Stick-on blind spot mirrors

[Dutchie]

Eventhough my mirrors have the BLIS, I’d like to add some blind spot mirrors. Anybody has some experience with the shape that would blend in the most with the main mirror?

Thanks a bunch.

 

[JohnT]

I stuck the round convex ones on inch to maybe inch and a quarter in size?

Looks OK, no one has ever commented that they look artificial or silly and they work great in addition to the BLIS.

Many times they have shown me a car that the BLIS was indicating but, after 30 plus of years of driving, my auto-pilot doesn't equate the orange light as a car beside me but does instinctively see the car in the little mirror and the hind-brain waits a few moments before indicating checking and pulling out.

 

[5150 pops]

So, are you telling us, that an 2018 Expedition with BLIS, negates the integrated blind spot mirrors found on the left and right mirrors of the peasant/poverty package equipped units?

If that's the case, I'd be inclined to buy the mirror (glass only) panes of the lesser optioned Expeditions, and swap them out, unless doing so would negate the features of BLIS, which...as I typed this, realize it probably does. Doubt there will be the illuminated icons provision in the pov pack mirrors.
Damn these OEM's especially Ducati, they are the worst for crushing hopes and dreams.

 

[JohnT]

Yep, stupid Ford, if Red from the 70s show was about he'd be calling them *******!!

 

[5150 pops]

That's exactly what the elder Forman would say.
That said, who's the actual *******?
Ford out Ducati'd Ducati, in 2011 with the Mustang driveline.
All new bodystyle in 2010.
Horsepower: 210 to 315 hp
MPG: Up to 18 city / 26 highway
Curb weight: 3,401 to 3,601 lbs
Engine: 4.0 L V6, 4.6 L V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual

THEN the very NEXT model year, same bodystyle, with price differential laughable, you got
Horsepower: 305 to 412 hp
MPG: Up to 19 city / 31 highway
Curb weight: 3,401 to 3,601 lbs
Engine: 3.7 L V6, 5.0 L V8

It really had me stressed, that a month or two after buying my 2018, they'd introduce the Raptor spec'd engine in the base Expedition, or worse, a *******' all new 6.0Liter or bigger, 4 cam V8!!!

 

[TxBrian]

RM10 is a great fit.
https://www.amazon.com/RM10-Mirrors...pot+mirror&dpPl=1&dpID=41NAqdpOFVL&ref=plSrch

 

[Edistobob]

I stuck the round convex ones on inch to maybe inch and a quarter in size? . . .

Could you describe where on the mirrors you placed yours? I was afraid that placement could somehow interfere with the BLIS system, but I'm guessing that those sensors are not in the mirrors or their housings. Is that correct?

 

[JohnT]

Bottom outside leaving about 3/16ths of an inch gap to edge of glass at closest points. You can dry fit them with blutack and try them out before committing to adhesive backing

 

[aggiegrad05]

Could you describe where on the mirrors you placed yours? I was afraid that placement could somehow interfere with the BLIS system, but I'm guessing that those sensors are not in the mirrors or their housings. Is that correct?

If it’s like the F150, the BLIS sensors are in the tail lights. Although the F150s have “badging” on the tail lights indicating the inclusion of BLIS and the Expis do not, so I’m not 100% certain.

 

[aporthole]

You can also just adjust the positioning of your mirrors to avoid blind spots. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots

The small convex stick-on mirrors can be helpful for towing and backing, but the standard position of your regular mirrors should eliminate blind spots when adjusted correctly. Very few drivers correctly position their side mirrors.

 

[Dutchie]

RM10 is a great fit.
https://www.amazon.com/RM10-Mirrors...pot+mirror&dpPl=1&dpID=41NAqdpOFVL&ref=plSrch

I was looking at those before and may have to give them a try.

 

[JohnT]

You can also just adjust the positioning of your mirrors to avoid blind spots. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots

The small convex stick-on mirrors can be helpful for towing and backing, but the standard position of your regular mirrors should eliminate blind spots when adjusted correctly. Very few drivers correctly position their side mirrors.

I have tried that approach in the past and am not a fan as I lose the cars 1 or 2 cars back in either lane, effectively I have moved the blind spot back a car length and hope the rear view mirror catches them. In the Expedition, not great. I have always, after years of motorbikes, relied on the lifesaver. A quick glance over the shoulder prior to changing lanes. But the Expeditions large B pillar negates that as well. Sigh

 

[1955moose]

I drive a Ford Transit during the day. Spot mirrors are mandatory on those mirrors. What I don't like is depending on the spots at night, which you kinda have to. Especially right side when trying to merge on freeways. The image is too small, and my night vision ain't what it was.

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[rumline]

Over the shoulder is a bad idea as it takes your entire field of view off the road in front of you for a couple seconds. In the event that a panic stop situation unfolds in front of you, those couple seconds of lost reaction time can easily be the difference between a nothingburger and an accident resulting in injury or worse.

That exact thing happened to my wife years ago. She wanted to pass a car and turned to look over her shoulder meanwhile the car in front of her panic stopped and she plowed into the back of it, having only barely had time to slam on the brakes first. Thankfully this was only on surface streets so speeds were low and injuries minor. But she now adjusts her mirrors like that article describes.

Stick on mirrors are a lot better than turning over your shoulder if you are concerned about blind spots. But I have adjusted my mirrors like mentioned above since I was a teenager and rarely if ever have a problem. On the highway I can watch cars pass me in either lane next to me and I have continuous view of them, from rear view mirror to side view mirror to out the side window, even in the Expy.

 

[Trainmaster]

You can also just adjust the positioning of your mirrors to avoid blind spots. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots

Excellent. Thank you!

 

[Todd C]

Does anybody have a pic of the RM10s on their Expy?

 

[Sven Mark]

Recently added the RM10 (purchased on Amazon) to my 2020 Expedition Max. Super happy with this simple add on. It fits really well. Picture is attached.

Now I’m not second guessing myself when changing lanes. The pillar on the left is in a really bad spot.

 

[Wayne Decker]

[QUOTE="JohnT, post: 323962, member: 59069" after 30 plus of years of driving,......[/QUOTE]

Newbie.

 

[jastevenson]

Will second the rec for RM10s! Love them.

 

[rx7gslse]

Thanks for the suggestion - added the RM10 this weekend as well. Make towing much easier..

Still wish they made real tow mirrors for these, but still an improvement