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Old 01-30-2014, 11:40 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
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Originally Posted by elhigh View Post
For a while there I was running the biggest mirrors I could find. I've since shrunk back down to factory and am looking at smaller, with the addition of some interior mirrors to retain field of view.
There's the right tool for each job. People often add larger mirrors/extensions for towing, etc. Sometimes it's practical to go with smaller/fewer ones.

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When you drive as slow as I do, a clear view of what's climbing up your tailpipe can be kind of important.
I know of what you speak! I drive slower than average when alone on the road, but tend to accomodate following vehicles when they don't have a clear passing opportunity.
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