Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
This was my first LR and largest vehicle I have driven. Whilst I would trust the mirror when moving left on the motorways in previous cars, I always cast an eye over my shoulder in the D3. I also tend to monitor what I think is behind, more than I did before. It have not been a problem though - probably encourages better driving skills.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
19th Sep 2006 8:51 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
as a bloke who rides motorbikes, too many times have I been just about wiped out due to people being too lazy to check over their shoulder. not all vehicles are easily seen and it is a habit to take a look over my shoulder. it really doesn't hurt you know. having said that the vision out of the D3 really is quite amazing
19th Sep 2006 9:10 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
catweasel wrote:
as a bloke who rides motorbikes, too many times have I been just about wiped out due to people being too lazy to check over their shoulder. not all vehicles are easily seen and it is a habit to take a look over my shoulder. it really doesn't hurt you know. having said that the vision out of the D3 really is quite amazing
I know where you are coming from. I also ride bikes and it does get scary at times.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
19th Sep 2006 9:20 am
lee01277
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Shed
Posts: 821
Gareth wrote:
Hang on a minute, there are two different types of mirror glass, one is flat and the other is convex. The convex glass gives a much wider angle of vision in the side mirrors..
Bingo. Following my "brush" with a white van, I found found a replacement glass on Ebay , and fitted it. And yes it was a flat. Good for seeing the bloke behind picking his nose in close up detail, not much good for the blind spot etc etc. At some point I'll be needing to get a UK version...............Somewhere in-between my old D3 and what's to come next .........
19th Sep 2006 9:20 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
lee01277 wrote:
At some point I'll be needing to get a UK version.
On every car I own, I always stick on bling spot mirrors. I wouldn't be without them. They're also useful when reversing.
The best ones I've found are the No.3 type from http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Mirrors.html
These are small round mirrors, but have an unusual base that tilts them even further - see photo below. The result is that they cover a wider angle than anything else I've tried. They're much better than the types that Halfords sell.
Matt
19th Sep 2006 9:43 am
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Re: Blind Spot - Big Enough to hold the QE2
disco wrote:
Am I doing something wrong? Half of the motorway disappears into a monster sized blindspot? Cars, lorries busses all disappear for minutes on end like a Bermuda Triangle.
Have you actually got a D3 yet then ? Or is this another inane question proceeding 'purchase'
Just wondering in case I missed the news.
19th Sep 2006 10:30 am
disco
Member Since: 28 Jul 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 217
Re: Blind Spot - Big Enough to hold the QE2
simon wrote:
disco wrote:
Am I doing something wrong? Half of the motorway disappears into a monster sized blindspot? Cars, lorries busses all disappear for minutes on end like a Bermuda Triangle.
Have you actually got a D3 yet then ? Or is this another inane question proceeding 'purchase'
Just wondering in case I missed the news.
Yes - I slipped quietly and un-noticed into D3 ownership two weeks ago.
19th Sep 2006 10:52 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
gets some pics in a gallery, show off ya pride and joy
19th Sep 2006 10:53 am
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Re: Blind Spot - Big Enough to hold the QE2
disco wrote:
Yes - I slipped quietly and un-noticed into D3 ownership two weeks ago.
cool and welcome at last as a real disco3'er
Post some pics, be good to see what you finally went for.
Yes, but it didn't stop the Mrs bashing the rear wing on a gate post!!Matt
19th Sep 2006 11:10 am
Gazavich
Member Since: 07 Jun 2005
Location: Thorpe surrey
Posts: 642
Re: Blind Spot - Big Enough to hold the QE2
disco wrote:
Am I doing something wrong? Half of the motorway disappears into a monster sized blindspot? Cars, lorries busses all disappear for minutes on end like a Bermuda Triangle.
Stop tacking the drugs and get your self a D3 HSE TDV6 Silver : "Avin it large"
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