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Old 12-08-2003, 09:09 AM
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Where can i get one of those wide rear view mirrors?

I have found a lot of the clip on variety on the internet...but I was wondering if there were some that actually replace the existing mirror, rather than clip over it.

anyone know where I can get one?
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Old 12-08-2003, 01:12 PM
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http://www.hotbuystation.com/category/RM.htm

These are clip on too, but they are nice!!!

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101

These are cool too!


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Old 12-08-2003, 08:16 PM
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havent seen full replacement either....
the clip-on one is not that bad tho
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Old 12-08-2003, 11:48 PM
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Yeah, I haven't seen any replacements either. The Broadway mirror clip-ons work jus fine for me. Have you ever seen the Broadway mirror before? They work pretty well, I'm happy with mine! :D I still need to figure out why there is a notch on the back of the Broadway though, like something goes there.
 
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hey stylis...can you take a pic of your mirror from the outside of the car...I was to see if the back of it looks ok, or if it LOOKS like a clip on.
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I've got the broadway in mine...love it! It works really well, and it doubles as a conversation mirror if you've got people in the back seat. Tons of visibility.
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Old 12-09-2003, 01:14 AM
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ok...then could YOU take a picture of it from the back?

iwanna see what these things look like installed....

you can email it to me at my screen name @yahoo.com
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Old 12-09-2003, 01:20 AM
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I wish I had a digital camera. If I did, I'd snap you a photo right now. Hopefully Santa will bring me one. If I can borrow my buddy's, I'll get some pics.

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Old 12-09-2003, 01:40 AM
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yeah. broadways are really nice. Come in different colors and sizes. Most people find it good for the money.
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Any small car shops sell broadway or similar brand mirrors.

Don't waste time with replacements, just rock clip ons, that's what everyone that runs them do anyway.

There is entire wall dedicated to clip on wide view mirrors at Super Autobacs...is the hugest selection of mirrors i have ever seen in my life. If you want to be **** about your preference in rear view wide mirrors--go there and analyze each one.
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Old 12-09-2003, 03:39 AM
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here you go

This was a few minutes ago, my xb in her garage! :D
 
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Ok, excellent...that isnt half as bad as I thought it would be...looks pretty good actually.
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looks good from the inside too.
 
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that is awesome...thanks...is that a 300mm?
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Old 12-09-2003, 05:00 AM
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hey stylis, does the mirror get in the way of the sunvisors when folded down?
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sometimes it gets in then way, but I rarely use the viors as is. The sun never bother me, and I drive faster :D
 
Old 12-09-2003, 05:21 AM
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Stylis....what size is the mirror...?
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Old 12-09-2003, 07:40 AM
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check out this one! i saw it on e-bay...it has a built in cell phone alert led that lights up when a cellular signal is detected..._____in

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Old 12-09-2003, 07:47 AM
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ya..i saw that too...think it really works?

I am debating about getting a really wide broadway like 300mm...and just saying hell with the visors...

or getting a shorter one that has a convex shape to give more viewing angle...too bad there arent any good tuner shops in this stupid town....I cant see any of them in person before buying.
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