Gudge

I have fitted M5 mirrors to my non-M5 car, and on the passenger side I find the field of vision to be very restricted. Especially compared to the stock (rectangular) mirrors I have just replaced.

I think it is to do with the way the mirror curves at the edges (rather than being squared off). But it means that on the motorway changing to a left hand lane (read right hand lane for RHD cars), has become less natural, and I have to wait that little bit longer for the car behind me to appear in my mirror.........Very annoying.

Has anyone else experienced this ???.....And do you get used to it over time.

Gudge

No-one else found this to be an issue ?

Rudy

At the request of Gudge (the OP), this topic has been moved from the M5 forum to the Parts, Accessories and Mods forum...

KnIgHtCoM

Great question you posed. I would like to hear people's opinions. Bump!

nigxdoof

The mirrors do feel limited but I think that's the sacrifice you make when you get M5 mirrors. Main reason to get this is to have the M5 look.

I did adjust the mirrors for optimal viewing, it took some time getting used to, and you know what, I'm still getting used to it, I've had them since June... Or was it May? I forgot.

Also, someone with an M5 probably doesnt need to look, cause the car is so fast, he'll pass everyone to begin with, so the mirrors are useless. HAHAHA.



MK

E60M5E60

+1

Gudge

Thanks for the feedback MK. I find in order to get the optimal viewing of what's behind, I have to angle the mirror so far away from the car, that I can no longer see the edge of my vehicle.........that is what I find the most disconcerting, because it creates a blindspot. If and when travelling down narrow country lanes, that's when you need the comfort of knowing exactly the distance between your vehicle and the hedges on the nearside. Without that, one would find it very difficult to press on at speed.

Grateful for other members feedback.......particularly those from the UK, who will appreciate the importance of using the wing mirrors when driving on country lanes.

KnIgHtCoM

Gudge, I'm glad you brought this to my attention. I was contemplating M5 mirrors, but I like you, are uncomfortable with the thought of loss peripheral vision. I'm not sure the aesthetic outweighs the safety concerns unless you have a M-Tech to compliment?

Gudge

Hi Knightcom.......Not sure what you mean by the above question ? Certainly I am slightly taken aback by the loss of peripheral vision. My other car is an Alfa 156, which also has sculpted mirrors........but there is no loss of vision, it's just like in most cars.

I am disappointed that a company like BMW did not give this further consideration, and think of a better solution.

andy545

No issues here - (and I live in a country where you really need to use side mirrors!) - Love them.