Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2022 12:38:34 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
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The interesting thing is they were a perfect match for the stock screws just like the Bus depot but they looked like one piece rather then the mirror and adaptor I have. But the shape of the part against the bus was the same.
Still count me firmly as a fan of the Bus Depot product.
Eric Caron
> On Aug 1, 2022, at 6:49 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Might have been Jeep or Range Rover mirrors. Those have been used by some folks and and look about the same.
>
> Stephen
>
> On Monday, August 1, 2022 at 04:59:13 PM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> It was you that I learned about these from!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Also, at a recent VW car show I saw a Doka with similar mirrors but more plastic and a bit larger. I prefer mine but I was surprised to see there was another direct fit option with a similar shape on the door. I wondered what those were? Replacements or original?
>
> Eric C.
>
>
> > On Jul 29, 2022, at 10:38 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net <mailto:jack007@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >
> > I've had these mirrors for 2+ years now, and absolutely love them!!
> > They fit perfect, no new holes and never lose the adjustment.
> >
> > Here is a photo of my 84 with the mirrors installed.
> > https://photos.app.goo.gl/htYwjPe75QTTT94E7 <https://photos.app.goo.gl/htYwjPe75QTTT94E7>
> >
> > I've tried hard to avoid drilling any new holes in the van, and so far even with awning installed, I could remove everything to look OEM if necessary.
> > Although, I didn't replace that crazy pin-stripe when after re-painting!
> >
> > Jack R.
> > 84 Westy
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
> > Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2022 10:40 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Subject: Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
> >
> > It covers us, above you :-)
> >
> > Ab
> >
> >> On Jul 28, 2022, at 7:36 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >>
> >> It is a great app, but not sure if it covers Canada. I think maybe only US.
> >>
> >> I recommend everyone with a bus have it. And, people have stayed with me and contacted me for different reasons through the app.
> >>
> >> Just as importantly I hope people sign up to be helpful to those in the VanAlert community.
> >>
> >> Eric C
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 10:32 PM, Steven Brower <brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM <mailto:brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Thank you- I have already learned a lot. Are you guys using the van alert app? It’s another great vanagon community with some features that distinguish it from a list serve. I find both pretty invaluable.
> >>>
> >>> Steven Brower
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> BPL R & D
> >>> Brooklyn Navy Yard
> >>> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201
> >>> Building 280, Suite 521
> >>> Brooklyn, NY 11205
> >>> (347) 223-8877
> >>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>
> >>> browerproplab.com
> >>>
> >>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 9:19 PM, Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com <mailto:thomas.casal@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> That’s awesome you already found the vanagon list Steven. It took me a bunch of years before I stumbled on this invaluable vanagon resource.
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 7:38 PM Steven Brower <brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>> wrote:
> >>>>> I didn’t even have a van two years ago! There’s always a newbie…
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Steven Brower
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> BPL R & D
> >>>>> Brooklyn Navy Yard
> >>>>> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201
> >>>>> Building 280, Suite 521
> >>>>> Brooklyn, NY 11205
> >>>>> (347) 223-8877
> >>>>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>
> >>>>> browerproplab.com
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM, Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com <mailto:thomas.casal@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I thought I was the last guy to find out about those 2 years ago haha. They
> >>>>>> make a huge difference for sure. Major safety upgrade.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 6:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I forgot to mention, direct bolt on replacement with hardware provided,
> >>>>>>> precision fit.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Eric Caron
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Steven Brower <
> >>>>>>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I have those mirrors too and I agree! They give a much more vertical
> >>>>>>> view so you can see down the side of the sliding door and avoid the picnic
> >>>>>>> table you would have run into with the stock mirrors. Very solid too. And
> >>>>>>> the mirror quality itself is superior- the stock mirrors appear almost hazy
> >>>>>>> or out of focus by comparison. I think the Land Rover mirrors are slightly
> >>>>>>> convex so they sharpen the image a bit, making it just a little wider
> >>>>>>> angle.
> >>>>>>>> Anyway I like them!
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Steven Brower
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> BPL R & D
> >>>>>>>> Brooklyn Navy Yard
> >>>>>>>> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201
> >>>>>>>> Building 280, Suite 521
> >>>>>>>> Brooklyn, NY 11205
> >>>>>>>> (347) 223-8877
> >>>>>>>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>
> >>>>>>>> browerproplab.com
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>>
> >>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> A list member recommended the Bus Depot Land Rover mirrors to me. I
> >>>>>>> was unsure but then saw them in action on a van headed to Jerry Jam concert
> >>>>>>> and bus event. I was impressed.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I installed a set today and Heidi took them out for a test
> >>>>>>> drive. I had original manual mirrors that were not very floppy.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Heidi loves them. Better to see with, More in view, and they fold in
> >>>>>>> so that her blind husband won’t keep messing them up.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I’m surprised I didn’t hear about these sooner.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I can’t comment on appearance but they feel like nice quality and I
> >>>>>>> like the small and minimal design.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> So thumbs up to Bus Depot for this. Price was about $129.00 for the
> >>>>>>> set and under $19.00 for shipping.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Eric Caron
> >>>>>>>
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