Multivex Mirror review - Page 6 - LotusTalk

CALtd · 12-23-2005, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bobmarble

Looking at the site posted earlier http://www.multivexmirror.com/, I don't see the model for Elise. Which one should one gets? And is this the best place to buy it?

I don't think there are any other outlets. The price and service on this item would not want me to shop around either. I wish I had not delayed in getting mine.

I just used the standard foam tape mounting and do notice the gaps necessitating all the efforts darkSol went through. I originally thought it was from the previous descriptions.

Brian 111 · 12-23-2005, 07:06 AM

Excellent post. You've cured my aesthetic problem with the Multivex mirror.(which was stupid in the first place, since they work, and "form follows function", right?).

2 questions:
1) How thick is the desk tray?
2) It looks like the silicone will prohibit the double-stick tape from adhering to the plastic backing over a lot of the surface, particularly after it squishes around. Would the finished mod look better if the tape was removed, you used more silicone, and the glass sat 1-2 mm closer to the backing? I've used silicone as glue an found that it works really well-plus, there's the epoxy holding it on.

darkSol · 12-23-2005, 08:49 AM

Excellent questions Brian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian 111

1) How thick is the desk tray?

Somewhere between 1/8" and 3/16"... not quite 1/4"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian 111

2) It looks like the silicone will prohibit the double-stick tape from adhering to the plastic backing over a lot of the surface, particularly after it squishes around. Would the finished mod look better if the tape was removed, you used more silicone, and the glass sat 1-2 mm closer to the backing? I've used silicone as glue an found that it works really well-plus, there's the epoxy holding it on.

I didn't want to remove the tape because I didn't want the TAPE residue AND I though that the extra adhesion oomph with it was better (just in case). I made sure that the epoxy/silicone would flow around the tape - not behind it.

I wanted to make sure that you would have to physically destroy the housing before the mirror would fall off. Last thing I wanted was to go over a speedbump in my parking garage and hear "CRASH!"

Hope this helps!

Reinhart · 12-23-2005, 12:48 PM

Anyone just install one on the driver's side? I do not notice as much of a blind spot on the passenger side. Does that one make that much difference that I should install both?

ChrisH · 12-23-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reinhart

Anyone just install one on the driver's side? I do not notice as much of a blind spot on the passenger side. Does that one make that much difference that I should install both?

Definitely install both!! You will be surprised at how much more you see even on the passenger side.

knucklehead · 12-23-2005, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reinhart

Anyone just install one on the driver's side? I do not notice as much of a blind spot on the passenger side. Does that one make that much difference that I should install both?

Without question install both sides

TimMullen · 12-23-2005, 05:10 PM

Yea, what they said.

The passenger side mirror is convex, but the Multivex mirror has a changing (increasing) convex shape. Not only do you see what your'd see in the regular convex mirror (what's beside you), but the outside edge shows what's in the next lane over too. Every little bit helps. I'm thinking about getting them for my Miata since I'm so used to them on the Elise...

pete k · 12-23-2005, 07:57 PM

I installed mine about two weeks ago with the supplied tape, and the gap between the mirrors is tiny. I did not see any need for the silicone. Posssibly the tape they are now using is thinner?

Ian · 12-24-2005, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete k

I installed mine about two weeks ago with the supplied tape, and the gap between the mirrors is tiny. I did not see any need for the silicone. Posssibly the tape they are now using is thinner?

Any pics? I've been thinking of getting these, but the cosmetic complaints have caused me to delay me decision...

kestrel74 · 12-24-2005, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pete k

I installed mine about two weeks ago with the supplied tape, and the gap between the mirrors is tiny. I did not see any need for the silicone. Posssibly the tape they are now using is thinner?

The tape they are using now IS thinner than the original sets..... The mirror has also undergone revisions; and the current mirror that is in production ( which is the final cut ) is VERY close to the the plastic frame. It is not the same mirror it was 6 months ago. ( MY car was the prototype for all the mirror set calculations )

Believe me folks, ( and I've had the mirrors before anyone else got them ).. they are worth their weight in gold. theyre very easy to install...they've gone through a zillion car washings.....the tape does not come off unless you want it to. MY car has had about 6 sets of mirrors on it so far. IF for some reason you need to take the mirror off again.... just get a piece of heavy dental floss and "scissor" the floss behind the mirror.... it'll come off fairly easily. If anyone has any more questions, let me know...

ChrisH · 12-24-2005, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

... MY car has had about 6 sets of mirrors on it so far. ...

6 sets? That statement really needs an explanation.

