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06-07-2010, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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Question about exterior mirrors
Today I first used the auto folding mirrors, and found that the near-side mirror (passenger-side) was folded more inward to the car. I unfolded the mirrors back to normal position and the driver's mirror was actually more outward from the car. I checked other BMW and noticed they are all like that.
Does anyone know the reason behind it? My 10-year-old VW Polo even has a smaller near-side mirror. |
06-07-2010, 04:01 PM | #2 |
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Maybe it has something to do with managing driver's side blind spots better (in that the driver's mirror is out just slightly more?)....just a guess obviously.
By the way, both my mirrors are being replaced next week because they make a grinding noise when folded inward. Dealer said definitely not normal and ordered 2 mirrors. Nice! Dave |
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06-08-2010, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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It's to compensate for the different distances/angles from driving position. You'll notice that some cars have slightly different wing mirrors on each side -shape or the way its positioned (more inward or outward).
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