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Old 01-24-2009, 07:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Additional side mirrors

What do you think of this product, or something like this:

Blind Spot Elimination Mirror - Exterior Accessories - Car Accessories - Griot's Garage

I'd be looking at getting two for my Hyundai, wanted peoples opinion if they have tried something like this.

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Old 01-24-2009, 07:57 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice product... lousy price...

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Old 01-24-2009, 08:03 AM   #3 (permalink)
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20 bucks? Go to Autozone or similar and pick up the stick on versions - 4 or 5 bucks I think.

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Old 01-24-2009, 09:03 AM   #4 (permalink)
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20 bucks? Go to Autozone or similar and pick up the stick on versions - 4 or 5 bucks I think.
What!? $1.99 MAX! Since it doesn't need be optically perfect, get it at a dime store... I think I got mine for $1.19, probably Target.

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Old 01-24-2009, 01:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
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I'll agree it's a nice product. The stick ons mentioned, generally speaking, are quite small. You have to peer intently at the small stickons. You can purchase a larger one but it takes up space on your mirror. This thing, according to the above, is 4 1/2-in. wide and 2 1/4 in high, so it has some size going for it plus it's mounted above. It dwarfs the smart mirror though. So it boils down to getting something you feel comfortable, and confident, in using.

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Old 01-24-2009, 02:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Nice product... lousy price...
They can be had for half that price or less on ebay.

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Old 01-24-2009, 03:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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What!? $1.99 MAX! Since it doesn't need be optically perfect, get it at a dime store... I think I got mine for $1.19, probably Target.
AGREED !

I got the 2" stick ons for $1.29 each; I use them on all my 4 wheelers

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Old 01-24-2009, 04:40 PM   #8 (permalink)
 
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Sticking up, how vulnerable are they to being knocked off (or stolen)?
There are pros and cons to the stick ons. Primary 'con' is that they cover part of the conventional mirror with a smaller mirror that offers a less visible view - just a quick reference to detect that other vehicle lurking. Less usable at night because the small image won't give a very clear impression of the vehicle if you don't see the vehicle's lights. I suspect the one mentioned in this thread would give a much clearer view.

All of tha said, I've been using the cheap stick ons for years. Rather have them than not.

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Old 01-24-2009, 05:43 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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What!? $1.99 MAX! Since it doesn't need be optically perfect, get it at a dime store... I think I got mine for $1.19, probably Target.
There's a dollar store around here that sells them for $1.

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Old 01-24-2009, 05:50 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I got 2.25" circular ones that stick on the mirror. They were about $3.00 shipped from eBay. They work great!

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