Broadway Rearview Mirror
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Broadway Rearview Mirror
Does anyone use a broadway rearview mirror in their car? How does it change the view, and does it effectively cover blindspots?? Not that im suggesting I won't turn my head when i change lanes, because thats just ignorant. I just think they look cool because in other cars you can see EVERYTHING. Thanks.
I've had a number of Broadway mirrors over the years. Here's some insight.
First off, for those of you who haven't used one, they don't replace the stock mirror, they clip on over the stock mirror. Since they're JDM goodness, the mechanism for clipping over the mirror works EXTREMELY well, goes on in 2 seconds and is VERY secure.
The quality of the glass and coating is VERY high. It's like seeing a whole new world in the rearview mirror, everything is crisper.
There are MULTIPLE designs of the mirrors out there - you can get really wide ones, convex mirrors that give a "wraparound" view, ones with different coatings, etc. Most all the mirrors are wider than the stock ones, I had one once that was SUPER wide and it was distracting, blocked forward view to some extent. The convex mirrors give a really cool wraparound view out the back, but make everything smaller. Makes it trickier to spot cops in the rearview
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Regardless, a regular size Broadway is IMHO a great way to go. Fills in some of the edges you couldn't see before and has that awesome optical quality. They're also extremely well built - the one I have in my daily driver van I've had for at LEAST 6-7 years and it still works and looks like brand new.
The only real downside is the "flip the mirror" mechanism that you use when someone behind you has their bright lights in your eyes doesn't work, as it's a regular flat mirror. But, the coating reduces glare so much it's much less of a problem.
Anyhow, I seriously dig them. I would ONLY get REAL Broadway mirrors, though - they're reasonably priced, and I'd be worried about any cheap copies or anything. It's also a really slick way to cover up a stock mirror that's got black spots around the edges and stuff.
Dale
First off, for those of you who haven't used one, they don't replace the stock mirror, they clip on over the stock mirror. Since they're JDM goodness, the mechanism for clipping over the mirror works EXTREMELY well, goes on in 2 seconds and is VERY secure.
The quality of the glass and coating is VERY high. It's like seeing a whole new world in the rearview mirror, everything is crisper.
There are MULTIPLE designs of the mirrors out there - you can get really wide ones, convex mirrors that give a "wraparound" view, ones with different coatings, etc. Most all the mirrors are wider than the stock ones, I had one once that was SUPER wide and it was distracting, blocked forward view to some extent. The convex mirrors give a really cool wraparound view out the back, but make everything smaller. Makes it trickier to spot cops in the rearview
.Regardless, a regular size Broadway is IMHO a great way to go. Fills in some of the edges you couldn't see before and has that awesome optical quality. They're also extremely well built - the one I have in my daily driver van I've had for at LEAST 6-7 years and it still works and looks like brand new.
The only real downside is the "flip the mirror" mechanism that you use when someone behind you has their bright lights in your eyes doesn't work, as it's a regular flat mirror. But, the coating reduces glare so much it's much less of a problem.
Anyhow, I seriously dig them. I would ONLY get REAL Broadway mirrors, though - they're reasonably priced, and I'd be worried about any cheap copies or anything. It's also a really slick way to cover up a stock mirror that's got black spots around the edges and stuff.
Dale
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My father has one in his Accord. I dread driving that car, as I get a headache everytime I have to use it. I'm guessing the convex design takes some time to get used to for some people. With that said, I'd still have to say that it seems very functional.
I have the more standard sized broadway in my fd and i absolutely love it, will never go back to the stock mirror. You can see out the entire rear window plus more, it almost eliminates the need to turn your head when switching lanes... almost. As previously stated, it makes everything much more crisp and clear, enabling you to see much farther back aswell. Its like a whole new world in a mirror, I highly recommend it.
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i have one that i bought for my FD, a convex one thats the next size up from stock. Its just slightly larger, but it didnt do crap! haha because the FD doesnt have rear windows all u see are the C-pillars....not very effective. so instead i put it in my daily civic hatch and it works WONDERS! i can see perfectly through both rear side windows. so for the FD...not so much but for a car with rear windows, the answer is a deffinite YES
, but carfax told me i was the 3rd owner 
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I've had a number of Broadway mirrors over the years. Here's some insight.
First off, for those of you who haven't used one, they don't replace the stock mirror, they clip on over the stock mirror. Since they're JDM goodness, the mechanism for clipping over the mirror works EXTREMELY well, goes on in 2 seconds and is VERY secure.
The quality of the glass and coating is VERY high. It's like seeing a whole new world in the rearview mirror, everything is crisper.
There are MULTIPLE designs of the mirrors out there - you can get really wide ones, convex mirrors that give a "wraparound" view, ones with different coatings, etc. Most all the mirrors are wider than the stock ones, I had one once that was SUPER wide and it was distracting, blocked forward view to some extent. The convex mirrors give a really cool wraparound view out the back, but make everything smaller. Makes it trickier to spot cops in the rearview.
Regardless, a regular size Broadway is IMHO a great way to go. Fills in some of the edges you couldn't see before and has that awesome optical quality. They're also extremely well built - the one I have in my daily driver van I've had for at LEAST 6-7 years and it still works and looks like brand new.
The only real downside is the "flip the mirror" mechanism that you use when someone behind you has their bright lights in your eyes doesn't work, as it's a regular flat mirror. But, the coating reduces glare so much it's much less of a problem.
Anyhow, I seriously dig them. I would ONLY get REAL Broadway mirrors, though - they're reasonably priced, and I'd be worried about any cheap copies or anything. It's also a really slick way to cover up a stock mirror that's got black spots around the edges and stuff.
Dale
First off, for those of you who haven't used one, they don't replace the stock mirror, they clip on over the stock mirror. Since they're JDM goodness, the mechanism for clipping over the mirror works EXTREMELY well, goes on in 2 seconds and is VERY secure.
The quality of the glass and coating is VERY high. It's like seeing a whole new world in the rearview mirror, everything is crisper.
There are MULTIPLE designs of the mirrors out there - you can get really wide ones, convex mirrors that give a "wraparound" view, ones with different coatings, etc. Most all the mirrors are wider than the stock ones, I had one once that was SUPER wide and it was distracting, blocked forward view to some extent. The convex mirrors give a really cool wraparound view out the back, but make everything smaller. Makes it trickier to spot cops in the rearview
.Regardless, a regular size Broadway is IMHO a great way to go. Fills in some of the edges you couldn't see before and has that awesome optical quality. They're also extremely well built - the one I have in my daily driver van I've had for at LEAST 6-7 years and it still works and looks like brand new.
The only real downside is the "flip the mirror" mechanism that you use when someone behind you has their bright lights in your eyes doesn't work, as it's a regular flat mirror. But, the coating reduces glare so much it's much less of a problem.
Anyhow, I seriously dig them. I would ONLY get REAL Broadway mirrors, though - they're reasonably priced, and I'd be worried about any cheap copies or anything. It's also a really slick way to cover up a stock mirror that's got black spots around the edges and stuff.
Dale
