>Did the Vanagon ever come with non-electric convex outside right door-mounted >mirrors. The kind that says "objects in the mirror are closer than they >appear." > Yes, my 87 GL has such a mirror. >If they did and you've got experience with them how do they rate? I've never >owned a car with this convex-type mirror. But I drove my sister's mini-van (a >van called Quest) and the convex mirror seemed to be an asset for lane changes >in the potentially blind spot. Is this a good idea for my Vanagon? > >If I'm reading the catalogue right WCM sells a "convex head" non-electric >mirror for the vangon for about $95--ouch. Are there cheaper options? > The convex mirror gives you a larger field of vision but I would never rely on a mirror for changing lanes. You can get a brand new regular (non-convex) replacement mirror from list vendors for around $20 - $25. I don't think the convex mirror is worth the extra $. Mark McCulley ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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