Multivex Mirror review - Page 7 - LotusTalk

pete k · 12-28-2005, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAElise

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?

That is correct, I believe our mirror is from these cars. I find the gap to be minimal and not noticed. I am also pretty particular. You would have to study the mirror to see that it is not factory. I am very happy with the final look and would recommend it. The mirrors are great.

Dave · 12-29-2005, 02:42 PM

I don't find the gap to be an issue with the later version of the mirror. The edge may protrude a millimeter or two, and I used the supplied tape. Having a wing, which greatly restricts the internal mirror visibility, I need all of the extra rear vision I can get. The Multivex does a great job.

kestrel74 · 12-29-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

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

Tim, the last last last revision was around late August. and PETEK posted a great pic of it !! ( saves me from getting mine out of mothballs ! )

TimMullen · 12-29-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Tim, the last last last revision was around late August. and PETEK posted a great pic of it !! ( saves me from getting mine out of mothballs ! )

Hmmm... I bought mine last May... Is there really much of a difference - I can't really tell the curvature from the picture. Mine's mounted with black silicon instead of tape, so it only sticks out a little bit in the middle...

kestrel74 · 12-30-2005, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMullen

Hmmm... I bought mine last May... Is there really much of a difference - I can't really tell the curvature from the picture. Mine's mounted with black silicon instead of tape, so it only sticks out a little bit in the middle...

The curvature was NOT changed.... he just increased the width a little to minimize the gap. No big deal.. they still work the same ( GREAT )

TimMullen · 12-30-2005, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

The curvature was NOT changed.... he just increased the width a little to minimize the gap. No big deal.. they still work the same ( GREAT )

Good news! I'd like to not have the gaps, but I filled them with black silicon, and they're not noticeable. I'm not going to spend the money for a new set...

DesignIt · 01-09-2006, 01:38 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).

SAElise, Sorry I missed your post and request earlier. I've attached some images of the finished mirror from the "worst" angles.

John

pixlpush · 01-20-2006, 12:54 AM

I just installed my multivex mirrors using the technique for painting the edges that John (designIt) outlined. I sanded the edges with 400 grit wet dry paper to try to smooth them best I could. The edges as they're delivered look to be right out of the cutter with no edge clean up at all, pretty ragged. The sanding takes a long time but I think it's worth it. I then did 2 coats of Krylon black primer on the masked off edges and sanded some more in between coats. The sanding between primer coats really helped smooth things out better. I then applied a final coat of Krylon semi flat black and did a really light sanding with 600 grit. I mounted them with 3M silicon adhesive from The Pep Boys. I'm pleased with the result. The sanding is a pain but the stock edges would really have driven me crazy everytime I looked in the mirror, they're that ruff. I'm still trying to decide if I want to do a coat of silicon around the slight gaps that remain as others have described. I think I'm going to live with it as is for awhile and see if I even notice the very small gaps that remain. I'll add some photo's once I get a chance.

Ground Loop · 03-14-2006, 06:43 PM

I finally received my MultiVex mirrors, and I have to say I'm surprised at how they were shipped -- just loose in a Priority Mail box with one sheet of bubble paper. Indeed, both mirrors were chipped, but on the backside.

Since it would be hidden anyway, I went ahead and installed them. I scraped off the double-stick tape and gooped them up with black RTV and slapped them over the stock mirrors. I smoothed the RTV out like "caulking" to give the edge a less bare look and conceal any gap.

They're rather permanent now. I think if I had it to do over again, I would use actual black caulk on the edge since RTV smears a bit when hit with window cleaner.

As for the finished product, it rocks! I was really surprised at how well they work. For the first time, there is no blind spot. I can even tilt the mirror inward to see the edge of the parking curb without risking safety on the distant view.

I want this on my other cars.

kestrel74 · 03-14-2006, 06:49 PM

They are worth their weight in gold.......( especially for EXIGE owners ! )...wish I had them on my VW

staggarlee · 03-14-2006, 07:02 PM

I'm glad I found this thread. I ordered as soon as I got done reading. I almost cut someone off on my way home from buying my Elise!

Johnny B · 03-14-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

They are worth their weight in gold.......( especially for EXIGE owners ! )...wish I had them on my VW

I have OEM VW mirrors from Europe that are blue tinted and aspherical. You pop out the factory mirrors and replace them with the European ones.

http://www.parts4vws.com/catalog/pro...ber=1J1857521C

evoate · 03-14-2006, 07:51 PM

You don't need convex mirrors, the ones you have simply need to be adjusted correctly. After 45 years of driving I learned how to adjust my mirrors. Follow the advice below and you will enjoy NO BLIND SPOTS.

http://www.motorists.com/right/adjust_mirrors.html

pixlpush · 03-14-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoate

You don't need convex mirrors, the ones you have simply need to be adjusted correctly. After 45 years of driving I learned how to adjust my mirrors. Follow the advice below and you will enjoy NO BLIND SPOTS.

http://www.motorists.com/right/adjust_mirrors.html

I agree whole heartedly that many people do not adjust they're mirrors properly. I do and I still prefer the multivex mirrors. I was a bit skeptical until I tried them they have to be seen to fully be appreciated but they're really that good. If you've not seen them in person find someone with a set and check them out. I've yet to have a person sit in the drivers seat and not like them.

Again no affiliation, blah, blah, blah

Randy Chase · 03-14-2006, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoate

You don't need convex mirrors, the ones you have simply need to be adjusted correctly. After 45 years of driving I learned how to adjust my mirrors. Follow the advice below and you will enjoy NO BLIND SPOTS.

http://www.motorists.com/right/adjust_mirrors.html

I did and I still felt I had large blind spots. I put on the Multivex and consider them one of my favorite mods on my car now.

