Full View Race Mirror

[North Coast Cab]

Looking for some options for a widened race type rear view mirror. I'd like to retain the OEM mirror or have an easy wasy to install and remove the race type. Any suggestions? I drove a 930 last weekend that had a 6" high stepped mirror all the way across the windshield. It was so awesome to see everything on the track.

JOhn

[widebody911]

I have one of the parabolic jobbies. Clips right over the existing mirror. I like it, but some people complain about the "objects in mirror are closer than they appear" effect.

[Jack Olsen]

I use a parabolic one, too. No more blindspots. I leave it on for street driving so I'm pre-adjusted to the 'objects in the mirror are closer than they appear' phenomenon.

I/O Port Racing sells them for twenty bucks.

[89911]

The movie "Cannoball Run" comes to mind. I don't have the exact words, but one of the drivers was being asked about his rearview mirrors. He then ripped it off and threw it away saying "What is behind me is unimportant"

[Don Plumley]

Gumball Rally:

"And now my friend, the first rule of Italian driving. Whatsa behind me (breaks rear view mirror off and tosses it behind him), is not important!"

[89911]

Thank you for the correction! I guess I got it confused with the other bad 70 and 80's car movies! I'm always tempted to pull out that line when I'm paired for a DE with an instructor.

[Quicksilver]

Originally posted by 89911
The movie "Cannoball Run" comes to mind. I don't have the exact words, but one of the drivers was being asked about his rearview mirrors. He then ripped it off and threw it away saying "What is behind me is unimportant"

Part of the joke is that he didn't "rip" the mirror off. The mirror was designed by Ferrari to pop off and on. I think the idea back then was that a mirror in the middle of the screen might obstruct you forward vision when racing.
(Remember that they were still getting used to seatbelts back then too!)

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Oh, and the multi panel mirror that you found is called a Winks mirror. Believe or not the cheapest place to find one is at JC Whitney or every once in a while you'll find one at Walmart.

[sammyg2]

Couple of things to keep in mind:
The wink style mirrors are not safety glass AFAIK, and the idea of having hard or sharp stuff in front of my head at the moment of impact makes me nervous. I've seen those style mirrors in junk yard cars, all busted up with scalpel-like shards in the front seats.
Obviously the point would be to not hit anything, but ask yourself the question, "if I hit the wall or another car do I want that wink mirror there?"
Maybe not an issue, just something to contemplate.

[Emission]

Originally posted by Jack Olsen
I use a parabolic one, too. No more blindspots. I leave it on for street driving so I'm pre-adjusted to the 'objects in the mirror are closer than they appear' phenomenon.

I/O Port Racing sells them for twenty bucks.

That's the one I've got too. Works great on the track and street.

[IlMostro]

I have a "lanechanger" mirror (do a google search). Sticks to the top of the OEM mirror, you can still see with your stock mirror. Dirt cheap, you can get them ~$15. It interferes with the sunvisors a bit.

[rdane]

Originally posted by widebody911
I have one of the parabolic jobbies. Clips right over the existing mirror.

I use the same mirror with no out side mirrors and have good coverage on the blind spots..$10 at the local auto parts store.

[North Coast Cab]

JC Whitney seem to be the ticket. They have wink mirrors in 3 & 4 panel design and like four different parabolic style from 10-18". All are under $20.

John