Side view mirror UPGRADE?

[Reinout]

[MENTION=465961]Suma Performance[/MENTION] you have anything in the works for the 3rd gen 4Runner? TACOMA/ 4Runner – Suma Performance

 

[Ryan and Jerri]

I think the surf fenders have the blind spot mirror.

I put the fisheye mirror in the top far corner and that seems to work pretty good.

My surf has the fender mirror and it doesn't do anything for blind spots except directly in front of the bumper and straight down to the ground beside the front tire. Could get some motorcycle mirrors and put em on both fenders. Would look like hell but you'll get serious visibility [emoji57]

 

[Ryan and Jerri]

Drive a vehicle with NO windows and you quickly realize how important mirrors, good mirrors, really are. My "daily" is a 2018 Ford Transit cargo van, I don't even have windows in the back doors. I absolutely rely on the (huge) side mirrors there as there is no possible way to check my passenger side without them.



So I miss having a better view in other vehicles. I find them most useful for backing up though, knowing EXACTLY where your rear tires are is helpful. As a long time motorcyclist, I'm still doing frequent head checks because bike mirrors are worthless. No reason not to have both.



Shame that the best solution is still an add-on though.

This is true. I've driven big rigs for a few years now with no rear view mirrors at all. Now when driving the runner I find myself never using the rear view mirror.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

I just would be happy to upgrade to heated side mirrors.


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[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

The Surf's fender mirror is for the driver (on the right seat) to see what's directly beside but below the top of the LH fender. Toyota Japan calls it the Side-Under Mirror.

My surf has the fender mirror and it doesn't do anything for blind spots except directly in front of the bumper and straight down to the ground beside the front tire. Could get some motorcycle mirrors and put em on both fenders. Would look like hell but you'll get serious visibility [emoji57]

 

[Suma Performance]

[MENTION=465961]Suma Performance[/MENTION] you have anything in the works for the 3rd gen 4Runner? TACOMA/ 4Runner – Suma Performance

Looks like we might be able to make mirrors for 3rd Gen for 2000-2002. Are the side mirrors of 1995-1999 the same as that of 2000-2002?

 

[Cree]

@Cree.. I have to admit that when I saw you posted a video of how to adjust mirrors I thought to myself, I’ve been driving for 37 years, I KNOW how to adjust a mirror... but just to humor you, I watched the video and did exactly what he said. Guess what? No more blind spot! I’m Man enough to admit that I’m not always right. (Don’t tell the old lady) I even drive a truck for a living. Remember folks, you’re NEVER too old to learn something new. I will teach the kids and wife how to properly adjust the mirrors ASAP. Thank you kindly Sir for the information.


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Good deal man. It does take a bit to get used to but you won't go back once you do. The trade off is backing into things you have to reposition yourself or the mirrors to see your corners. You go forwards more than reverse though, so I guess it's a small trade.

 

[Reinout]

Looks like we might be able to make mirrors for 3rd Gen for 2000-2002. Are the side mirrors of 1995-1999 the same as that of 2000-2002?

That's a really good question that I honestly do not know the answer to. We'll have to wait for others to pitch in.
[MENTION=56396]Hepar[/MENTION] you're active on here you might know the answer for Suma?.

 

[Cree]

Looks like we might be able to make mirrors for 3rd Gen for 2000-2002. Are the side mirrors of 1995-1999 the same as that of 2000-2002?

No. The glass is shaped differently.

 

[Satter]

IMHO, the best thing, on Any vehicle, is to learn to turn one's head. Small mirrors = longer comprehension time.

Luck and enjoy those Toyotas. : ^ )))

This. I constantly have to remind my daughters to turn their head and look before changing lanes. It takes a spit second.

Also, the 4R side mirrors are pretty great. Just push them out as far as they go.

 

[T4R2014]

What is this blind spot you're talking about. Even when compared to a 4th gen 4Runner I'd say the visibility in these is great. I think junior needs to adjust his mirrors properly and learn to look. You can't put a band-aid on bad habit. But yeah, might be easier said than done. My brother is the same, gets a stiff neck while driving and recently learned his lesson as a result.