side mirrors...

BinFooLingYue · 03-27-2009, 02:43 AM

is it just me....or does it feel like the 1's side mirrors have a very small view ( i came from driving a 04 c230 sports coupe kompressor for about 5 years)

tbird · 03-27-2009, 05:52 AM

A "touch" smaller, but remember, the bigger the exterior accessories, the increased drag.

From the C230 coupe to the 135, you must be going crazy with driving joy, wow!

BinFooLingYue · 03-27-2009, 04:37 PM

oh no..haha im not that lucky or that rich, i just picked myself a 128i, hah i wish i had the extra 6k for the 135

1013mm · 03-27-2009, 04:39 PM

yes they are small they are also small on the 3. i guess thats bmws way of doing things.

cagekicker · 03-27-2009, 06:46 PM

they are just perfect for me.

jeremyc74 · 03-27-2009, 06:55 PM

They're a little small, but I've found that once you get used to them and get them adjusted properly, they're fine.

MOCKBA · 03-27-2009, 07:10 PM

My E class has much bigger mirrors, however 1 mirrors are good enough. More important, 1 has folding and reverse parking tint down. MB doesn't provide these features for US.

InsaneSkippy · 03-28-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

They're a little small, but I've found that once you get used to them and get them adjusted properly, they're fine.

x2

syenisch · 03-28-2009, 11:29 AM

I don't understand why manufacturers don't use convex surfaces for the mirrors. It would totally improve your field of view.

warmtoes · 03-28-2009, 01:00 PM

Personally, I prefer an undistorted view even if the mirrors are a bit on the small side versus a convex mirror. Once adjusted they are just fine and this is particularly important in a vert since there is a major blind spot at the rear quarter.

singular · 03-28-2009, 01:08 PM

I thought they were a little small at first, but I got use to them quickly.

syenisch · 03-28-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by warmtoes

Personally, I prefer an undistorted view even if the mirrors are a bit on the small side versus a convex mirror. Once adjusted they are just fine and this is particularly important in a vert since there is a major blind spot at the rear quarter.

I agree, I prefer an undistorted view too. What I had in mind was possibly having half the mirror flat and the outer part curved slightly. Just to increase visibility an extra 10 degrees or so. Couple that with a similar design on the rear view mirror and you have no blind spots.

ptack · 03-28-2009, 01:14 PM

What's behind you is not important.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 03-28-2009, 03:05 PM

With proper adjustments there are no blind spots in the 1er. I remember when I would switch between my m3 and dodge ram 1500. I always felt like I was about to die for the first 5 minutes.

syenisch · 03-28-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

What's behind you is not important.

That's deep.

crzy4135i · 03-29-2009, 07:58 AM

The 135i mirrors are small. You have to adjust them outward more than normal to reduce blind spots to the sides.

gtaday51 · 03-29-2009, 08:14 AM

I adjust them so that the inside corner of the mirror clips the arch of the car. I fiddled with it for an hour in my drivway after first getting the car to set them up right. Those wing mirrors are fine, I have a vert and its no big deal, I dont have a blindspot with the top up now so its all good.

crzy4135i · 03-29-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by syenisch

That's deep.

Yea, until you get rear ended.

InlineSix · 03-29-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BinFooLingYue

is it just me....or does it feel like the 1's side mirrors have a very small view ( i came from driving a 04 c230 sports coupe kompressor for about 5 years)

You have to be kidding me... worst thread ever.

Robert · 03-30-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ptack

What's behind you is not important.

exactly, if you go fast enough nothing will be next to you.

JHZR2 · 03-30-2009, 09:31 AM

yes, they are very small - it was striking to me coming from my E30 which has decently sized mirrors.

The issue isnt really the length, it is the ovoid shape of the mirrors, as compared to a square glass.

Too bad they don't do like the saab and have a wide angle portion in the outer section - it would probably expand field of view a bit.

crzy4135i · 03-30-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

yes, they are very small - it was striking to me coming from my E30 which has decently sized mirrors.

The issue isnt really the length, it is the ovoid shape of the mirrors, as compared to a square glass.

Too bad they don't do like the saab and have a wide angle portion in the outer section - it would probably expand field of view a bit.

I think it might be due to DOT regulation or something. I know I bought european wide angle side glass for my former saab viggen.

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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	A "touch" smaller, but remember, the bigger the exterior accessories, the increased drag. From the C230 coupe to the 135, you must be going crazy with driving joy, wow! __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	My E class has much bigger mirrors, however 1 mirrors are good enough. More important, 1 has folding and reverse parking tint down. MB doesn't provide these features for US. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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syenisch Captain 111 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL iTrader: (1)	I don't understand why manufacturers don't use convex surfaces for the mirrors. It would totally improve your field of view.
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Personally, I prefer an undistorted view even if the mirrors are a bit on the small side versus a convex mirror. Once adjusted they are just fine and this is particularly important in a vert since there is a major blind spot at the rear quarter. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	With proper adjustments there are no blind spots in the 1er. I remember when I would switch between my m3 and dodge ram 1500. I always felt like I was about to die for the first 5 minutes. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	yes, they are very small - it was striking to me coming from my E30 which has decently sized mirrors. The issue isnt really the length, it is the ovoid shape of the mirrors, as compared to a square glass. Too bad they don't do like the saab and have a wide angle portion in the outer section - it would probably expand field of view a bit.
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