Where to get multi-pane inside rear view mirror?
 

I got this question from a MetroMPG.com visitor...

Here's the mirror type (top) he's referring to in the mmpg post:


Anyone know offhand where these can be bought?

I have seen the bottom one at a local autozone. I know jcwhitney.com sells both types.

edit: they don't have the day/night lever so they might be annoying at night.

Search for thee wink mirror and thou shalt be embiggened.

MetroMPG -

I have this one but it's a PITA to install because it's heavy and designed for 1970's rear-view mirrors (this relegated it to the TODO list) :

17" WRAPAROUND PANORAMIC WIDE-ANGLE MIRROR ~$11
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000218469

There is also a 13.5" for $1 less :

13.5" WRAPAROUND PANORAMIC WIDE-ANGLE MIRROR ~$10
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000218468

Here is a 4-mirror multi-mirror :

RALLY FULL-VIEW 4 -PANEL MIRRORS ~$19
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...015497/c-10101

CarloSW2

Awesome. Thanks guys.

Just throwing in a late reply...

Some sort of golf cart supplier should have one... The carts at my University, most of them at least, have the multi pane ones :)

I have a convex rearview mirror in the Geo (from Wal-Mart) and because of the diverging properties of the mirror, headlamp brightness is never a problem for me.

MetroMPG -

Here is a picture of the "convex-ness" of the 17" :

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The attachment assumes an older style of rear-view mirror that is thinner than mine :

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I could figure it out, but I have too much on my plate right now.

CarloSW2

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Buggies Unlimited definitely has one, actually more than one. It's especially handy if you live near Virginia because shipping is especially zippy. I never actually thought about using golf cart parts but hey? If your ecomodding anything is your building blocks ^_^ If you have a golf cart and have been looking for one well.. that's the place to get it.

Crappy Tire used to sell them ages ago...

Try a search for lanechanger mirror. It fits on your regular inside rearview mirror. Also I found at Walmart small convex spot mirrors that rotate 360 to adjust the view. I found them in the RV section. You could mount these inside where the outside mirrors used to be and be able to adjust them.

Search 5 panel mirror on ebay ... Now a days these types of mirrors are sold by Golf cart supply stores as they are pitching them for golf carts and such.

I picked up a 5 panel for under $20.00

Would this not be illegal if you don't have a driver side mirror? Just curious? In NC you have to have one. The pass one is ok not to have one...I think.

You have to check your state laws, in NY you have to have an "outside" drivers side mirror and a rearview mirror in the car but I'm sure other states have different wordings.

Actually, I looked a while back, and in NY you have to have an outside mirror on the right if you have tinted windows or no back window (e.g., a panel van). The one on the left is mandatory as well. I'm considering buying peep mirrors from some sort of hot rod supply, probably Mooneyes, as they are pretty decent to deal with. I just have to figure out how to blank off the mirror holes without looking goofy.

I really should get a big convex rearview, though. That would be pretty sweet. Not that the xB has a problem with blind spots, or anything, given the giant windows, but I have a thing for knowing what's going on around me.

Havent seen this kind of rear view mirrors before, is it same with other mirrors for rear view? My 3.5 inch rear view mirror, one part(1/3 of the mirror) is with GPS Nav. Had it more than one year, the function is in well condition, but colors would thin at night, i was wondering if there is some better mirrors for solving this problem, or some feasible way to improve it. Any helps would be appreciated. :turtle: