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EZView Mirrors from Trail Toys (Aspherical Blind Spot Mirrors)

Discussion in 'Trail Toys' started by SMKYTXN, Apr 12, 2015.

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  1. Jul 16, 2016 at 3:23 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    You're welcome. Glad to hear that the install went smoother this time.
     
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  2. Aug 1, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    Aloha Nathan, I ordered a set of mirrors and they came in fast. Whats surprising is the installation was even faster. Think it took a total of under 5 mins per side after watching your video on youtube. Thanks again, just need time on getting used to but there are exactly what was expected. Mahalo, Rod
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2016 at 4:50 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    That's great to hear Rod! Let me know how they work out for you.
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    They are working perfectly fine. No more need of turning my head checking my blind spots. I recently purchased a camper and made a mistake of tinting the windows to dark. I'm used to driving with no view through the rear from my work trucks so these mirrors solved my problems. Besides I still use my mirrors and camera for reverse. Mahalo Nathan for your awesome product and service.
     
    PupuleUlua, Aug 12, 2016
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  5. Oct 10, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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    Hello!
    I found these sweet mirrors looking at the heated mirror kits from https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/heated-mirrors-kit-interest-update-thread-pic-heavy.377840/
    and since I'm out on this heating limb I figure I might as well upgrade my glass too.

    Its my understanding that I should be able to plug the heating kit into these mirrors w/film and slap the whole kit on at once. Splitting my payments between parties also helps justify costs to addicts...

    Does anyone have experience with this? I've been trying to read through the entire other thread but it seems pretty straighforward.
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    The wiring kits @Up2NoGood makes are perfectly compatible with my EZView mirrors and defrost films. You're good to go!

    -Nathan
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    Pretty sure the 3rd and 2nd gen mirrors are not the same. Any word on if these will be made for 3rd gen?
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2016 at 1:33 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    You're correct, the shapes are completely different. I should have something for the 3rd gen next year.
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    Thanks for getting back to me on this. Looking forward to them!
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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    Installed my mirrors today, I really like them. Good Work!
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    Glad to hear it David!
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    These mirrors are easily in my "top 3 favorite mods" for my truck. I uses them every time I drive it and they make such a huge difference.
     
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  13. Jan 16, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    So true! One of my trucks favorite mod!:thumbsup:
     
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  14. Jan 16, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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    Thanks for the kind words fellas! I'm glad you're enjoying your mirrors.
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    I have to agree, these have been awesome. Aimed right and no blind spots now, just have to adjust to the different look when backing into spots. I may have to buy another set eventually though because one got scratched up a little bit.
     
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  16. Feb 21, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    2016 Tacoma EZView Mirrors

    I know this has been a slow process, and it's still ongoing, but I am making progress. I hope to have a sample for testing in the next two weeks. The 2016+ mirrors will have the following features.

    • EZView mirror profile - Outer curved blind spot eliminating section and lower tire/ground viewing section.
    • Defrost films
    • Partial backing plate - The backing plate will be adhered to the back of the glass, therefore there will not be a plastic lip around the perimeter of the glass.
    • LED BSM light adhered to the back of the glass in the OEM location
    I'm shooting for a plug and play solution with this one. All the end user will have to do is pop out their old mirror assembly and pop in the new EZView assembly.

    How's that sound?

    -Nathan
     
    SMKYTXN, Feb 21, 2017
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  17. Feb 21, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    @VangaSTL these are the third generation of the mirror glass that I use. These things rock.
     
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  18. Feb 21, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    My mirrors came from factory with a heating element, is there any benefit to these other than the heating element?
     
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  19. Feb 21, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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    Well, it wouldn't be very nice to offer a blind spot eliminating mirror and not included the factory options. Right?
     
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  20. Feb 21, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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    I gotcha, so the main appeal is that it's a curved mirror to give you a wider POV
     
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