I was wondering if anyone is using these small mirrors for peace of mind during lane changes. I have them on my work and private vehicles now, and find them very helpful. Are they necessary on this car? When you change lanes are you 100% sure there is nobody in the blind spot? Thanks for your input.

 

Nope, the current mirrors on the 2005 mustang work just fine.

 

I always look over my shoulder at the blind spot to be sure. I find that the little window in the piller helps as fas as visability is concerned......

 

There is a convex mirror used in the Villager van that I affixed to my interior rear view mirror (with a small tab of velcro) that really helps me. Oh yeah and I get a good view of the interior (back seat & front passenger).

When I had my 84 GT Mustang I replaced / installed a mirror that ran about a yard long across the interior top windshield. It had like seven separate mirrors at progressive angles to give the driver a continuous detailed rear view. But even if I could find one of these again - that would be some bad retro from the 80's. :nono:

 

You really don't HAVE a blind spot if you adjust your side mirrors correctly. Most folks have them adjusted so they are just another pair of REAR view mirros.

If you adjust them OUT properly, when a car is in the lane next to you and closing from behind, right about the time the car starts to leave the rear view mirror, you will see it enter the "blind spot" mirror. And just about the time the car starts to leave the side mirror, you will see the nose of the car right at your shoulder.

There is one and only one downside that I have found: If you back your car into parking spots very often (more than once a week I would say!), then it is much harder to park the car because you don't have the clear picture of your side clearances on each side. That was a huge issue with my truck, but I almost always pull the car in forward, it isn't an issue with my Mustang.

 

Huge blind spot, I like having my side mirrors positioned to where I can see the front of the car next to me, I then know I have enough room to pass... even then, I check, in case someone slid in from another lane.

I plan on getting louvers, or scoops.. not sure how thats going to affect this whole issue.

 

Ah, looking back to drivers ed class. Never just look in your mirrors, you are always to look over your shoulder to make sure there isn't a car there. Personally I wouldn't put any "assist" mirrors on the car. I adjust my mirrors correctly and all is fine

 

My only blind spot is when turning slowly in a parking lot the mirrors and the "A" pillar get in my way, but behind no blind spots at all. I have one of them "racing" mirrors, like 12 bucks at walmart and my side mirrors adjusted so I can see beside me. The convexed rear view mirror looks a little goofy but I can see out both quarter windows, really like having it.

 

I second that. I very rarely look over my shoulder and I've never been surprised by someone in my blind spot, becuase I don't have one. At least not one that anything but a person leaning against my car would fit into.

A quick tip, if you can see the side of you own car in your outside mirrors, they are adjusted wrong and will create a blind spot.

 

Thanks for all the feedback and tips everyone! I always do a headcheck, but I'm putting 1/4 window louvers on, so I was a little concerned. You've put my mind at ease.

 

I second that. I very rarely look over my shoulder and I've never been surprised by someone in my blind spot, becuase I don't have one. At least not one that anything but a person leaning against my car would fit into.

A quick tip, if you can see the side of you own car in your outside mirrors, they are adjusted wrong and will create a blind spot.
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B)Easy way to "Adjust out" the blind spot.
From a normal driving position:
1) Lean over and place your head against the window; adjust driverside mirrow so you can see the rear bumper on the inside of mirros
2) Now lean over towards the center; adjust the curbside mirrow so you can see the rear bumper on the inside of the mirrow
If never done before it will take a little getting use. Cars will leave inside mirrow and move into the side mirrows and then they come into your view as tehy pull along side.
If you need to check closer clearence of car behind you you can slightly towards that side and get a better view of your rear quarter panel
Try it; my 0.02