[DML] Re: Passenger's side view mirror

["Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxx>]

That RH outside mirror is so useless that I have been searching for a
suitable convex replacement. At the local auto parts store I found the
nearest match from a Toyota Crapola or something, and it was *perfect*
except for being about 2-3mm too tall. I tried to trim it down but ended up
with many tiny mirrors instead. :0

I don't think the convex mirrors were really in vogue yet in 1981, but I
really don't know why the flat ones were used. If anybody finds a suitable
replacement for those mirrors I'd be interested to hear.

Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN# 4695



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Luke Sandel [mailto:ls@xxxx]
> Subject: [DML] Passenger's side view mirror
>
>
> After reading the thread on pedal placement, I started thinking about
other
> peculiarities that may have an explaination. One that comes to mind is:
>
> Why is the side view mirror on the pass. side NOT convex? Personally, I
find
> the mirror to be nearly useless with it's small field of vision... not to
> mention the shakes it gets at speed (and my tires are balanced fine)...
but is
> there a reason???
>
> I'm hoping that it doesn't have something to do with original production
costs :)
>
> -Luke