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Blind spot mirrors imports

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by zzrguy, Aug 19, 2015.

  1. zzrguy

    zzrguy Junior Member

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    Ok did a search but could not find what I was looking for. I saw in a thread someone had some nice blind spot mirrors they got from I think Japan. I cannot find the tread again to ask where they got them. These where very clear and slick looking and look almost factory.
    Anyone have a idea where I can buy them or what there name is so I can search for them.
    Or do you have another set you like if so please post pictures and info
     
    #1 zzrguy, Aug 19, 2015
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    Nope can't help you there.

    I experimented with many blind spot mirrors with The Prius. I actually think the side mirrors are a little on the small side.

    After numerous different mirrors finally just settled on the old simple round.

    Totally my mistake and fault. But in one of my "experimentation phases" I tried to quickly remove a blind spot mirror I stuck to the side mirror, without being careful and using an adhesive remover. CRACK....the actual mirror broke.

    This turned a $2.75 cent experiment in a side blind spot mirror, into a rather expensive dealers replacing the entire glass moment.

    So just a warning. When it comes to installation and removal, don't rush it, and be careful...obviously you don't want to break the actual mirror glass.
     
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    Possibly these.

    http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=251317886597&alt=web
     
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    One of my blind spot mirrors fell off after a couple of years. I then used some double stick tape and it stayed on for a couple of more years. After that I went to the local auto parts store and got a 2 more of them. I like the anti glare ones.
     
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    I have a set on my car. You can tilt these up and down.

    The ebay price is reasonable for a shipped item. I'd buy em.
     
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    Yeah, I have those too. Pain in the a$$ in my opinion. If you wash your car 2 times a week like I do, you constantly have to adjust them once you get back in the car. I wish they were non moving, then they would be perfect. I saw some little crescent moon shaped ones for motorcycle mirrors that I may try.
     
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    I used crescent motorcycle ones small ones
     
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