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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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OK, so I definitely want to get one, and I am just about to order it. But (and I know this is going to sound stupid) I don't know what size to get. 270mm or 300mm? Or something else?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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270 mm will be better, 300 will work but it will get in the with visors..
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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yeah 270 is like perfect. 300 makes everything just a tad smaller. Get the convex one!
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Thanks so much, you guys! I've off to order it now!
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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I have the 270mm in black chrome and now I know why people say they can't live without it! Go to Tweaked Ice and say that I sent you to them. They might be able to get you a good deal on that mirror
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Thanks, ChelsDS!
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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It is ordered, and I told them you sent me, Chels! Thanks again.
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Nice! The first day I used it I got a headache since you focus on a different area on the mirror plus its convex but now I'm used to it Can't live without it

Didja get the black chrome or another finish? The black chrome matches my theme very well
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Yes, I got black chrome.

To be honest the blind spots have never really bothered me a lot (I used to drive a Honda Element and that has SERIOUS blind spots), but I think it will be a good thing.
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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where do you get one of these mirrors? I can't seem to find a reliable store with google and all I have found are flat mirrors... : [
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Tweaked Ice, as Chels suggested above.

www.tweakedice.com
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by oboogie
Tweaked Ice, as Chels suggested above.

www.tweakedice.com
oops. missed that.

thanks.

edit: woooooooooow. these things are great and cheap too. i'm buyin one next paycheck : D
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Wow they got Eneos oil too! *drools* it's like being back in japan again...
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I drove with a full set of passengers yesterday in busy city freeway driving and it has become apparent that I need one of these... excellent resource there.

Just ordered one.
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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I have the 270, and it's perfect. Any wider and it just looks dumb.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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The mirror came in today from Tweaked Ice, and it looks great.

Thanks again for the help, ChelsDS et al!
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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I also have the 270mm - takes a bit getting use to in the beginning (convex) but it's great otherwise.

No more blind spots!! (also have the convex side view mirrors from tweaked ice as well)
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Mine showed up today too... as well as my cargo cover and trunk mat (it was sort of like Christmas... my wife was not amused). Looks good, but I can see how it will take some getting used to.
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Yay! More people with Broadways lol. Score!
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I ordered one last week also



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