it, but it's time for some new ones.
I'm debating whether or not to keep them in the same location or move them up to the top-outer
corner instead. :shrug:

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The "mirror" is beginning to corrode around the edges...

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[uss2defiant]

what about bottom of the near end?
Since it wont take up the visible space on the far end to see cars.

 

[CzarKJ]

what about bottom of the near end?
Since it wont take up the visible space on the far end to see cars.

I feel like you won't get the same angles from there. Could hold them there and see though. I really like mine in the top corner since the bottom is where motorcycles sneak up on me.

 

[Joejeeper420]

I have to take a pic, but that's where mine is. Inside lower corner I love it there no obstruction of view.