512 BB Rear view mirrors

Boxer · 05-14-2004, 11:22 AM

My Boxer has the original oval L/R rear view mirrors. They look great but are pretty useless. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve the sightlines ? Boxer 42

gma365 · 05-17-2004, 12:13 AM

Drive faster and don't worry what about what is behind you!!

Seriously though, I have the same problem with my 365bb but have decided form is better than function in this case

4kids3fish · 05-18-2004, 02:25 PM

How about sticking one of those round convex mirrors onto the existing mirror face, like many trucks & towing vehicles do? Provided the mirror unit is located where you can see it this will give you a much wider field of view, and won't change any aesthetics on the Boxer.

senna21 · 05-18-2004, 02:48 PM

The best sideview mirror system will always be the "chin to shoulder" you have as stock equipment.

4kids3fish · 05-18-2004, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senna21

The best sideview mirror system will always be the "chin to shoulder" you have as stock equipment.

:up:
Only problem is that on some mid-engine cars it can be like looking through a tiny letterbox slot! :nuts:

Boxer · 05-19-2004, 08:46 AM

I have added a small pair of fish eye lens to each mirror. They do help a bit but not optimal. Chin to shoulder is mandatory, even with, the rear pillars make for an interesting blind spot.

05-14-2004, 11:22 AM	#1
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,773	512 BB Rear view mirrors My Boxer has the original oval L/R rear view mirrors. They look great but are pretty useless. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve the sightlines ? Boxer 42 Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

05-17-2004, 12:13 AM	#2
gma365 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Australia Ferrari Life Posts: 188	Drive faster and don't worry what about what is behind you!! Seriously though, I have the same problem with my 365bb but have decided form is better than function in this case Greg Current: 365GTC/4 #15709 Previously: 246GTS #07772, 365GT4/BB #17915

05-18-2004, 02:48 PM	#4
senna21 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Ferrari Life Posts: 476	The best sideview mirror system will always be the "chin to shoulder" you have as stock equipment. Charles Wells (aka senna21)

05-19-2004, 08:46 AM	#6
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,773	I have added a small pair of fish eye lens to each mirror. They do help a bit but not optimal. Chin to shoulder is mandatory, even with, the rear pillars make for an interesting blind spot. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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05-18-2004, 02:25 PM	#3
4kids3fish Owner Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Ferrari Life Posts: 749	How about sticking one of those round convex mirrors onto the existing mirror face, like many trucks & towing vehicles do? Provided the mirror unit is located where you can see it this will give you a much wider field of view, and won't change any aesthetics on the Boxer.