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gideon · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:37 Post subject: Parking Mirror view

This probably a bit of a "bone" question, but I have just replaced the parking mirror that was missing when I got my Delica, what I am unsure of is how much of the rear of your vehicle are you supposed to see, the whole width or just the nearside corner

When I mounted the mirror onto the arm I was unsure which way up it was supposed to go as the mounting socket is not in the centre of the mirror, but is located approx' two-thirds towards one edge. I can't fathom out which is the top/bottom,or does it really matter Question

After many journeys from the driver's seat to the rear to adjust it Evil or Very Mad

All I can see in the mirror is the nearside corner upto the towbar Confused

On another note how should I mount my parking pole, biased towards the side of the bullbars or twisted towards the front

, I have seen them mounted both ways in some of the photo's of reader's drives on this site, is it a matter of personal preference or is there a correct position

Told you it was a "bone" question Embarassed

Regards,

Ian
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Mystery Machine · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:41 Post subject:

If the rear miror isn't showing much beyond the rear bumper, then maybe rotate it around so it sticks out a bit more (hope that makes sense??)

It is only there to show the rear corner and half way across the back - it doesn't show the whole way across (unless L400 ones are wider angle than the L300 ones??)

On my L300 I can see the o/s corner and just over half way across the rear bumper - but more importantly, it shows objects within 3ft of the rear which is where it comes in useful.

Regarding the parking pole, it really is down to personal preference, but I always had mine fully forward to show how far out the bullbar came....having it tucked back kinda defeats the object of having one! Confused

This is how I would mount it if I were you (obviously on a 400 though!)

Regards,

Bruce.
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gideon · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:42 Post subject:

Thanks Bruce,

That answers my question, I went out this morning and swung the mirror round on its axis, my mirror is mounted on the nearside, so my view now is more or less how you've described yours only opposite (does that make sense Confused

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As for the mounting of the parking pole, I agree with you, it makes more sense to me to place it as far forward as possible on the bullbars, and that's exactly what I will be doing as soon as it arrives Smile

Regards,

Ian
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Mystery Machine · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:52 Post subject:

Glad you got it sorted Ian.

I must say, the location of the rear parking mirror on the L400 is much better than on the L300 - but then we have the added bonus of a cool front parking mirror too! Razz

Why British/European motors never had these sort of things I'll never know?? (judging by the state of some parking around this way, most drivers certainly could do with them!! Laughing

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Regards,

Bruce.
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Foxy · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:40 Post subject:

I've never got mine sorted. In fact I'd thought of taking the thing off and mounting a decent work/reversing light in place.

I've always managed without them on 7.5 tonne lorries Twisted Evil

(Ah.....apart from...er...once Embarassed

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Foxy · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:41 Post subject:

...just to add...perhaps if I found how to set it up...I'd be really greatful for it!

(...and the only stupid questions are the ones you Don't ask Wink

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notty · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 0:29 Post subject:

Mystery machine.....what a beautiful picture of your Delica. Stunning in fact.......I think I'll steal the photo and add my number plate !...lol

notty

notty · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 0:30 Post subject:

excuse my ignorance...but what is a parking pole? I WANT ONE

Mystery Machine · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 0:40 Post subject:

Mystery Machine · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 0:44 Post subject:

notty · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 0:47 Post subject:

Excellent can't wait. Look forward to it. I hope you aren't accommodating too much here.....you seem very generous in your help and we appreciate that but wouldn't want to put anyone out.

You up late by the way... bedtime...tis this end anyway..

gnite and thanks

notty