Telescoping Mirror???
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From: monroe michigan
telescoping mirror
Originally Posted by Frobozz
It takes a while to figure out where you want them pointed initially, and then if I haven't driven the truck for a while it takes some getting used to using them again, but man the TT mirrors as delivered are *great*! That wide convex mirror is perfect for eliminating most of the possible blind spots. If you need the ultimate in coverage, I've seen clip-in convex spot mirrors that span the elephant ear arms. With those added on, I don't think there's anywhere you wouldn't be able to see.
WARNING: if you install stick-on mirrors on the glass on the heated mirrors, *NEVER EVER* try to remove them. The mirror glass has a fairly thin front surface with a goopy heating liquid behind it, and you will simply tear the surface and ruin a perfectly good mirror. With heated mirrors, you should definitely opt for something like those clip-on ones instead.
Duncan
WARNING: if you install stick-on mirrors on the glass on the heated mirrors, *NEVER EVER* try to remove them. The mirror glass has a fairly thin front surface with a goopy heating liquid behind it, and you will simply tear the surface and ruin a perfectly good mirror. With heated mirrors, you should definitely opt for something like those clip-on ones instead.
Duncan
Good idea the clip on mirrors. I've been using the selfstick ones for years. I mount them on the lower outside corners. I can see beside me and all the way down to the rear tires. I also aimed the ones that came on the truck so I can see a little further in front of the tires. When hauling wide trailers like I do it's a must to see as much as you can on the sides. It seems especially important when driving thru the Peoples Republic of Ann Arbor here in Michigan. It appears to be the "correct" thing to do is finding a larger vehicles blind spot and staying there!
Thanks for the tip on the heated mirrors, my next Stroker will have them.
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From: monroe michigan
telescoping mirror
gw; Thanks for the link.
Just looked at them, I really expected to see some gaudy thing you might want on a Toyota. Those really are nice. Do you use them?
Just looked at them, I really expected to see some gaudy thing you might want on a Toyota. Those really are nice. Do you use them?
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More Turbo
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From: Alexandria, KY USA
I hit a roadsign with my TT mirror and had to replace it. The cost was $140.00 + tax at the dealer. If your dealer screwed up when they put in the order for your truck, they may take care of it. Never hurts to ask.
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From: South Sutton, NH
John Day Hardy I have the C-Betr mirrors on my truck and I don't think I could go back to the stock setup. I carry a V-Box sander in the winter and these greatly increase my visability. Our local volunteer fire department ( I am a member) just took delivery of a custom rescue rig 2004 F-550 with a custom box on the back and I have donated a pair of C-Betr's for it. With the size of the box they are really necessary.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I've never found the blind spot in my Ford TT mirrors to be bothersome, but I just purchased a pair of the C-Betr mirrors. They look really good & I'm sure I'll find them useful. I mainly rely on my backup camera system which also has side cameras (Voyager w/LCD monitor) to help eliminate blindspots.
I also thank you for the link.
I also thank you for the link.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
You can mount the side cameras on the roof of your cab. The side cameras are B&W about $125/each. Rear camera is color w/sound & nightvision (VCCS130) about $250.00. The FDK681 6.8" LCD 6.8" is $500. The cameras have wide angle lens for great side view & rear view from directly behind your bumper to infinite rear view.
The side cameras are approx 3" long X 1.5" high X 1.50" deep. The rear camera is 1.25" high X 3.25" wide X 1.75" deep. They all have infrared beams for nighttime viewing. You can purchase in a system for about $800.00 for all 3 cameras & LCD monitor. Installation is very easy & you can hook monitor over rear-view mirror.
With the cameras mounted on my truck cab for sides & the back of my truck camper for rear, I can see down to hitch up my boat and still see over the boat (28' Nordic) for backing up or traffic behind me. You can find the systems relatively cheap on E-Bay and other sites. My system came with my truck camper.
The side cameras are approx 3" long X 1.5" high X 1.50" deep. The rear camera is 1.25" high X 3.25" wide X 1.75" deep. They all have infrared beams for nighttime viewing. You can purchase in a system for about $800.00 for all 3 cameras & LCD monitor. Installation is very easy & you can hook monitor over rear-view mirror.
With the cameras mounted on my truck cab for sides & the back of my truck camper for rear, I can see down to hitch up my boat and still see over the boat (28' Nordic) for backing up or traffic behind me. You can find the systems relatively cheap on E-Bay and other sites. My system came with my truck camper.
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From: Merrill
How much does it cost to get the heated mirrors with the lights on them, and are those the ones that are painted the same color as the truck. Also has anyone had a problem with them craking? I remeber hearing that the dodge heated mirrors craked over time. And also is there a switch you have to add to turn the heat on?
Sorry lots of questions
Sorry lots of questions
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I live in the desert where 120 isn't unusual in the summer & I've never seen frost here in the winter (yet). I have the TT mirrors & they're heated & amber lights on the outside edges. They're black, not the color of the truck. Mine are stainless steel but I believe they were an option or add-on. I believe the only ones the same color as the truck are the Harley Davidson model (at least they used to be) & some F-150 models.
The heat turns on when you turn the climate control up hotter than the temp outside or turn the 'heat' or 'defroster' on with a manual system. I've had heated mirrors b4 I moved here from MI & I've never had mirrors crack.
The heat turns on when you turn the climate control up hotter than the temp outside or turn the 'heat' or 'defroster' on with a manual system. I've had heated mirrors b4 I moved here from MI & I've never had mirrors crack.
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Cost of the power, heated, lighted turn signals-I'll check my dealer invoices and update.
The cover (that snaps over the mirror itself) holds the lights. It comes in either the black crackle finish or a smooth black that can be painted.
Scanned this board for a while and I've yet to hear of any cracking.
Heat is on when truck is on, there's no switch nor any link to the climate control.
Also added the C-Betr set yesterday. Totally eliminates that blind spot. Nice and clean looking too.
The cover (that snaps over the mirror itself) holds the lights. It comes in either the black crackle finish or a smooth black that can be painted.
Scanned this board for a while and I've yet to hear of any cracking.
Heat is on when truck is on, there's no switch nor any link to the climate control.
Also added the C-Betr set yesterday. Totally eliminates that blind spot. Nice and clean looking too.
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From: monroe michigan
gw90r8; Your right, the c-btr's were delivered today and installed. I was a little disappointed at first because I thought they mounted on the movable head and not the arms. I'm already now to take off the selfsticks and use the new ones. Now, after driving a bit with them, I think they're great! Thanks for the idea!
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From: Northwest Arkansas
Ok, this might be kinda off the subject, but does anyone know if it is very hard, or even possible, to replace just the powered mirror in the heated TT mirrors without replacing the whole mirror assembly?