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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Anyone use a Broadway Rear View Mirror

Those that do, do you notice how it shakes a LOT?

If you take it off.. the normal rear view mirror is okay.
But once you attach the Broadway, while you are driving it seems to shake quite a bit. (I think this is due to the mirror being so small and flimsy... looks like the bottoms of the mirror really dont get a good grab)

Any ideas on a fix? Padding maybe?
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Haven't noticed an issue with mine but I'm in a first gen. Seems the rearview in the GE would shake more because it's coming straight off the glass and doesn't have a shock absorber like the GD3 design.
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Mine shakes as well. Hasn't really bothered me that much but if anyone finds a way to fix this I'll try it out.
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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lol....i just bought one today. bothered me for the first 5 minutes of driving. now...not so much. hellavalot better than looking out the small arse rear window.
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Maybe try some padding between the mirrors, or a thick bead of silicone.
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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^^ What he said.. Use some kind of rubber or like an eraser or something.
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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same here.. take some single sided foam and stick to oem mirror should calm it down a bit.
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Yeah it shakes but whatever haha. Shakes the most when I change gears
 
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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I have some other bigass mirror that my GF got me from QVC years ago. I can't seem to find it anymore. Steady as a rock fitting over my 09 sport RVM. It really makes a difference with blind spots- there is none

Once you put this sucker on, you can't go back. If I can find a link to the mirror, I'll post it.

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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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I have some other bigass mirror that my GF got me from QVC years ago. I can't seem to find it anymore. Steady as a rock fitting over my 09 sport RVM. It really makes a difference with blind spots- there is none

Once you put this sucker on, you can't go back. If I can find a link to the mirror, I'll post it.

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take a pic so i can be jealous
 
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Haven't noticed an issue with mine but I'm in a first gen. Seems the rearview in the GE would shake more because it's coming straight off the glass and doesn't have a shock absorber like the GD3 design.
lol, I take that damper off in every fit I sit in. annoys me n it makes me feel liek there's more bass when the mirror shakes lolz. stock speakers make me sad.
 
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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I don't notice mine shaking at all.
 
Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by wootang00
Those that do, do you notice how it shakes a LOT?

If you take it off.. the normal rear view mirror is okay.
But once you attach the Broadway, while you are driving it seems to shake quite a bit. (I think this is due to the mirror being so small and flimsy... looks like the bottoms of the mirror really dont get a good grab)

Any ideas on a fix? Padding maybe?
I think spring of grab is damaged..
 
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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What size broadway is everyone using? I want to go as big as possible without impeding the sun visors.. anyone have a problem fitting 300mm or bigger?

Also,
What do you think? Convex or flat? Tinted or not?
Thanks for the help!
 
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Maybe I am missing something here, but could you explain why one would use a mirror like that with such a small back glass? The stock mirror shows all of the rear window, so what would the advantage be if you can't see more than the rear window, which is already at 100%?
 
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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I use a 300mm flat non tinted broadway. Imo it is the best size for all cars, not to big, not to small just perfect. I use to have a 240mm but that was too small so I gave it to my mom.
 
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by lostpacket
Maybe I am missing something here, but could you explain why one would use a mirror like that with such a small back glass? The stock mirror shows all of the rear window, so what would the advantage be if you can't see more than the rear window, which is already at 100%?
you've got a point. But for me, sometimes I dont sit in the same exact position and with the stock mirror you may lose a chunk of vision in the rear view mirror, even if you look at it a different angle. Being able to see the rear seats and stuff ensures that you're seeing the whole back window no matter what position you sit in or how much you turn your head to look at the mirror. I noticed that all stock rear view mirrors only show the whole back window if your head is in the perfect position.
 
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Mine shakes a little, but it doesn't bother me that much. The GE8's chassis is pretty stiff, so I kind of expected it.
 
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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U know what !! I ended up getting a mirror but I wasnt satisfied at all with this mirror ! It shows me the same $h!t that I can see fine with my stock one ! But that's just me So be easy!! no one attack me for my opinion!!! Lol but I am actually gonna get a 4-5 panel rearview mirror !!! I know it might be ugly but then again it's like having eyes in the back of ur head to see everything behind u !!! But we will see when I get it and if I get It
 
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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If I can remember Broadway mirror have 4 sizes..

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280mm. , 300mm. , 320 mm. , 340mm.

If I miss ..am sorry...
 

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