Mirror Blind Spot
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Do any of you use smaller convex mirrors on the passenger side mirror? I almost cut someone off yesterday because of a car in my blind spot.
I've seen advertisements for non convex mirrors that eliminate blind spots, but I haven't found anyone who uses them.
I've seen advertisements for non convex mirrors that eliminate blind spots, but I haven't found anyone who uses them.
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Originally Posted by geekmedic' post='813446' date='Mar 11 2009, 05:33 AM
Do any of you use smaller convex mirrors on the passenger side mirror? I almost cut someone off yesterday because of a car in my blind spot.
I've seen advertisements for non convex mirrors that eliminate blind spots, but I haven't found anyone who uses them.
I've seen advertisements for non convex mirrors that eliminate blind spots, but I haven't found anyone who uses them.
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+1 ... I have an OEM wide-angle/convex mirror on my M5 mirrors but still glance around my shoulder, can't put a trust on it but it helps.
Originally Posted by Krozi' post='813458' date='Mar 11 2009, 05:51 AM
I don't trust those mirrors. I just always turn around and look over my shoulder to check my blind spot.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='813458' date='Mar 11 2009, 10:51 AM
I don't trust those mirrors. I just always turn around and look over my shoulder to check my blind spot.
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I had the same problem as well.
I found that instead of a quick glance over your shoulder,
you need to really look towards the back/right of your car.
The blind spot is slightly bigger than most other cars I have
driven.
I found that instead of a quick glance over your shoulder,
you need to really look towards the back/right of your car.
The blind spot is slightly bigger than most other cars I have
driven.
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Yea, the blind spot does seem to be more appreciable on the E60. I don't like turning my head that much to look as even when I look in the mirror, at least some of my peripheral vision is still looking ahead.
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Good to know that I am not the only person experiencing "blind spot pain"...literally. 
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='813750' date='Mar 11 2009, 01:52 PM
Good to know that I am not the only person experiencing "blind spot pain"...literally.
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Originally Posted by Thullz' post='813782' date='Mar 11 2009, 02:19 PM
Leaning forward in your seat while looking into the side mirror does the trick - you can see where the blind spot is, this way you don't have to turn your head and look out the rear side window. Try it, works like a charm.
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