Wink Mirror in a Highlander??

[Bklyn Highlander]

Has anyone considered installing or has put in a Wink Mirror into a Highlander? I seen my friend do it to his sedan but Idk how it would look like on a Highlander. It looks awesome on his car as it does eliminate all the blind spots.

This is what im talking about ( I googled the pictures below)... @ $20 it seem like a pretty good investment to replace them stock mirrors.. BUT how would it look on a Highlander?

[vsansal]

That thing would look ugly in any car. Seriously?

[matt0420]

Originally Posted by vsansal

That thing would look ugly in any car. Seriously?

Lawl. Agreed.

Now if I were opening a driving school I'd be all over this mirror...

[becks]

I would consider it for running at Laguna Seca or Lime Rock.

[05Moose]

I remember having one of those back in the '80's in high school.

[TrailDust]

They're still popular with some of the ricers here in SoCal. I can see where it might have some advantages regarding blind spots, but on looks I'd say no way.

[grandpapa]

Remember, it's just our opinions.
But I think most people (at least from this forum) will not approve that mirror.
1 - It belongs to the 80's
2 - On your 1st (beatup) car
3 - You are under 20

Instead of that LONG mirror, I suggest something smaller if your idea is to get a better rear view
http://www.club-tc.com/forums/interi...w-mirrors.html

http://www.club-tc.com/forums/attach...y-mirror_s.jpg

We do have it on our HL, not too big, just an inch or so longer then the regular mirror but gives a better viewing angle (so we can check the kids on the back)
This kind of clip on only work with basic mirror so if you have compass, auto rear view mirror, forget it.

[05Moose]

Originally Posted by grandpapa

Remember, it's just our opinions.
But I think most people (at least from this forum) will not approve that mirror.
1 - It belongs to the 80's
2 - On your 1st (beatup) car
3 - You are under 20

I feel better now, I met all those criteria when I had one.

[JMSinMD]

You have to be Asian to have one of those in your vehicle.

[brainpause]

I remember big yellow bus number 53 had one.

[Sky1111]

I have Broadway mirrors in all my cars... For regular non-tinted windows I strongly suggest convex tinted ones, but for Highlander with it's tinted back you should get non-tinted with aluminum high reflective layer - the reflection is indeed twice as bright (I have both so I can compare).

Tinted mirrors with tinted HL rear windows is terrible when it's dark.

With the one I have, I see entire rear windshield, and rear right passenger window.

[Bklyn Highlander]

"The Mirrors are available in 5 sizes (240mm, 270mm, 300mm, 370mm and 400mm). Mirrors come in Flat, Convex, Blue/Tinted and for Cars w/ Tinted Window. "

What size would you guys suggest for the Broadway mirror? Which ones are the Non-tinted ones? Could anyone link me to a legit site to get these?


Thanks.

[Sky1111]

You are looking for:
- convex
- non-tinted
- 300mm should be big enough. but this is more of a personal preference. You might prefer smaller or bigger, up to you.
- make sure it is glass, not plastic!!!

I bought mine from Chinese stores in actual Asian mall in Toronto so I can't really suggest a website... if you live in a big city, it gotta have a Chinatown - and they have small stores and hopefully you can find one which sells car related stuff

The mirrors should not be more than $35; if they are cheap - like 10-15 - then they are not real Broadway and definitely not glass

[Sky1111]

I will try to take a picture tomorrow and will post it

(and no, you do not have be an Asian to have a Broadway mirror )