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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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Default Blind Spot on Driver's side with top up?

I've played and played with the mirror. Finally I gave up and left it as far OUT as it can go.. that seems to allow me to catch everything, (unless a kid on a big wheels pulled up next to me)...

I heard there is a mirror out there that is curved?? I really don't want to put one of those little round sticky blind spot mirrors on my S.. but if I have to I guess I will.

Anyone else have this same problem.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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I think we all have that problem. I just put the top down.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JMS JT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think we all have that problem. I just put the top down. </TD></TR></TABLE>


amen
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mase &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


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C'mon now... it gets COLD here in CT - and I don't want to drive with the top down when it snows...
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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just wear a jacket, and some gloves, you wimp
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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Muz's sells the convex driver's side mirror. Look up his site on s2ki or they're occasionally on ebay.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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Yeah, that is a pretty big problem with all S2000's. I heard if you get the OEM hardtop, the problem is slightly better.

Or just suck it up, put the top down, roll up the windows, and blast the heat. I did that in the freezing cold right after I purchased my car. It was my first convertible, and I'll be damned if it wasn't gonna go down!
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, that is a pretty big problem with all S2000's. I heard if you get the OEM hardtop, the problem is slightly better.

Or just suck it up, put the top down, roll up the windows, and blast the heat. I did that in the freezing cold right after I purchased my car. It was my first convertible, and I'll be damned if it wasn't gonna go down!</TD></TR></TABLE>

OEM hardtop is a lot better, mugen top will give you about the same visibility

freeway driving with top down at night
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mase &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just wear a jacket, and some gloves, you wimp </TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you in "Socal"?
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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nah, Florida...... Last time it snowed here was 1988


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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mase &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nah, Florida...... Last time it snowed here was 1988


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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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I didn't complain in wintertime with the S2000 at all..... Jeans, heavy jacket, and my beanie... Top down... My face -&gt; lol

At least Florida winters doesn't get as cold as what you guys up north gets. Its still possible for droptop on winters with 40 degree weathers
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by munckee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Muz's sells the convex driver's side mirror. Look up his site on s2ki or they're occasionally on ebay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

heard lots of good things about this mod. i only drive the S when it's warm so i havne't justified the purchase, but if i was a frequent top-up driver, this would be a must.
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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i actually prefer driving with the top down when the temps are cool(40-50 degrees and at night). its much better than driving with high humidity and having the hot sun cooking you. wear a comfortable jacket, some driving gloves and you're set.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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I have the Muz mirror and it is great. Not so curved as to be unnatural but takes care of the blind spot easily. A snap to install also.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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excellent, did you have to have it color matched??????????
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