Side view mirrors add to frontal area and create a lot of turblance which is not good for the aerodynamics of a vehicle.
A total mirror delete with the addition of a camera to take it's place would be ideal. However, besides the high cost, you are not allowed by the law to replace your mirrors with cameras (yet). Moving a mirror to the interior of a vehicle along with the view that is provided is inferior compared to a outside mirror.
So, what can one do...???
Answer.
Replace a existing mirror with this...
It is a mirror for a bicycle bought at Walmart for $6.99 .
The mirror transplant patient.
The original mirror.
Old mirror removed and hole drilled for the new mirror.
Picture of the new mirror disassembled.
New mirror installed.
Comparing the original to the new mirror.
New mirror is approximately 3sq.inches.
Old mirror is 10-15x that total. (size of mirror and mounting)
Since the new mirror is adjustable in 3 axis, it was easy to mount to the face of the door and still have a level point of view.
One could mount this mirror to a variety of vehicles with ease.
So...
Whats it like...???
Well, I took it for a spin and was pleased with the result...
The field of view is pretty good. Also, it is quieter than the original. It is however like most other auto mirrors as the vehicles viewed are closer than they appear. Just so you know, the mirror is made of plastic and will probably scratch easily so it would have be treated carefully.
Anyway, I hope this novel approach to a problem all our vehicles suffer from
can help someone else.
Have a Great Day...
Redneck
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