>>> Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM> 01/16 8:25 AM >>>
Did the Vanagon ever come with non-electric convex outside right door-mounted
mirrors. The kind that says "objects in the mirror are closer than they
appear."
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No, I don't think it ever did.

>>If they did and you've got experience with them how do they rate? I've never
owned a car with this convex-type mirror. But I drove my sister's mini-van (a
van called Quest) and the convex mirror seemed to be an asset for lane changes
in the potentially blind spot. Is this a good idea for my Vanagon?
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Aaahh.. the Nissan Quest.. aka Ford Windstar.. it was my favorite minivan .. but I digress.. My other car have the convex-type right outside mirror.. and I don't like it.  It is difficult to get use to..you still need to turn your head before changing lanes on the freeway..

>>If I'm reading the catalogue right WCM sells a "convex head" non-electric
mirror for the vangon for about $95--ouch. Are there cheaper options?
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I suggest you get one those plastic fresnel lens (pronounce "fren-nell" ) and stick it on to your rear window.  The lower center is the best place for it.  This will give you a very good view of all traffic behind you just by looking in your rear view mirrors.  They are sold by most autoparts stores - one brand is "Van Eyes"  They don't last forever.. they get yellowish and less tranparent after a while and have to be renewed every 5-6 year..but it's an effective and cheap solution.  Also, it helps a great deal with parallel parking.. you can reall see the other guys bumper when backing into a parking space.

Yau-Man Chan
87 GL