Multivex Mirror review

[kestrel74]

The only time you really notice that the mirror is not the exact same size is basically when you first install them.... after a while you forget all about it, and noone ever notices. It'll take a little while to get used to but once you get used to the view, you won't know how you lived without them.

[mark.r]

Are most people using the double sided tape or some type of permanent silicone adhesive to mount with? I would imagine that if someone ever parts the car out the mirror will go with it.

[kestrel74]

The double sided foam tape works fine. I've had mine on since the first prototypes were installed on my car, and they're solid. ( even after 10,692 washings ! )

[kestrel74]

OH...........and ( EVERYONE ) IF you need to take them off..... the trick is: Dental Floss......... get a long piece, and scissor it in back of the mirror....it'll come right off.

[mark.r]

Kestrel, thanks for the info and the tip. I like the idea of them not being permanent incase I part with car at some point.

[Ground Loop]

The problem with the tape is just thickness. Black RTV gets a tighter fit against the stock glass, and provides a nice black "caulk" effect around the new glass. Of course, removal is not an option, so put the dental floss away.

If I had it to do over, I might pull off the stock glass with a big suction cup.. just to allow the multivex to be recessed properly. Doesn't really matter -- as others have said, you only notice these things when installing.

[DesignIt]

BTW, just a cautionary note on handling the Multivex mirrors. The mirror coating is on the outside surface of the glass, not sandwiched between layers. If you try to buff out a scratch, you'll take off the coating. Don't ask me how I know this.

This wouldn't stop me from buying the mirrors, but just be careful not to scratch them.

John

[glb]

With the stock mirrors, I have no blind spots.

I adjusted the i/s mirror to point to the right, so I can't see any part of myself (a good idea for me under any circumstances). This way, it's pointed to the right rear and picks up just when the other vehicle is leaving the o/s mirror view.

Note that you should not be able to see any part of your car if your o/s mirrors are adjusted properly. If you need to see your car as a "reference," you need an improved sense of its size.

I like to adjust mirrors at stoplights while in the middle lane of a traffic jam; they are easy to find in NJ.

(Personally, I stay away from mirrors and strong overhead lights whenever possible. No, not a vampire...just getting old.)

[elisemirrors]

Originally Posted by TimMullen

I don't think so - just the one. I believe there are several re-sellers, but why not just buy from the source?

Just wanted to drop in and say "HELLO!" to everyone...my bad for being so strung out busy I haven't been in here for almost a year now.

Just a very friendly reminder...I'm the guy from safetymirrorsonlinedotcom that first came to your forum more than a year and a half ago now in response to a question about the major blind spots on the Elise.

I knew about and took a special interest in informing Elise owners about this problem and help provide an answer precisely because I drove my sister's Elise in Germany and noticed the blind spots BIG TIME.

So I came here and answered a <b>LOT</b> of questions, got Kestrel involved (since he is in Detroit close to Bob, he could do the tracing), worked with factory, and organized the group buy.

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, we are elated that it seems to have been worth all the time and effort. We are a bit saddened, however, that most Elise owners buying these mirrors do not remember us and buy them elsewhere.

We sincerley hope that you will once again consider referring potential buyers to us or when buying your own Multivex mirrors.

Thanks a lot...and drive safely!!

Kenney

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by elisemirrors

... We are a bit saddened, however, that most Elise owners buying these mirrors do not remember us and buy them elsewhere.

We sincerley hope that you will once again consider referring potential buyers to us or when buying your own Multivex mirrors.

Thanks a lot...and drive safely!!

Kenney

I thought I had bought my mirrors through you last year (I had intended to, as my way of giving support to you for helping make this happen), but I now wonder if I made an error. I originally went to your website, www.safetymirrorsonline.com , then went to the shopping link. It redirected me to the order page at www. multivexmirror. com. I added the webpage to my favorites list, and a few weeks later went back to the web site to order. But honestly, I can't remember if I went back via my favorites menu, or if I just typed in multivexmirror URL directly (I think I got a bit confused, and thought you were part of the MultiVex mirror company, rather than a distributor). I now see that if I went through your website, there is a refID=101 in the URL went redirected from your website to the multivex mirror website. So, I appologize if you didn't get the order credit. I do advocate MultiVex mirrors to people quite often (I really like them), and will explicitly refer them to your URL in the future.

Thanks for helping make these mirrors a reality for the Elise. I agree with you that they significantly improve safety.

[KryptonGreen]

Hi, I just installed the right side and taped on the left side for a ride.
QUESTION: To those using the mirrors for backing up. The driver's side did not seem to give the correct perspective for backing up. What is the experience of those using the driver side Mulitvex for backing?

BTW, the RHS was replaced because the OEM was broken. A little tricky, but if anybody is interested I will post the procedure that I used and a pic. -KG

[Dro]

I think both sides are tricky, but ultimately much better than stock once you get used to them.

[TimMullen]

Originally Posted by elisemirrors

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, we are elated that it seems to have been worth all the time and effort. We are a bit saddened, however, that most Elise owners buying these mirrors do not remember us and buy them elsewhere.

We sincerely hope that you will once again consider referring potential buyers to us or when buying your own Multivex mirrors.

Woops... I thought you guys were "the source". I ordered via a similar route as ChrisH above.

By all means, people should by from you, since you were the ones that went to the effort of fitting them to the car. I don't believe that you can get them anywhere else for less, so you should get the business and your cut of the profit for the work you did.

It might be helpful if you were to post your link to your website here again so people know where to go to order...



As for people trying them - I've had many fellow Elise owners sit in my car at gatherings to try the mirrors. They have all indicated that "I've got to get me some of those". The mirrors really are a great addition to help the visibility and remove the blind spots.

[kestrel74]

You will get used to the strange view. BUT once you get used to it, it's really hard driving with anything else...... There are NO blind spots.

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by KryptonGreen

...QUESTION: To those using the mirrors for backing up. The driver's side did not seem to give the correct perspective for backing up. What is the experience of those using the driver side Mulitvex for backing?... -KG

It just takes some mental adaptation (practice, slowly), and then you will be fine.

[scottyb]

I had the original ones that you glued to your mirrors for my first elise. Has the designed changed yet so that we could replace the OEM glass?

[Ian]

Originally Posted by KryptonGreen

Hi, I just installed the right side and taped on the left side for a ride.
QUESTION: To those using the mirrors for backing up. The driver's side did not seem to give the correct perspective for backing up. What is the experience of those using the driver side Mulitvex for backing?

BTW, the RHS was replaced because the OEM was broken. A little tricky, but if anybody is interested I will post the procedure that I used and a pic. -KG

Just takes some time. My driveway is ~50 yards long with an iron gate on the left and a curb on the right. Talk about practice.... Now I don't even think about it.

[II-soon]

Ok I'm confused. Where should I be buying these mirrors to help out "elisemirrors" ?

[CALtd]

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[KryptonGreen]

Originally Posted by SAElise

Just takes some time. My driveway is ~50 yards long with an iron gate on the left and a curb on the right. Talk about practice.... Now I don't even think about it.

Thanks guys. I should have realized that when I did not have a problem with the RHS that my mind would adapt. I am going to get right on installing the LHS.

Originally Posted by scottyb

I had the original ones that you glued to your mirrors for my first elise. Has the designed changed yet so that we could replace the OEM glass?

No. I broke out the RHS and inserted the Multivex in the existing OEM shroud. It was a bit tedious, but it looks fine