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DIY Blind Spot Monitoring for $6

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by freedomriding, Aug 3, 2024.

  1. Aug 3, 2024 at 9:13 AM
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    freedomriding

    freedomriding [OP] FREEDOMEDIA

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  2. Aug 3, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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    randy11

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    It blows my mind that these weren't mandated decades ago. Every single should have them.
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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    outdoorgb

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  4. Aug 4, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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    Bosco369

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    Been using fish eye mirrors for 50 years. I still get the see what's behind me and to the side. Plus, I still look over my shoulder. Added bonus, you can see straight down when parking next to curbs. Highly recommend.
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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    KactusJack

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    Absolutely this! I've adjusted my mirrors like this for my entire driving life, (which is far older than the SAE recommendation.)
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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    I know this is recommended and I've tried going this route but I still prefer the fisheye mirrors vs the OEM mirror pointed too far out
     
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2024
  7. Aug 6, 2024 at 2:08 AM
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