Ground Loop · 03-14-2006, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoate

You don't need convex mirrors, the ones you have simply need to be adjusted correctly. After 45 years of driving I learned how to adjust my mirrors. Follow the advice below and you will enjoy NO BLIND SPOTS.

Clearly spoken by someone who has no idea what a difference these mirrors make.

I meticulously adjust the mirrors of every car I drive, and know how to do it. The stock Elise mirrors just had incomplete coverage, like motorcycle mirrors. The angles just don't work out for flat glass.

S'alright, you enjoy your car, I enjoy mine. Only now I'm less surprised to turn my head and spot cars in my blind spot.

David · 03-14-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoate

You don't need convex mirrors, the ones you have simply need to be adjusted correctly. After 45 years of driving I learned how to adjust my mirrors. Follow the advice below and you will enjoy NO BLIND SPOTS.

http://www.motorists.com/right/adjust_mirrors.html

I'll join the choir. Multivex mirrors make a huge difference, and like others here, I know how to adjust the mirrors properly. With the multivex mirrors, I have much fuller knowledge of surrounding traffic.

Johnny B · 03-14-2006, 09:51 PM

My Elise mirrors drove me crazy when compared to the coverage I get from the Euro VW mirrors and the towing mirrors on my truck.

I don't have that issue since getting the Multivex. They are worth it.

centerpunch · 03-15-2006, 08:24 AM

I've had these on several difference cars, and they are worth it on ANY car.

You guys that aren't doing it because maybe an edge will show and not look perfect have your priorities VERY screwed up.

bluejae · 03-15-2006, 08:53 AM

is there more than one company that sells the multivex mirrors?

12-29-2005, 02:42 PM	#122 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,960	I don't find the gap to be an issue with the later version of the mirror. The edge may protrude a millimeter or two, and I used the supplied tape. Having a wing, which greatly restricts the internal mirror visibility, I need all of the extra rear vision I can get. The Multivex does a great job. __________________ 2008 Solar S240 Exige 2005 Saffron Elise - BOE TVS Supercharger 291WHP w/ EFI Engine Mgmt

01-20-2006, 12:54 AM	#128 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,007 Images: 124	I just installed my multivex mirrors using the technique for painting the edges that John (designIt) outlined. I sanded the edges with 400 grit wet dry paper to try to smooth them best I could. The edges as they're delivered look to be right out of the cutter with no edge clean up at all, pretty ragged. The sanding takes a long time but I think it's worth it. I then did 2 coats of Krylon black primer on the masked off edges and sanded some more in between coats. The sanding between primer coats really helped smooth things out better. I then applied a final coat of Krylon semi flat black and did a really light sanding with 600 grit. I mounted them with 3M silicon adhesive from The Pep Boys. I'm pleased with the result. The sanding is a pain but the stock edges would really have driven me crazy everytime I looked in the mirror, they're that ruff. I'm still trying to decide if I want to do a coat of silicon around the slight gaps that remain as others have described. I think I'm going to live with it as is for awhile and see if I even notice the very small gaps that remain. I'll add some photo's once I get a chance. __________________ 2005 Elise, CO, LSS, Hard Top 2006 Mini Cooper S - peper white 1986 BMW E30 325E - 24 Hours of LeMons race turd The B-Team, 24 Hours of LeMons Race Team

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evoate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 41	No Blind Spots You don't need convex mirrors, the ones you have simply need to be adjusted correctly. After 45 years of driving I learned how to adjust my mirrors. Follow the advice below and you will enjoy NO BLIND SPOTS. http://www.motorists.com/right/adjust_mirrors.html Last edited by evoate : 03-14-2006 at 07:54 PM.

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03-14-2006, 06:43 PM	#129 (permalink)
Ground Loop Student Driver Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,191	I finally received my MultiVex mirrors, and I have to say I'm surprised at how they were shipped -- just loose in a Priority Mail box with one sheet of bubble paper. Indeed, both mirrors were chipped, but on the backside. Since it would be hidden anyway, I went ahead and installed them. I scraped off the double-stick tape and gooped them up with black RTV and slapped them over the stock mirrors. I smoothed the RTV out like "caulking" to give the edge a less bare look and conceal any gap. They're rather permanent now. I think if I had it to do over again, I would use actual black caulk on the edge since RTV smears a bit when hit with window cleaner. As for the finished product, it rocks! I was really surprised at how well they work. For the first time, there is no blind spot. I can even tilt the mirror inward to see the edge of the parking curb without risking safety on the distant view. I want this on my other cars.

03-14-2006, 07:02 PM	#131 (permalink)
staggarlee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N. VA Posts: 111	I'm glad I found this thread. I ordered as soon as I got done reading. I almost cut someone off on my way home from buying my Elise!

03-14-2006, 09:51 PM	#138 (permalink)
Johnny B No, it's not a Ford Lotus Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,622	My Elise mirrors drove me crazy when compared to the coverage I get from the Euro VW mirrors and the towing mirrors on my truck. I don't have that issue since getting the Multivex. They are worth it.

03-15-2006, 08:24 AM	#139 (permalink)
centerpunch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 112	I've had these on several difference cars, and they are worth it on ANY car. You guys that aren't doing it because maybe an edge will show and not look perfect have your priorities VERY screwed up.

03-15-2006, 08:53 AM	#140 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,078	is there more than one company that sells the multivex mirrors?

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