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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Convex side mirrors?

Does anyone have, or know where to find convex side mirrors? i like my convex rearview mirror! why not do the same on the sides?
 
Old Mar 25, 2011 | 03:42 AM
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oooo.... interesting.... i wanna know too... where'd u get ur conver rear view? lemme see!
 
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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convex side mirrors might be weird to get used to.

I have the Razo mirror. It was cheaper than the broadway ones. Bought it from here
 
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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You won't need convex mirrors if you learn to adjust your mirrors properly. Most drivers can see the car behind them in all three mirrors. This is wrong. They should be adjusted to give you a panoramic view. As the car behind you starts to come out of your rear view mirror he should be coming into your side view mirror. As he starts to come out of the side view mirror you should be able to see him out of your peripheral view. It will seem strange at first but if you try this for a while it becomes natural.
 
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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I am so glad you posted this. I don't understand how so many owners drive their cars with poorly adjusted mirrors. So much safer to do it properly.
 
Old Aug 25, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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ebay link to mirrors

Originally Posted by NewFitGuy09
Does anyone have, or know where to find convex side mirrors? i like my convex rearview mirror! why not do the same on the sides?

09 10 Honda Fit / Jazz Blue Tint Side Mirror Glass f7 | eBay

put these on my fit. much greater read + side view angle area, but I still turn my head when making land changes or reversing anyway. no such thing as too safe.
 
Old Dec 4, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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I got the side mirrors that are convex.
 
Old Dec 4, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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I got the side mirrors that are convex.
Did you get the genuine Honda ones or more like the ones I got off of ebay? How do you like them so far?
 
Old Dec 4, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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I got the ones off ebay and i was worried about it when i ordered it becuase you know how some ebay stuff is crap, but these mirror from ebay are really good , makes a huge differnace at night, and they directly fit your old mirror hookups, not like the cheap mirrors that just stick on with tape, i highly recommend them.
 
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Same here I really like these mirrors. I know properly adjusted mirrors don't have blind spots but these just have such awesome viability. Plus add in they have a blue tint to reduce glare and so for me these are a must have.
 
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Yea a car behind me at night use to blind the hell out of me and also make light fill the inside of my car up, Now The headlights dont blind me and my car still looks dark at night (20% all around) plus they dont cost that much, A good upgrade for low money
 
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:25 AM
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I rock a set on both my cars. Love being able to check blind spots/change lanes without turning my head. And best part is, parallel parking..... you can see EXACTLY where that curb is (no curbing up your wheels).
 
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Does anyone know if the EDM Fit's have heated mirrors?
I'm thinking since they already have the convex mirrors, one could get the heated option as well, and it will be OEM.

If any European boardies know of the part #'s please let me know.
 
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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You might want to consider these if you're looking for convex mirrors. The AJRC GT Mirrors are direct replacement to your OEM mirrors and have a convex lens.

Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns, if you need pricing, feel free to PM me and I can work out a good price.

A&J Racing :: Specials :: AJRC GT Mirrors - Honda Fit 09-12 (GE8)

Thanks.

Jason @ AJR
 
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Thumbs up

Originally Posted by AJR Jay
.....Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns, if you need pricing, feel free to PM me and I can work out a good price....
Jason, the GE8 JDM power folding mirrors you guys sell (European version?), don't those come with convex mirrors?
PM me a price, please.

Also thinking about the Spoon convex rear mirror (blue tint) for a GE8.

Thanks in advance.
 
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FitStir
Jason, the GE8 JDM power folding mirrors you guys sell (European version?), don't those come with convex mirrors?
PM me a price, please.

Also thinking about the Spoon convex rear mirror (blue tint) for a GE8.

Thanks in advance.
The Taiwanese Market Honda power folding mirror actually has the convex lens. If you are interested in that, I can price that out for you as well as price out this AJRC GT style mirror for you.

Please provide me with your zip or postal code and I can gladly get that for you.

Thanks .

Jason @ AJR
 
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks J, you have a pm.
 
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Thanks J, you have a pm.
I'll have a quote for you asap!

Thanks.

Jason @ AJR
 
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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To those saying that properly adjusted mirrors are important, I totally agree.

However, with the set of Level Sport mirrors (Spoon replicas that are actually better) I had on my S2000, you could see an entire two complete lanes to either side of you. No amount of "proper adjusting" will allow you to see that much. There was zero blind spot. Coupled with my slightly wider center rear view, nothing behind me was hidden.

One of the best bang for the buck purchases I ever got for any of my vehicles.
 
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