Notices
2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}
Sponsored By:
Sponsored By:

'13 Blind spot side-views gone..

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 4/17/12, 09:13 PM
  #1  
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
 
cinque35's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 1,780
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
'13 Blind spot side-views gone..

Got a set of 2010/'13 Boss side view mirrors & tossed the blind spot ones, cause hated them and they actually created a nice blind spot, under $50 for the set at my dealer.
Attached Thumbnails '13 Blind spot side-views gone..-p1070358.jpg   '13 Blind spot side-views gone..-p1070361.jpg   '13 Blind spot side-views gone..-p1070365.jpg  
Old 4/17/12, 09:18 PM
  #2  
Cobra Member
 
AzPete's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 7, 2010
Location: Panama City, Fl.
Posts: 1,124
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
I really don't see an issue with the blind spot ones. They are good on my '11.....of course, I never count on mirrors 100%, I always look too.

To each his own.
Old 4/17/12, 09:26 PM
  #3  
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
 
cinque35's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 1,780
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
yep, always look, and after driving a '10 for 3 yrs they were very annoying and cover up cars that are in the lane next to you when merging
Old 4/17/12, 10:10 PM
  #4  
Bullitt Member
 
monkeystash's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 28, 2010
Location: North Atlanta
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
When I first got my car, I rarely used the blind spot part, as it was a feature I've never had before. Now, that is the only part of the mirror I use.
Old 4/17/12, 10:40 PM
  #5  
Bullitt Member
 
dogiebitt's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 18, 2011
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
One of the best mods imo. Plan to do this first thing when I get mine.
Old 4/17/12, 10:58 PM
  #6  
Cobra Member
 
Sky Hye's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 20, 2011
Location: Cerritos
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by cinque35
Got a set of 2010/'13 Boss side view mirrors & tossed the blind spot ones, cause hated them and they actually created a nice blind spot, under $50 for the set at my dealer.
I don't think people properly set their side view mirrors. In all my cars all my side view mirrors show my blind spots perfectly. I don't use them to see a long distance behind me, for that I use my rearview.
Old 4/18/12, 06:39 AM
  #7  
Bullitt Member
 
J1000's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 22, 2011
Location: The Motor City
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nice! I hate those blindspot mirrors. I swear my brain refuses to register them as part of the mirror or as having a function, instead blocking them out and making the usable mirror smaller. I might have to do this too.
Old 4/18/12, 06:43 AM
  #8  
Post *****
 
cdynaco's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 14, 2007
Location: State of Jefferson Mountains USA
Posts: 19,993
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by Sky Hye
I don't think people properly set their side view mirrors. In all my cars all my side view mirrors show my blind spots perfectly. I don't use them to see a long distance behind me, for that I use my rearview.
After a driving a panel van & bobtail for years, and backing into loading docks, you learn to depend on them and how to set them.
Old 4/18/12, 08:03 AM
  #9  
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
 
cinque35's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 1,780
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
drove a box truck for a while.. you absolutely need them since you have no rear view mirror so they act as both.
on a car not so much, like Jay & sky said it's just a dead spot to me on the mirror & the whole thing should be set more toward the blind spots anyway and not for long dist behind you

they're simple enough to change any how, they just clip on to the adjuster assembly.. not like the old ones that were glued on

Attached Thumbnails '13 Blind spot side-views gone..-mir-bk.jpg  

Last edited by cinque35; 4/19/12 at 06:21 AM.
Old 4/18/12, 08:51 AM
  #10  
Bullitt Member
 
airoscar's Avatar
 
Join Date: January 5, 2012
Location: Western Canada
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Sky Hye
I don't think people properly set their side view mirrors. In all my cars all my side view mirrors show my blind spots perfectly. I don't use them to see a long distance behind me, for that I use my rearview.
I think a lot of racers prefer seeing along the whole side of their cars in the side rear view mirrors, but they don't give a **** about blind spots, lol
Old 4/18/12, 09:25 AM
  #11  
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
 
cinque35's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 1,780
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
interestingly they did away with them on the Boss..
the 12’s had them and the 13's don’t

Old 4/19/12, 06:38 AM
  #12  
Mach 1 Member
 
bones302's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 24, 2011
Location: Metro Charlotte, NC
Posts: 915
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Well, I'm on the opposite end and looking for spotter mirrors.

So if anyone wants to trade their spotters for non-spotters, let me know.
Old 4/19/12, 07:05 AM
  #13  
Cobra Member
 
rechner843's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 18, 2012
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I like the blind spots, but I always look anyway
Old 4/19/12, 09:01 AM
  #14  
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
 
cinque35's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 1,780
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by bones302
Well, I'm on the opposite end and looking for spotter mirrors.

So if anyone wants to trade their spotters for non-spotters, let me know.
sorry bones.. someone bought them yesterday

the 11+ compound lenses are abt $75 each at the dealer but you can usually find them online for $50-60ea
Old 4/19/12, 01:38 PM
  #15  
I Have No Life
 
FromZto5's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 24, 2011
Posts: 10,141
Received 172 Likes on 145 Posts
Cinque...looks good bro. Also lovin' your avatar. I remember when you and I didn't have our cars yet

but anyhow, I can't say I love or hate the blindspot mirrors on my 12. I just haven't gotten used to them yet. I should try to actually USE them. LOL.
Old 4/19/12, 01:44 PM
  #16  
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
 
cinque35's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 1,780
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by FromZto5
...looks good bro. Also lovin' your avatar. I remember when you and I didn't have our cars yet
your avatar's insane.. where is that?
Old 4/19/12, 02:04 PM
  #17  
I Have No Life
 
FromZto5's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 24, 2011
Posts: 10,141
Received 172 Likes on 145 Posts
Originally Posted by cinque35
your avatar's insane.. where is that?
Sal, you haven't seen my threads??? lol. Where you been? If anything you should know I'm one of the most OCD guys here, esp with cars, detailing, and photography.

Here you go:

https://themustangsource.com/f786/fr...oshoot-506326/

But yeah, I meant your 2013 in your avatar in red, looks sweeeeet. Lovin' it. Congrats again.
Old 4/19/12, 02:32 PM
  #18  
V6 Member
 
Clue's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2011
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I personally love the little blind spot mirrors. Great feature and use it all the time.
Old 4/19/12, 05:19 PM
  #19  
Member
 
Zermat's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 31, 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I personally don't care what kind of mirrors I have..they are bolted to a Mustang!
Old 4/19/12, 05:22 PM
  #20  
Banned
 
11SHELBYGT500's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 9, 2011
Posts: 16,042
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Originally Posted by Zermat
I personally don't care what kind of mirrors I have..they are bolted to a Mustang!
The mirrors are just clipped on and can be pulled right off. The mirror housing on the other hand is what's bolted on. :jester


Quick Reply: '13 Blind spot side-views gone..



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:04 AM.