Replacing Rearview Mirror for Smaller One - Toyota Yaris Forums

molinee · 11-04-2008, 12:17 PM

I am crossposting here.... My 07 LB has a rearview mirror that is just too big and creates a blind spot for me. It seems like most everyone likes their mirror but not good for me as it takes up too much of my windshield. Anyone feel the same way?
How tough is it to remove it and replace with a smaller one. Is there some kind of screws, etc.
-tia

evan · 11-04-2008, 04:02 PM

I'm 6' tall and have the same problem. I'd prefer if the mirror were not quite as tall and also mounted further up on the windshield.

Rotorheader · 11-04-2008, 09:12 PM

See my posting on the General forum

andruboz · 11-04-2008, 10:18 PM

i was just wondering what happend to the big 5 panel mirrors that were all the rage in the 80's...
dont play well with visors i suppose.

talnlnky · 11-04-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evan

I'm 6' tall and have the same problem. I'd prefer if the mirror were not quite as tall and also mounted further up on the windshield.

yeah... I'm 6'4" and the first negative thing I noticed about the car is how vision seems to be slightly more limited than I like, and the blindspots are bigger than i'm used to.

Split · 11-04-2008, 10:41 PM

what about those huge rearview mirrors that asian always have, where can i get one of those? My buddy has one in his supra and its awesome.

TLyttle · 11-06-2008, 11:51 AM

Wink mirrors. They were fine, but they are now outlawed in many states; blocks off too much of the windshield, and (apparently) too distracting. Just the thing for racing, though.

I don't find the mirror as much of a block as the A-pillars: they can hide a good-size vehicle under the wrong circumstances, and that IS a problem!

Phaeton · 11-06-2008, 10:56 PM

Only problem I have with the mirror, is that I have to hunch down to see the stoplight.

11-04-2008, 12:17 PM	#1
molinee Drives: 2007 Black LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CO Posts: 16	Replacing Rearview Mirror for Smaller One I am crossposting here.... My 07 LB has a rearview mirror that is just too big and creates a blind spot for me. It seems like most everyone likes their mirror but not good for me as it takes up too much of my windshield. Anyone feel the same way? How tough is it to remove it and replace with a smaller one. Is there some kind of screws, etc. -tia

11-04-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
evan Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 31	I'm 6' tall and have the same problem. I'd prefer if the mirror were not quite as tall and also mounted further up on the windshield. __________________ -Evan

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Rotorheader Drives: 07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowell, OR Posts: 35	See my posting on the General forum

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andruboz boohachimono Drives: 07 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: central texas Posts: 97	i was just wondering what happend to the big 5 panel mirrors that were all the rage in the 80's... dont play well with visors i suppose.

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Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	what about those huge rearview mirrors that asian always have, where can i get one of those? My buddy has one in his supra and its awesome.

11-06-2008, 11:51 AM	#7
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Wink mirrors. They were fine, but they are now outlawed in many states; blocks off too much of the windshield, and (apparently) too distracting. Just the thing for racing, though. I don't find the mirror as much of a block as the A-pillars: they can hide a good-size vehicle under the wrong circumstances, and that IS a problem!

11-06-2008, 10:56 PM	#8
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	Only problem I have with the mirror, is that I have to hunch down to see the stoplight.