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mhoutman · May 11th, 2003, 02:38 AM

As I do not know the proper translation in English, I call it "blind angle". These mirrors have a division so that you also can see the traffic in the very nearby the car

All Bimmers (and other European cars) do have these kinds of mirror glasses, is there one available for the Mini ? (at least not in the accessory brochure)

TIA

MiniMan7 · May 11th, 2003, 02:57 AM

Ummm, I know the term as "blind spot", but "blind angle" is just as good I guess.

I know what mirrors you're talking about, and I don't think they're available for the Mini. At least not over here.

LuckyRVA · May 11th, 2003, 03:59 AM

I'm not aware that MINI or BMW make one specifically for our cars but you can always buy one of these...

It just sticks to the side view mirrors with double sided sticky tape.

I had them on my previous car and plan on putting them on my Cooper S when I get a chance.

Jason

Dec · May 11th, 2003, 04:30 AM

in my opinion they shouldnt be trusted, whats the problem with looking over ur shoulder? u see a lot more then a small little "blind angle" mirror...

Dec

MiniMan7 · May 11th, 2003, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dec
in my opinion they shouldnt be trusted, whats the problem with looking over ur shoulder? u see a lot more then a small little "blind angle" mirror...

Dec

Agreed, theres too much risk trusting a small mirror like that.

mhoutman · May 11th, 2003, 04:54 AM

and these adhesive glasses look very "cheap" (this is 2003)

scooterboy · May 11th, 2003, 09:33 AM

I wouldn't drive on a highway without one of those stick-on mirrors - mine is rectangular though.

The idea is to use your regular sideview mirror as you do now, and the little one solely for the blind spot. If there is no vehicle showing in either mirror, you're good.

Once you realize that you can trust the two mirrors you don't have to look over your shoulder, which I think is far more dangerous.

If you can't trust your mirrors and always have to look over your shoulder, why have the mirrors?

mhoutman · May 11th, 2003, 03:28 PM

I think it is time now for a petition to ask Mini to design new mirror glasses;-)

dco43054 · May 11th, 2003, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dec
in my opinion they shouldnt be trusted, whats the problem with looking over ur shoulder? u see a lot more then a small little "blind angle" mirror...

Shouldn't be trusted for what Dec? As a single place to check when maneuvering?

The small round "bullet" mirrors provide an excellent view of the side of your car and what's behind especially since the "B" pillar can obscure a portion of the view. While I don't have bullet mirrors on my MINI, I do on my Explorer. A great addition and really enhanced safe driving.

In any case though, a look over the shoulder is a required move when changing lanes, as is signaling, checking all mirrors, etc.

Dave

mhoutman · May 11th, 2003, 08:33 PM

a blind angle mirrorglass should have been fitted/ integrated as OEM in the first place.

onemini · May 12th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mhoutman
a blind angle mirrorglass should have been fitted/ integrated as OEM in the first place.

Am I the only person on these forums who doesnt know what OEM stands for

Help me out someone

Jonathan

mhoutman · May 12th, 2003, 08:36 PM

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minhi · May 12th, 2003, 09:58 PM

hmm do people have such a problem with blindspots? if i adjust the mirrors out enough, cars will disappear from my mirrors and appear in my peripheral vision right away. so there is very little blindspot on the car.

i still turn around if i haven't been keeping an eye on traffic, but i do look at the side mirrors constantly (keeping track of what cars are behind me and what cars have passed me)

mhoutman · May 12th, 2003, 10:08 PM

If you are used driving cars with blind spot separation mirro glasses, suddenly driving without is a bit of a surprise. With the special glasses you can IMHO better anticipate to the busy traffic (here in Europe)

thuey · May 12th, 2003, 11:53 PM

Look at www.griotsgarage.com under the interior heading for their autobahn mirror. I have one in my S and it works quite nicely - $19.95.

Casey · May 13th, 2003, 12:00 AM

minhi - i agree...most people don't know how to have their mirrors set, you shouldn't be able to see the side of your car, you should have them adjusted out to just past where the side of the car is visible, but a slight lean(few inches) and you can see the side. This covers MOST of the blindspot but not 100%, I still look over my shoulder...but I also watch my rearview mirror and watch for traffic that is coming by me. Though in busy city traffic this can't be done as there is just too many cars.

