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Review on 🚘 Utopicar Long Design Stick-on Blind Spot Mirrors - 2 Pack for Automotive Rear View Door Mirrors - Car Accessories by Damien Krzywicki

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Right expectation is everything

We have been using this product for a little over a week. I found the feature set interesting and needed to add something to help the FOV when towing a trailer. The installation instructions were not very explanatory, mostly reference photos on the packaging. There is a right way and a useless way to install mirrors. You decide if you want them on the bottom or top of the side mirrors. The ability to tilt the mirrors after installation is exceptional, but it takes a second person to adjust the view to do this with ease. I first installed them upside down so they were unusable for 2 days. When I noticed the error, I simply detached it from the base, rotated it into position and adjusted the mirrors accordingly. On my 2018 4Runner, I found the placement at the bottom of the mirrors was too obscure for my vision, so I removed them and placed them at the top corner of the mirrors. While they did improve my FOV, they didn't turn out to be a significant improvement to call it worth the setup and location effort or cost. I've used other designs in the past and after a few days you get used to it. They are in place and easy to read on the next lane when checking out. After a week with them I still feel it takes too much trouble to use the information you can get from them. Because of the thin design, I find it takes too much time and attention to mentally unpack what's being watched. I'll leave it set and continue with the long-term editing of this review. I intend to use them when towing our RV on our next trip before summarizing my findings on this product. But for now I've found smaller devices that provide clearer and more useful information while driving. Right now it takes me at least 2 seconds to focus on what I'm seeing. Pros: Tilt is great Long design offers more FOV (Field of View) Streamlined design Cons: No instructions (device may not be installed properly) Tilt is easy to set up and can be moved around during the car wash so may need frequent adjustments On the side mirror size this block can cover the useful part. Side mirrors I suggest using a dab of silicone to fix the tilt once you find your sweet spot.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Little things