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Anyone heard of Wink mirrors ? And no I don't mean the cheep J sticker clad side mirrors, I mean these....  Anyone running them ?? Discuss pluses negatives??? |
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Bacon
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I tried hard, but couldn´t find where these things have already been mentioned here at RR, but I know I replied once. These are typically 90s (maybe late 80s already) and were mentioned (and advertised) quite often in vw trends magazine. I believe someone was selling some in the parts section a while ago Edit: Here you go retrorides.proboards.com/thread/176051/original-superscope-wink-rear-mirrors |
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2015 8:09:31 GMT by Bacon
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Downsides are you can't use sun visors anymore.
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randywanger_
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I'm putting one in my Bluebird, can't see much from the fender mirrors and this seems a good option and it's period too.
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I have run a few over the years. They are effective but have a tendency to make me a bit sea sick. When a clueless person behind you has their high beams on at night you might as well just pull over since you now have up to six panels directing it in your face.
The quality is pretty bad, so it is a good deal they are inexpensive. Under $30 over here. After a hot summer they start to sag in the middle and slightly warp the mirror angles. It gives a carnival mirror sort of effect.
I had the last one in the Fiat for 3 days before I tore it out. It was just too close to my head in such a small car
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Apr 26, 2015 10:11:44 GMT
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i thought some people used em in rally cars
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Apr 26, 2015 12:21:19 GMT
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Are rally drivers that worried about what goes on behind them?
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EmDee
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View with a wink????EmDee
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Apr 26, 2015 12:31:45 GMT
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For reverse entry hairpins innit.
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Apr 26, 2015 18:53:42 GMT
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Perhaps the rally confusion is because they are made by a company named "rally"  |
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Apr 26, 2015 18:56:50 GMT
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Back in the mid 80's these were a must have accessory in the VW and mini truck scenes.
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never seen or heard of these things before today
I guess I can see the point that you can see more around you but haven't we survived ok with just the one rear view mirror all these years?
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mikey5
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Apr 27, 2015 17:08:45 GMT
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I run one in my Jetta. It's not a necessity but it does make a big difference especially on the motorway
Mine does interfere with the sun visors but not that much that I wouldn't run it.
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Apr 27, 2015 19:38:08 GMT
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i think i want to change my mind about rally cars and change it to racing cars IE: touring etc
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Apr 27, 2015 20:59:47 GMT
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In the 1970's or '80's they were made in Norwich (by another company) and still turn up now and agin at local car boots.
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