I put mine using old drillholes in door. The blind area is very wide, so I
have to buy new mirror glass, because original is flat. Using mirror from
an old car I can get spherical mirror and wider view.
I don't ad text "Object in mirror are closer..."
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex McGregor" <awmcgregor@shaw.ca>
To: "Russell & Neola" <rmaddock@petrie.hotkey.net.au>
Cc: "Alpine List" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 3:14 AM
Subject: Re: exterior mirrors
> The further forward they are the smaller the blind spot. That's geometry,
> aesthetics are up to you.
>
> Cheers
>
> Al
>
> Russell & Neola wrote:
>
> > Due to frustration at not being able to see behind me when forced to put
the
> > soft top up, I've bought a pair of "bullet" exterior mirrors.
> >
> > Any comments on the best place to put them? Looking at pictures of other
> > cars, fitting them directly above the front wheel centres seems the most
> > popular place. Looking out from the driver's seat I agree this would
appear
> > to be the ideal place. It seems a bit of a shame to put them so far
forward
> > as I feel they spoil the lines of the car a bit. Still, safety is
paramount.
> > Has anyone found any other good places for them? (be nice now!!)
> >
> > Russ
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