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iTrader: (1)

aha! that's the difference! i have the non-Homelink rearview, which is noticeably thinning than the homelink ones, maybe that's why i don't notice any view blockage, regular rearview mirror for the win!!

Redshift

iTrader: (2)

I have the Homelink mirror, and find it is much larger than needed (the buttoms could be a lower profile.) Even with the mirror pushed up all the way it blocks my vision. It is especially bad one track days etc. Very hard to look ahead through the corner and keep your eyes up when all you can see is mirror.
jwitzer your idea of turning it over is brilliant.. I never thought of that.. have to try that on the way home tonight.

Now, if we can just find something to cure the blind spots caused by the "B Pillars of Doom" as I call them, and I might not drive in constant fear of 4-way stops and merging....

guy321

There's a way you can set your side mirrirs so the blind spots go away without you needing to turn your head.

Your homelink mirrir is double hinged, move it up.. I have homelink AND a radar detector under it with no visibility problems.

ALP22

This was always a problem on Miatas too (even more so, since there's very little windshield real-estate to begin with). The solution - turn the mirror upside down! This allows you to place it so it almost touches the rubber seal along the top. Of course, that is, until you get a roll bar, and have to move it back down into the center again to see anything out the back

jcbrx8

6' yes blocks my view as described.

Redshift

iTrader: (2)

Trust me, I've sat through enough descriptions at various drivning schools on various theories about setting the side mirrors that I have tried them all. But that those damn B pillars are still an issue. Well, it's the combination of the B Pillars and the seat backs since I like to be fairly upright when I drive.
Which is a challenge in this car as I am 6' and have the moonroof.

guy321

Well, maybe it's different you're 3 inches taller than I am.. but I also sit straight up and down when I drive. THe only time the B pillars are in my way is when I'm diagonal in a turn lane trying to merge into a lane. I can't use mirrors in that situation.. Otherwise, by having the mirrors out further than normal I can scan the entire side by moving my head so I can see close to or further from my car through the mirror.. Also, I guess I am mostly passing vehicles so I know when they are beside me.

Redshift

iTrader: (2)

Might be part of it... and I pretty much keep my mirrors all the way out... I guess it depends on the situation.. it's mostly when turning lanes merge that I have a problem.

mlaird

Thanks, jwitzer, for your "spin the mirror around" idea! It definitely helps. Basically, it takes the Homelink buttons out of the way and adds about that much extra viewing space under the mirror. Fortunately it doesn't look too silly either :-).

Now I don't have to duck as much when getting onto an on ramp!

-- Michael

guy321

DOes spinning the mirror around confuse you when you use Homelink?

mlaird

Well, the buttons are now in a different spot, so you do have to get used to that. But the only time I've really had trouble finding the right buttons is in the dark, and that is just as hard now with the mirror upside down as it was before. So I don't think it has made the situation any worse.