Euro Blind Spot Mirrors -- If you wanted to know what they do --

Duffer · 06-24-2002, 07:37 PM

Top mirror is stock mirror and the one in housing is Euro mirror -- tried to get them to look at same angle -- with Euro , look at the outer 1/3 and you can see much more

In second pic, you can see them work in traffic.

Of course, you can adjust your mirrors wickedly, but these do a much better job

Duffer · 06-24-2002, 07:41 PM

Wouldn't have seen that guy without the Euro mirror

These are pics from my 02 C230K. I also have these mirrors on my TT

They are well worth the money for the TT. You won't have to crane your neck backwards to look for other cars -- just at the side and rear view mirrors -- you eyes and head are where they belong -- looking ahead while you are passing everyone

And if you thought our mods are expensive, Don't buy a M/B

axel · 06-24-2002, 07:52 PM

Romeo · 06-24-2002, 08:42 PM

standard mirrors are set up correctly (i.e. not looking at the side of the car with the mirror, opposite to what Young Driver's training teaches), there are no blind spots. A car moves from rear-view mirror, to side mirror to right beside you. And there is just the right amount of overlap in the transition between them.

Maybe it's just me...

evan · 06-24-2002, 08:58 PM

but OMG, in a small car like the TT, you just turn your head and you know what is there right away. I put these puppies on the car the week I got it, and I would never want to be without them now. See link for a good comparison and info.

Euro mirrors comparo

Wiz · 06-24-2002, 09:31 PM

just to the point when I can't see the car's sides anymore without moving my head a little to the side. And the car I'm passing either on the left or right appears in the central (windshield) mirror BEFORE it disappears from the side ones. So I guess I hardly need euros

PhilMason · 06-24-2002, 10:30 PM

but it takes adjusting to. Most people like the reference that the side of their own car gives, which makes the euro mirror the perfect solution. If you don't need that reference, then there's no reason to get them.

Either way they both take getting used to.

Jason in Vancouver · 06-25-2002, 02:41 AM

want to have one on my left side mirror
i try my best to set up with no blind spot
but one time when there is a little curve and uphill and i try to cut
and that car is in my blind spot
too scary

DuTTchman · 06-25-2002, 06:57 AM

JustJeff · 06-25-2002, 07:10 AM

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06-24-2002, 07:37 PM	#1
Duffer Member Account #: 18895 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,531	Euro Blind Spot Mirrors -- If you wanted to know what they do -- Top mirror is stock mirror and the one in housing is Euro mirror -- tried to get them to look at same angle -- with Euro , look at the outer 1/3 and you can see much more In second pic, you can see them work in traffic. Of course, you can adjust your mirrors wickedly, but these do a much better job __________________ Dr. Phil aka Duffer Stock: '01 225QC Desert Green w/ Aviator Grey Interior, Premium Pkg w/ Bose, and Navigation System MoTTified: Engine: Tuned by APR 93 Program, APR Exhaust, K&N Filter, Forge DV, Mobil 1/10W-30 Suspension: Bilstein HDs, Stock Springs, Neuspeed 19 mm Rear Antisway Bar Shoes: (1) PZero Rosso Assyms from 0 to 21k miles (OK); (2) Bridgestone Pole Position S-03s - (21-44k, Grippy but Noisy when they get low tread); and now (3) Michelin Pilot Sports ( Better than Pirellis for grip, just as quiet) Protection/Enhancement: Stongard Body & Light Kit, Nonmetallic Tint, TT Valve Stems, Euro Mirrors, Zaino, V1

06-24-2002, 07:41 PM	#2
Duffer Member Account #: 18895 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,531	Second Pic in Traffic Wouldn't have seen that guy without the Euro mirror These are pics from my 02 C230K. I also have these mirrors on my TT They are well worth the money for the TT. You won't have to crane your neck backwards to look for other cars -- just at the side and rear view mirrors -- you eyes and head are where they belong -- looking ahead while you are passing everyone And if you thought our mods are expensive, Don't buy a M/B __________________ Dr. Phil aka Duffer Stock: '01 225QC Desert Green w/ Aviator Grey Interior, Premium Pkg w/ Bose, and Navigation System MoTTified: Engine: Tuned by APR 93 Program, APR Exhaust, K&N Filter, Forge DV, Mobil 1/10W-30 Suspension: Bilstein HDs, Stock Springs, Neuspeed 19 mm Rear Antisway Bar Shoes: (1) PZero Rosso Assyms from 0 to 21k miles (OK); (2) Bridgestone Pole Position S-03s - (21-44k, Grippy but Noisy when they get low tread); and now (3) Michelin Pilot Sports ( Better than Pirellis for grip, just as quiet) Protection/Enhancement: Stongard Body & Light Kit, Nonmetallic Tint, TT Valve Stems, Euro Mirrors, Zaino, V1

06-24-2002, 07:52 PM	#3
axel AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 5808 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 2,893	I wouldn't want to be without them !! __________________

06-24-2002, 08:42 PM	#4
Romeo New Member Account #: 9194 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 372	I don't understand the need for these. My experience is that when the ... standard mirrors are set up correctly (i.e. not looking at the side of the car with the mirror, opposite to what Young Driver's training teaches), there are no blind spots. A car moves from rear-view mirror, to side mirror to right beside you. And there is just the right amount of overlap in the transition between them. Maybe it's just me... __________________ Romeo 2001 225QC Lake Silver/Ebony +Bose +Premium

06-24-2002, 08:58 PM	#5
evan Senior Member Account #: 609 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,412	Have you tried them? They take a little getting used to... but OMG, in a small car like the TT, you just turn your head and you know what is there right away. I put these puppies on the car the week I got it, and I would never want to be without them now. See link for a good comparison and info. Euro mirrors comparo

06-24-2002, 09:31 PM	#6
Wiz Junior Member Account #: 37557 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,379	Frankly I set my mirrors wide enough just to the point when I can't see the car's sides anymore without moving my head a little to the side. And the car I'm passing either on the left or right appears in the central (windshield) mirror BEFORE it disappears from the side ones. So I guess I hardly need euros __________________ APR Chip with EMCS... Hyperboost DV... K&N... Hardwired Passport 8500... Tinted all around... No more TT valve stem caps...

06-24-2002, 10:30 PM	#7
PhilMason Member Account #: 4405 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,431	you're right but it takes adjusting to. Most people like the reference that the side of their own car gives, which makes the euro mirror the perfect solution. If you don't need that reference, then there's no reason to get them. Either way they both take getting used to. __________________

06-25-2002, 02:41 AM	#8
Jason in Vancouver Member Account #: 28663 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,722	Is there one avaliable for new A4 yet want to have one on my left side mirror i try my best to set up with no blind spot but one time when there is a little curve and uphill and i try to cut and that car is in my blind spot too scary __________________ 02 A4 3.0 QTSP Brilliant Black w/ Ebony Leather 18" Race Silver Superleggera w/ Pirelli PZero Nero M&S

06-25-2002, 06:57 AM	#9
DuTTchman New Member Account #: 9382 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 448	But you gotta be careful when you drive your other car w/o them..

06-25-2002, 07:10 AM	#10
JustJeff Elder Member Account #: 2847 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,786	Another view of this. WARNING! Non-Audi Content! Some may not wish to view this! Asperic Mirror Page __________________

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