Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

[Longjohn119]

Does anyone know where I can get a REAL mirror so I can get rid of this lame Soccer Mom mirror? Trying to judge how close you are to a dock on the passenger side is almost impossible

I don't want to replace the entire overpriced motorized mirror, just the glass part with a regular "Objects appear just like they are in real life' glass mirror ...

 

[Vanquish502]

Just get a piece of bathroom mirror cut and install it yourself. If not, get some of that mirrorized plexiglass and glue it on top?

 

[gijoecam]

If my memory serves, I believe that the FMVSS requires that the passenger side mirror be like that. To remain street-legal, it may be required... If it's a concern, check with the local constabulary.

-Joe

 

[adam45356]

I think they make tow mirrors that you can put on when you need and off when you dont
http://www.aztrucks.com/Product.asp?Product=80
Thats the one for are 1991-1994 mirrors i belive

 

[adam45356]

if you go to google type in towing mirrior there are alot of diffrent mirrors

 

[metstalker]

you could just try to look over your shoulder

 

[gijoecam]

Oh, and if you do replace the pass side mirror with a conventional mirror, the image will be significantly smaller, and your blind spot will become significantly larger. Not a good combination, in my opinion anyways.

-Joe

 

[Longjohn119]

Guys, I drive an E350 van all day at work with plain old mirrors ... I have better vision with the Explorer than I did with my Ranger and Topper, also with a plain old mirror

I doubt that puny blindspot on an Explorer is going to be a problem ... if it is I can get a mini-spot mirror for a couple of bucks and stick it on there ....

Those mirrors are just lame lame lame for anyone driving trucks and vans without them for the last 30+ years

 

[Longjohn119]

Adam, I saw those and although not bad, I was prefering a permanent solution ... even in traffic I prefer a regular mirror that doesn't screw with your depth perception ....

You can bet you a$$ racers never use those other things ....

 

[adam45356]

we always left the tow mirrors on are old explorer the ontly prob is the hit thinks easyer like troug a drive trough

 

[CDW6212R]

You might try to attach a flat mirror to your originals, without removing anything. Ask a local glass shop if they can trim a mirror to shape. Good luck,

 

[Scott C]

try any glass shop. They should be able to cut a mirror to replace your original