External Mirror Removal (with tuft testing)

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by freebeard

That might not work for the offside mirror.

Neither for the curbside, unless there was a piece of glass below the waistline like in some trucks.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by tel

what about lowering the mirrors to just below the window and adding transparent fairing to the mirror side?

It WOULD be aerodynamically correct, however, there might be so much optical distortion introduced as to render it useless.
And unless hermetically sealed, could end up full of condensation, or ice, depending on dew points and ambient temperatures.
The SCCA racing mirrors with truncated plexiglass, open fairings, would be an attempt at a compromise.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by freebeard

That might not work for the offside mirror.

Alternates would be on the front fenders, peep mirrors or those bus mirrors on stalks. Anything to get away from the A-pillars.

Check windshield-wiper zone of sweep before locating.
If the windshield glass between you and the mirror is obscured by rainwater you're 'backing up.'