R57 Visibility
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You can also order them from Minimania at http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2.../InvDetail.cfm
Happy Motoring!
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Good luck. I installed a rear view camera (see my gallery) following a great how-to post by lacning74. This eliminated the parking challange. Lacning74 also recommended the Multivex mirrors so I went with them and have (groan) "never looked back".... The distortion on the outer half will bother you for a few days but I don't even notice it now. I can now drive in Atlanta with 6 lanes across and have a great rear view of where the cars are. Happy Motoring. Hope you like them and they are satisfaction guaranteed.
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The outside edges of the Multivex mirrors are curved. If you look at the top edge of the mirrors you can see this. Also the outside edge of the mirror has some distortion while the edge nearest the car is flat with no distortion. It takes a few days to get used to the distortion but I don't even notice it now. What I do notice is NO blind spot. Mine are just slightly smaller. I'm guessing that this allows some margin of error in the install. If not perfectly centered the smaller size would keep the edge from hitting the housing when the mirror is repositioned. Good luck!!
My problem is my OCD and that I like everything to be of instant gratification. It may be harder for me to adapt than you, but I will try. It will not be easy to remove them if I can't.
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I ordered mine from Multivex and ordered the ones for the R55 (Clubman) which is the same mirror as is on the new generation R57 convertibles. The R55, R56 and R57 mirrors are the same.
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I put the mirrors on Saturday, but haven't driven yet. I will be out today. When I backed into my garage, the distortion was extremely "weird." I read the instructions and they said not to stare at the mirrors, so I guess time will tell.
My problem is my OCD and that I like everything to be of instant gratification. It may be harder for me to adapt than you, but I will try. It will not be easy to remove them if I can't.
My problem is my OCD and that I like everything to be of instant gratification. It may be harder for me to adapt than you, but I will try. It will not be easy to remove them if I can't.
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I bought mine from Mini Mania and they do have a 10-day "satisfaction guarantee," but it is worthless since "Returned items must be in original packaging, unused, uninstalled, unmarked and re-salable, with all documentation and packaging intact..."
At this point though I think I could have done without the left mirror but again, time will tell.
Per the instructions, I did run a bead of silicone rubber at the top and side to retain the heat.
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Yeah, it is really creepy backing up in an R57 with or with the Multivex. I added a camera and it made a world of difference (pics in my galery). I imagine the back up sensors help alot too. It is kinda strange but I believe back up sensors were standard on the first gen MINI convertibles but are optional on the R57.
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Multivex for sale
It has only been a week and my wife said, "Take them off!!!" So I took them off - cleaned them up and put on new double-sided tape. They are as good as new but Mini Mania will not take them back since I installed them. I have all the shipping material and instructions.
And before you say anything…remember the old saying,
“When Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
Mini Mania price - $79.95 + shipping
Multivex - $73.00 + shipping
Yours for $60.00 including shipping. If interested reply or PM or email me
And before you say anything…remember the old saying,
“When Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
Mini Mania price - $79.95 + shipping
Multivex - $73.00 + shipping
Yours for $60.00 including shipping. If interested reply or PM or email me
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