May 11th, 2003, 02:38 AM	#1
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 529 Offline	Mirrors with "blind angle" part As I do not know the proper translation in English, I call it "blind angle". These mirrors have a division so that you also can see the traffic in the very nearby the car All Bimmers (and other European cars) do have these kinds of mirror glasses, is there one available for the Mini ? (at least not in the accessory brochure) TIA very "Works".

May 11th, 2003, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Ummm, I know the term as "blind spot", but "blind angle" is just as good I guess. I know what mirrors you're talking about, and I don't think they're available for the Mini. At least not over here. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 11th, 2003, 03:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 1,277 Offline	I'm not aware that MINI or BMW make one specifically for our cars but you can always buy one of these... It just sticks to the side view mirrors with double sided sticky tape. I had them on my previous car and plan on putting them on my Cooper S when I get a chance. Jason 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

May 11th, 2003, 04:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dec in my opinion they shouldnt be trusted, whats the problem with looking over ur shoulder? u see a lot more then a small little "blind angle" mirror... Dec Agreed, theres too much risk trusting a small mirror like that. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 11th, 2003, 04:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 529 Offline	and these adhesive glasses look very "cheap" (this is 2003) very "Works".

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May 11th, 2003, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 253 Offline	in my opinion they shouldnt be trusted, whats the problem with looking over ur shoulder? u see a lot more then a small little "blind angle" mirror... Dec

May 11th, 2003, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 795 Offline	I wouldn't drive on a highway without one of those stick-on mirrors - mine is rectangular though. The idea is to use your regular sideview mirror as you do now, and the little one solely for the blind spot. If there is no vehicle showing in either mirror, you're good. Once you realize that you can trust the two mirrors you don't have to look over your shoulder, which I think is far more dangerous. If you can't trust your mirrors and always have to look over your shoulder, why have the mirrors? My MINI Mods

May 11th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 529 Offline	I think it is time now for a petition to ask Mini to design new mirror glasses;-) very "Works".

May 11th, 2003, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 06:39 PM Posts: 662 Offline	Beg to differ Quote: Originally posted by Dec in my opinion they shouldnt be trusted, whats the problem with looking over ur shoulder? u see a lot more then a small little "blind angle" mirror... Shouldn't be trusted for what Dec? As a single place to check when maneuvering? The small round "bullet" mirrors provide an excellent view of the side of your car and what's behind especially since the "B" pillar can obscure a portion of the view. While I don't have bullet mirrors on my MINI, I do on my Explorer. A great addition and really enhanced safe driving. In any case though, a look over the shoulder is a required move when changing lanes, as is signaling, checking all mirrors, etc. Dave Gotten anything useful from MINI2? How about giving a little something back? '03 MCS BRG/W Anthracite Pkg 1,2,3

May 11th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 529 Offline	a blind angle mirrorglass should have been fitted/ integrated as OEM in the first place. very "Works".

May 12th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mhoutman a blind angle mirrorglass should have been fitted/ integrated as OEM in the first place. Am I the only person on these forums who doesnt know what OEM stands for Help me out someone Jonathan

May 12th, 2003, 08:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 529 Offline	Original Equipment Manufacturer very "Works".

May 12th, 2003, 09:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
minhi MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington DC Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 473 Offline	hmm do people have such a problem with blindspots? if i adjust the mirrors out enough, cars will disappear from my mirrors and appear in my peripheral vision right away. so there is very little blindspot on the car. i still turn around if i haven't been keeping an eye on traffic, but i do look at the side mirrors constantly (keeping track of what cars are behind me and what cars have passed me)

May 12th, 2003, 10:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 529 Offline	If you are used driving cars with blind spot separation mirro glasses, suddenly driving without is a bit of a surprise. With the special glasses you can IMHO better anticipate to the busy traffic (here in Europe) very "Works".

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May 12th, 2003, 11:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
thuey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: us Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Look at www.griotsgarage.com under the interior heading for their autobahn mirror. I have one in my S and it works quite nicely - $19.95. TLH

May 13th, 2003, 12:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
Casey MINI2 co-founder Join Date: Jan 2001 Local Time: 06:39 PM Posts: 658 Offline	minhi - i agree...most people don't know how to have their mirrors set, you shouldn't be able to see the side of your car, you should have them adjusted out to just past where the side of the car is visible, but a slight lean(few inches) and you can see the side. This covers MOST of the blindspot but not 100%, I still look over my shoulder...but I also watch my rearview mirror and watch for traffic that is coming by me. Though in busy city traffic this can't be done as there is just too many cars.

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