Date:         Mon, 19 Sep 94 19:39:18 PDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart Redford <scrpers@hpvcpnpi.vcd.hp.com>
Subject:      Re: Mirrors

> 
> Does anyone know if there is a concave (magnifying) mirror replacement for
> the right side mirror on '80 Vanagons?  I'm getting really tired of looking
> into that mirror and seeing only the hood ornament of the vehicle in the
> other lane.  At night or in rainy weather, the mirror is nearly useless for
> lane changes, and there's a humoungous blind spot.  I've tried a small
> circular mirror glued onto the existing mirror, but it's too small to see
> anything at a glance.
> 

	I can't drive with a rear-view due to an ugly rear-ender years ago
	so I'm thouroughly dependent on my side-views. 

	On both cars, I have ~3" circular convex mirrors mounted on the lower
	outside corners of all side-views. I find these to be great; so
	good that I'm comfortable cruising with Vuarnets that have side shields.

	The only time I use the rear window, is in tight space (parking).

	I also (as a cyclist) feel more comfortable as I'm able to see cyclists
	next to my cars.

	scr


> Michael
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Michael J. Rensing, Ph.D.                   michael@uvphys.phys.uvic.ca

> Ahlea Systems Corp.                             ahleatst@dataflux.bc.ca
> 
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