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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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The Die-Tech ones look nice, but it doesn't appear they would with tube doors. Still wish RR would just extend theirs out some because theirs are at the perfect location without having to move the mirrors everytime I change the doors.

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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i think also the die tech ones u have to take your mirrors off your doors to put them on the brackets. i want a perminant solution so all i have to do is take doors off and thats it.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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I know this isn't perfect but I picked up a single small mirror down at autozone for around 10 to 15 bucks and attach it to the driver side bolts that hold up the windshield. As far as I know you only need 1 mirror on the driver's side to be legal in CA. Quick and easy.

Also I have heard the you can pick up a mirror for a Harley Davidson and it fits perfectly in the door mounting tube that is left open after you take off the doors.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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RR posted in this thread about why they didn't push the passenger side out more - https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/mirror-relocation-brackets-help-needed-rugged-ridge-114853/


As for my experience, I have the RR brackets. The driver’s side is fine, and just as everyone else the passenger side sucks. My p-side mirror is adjusted so the 1/4 mirror shows my blind spot. Not to say it's the best solution, but it works. As a vehicle passes out of view in my rear view mirror, I can see it in the small amount of passenger mirror.
I don't want to have to keep moving them from the door to windshield mount in the summer, so I've dealt with it. It works well now that I'm used to it. Probably not an answer for you, just my $.02. Good Luck
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Some folks have bought a small spot mirror and placed it on the air conditioning vent by the passenger door. Presumably it's of little consequence when you need that mirror (doors off) that the passenger can't turn that vent to direct the air flow.

Harley-Davidson mirrors: My general impression (not personal experience) is that these are one of the very few mirror solutions that don't suffer from severe vibration. Can anyone confirm?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by _J__C_
RR posted in this thread about why they didn't push the passenger side out more - https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114853
well i read there post and its seems like a very logical answer.

can someone running these post a pic of the view from driver seat so i can get some idea what i am gonna see... or not see.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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I'll post a pic for you when I get home tonight.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Harley-Davidson mirrors: My general impression (not personal experience) is that these are one of the very few mirror solutions that don't suffer from severe vibration. Can anyone confirm?
I used a scooter mirror (much cheaper and in stock at local motorsports store) for the driver's side and didn't get too much vibration. I was able to use it even though it was half the size of the original mirror. As for the passenger side, it's just too awkward to fit a cheap mirror there.

I wonder about a mirror inside the windshield A-pillar, right in front of the tweeter.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Some folks have bought a small spot mirror and placed it on the air conditioning vent by the passenger door. Presumably it's of little consequence when you need that mirror (doors off) that the passenger can't turn that vent to direct the air flow.

Harley-Davidson mirrors: My general impression (not personal experience) is that these are one of the very few mirror solutions that don't suffer from severe vibration. Can anyone confirm?
Mark, I can confirm! I use the Harley mirror on the drivers side and vibration is not a problem!
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by _J__C_
I'll post a pic for you when I get home tonight.
thanks jc!!
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