Trying to do little things leading up to this season rather than tackle the big ones... So, what mirrors do y'all prefer? I've done a bit of reading on the advantages/disadvantages, but that was all found in appearance/cosmetic and we all know they're good for nothing

I'm settled on a Broadway, but which one? They have tinted/untinted/blue tinted, convex/flat, and 240mm/270mm/300mm. What do you use? Would you do anything differently?

The car rarely sees the street so headlight reflection isn't an issue.

 

nobody uses an aftermarket mirror? i've got this $20 burning a hole!

 

Just before the last race of '06 I finally ponied up for a couple of the SPA side mirrors with the flat lenses. (I got the affordable plastic jobs, not the carbon fiber blingness...)

I wish I could tell you they were great, but I honestly didn't notice them much. I guess that's a good thing. I'm sure I'd have more to say if they sucked so bad I couldn't see or if they came loose and out of adjustment. But they didn't fo any of that.

So I guess they are pretty good.

Thawley

 

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For $20 you need this:

http://www.ioportracing.com/Me...e=MIR

I &lt;3 my IOPort mirror. I can see the car next to me

 

Ordered a 270mm original (smoked) flat Broadway for $18 shipped on eBay. If I don't like it, I'll pick up the convex version.

Blue looked sweet, but I hate things that alter my vision.
Clear was not recommended due to glare.
240mm was too small.
300mm seems too large.
A friend has a convex so I figured I'd try the flat.

 

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Blue looked sweet, but I hate things that alter my vision.
Clear was not recommended due to glare.
240mm was too small.
300mm seems too large.
A friend has a convex so I figured I'd try the flat.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I used one of those broadway mirrors and quickly disliked it. If you end up feeling the same, I highly suggest the IOPort mirror. Good luck

 

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I used one of those broadway mirrors and quickly disliked it. If you end up feeling the same, I highly suggest the IOPort mirror. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>

I didn't like my IOPort mirror - gave me headache. Ended up going with a multi-panel Wink. To the OP, if you end up not liking your broadway, I'll straight trade you an IOPort if you're interested. PM if/when interested.

 

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Agreed. I love my 5-panel wink. Spans the whole car width, I can also see the car next to me like mentioned above, and doesn't distort the image like a convex. The only downside is that there is a small distortion where the panel mirrors slightly overlap an image.

 

I like my 300MM Convex broadway. I have them on all my cars.

Edo.

 

I have a brand new, unused Longacre is anyone is interested!

 

I have the Broadway blue tinted/antiglare in my Civic and love it. Didn't realize how much of a PITA it is at night with lights everywhere. It's just a nice thing to have..

Plus you can see EVERYTHING.