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Loren · 12-05-2008, 02:00 AM

I don't even HAVE a right side mirror in my Spitfire, but it's a very small car, I have a wide-angle rear-view mirror and I almost always drive with the top down. I have no trouble keeping up with what's going on around me in that car.

But, in the Yaris, with all of it's blind spots and such... not a good idea.

I actually tried is a couple weeks ago when I did my "economy run". Tucked the right side mirror in, and damn if I didn't almost get in a wreck because of it! Not because I didn't see what was to the right of me, but because I was looking way over my right shoulder to be sure the right lane was clear and didn't see the car in front of me come to a STOP because the car in front of them (that I couldn't see) decided to stop suddenly to prepare for a left turn. It was a very close call... missed clipping the rear of a minivan by about a foot.

Not worth it.

03Z33 · 12-05-2008, 03:33 AM

I folded in the mirrors on Lorens Yaris when we ran it at the 1/4 mile drags this past Spring. I don't think it helped much with the fuel economy over that 1/4 mile

Mikeb Yaris · 12-05-2008, 10:40 AM

[QUOTE=Loren;190871]But, in the Yaris, with all of it's blind spots and such... not a good idea.QUOTE]

One of the few gripes I have about my sedan is the blind spots. Between the aft pillar size and the rear seat headrests, it does one well to be dilligent in mirror adjustment and attention - particularly in changing lanes. Do not forget your driver's ed procedure from high school in this car!!! ALWAYS turn your head and look back!! The first week I had mine I came this close to really getting wiped out!

Bob_VT · 12-05-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

I don't even HAVE a right side mirror in my Spitfire, but it's a very small car, I have a wide-angle rear-view mirror and I almost always drive with the top down. I have no trouble keeping up with what's going on around me in that car.

But, in the Yaris, with all of it's blind spots and such... not a good idea.

I actually tried is a couple weeks ago when I did my "economy run". Tucked the right side mirror in, and damn if I didn't almost get in a wreck because of it! Not because I didn't see what was to the right of me, but because I was looking way over my right shoulder to be sure the right lane was clear and didn't see the car in front of me come to a STOP because the car in front of them (that I couldn't see) decided to stop suddenly to prepare for a left turn. It was a very close call... missed clipping the rear of a minivan by about a foot.

Not worth it.

Slightly off topic.... when I used to drive my Spitfire top down I felt as if I had to almost stand up and wave so trucks could see me. It is low enough to the ground that you cad see yourself in truck hub caps

12-05-2008, 02:00 AM	#1
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	I don't even HAVE a right side mirror in my Spitfire, but it's a very small car, I have a wide-angle rear-view mirror and I almost always drive with the top down. I have no trouble keeping up with what's going on around me in that car. But, in the Yaris, with all of it's blind spots and such... not a good idea. I actually tried is a couple weeks ago when I did my "economy run". Tucked the right side mirror in, and damn if I didn't almost get in a wreck because of it! Not because I didn't see what was to the right of me, but because I was looking way over my right shoulder to be sure the right lane was clear and didn't see the car in front of me come to a STOP because the car in front of them (that I couldn't see) decided to stop suddenly to prepare for a left turn. It was a very close call... missed clipping the rear of a minivan by about a foot. Not worth it. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

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12-05-2008, 03:33 AM	#2
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	I folded in the mirrors on Lorens Yaris when we ran it at the 1/4 mile drags this past Spring. I don't think it helped much with the fuel economy over that 1/4 mile

12-05-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
Mikeb Yaris Drives: 08 Sedan Base Auto/PWR BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 58	[QUOTE=Loren;190871]But, in the Yaris, with all of it's blind spots and such... not a good idea.QUOTE] One of the few gripes I have about my sedan is the blind spots. Between the aft pillar size and the rear seat headrests, it does one well to be dilligent in mirror adjustment and attention - particularly in changing lanes. Do not forget your driver's ed procedure from high school in this car!!! ALWAYS turn your head and look back!! The first week I had mine I came this close to really getting wiped out!