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Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy
I have a few friends that feel the C-betr are a necessity...I disagree...
Hey, even you are allowed to be wrong every-so-often!

Tow once with the C-Betr's brother, less than 10 miles, and you'd be hooked.

Heck, just drive around with them on for a day, you won't wanna take 'em off.

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We love them on our Excursion. It was one of my wife's few demands when I was looking at buying my latest Ex The paddle mirrors just look like they belong on a car. Why would you want the biggest SUV on the road with tiny mirrors. I like them because the are very useful and extend out when you are pulling a trailer never noticed any blind spots all around happy with them
 
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Hey, even you are allowed to be wrong every-so-often!

Tow once with the C-Betr's brother, less than 10 miles, and you'd be hooked.

Heck, just drive around with them on for a day, you won't wanna take 'em off.

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I just got mine and really like the tow mirrors. I hated the paddle ones on other trucks I looked at, both functionally and aesthetically. those 08 mirrors do sound nice though... how do they wire up if they add power folding? I'm guessing you would have to add a switch. My limited has the heated mirrors too which is priceless in winter... I wouldn't want to lose that.

Yes, a bit of wiring, and adding a few switches for the new functions. The 09 or I think 10 also added the lower heated mirror, so ya get both heated.
 
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I just got my 2000 (former ride was a 97 Expedition). Compared to the Expy with **** tow mirrors, the X with factory mirrors kicks a$$. Even not extended they are awesome in comparison. The C-Betr looks like a cheap way to improve on the size of the blind spot mirror, but I don't know if I would like the look of them for daily use. I would love the '08 power fold option and the larger blind spot, but too pricey for me when the stock tow mirrors fit the need.
 
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Originally Posted by Stewart_H
Hey, even you are allowed to be wrong every-so-often!

Tow once with the C-Betr's brother, less than 10 miles, and you'd be hooked.

Heck, just drive around with them on for a day, you won't wanna take 'em off.

Stewart


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I'm with William on this one!!!
 
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AutoSport Catalog - Blind-Spot Mirrors 800-953-0814

I added a set of these blind-spot mirrors onto my paddle mirrors.
They fit well and blend nicely, they don't vibrate too bad
@ hiway speeds.
 
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Tow Mirrors

Those are all good and valid points, I must say. Although has anyone ever addressed the issue with night time driving and some not-so-polite driver behind blasting you with full high-beams on with mirrors this size? That's just my pet peeve; though I dare say a curse here and there albeit quietly.

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Those are all good and valid points, I must say. Although has anyone ever addressed the issue with night time driving and some not-so-polite driver behind blasting you with full high-beams on with mirrors this size? That's just my pet peeve; though I dare say a curse here and there albeit quietly.

Drive Safe,

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That's when power mirrors are really handy. Adjusting them to reflect the offending headlights back at the driver behind you is pretty effective. Remember to hug the right side of your lane to get the best shot.
 
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Originally Posted by gr8scott72
Yes, C-Betr mirrors are GREAT. While you can see the blind spot with the bottom half of the stock towing mirrors it's not near as easy as it with the C-Betr mirrors.

Agreed. For the low cost of C-Betr mirrors I am 100% happy with my towing mirrors. In fact, I almost always use only the c-betr mirror now - it gives you a complete picture. I have the small factory convex mirrors point down at my rear tires - it makes backing up to a curb simple.
 
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Although has anyone ever addressed the issue with night time driving and some not-so-polite driver behind blasting you with full high-beams on with mirrors this size?
Yes. It's called a smoke tune.

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Originally Posted by ppo2
Those are all good and valid points, I must say. Although has anyone ever addressed the issue with night time driving and some not-so-polite driver behind blasting you with full high-beams on with mirrors this size? That's just my pet peeve; though I dare say a curse here and there albeit quietly.

Drive Safe,

Dan
That is when the power fold mirrors come in handy. I just adjust the mirror in a little and use the lower convex mirror. It works well, and is large enough to allow a good view.
 
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Originally Posted by ppo2
Although has anyone ever addressed the issue with night time driving and some not-so-polite driver behind blasting you with full high-beams on with mirrors this size?
Drive Safe,

Dan

I often find a need to use my windshield washer at these moments.
It sometimes takes a LONG time to get the dirt off my windshield.
 
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thats when i just flip on my extra reverse lights, seems to get the point across.
 
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You can not fold the mirrors back with c better can you?
 


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