Rear view on 2006 Exige? - LotusTalk

FLKeith · 10-26-2009, 12:17 PM

I'd like to get an idea on what the rear view from the central mirror is like on the 2006 Exige. How would you rate it on a scale from 0 (no rear view) to 10 (same as an Elise)?
Thanks

ads_green · 10-26-2009, 02:15 PM

-1

you learn not to use it and tweak the side mirrors.

Amarao · 10-26-2009, 02:21 PM

i pulled out the rearview mirror the first week. you can only see out of the rectangle between the wing mounts.

5qf3764b · 10-26-2009, 05:15 PM

I put on a Sector111 micro mirror. It does help at night and while backing up, but not much. The stock mirror gets in the way especially at lights. It is way too big.

LordZ · 10-26-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Amarao

i pulled out the rearview mirror the first week. you can only see out of the rectangle between the wing mounts.

2nd, and your eyes (at least mine) focus on the mesh instead of whats behind you.

Get a backup camera or just use the side mirrors.

ACE51 · 10-26-2009, 08:14 PM

4.0 maybe

Westrock · 10-26-2009, 08:54 PM

I can tell if someone is riding my ass, but otherwise I use the side mirrors to look "over" the car and see behind since you can see over the wheel arches in the back.

This gives a good idea of what you can see. I also use those square mirrors to see beside me....thats the biggest blind spot, all the people who sit next to you and stare.

skottoman · 10-27-2009, 08:57 AM

I have an 06, and actually find it useful when backing out of parking spots. You can see whether a car is coming, which you can't do with the side mirrors when backing out. You have to turn your head and actually look back through the mesh to do so though...
I'd give it a 4.
Cheers,
Skottoman

VisualEchos · 10-27-2009, 09:58 AM

It's exactly this...

RENDERMAN · 10-29-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by VisualEchos

It's exactly this...

sh!t Echos, I feel Like I'm in prison. AAAHHHHH, cut the barb wire, let me out!!.....

kwancho · 10-29-2009, 04:04 PM

I have an 07, and I angle my mirrors in more than I would normally so they overlap behind me closer. Just means I have to move my head forward to check my blindspots.

kestrel74 · 10-29-2009, 04:05 PM

Do a search for Multivex Mirrors.

Noen · 10-29-2009, 05:48 PM

I removed my rear view mirror (06 Exige) and put in an Alpine rear camera hooked to a 7" flip out Pioneer AVIC-N3 head unit. It completely eliminates the blind spots in the car while driving, and does an excellent job as a replacement rear view mirror. Just spliced the power to the ignition rather than the backup lights to keep it always-on.

It also makes the driving experience that much better without the big ass mirror blocking a giant portion of the windshield. This is completely legal in Washington state, but be sure to check your own state's laws before considering removing the rear view mirror.

chuck_risen · 10-29-2009, 07:00 PM

A backup camera is a good solution.

lotusforsale · 10-29-2009, 07:10 PM

Owned an 06 Exige, now an 07 Exige S. The 06's rear view is positively panoramic by comparison.

Have a rear view camera on the 07, if I were to do an 06 over again would do the same. It's not a substitute for a rear view mirror when driving down the road. Depth is different, and it's a 130 degree view. But it is good for seeing what is in your blind spots and directly behind, if not actually giving you a good sense of how far behind.

HKFEVER · 10-29-2009, 07:22 PM

For sure, you can see your engine caught fire. I took it out in the second day and replace it with Sony rear view camera.

orugacoja · 11-03-2009, 04:41 PM

haha nice

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Originally Posted by VisualEchos

It's exactly this...

skottoman · 11-03-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HKFEVER

For sure, you can see your engine caught fire. I took it out in the second day and replace it with Sony rear view camera.

That is excellent!

HKFEVER · 11-04-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by skottoman

That is excellent!

Make sure don't go for camera with wide angle (below 90 is better), nor if, nor AWB.

Shawn C · 11-04-2009, 04:32 AM

You can use it a bit for road use. Definitely better than the Exige S view lol

10-26-2009, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
FLKeith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 17	Rear view on 2006 Exige? I'd like to get an idea on what the rear view from the central mirror is like on the 2006 Exige. How would you rate it on a scale from 0 (no rear view) to 10 (same as an Elise)? Thanks

10-26-2009, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
5qf3764b Taylor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NorthTexas Posts: 225	I put on a Sector111 micro mirror. It does help at night and while backing up, but not much. The stock mirror gets in the way especially at lights. It is way too big. __________________ 2006 SB Exige 2005 AS Elise(Formerly MitchT's) - SOLD 2006 Lexus IS350 - Bone Stock, Daily Driver

10-26-2009, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 604	4.0 maybe __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD

10-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,338	I can tell if someone is riding my ass, but otherwise I use the side mirrors to look "over" the car and see behind since you can see over the wheel arches in the back. This gives a good idea of what you can see. I also use those square mirrors to see beside me....thats the biggest blind spot, all the people who sit next to you and stare. __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige + VF Stage 2 Vision Function Supercharger Install Thread Stereo Harness Info \| Exige with no wing??

10-27-2009, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	I have an 06, and actually find it useful when backing out of parking spots. You can see whether a car is coming, which you can't do with the side mirrors when backing out. You have to turn your head and actually look back through the mesh to do so though... I'd give it a 4. Cheers, Skottoman __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

10-26-2009, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ads_green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 348	-1 you learn not to use it and tweak the side mirrors.

10-26-2009, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	i pulled out the rearview mirror the first week. you can only see out of the rectangle between the wing mounts.

10-27-2009, 09:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	It's exactly this... __________________ My Car

10-29-2009, 04:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	I have an 07, and I angle my mirrors in more than I would normally so they overlap behind me closer. Just means I have to move my head forward to check my blindspots. __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

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10-29-2009, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Noen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 251	I removed my rear view mirror (06 Exige) and put in an Alpine rear camera hooked to a 7" flip out Pioneer AVIC-N3 head unit. It completely eliminates the blind spots in the car while driving, and does an excellent job as a replacement rear view mirror. Just spliced the power to the ignition rather than the backup lights to keep it always-on. It also makes the driving experience that much better without the big ass mirror blocking a giant portion of the windshield. This is completely legal in Washington state, but be sure to check your own state's laws before considering removing the rear view mirror.

10-29-2009, 07:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
chuck_risen Director of Engineering Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in Glen Ellyn IL, a suburb of Chicago. Posts: 922	A backup camera is a good solution. __________________ Customized Automotive Resonating Systems http://www.carsaudioservices.com/

10-29-2009, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,216 Images: 8	Owned an 06 Exige, now an 07 Exige S. The 06's rear view is positively panoramic by comparison. Have a rear view camera on the 07, if I were to do an 06 over again would do the same. It's not a substitute for a rear view mirror when driving down the road. Depth is different, and it's a 130 degree view. But it is good for seeing what is in your blind spots and directly behind, if not actually giving you a good sense of how far behind.

10-29-2009, 07:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
HKFEVER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 312	For sure, you can see your engine caught fire. I took it out in the second day and replace it with Sony rear view camera. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Exige S Sport in HK (S240) almost stock. Last edited by HKFEVER : 10-31-2009 at 01:59 AM.

11-04-2009, 04:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
Shawn C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	You can use it a bit for road use. Definitely better than the Exige S view lol __________________ http://www.youtube.com/jerusdc

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