Custom Blind Spot Mirror
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Mineralram
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I have seen that image, last i heard he was still trying to finalize the curvature on the mirror
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Hey Guys,
Sorry for the late reply. Summer time is a busy time for me and I am not around my computer as much as normal.
The last prototype that I was working with had a mirror Radius of 240mm. This is the measurement that gauges the 'roundness' of the surface of the mirror.
After testing it for a week, I wasn't happy with the view it gave me, so we went back to the drawing boards and re-styled the design to accommodate a mirror with a Radius of 200mm (the smaller the number, the more curved the surface).
That prototype just shipped to me by my Manufacturer today, and I should have it at the end of the week. The good news is, the shape of this 2nd Generation mirror is already nailed down and it fits in the outside corner, perfectly. We simply just need to work on the surface radius to make sure we get an adequate view.
I believe I posted this picture before, but here is what the 2nd Generation Mirror will look like, except more curved.
Wade
Sorry for the late reply. Summer time is a busy time for me and I am not around my computer as much as normal.
The last prototype that I was working with had a mirror Radius of 240mm. This is the measurement that gauges the 'roundness' of the surface of the mirror.
After testing it for a week, I wasn't happy with the view it gave me, so we went back to the drawing boards and re-styled the design to accommodate a mirror with a Radius of 200mm (the smaller the number, the more curved the surface).
That prototype just shipped to me by my Manufacturer today, and I should have it at the end of the week. The good news is, the shape of this 2nd Generation mirror is already nailed down and it fits in the outside corner, perfectly. We simply just need to work on the surface radius to make sure we get an adequate view.
I believe I posted this picture before, but here is what the 2nd Generation Mirror will look like, except more curved.
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Looks awesome Wade, im patiently waiting
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I really like the gen 2 design! Keep us informed I will have to get a set when they come out.
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I like that it looks like the plastic around the spot mirror is thin. Don't know if it would be possible to keep the black plastic around the spot mirror to a very minimum or none at all.
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I am interested it looks great.
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That's what I'm talking about!! Looks great Wade! I'll for sure be in for a set of these!!
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Looks really nice Wade. I will be in for a set as soon as they are ready.
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UPDATE: Last week I was able to test my latest prototype. This one, as I may have mentioned before, has an even greater curve to the previous two prototypes.
I've had it on my truck for a week now and I find it very easy to use and seems like a natural fit to the stock mirror.
Since I am this far, I talked to my manufacturer about trying one more prototype that has an even greater curve than this one. We still don't know if it is possible, but we are working on it. I actually think this current prototype is the one that I will eventually go with because I absolutely love it, but like I said, I want to explore all the options before proceeding.
Here is a pic of this latest model with the 200 Radius mirror.
Wade
I've had it on my truck for a week now and I find it very easy to use and seems like a natural fit to the stock mirror.
Since I am this far, I talked to my manufacturer about trying one more prototype that has an even greater curve than this one. We still don't know if it is possible, but we are working on it. I actually think this current prototype is the one that I will eventually go with because I absolutely love it, but like I said, I want to explore all the options before proceeding.
Here is a pic of this latest model with the 200 Radius mirror.
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Howdy Wade. I see you are putting mega hours and thought into this. I knew you'd come up with something. My first impression is it looks awesome. You know I'm in when you get it completed. I'm sure everyone on here appreciates the countless time you put in.. I know I do!
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Wow Wade, I hadn't checked in on this thread in a while, wasn't aware of the complete redesign.
Although had I had a choice between the new corner style vs the first gen tall style I probably would've picked the corner style (more due to that's what I'm used to than anything), in still totally 1 happy with my first gen mirrors! Yes, the thick black plastic on the sides was a bit to get used to, now I dont notice it at all and I can always see a car in my blindspot instantly with a glance (which was the point wasn't it?).
I'm really sorry to hear you're in a bit of hole with the first gen design, that's a real shame given how awesome you were to deal with and what good customer service you provide. Hopefully the Ram community will step up and support your efforts with their wallets. But hats off for keeping up on the innovation instead of walking away. If I had an excuse to buy more from ya I would!! But alas, I only have 1 ram....
Although had I had a choice between the new corner style vs the first gen tall style I probably would've picked the corner style (more due to that's what I'm used to than anything), in still totally 1 happy with my first gen mirrors! Yes, the thick black plastic on the sides was a bit to get used to, now I dont notice it at all and I can always see a car in my blindspot instantly with a glance (which was the point wasn't it?).
I'm really sorry to hear you're in a bit of hole with the first gen design, that's a real shame given how awesome you were to deal with and what good customer service you provide. Hopefully the Ram community will step up and support your efforts with their wallets. But hats off for keeping up on the innovation instead of walking away. If I had an excuse to buy more from ya I would!! But alas, I only have 1 ram....
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So, here's an idea. Instead of making different models that match different mirror corners, why not make the corners of the base different so all you need to do for best fit is flip it to the corner that matches your mirror corner's curve?
That way you'd have one custom mirror for many applications.
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That way you'd have one custom mirror for many applications.
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Looks like oem Wade. Im willing to wait for perfection
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Looks great! Will it fit the same for non dimming mirrors?
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This one will do exactly what you mentioned. This one will fit both the dimming and non-dimming mirrors and it will fit both sides as you simply rotate it to match the curve of the mirror you are applying it to.
I really like this design and like I mentioned earlier, it took virtually no time at all to get used to.
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bighorn2014, That is correct. This one will fit both mirrors (dimming and non-dimming). That was a goal of mine on this mirror as so many Ram trucks have both models on the same truck (dimming on the driver's side, non-dimming on the passenger side).
Thank you for your interest!
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Looks good Wade, I am use to the 1st type you done but I am going to try the 2nd also. Just let us know when they will be available.
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I think you should have them made look way better then most of the other ones out there
