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Ken S
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5/15/2006
13:06:24

Subject: HELP! HUGE SIDE MIRROR problems!!!
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Ok, I almost hit someone today because the stupid HUGE side mirrors I have on my 99 Dak 4X4. I think they called them sport mirrors. Quite frankly, I don't know why they're called "sport".

Anyone else have this problem of trying to see around and over the side mirrors. I looked on ebay and found some side mirrors that are the smaller ones. Should I put those on. If so, HOW???



Kowalski
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5/15/2006
16:06:01

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Sure it was because of the mirrors, and not the fairly substantial "A" pillar ? The pillar is fairly wide; and you can lose sight of a vehicle behind it if you're not aware you have to be careful about this. Seems like you'd have to be pretty short for it to be the mirror causing the problem. Maybe a booster seat if it really is the mirror in your way ?

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Ken S
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5/15/2006
19:12:34

RE: HELP! HUGE SIDE MIRROR problems!!!
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Ha Ha Ha, I don't need a booster seat. Although with these mirrors I feel like I do. I'm 5'10", that's not that short.

the A pillar does get in the way though sometimes, but for me it's mostly the mirrors.

Has anyone ever installed the aftermarket mirrors?




Demon
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5/15/2006
22:03:40

RE: HELP! HUGE SIDE MIRROR problems!!!
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I banged mine up a few times. Went to the smaller ones. I like the way they look too.



shatto
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5/16/2006
03:30:43

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And here I am wanting larger than my large ones!



Ken S
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5/16/2006
09:35:36

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Demon, was it easy to put them on. Do you just take the inside door panel off and loosen some screws and the wire connector?

Where did you you get yours and how much were they?

I like the big mirrors because I can see a whole lot more in them, but I just can't quite yet figure out how to see THROUGH them to see people or cars...hmmmmmm.



michael w
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5/16/2006
09:59:29

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Yes, the A-pillar problem...... because of it,when i first bought this truck i was turning left and wacked a lady walking on the side of the head. i felt like an idiot and gave her $100 .



Kowalski
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5/16/2006
16:37:53

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Since we're both the same height, I'm confused as to how the mirrors could be blocking your view ? I've used extra towing mirrors which makes them twice as wide with no problems, the mirrors are well below my eyeline. Sure you didn't loose the vehicle behind the fat A pillar ?

Hey michael w, my head hurts !

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Flippy
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5/17/2006
01:11:25

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i think here, this guys problems are not his mirrors but his ability to operate a vehicle using his mirrors, learn how to drive man! and the problem will subside.



Walt_Felix
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5/17/2006
09:12:07

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I'm with Kowalski on this one. I can't see how, at 5'10", the mirrors could be blocking your view. They should be below your line of sight.

Your not one of those people who looks like you're driving while reclining in a Barcalounger, are you? I see it all the time when I drive into downtown Hartford, idiots driving with the seat reclined back as far as it will go.

Walt



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5/17/2006
12:14:37

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A wacked lady was walking on the side of the head?



Ken S
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5/17/2006
22:45:39

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No, i definatley dont recline while i drive. I don't know, it must just be me, doesn't seem like anyone else shares this problem.......



Demon
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5/18/2006
20:44:28

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Got mine on eBay for $10. Install just as yoyu described.



Bigblue92
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5/23/2006
20:01:56

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I LOVE MY BIG MIRRORS!!! I CAN ACTUALLY SEE WHAT'S BEHIND ME!!!!! (unlike the tiny ones on the camaros....)

169K and counting......

shatto
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5/24/2006
01:01:12

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Anybody notice the GOOGLE ADS are for whatever the subject of the thread is?



Ken S
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5/24/2006
11:40:59

RE: HELP! HUGE SIDE MIRROR problems!!!
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yeah, I noticed that too. Makes it kinda convenient to shop or look up whatever you're writing about.

Ya know, i like my big mirrors too, i like being able to see behind me very well. But personally I'd rather be able to see what's in front of me.



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