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Old 02-13-2009, 04:02 PM   #70 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by k.alexander View Post
After driving for a few days now, with the lanechanger mirror, I posted a link to above, I have the following observations:

The mirror does work on the Z. The C-pillar is huge on this car, and since we simply can't see through metal, the mirror cant either. Having said that, you can JUST ABOUT rely only on this mirror and nothing else. I've tested it now, when standing in traffic, and you can see some part (either front or back) of the car in your blind spot.

That should just about be enough. However, in addition, I did what many here recommended, and adjusted my outside mirrors so that I can just about barely see the side of my car, with the rest of the mirror showing me what is to the side of the car. As a result, with the outside mirrors, I can see the other part of the car (the one I cant see with the lanechanger).

Bottom line, between the lanechanger mirror and the outside mirror adjustment, as described above, I feel like I'm fine. No need to turn the head, as in fact I see less when I do that.
Thanks for the update. After test driving the Z again, I see your point with Lanechanger - without more windows in the car, it won't do much good...

I guess for even more added safey, I guess you can install convex mirror on the side. Do you need one on the driver side as well?
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