I have an early set, and I replaced the thick mounting tape at the time with the thinner, stronger mounting tape from 3M. It sounds like they are delivering with the thinner tape now.

peck555 · 12-24-2005, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisH

6 sets? That statement really needs an explanation.

I have an early set, and I replaced the thick mounting tape at the time with the thinner, stronger mounting tape from 3M. It sounds like they are delivering with the thinner tape now.

As he posted he has been the fitment guinea pig for multivex

kestrel74 · 12-28-2005, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisH

6 sets? That statement really needs an explanation.

As I said, my car was the test car for all the mirror samples the DESIGNER tried.... we tried a variety of different curvatures and measurements. I thought that the present design and curvature was the best for our car, and thats the one he went with.

fastliz · 12-28-2005, 11:26 AM

Definitely do both sides. It's CHEAP... about $70 if I recall. As mods go, that's cheap, and the bang is huge.

I didn't take any time at all to get used to them. But, as a dentist, I'm used to working with a mirror!

Mike

Ian · 12-28-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DesignIt

Stan,
I used 220 grit sandpaper and wet sanded the edges to a fairly smooth surface before masking and painting the edge black. Do NOT use a coarse grit paper as you will start chipping the edges instead of smoothing them. I only have one photo on my computer showing the results, if you want the "installed" photos I can take them tonight.

John

I would love to see the installed pictures of the final production mirror (without having to remove the old mirror).

kestrel74 · 12-28-2005, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAElise

I would love to see the installed pictures of the final production mirror (without having to remove the old mirror).

I'll attempt to take some pics this week

TimMullen · 12-28-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

I'll attempt to take some pics this week

What was the time frame of the "final production" version of the mirror? I wonder if they changed from when I bought mine?

pete k · 12-28-2005, 05:48 PM

I got mine about 4 weeks ago and used the supplied tape. I think they look great.

Ian · 12-28-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete k

I got mine about 4 weeks ago and used the supplied tape. I think they look great.

Thanks for posting a pic; looks great. I really don't appreciate any gap at all. Any complaints?

Ian · 12-28-2005, 05:52 PM

On the ordering page, it seems as though we share the exact mirror size with a Rover Metro and an MGF. You can't really specify when you purchase. Is this correct?

12-23-2005, 12:48 PM	#104 (permalink)
Reinhart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 62	driver's side only? Anyone just install one on the driver's side? I do not notice as much of a blind spot on the passenger side. Does that one make that much difference that I should install both? __________________ Jim Reinhart Graphite Grey Daily Driver

12-23-2005, 05:10 PM	#107 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	Yea, what they said. The passenger side mirror is convex, but the Multivex mirror has a changing (increasing) convex shape. Not only do you see what your'd see in the regular convex mirror (what's beside you), but the outside edge shows what's in the next lane over too. Every little bit helps. I'm thinking about getting them for my Miata since I'm so used to them on the Elise... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

12-28-2005, 11:26 AM	#114 (permalink)
fastliz formerly known as fastwrx Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 1,495	Definitely do both sides. It's CHEAP... about $70 if I recall. As mods go, that's cheap, and the bang is huge. I didn't take any time at all to get used to them. But, as a dentist, I'm used to working with a mirror! Mike __________________ The "car-tist" formerly known as Fastwrx! 2004 Subaru WRX STi 2005 Lotus Elise CO, LSS, Hardtop, Starshield - Got it!!

12-28-2005, 05:48 PM	#118 (permalink)
pete k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 665	I got mine about 4 weeks ago and used the supplied tape. I think they look great. Attached Images

12-28-2005, 05:52 PM	#120 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	On the ordering page, it seems as though we share the exact mirror size with a Rover Metro and an MGF. You can't really specify when you purchase. Is this correct? __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

12-23-2005, 07:06 AM	#102 (permalink)
Brian 111 I friggin' love coloring! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,487	Excellent post. You've cured my aesthetic problem with the Multivex mirror.(which was stupid in the first place, since they work, and "form follows function", right?). 2 questions: 1) How thick is the desk tray? 2) It looks like the silicone will prohibit the double-stick tape from adhering to the plastic backing over a lot of the surface, particularly after it squishes around. Would the finished mod look better if the tape was removed, you used more silicone, and the glass sat 1-2 mm closer to the backing? I've used silicone as glue an found that it works really well-plus, there's the epoxy holding it on.

12-23-2005, 07:57 PM	#108 (permalink)
pete k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 665	I installed mine about two weeks ago with the supplied tape, and the gap between the mirrors is tiny. I did not see any need for the silicone. Posssibly the tape they are now using is thinner?

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