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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by alkemist
How long does it take for SHR to ship their products out? Can you still check your blind spots with those louvers. How would they look without having everything else tinted?
Very good question because that is the main reason why I don't have them and frankly, I like the factory glass because it's reminiscent of the 65 Shelby look, thus retro.

Vision will be impaired for sure but no one should rely solely on them for blind spots...
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 07 Stang
As far as blind spot, get yourself some blind spot mirrors to stick on your side mirrors and problem solved.
Being that I drive a 24 foot long truck all day long with no back or side windows, you learn to use those side mirrors.
Look at my side mirror and you will see the little circle concave mirror;

Sounds good, I'll give those a try. The turn head method gets a little tricky in traffic, heh.

I emailed the body shop and hopefully they will get back to me. If they can do it and there are no additional labor costs or of it's within a decent range, I'll prolly get those slapped on.

The more I cruise on here, the more I spend. haha. Late Christmas gifts for myself xD
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by alkemist
Sounds good, I'll give those a try. The turn head method gets a little tricky in traffic, heh.

I emailed the body shop and hopefully they will get back to me. If they can do it and there are no additional labor costs or of it's within a decent range, I'll prolly get those slapped on.

The more I cruise on here, the more I spend. haha. Late Christmas gifts for myself xD
Since I use my side mirrors regularly, I never have to turn my head back. Like you say, in traffic I think it's more dangerous without blind spot mirrors. I guess that's why Ford is now putting Integrated Blind Spot mirrors on the 2011 Mustangs. Looks like some of those Ford guys were reading our forums.
You can buy the blind spot mirrors at any Wal-Mart, Twin Bee, Auto-Zone or Advance Auto Stores.
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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[QUOTE=07 Stang;6725844]As far as blind spot, get yourself some blind spot mirrors to stick on your side mirrors and problem solved.
Being that I drive a 24 foot long truck all day long with no back or side windows, you learn to use those side mirrors.
Look at my side mirror and you will see the little circle convex mirror;

Too friggin weird, lol I have the 2" fish eye mirrors on mine (see pics from today) I get on and off the Interstate a lot and cranking my neck around sucks so these work great, I admit there not the most attractive thing but there function wins over the any looks.
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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[QUOTE=LegendLives;6726313]
Originally Posted by 07 Stang
As far as blind spot, get yourself some blind spot mirrors to stick on your side mirrors and problem solved.
Being that I drive a 24 foot long truck all day long with no back or side windows, you learn to use those side mirrors.
Look at my side mirror and you will see the little circle convex mirror;

Too friggin weird, lol I have the 2" fish eye mirrors on mine (see pics from today) I get on and off the Interstate a lot and cranking my neck around sucks so these work great, I admit there not the most attractive thing but there function wins over the any looks.
Yep, I have blind spot mirrors on all 5 of my vehicles. It really helps you move in and out of traffic much easier.
It would be interesting to see what the design of the Integrated Blind Spot mirrors look like on the 2011 Mustangs.


OK....I just found it;


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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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[QUOTE=07 Stang;6726367]
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Yep, I have blind spot mirrors on all 5 of my vehicles. It really helps you move in and out of traffic much easier.
It would be interesting to see what the design of the Integrated Blind Spot mirrors look like on the 2011 Mustangs.


OK....I just found it;

oh wow, that looks pretty sweet..
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I wonder if I can retrofit that mirror into the 2010 housing. I would prefer that to the stick ons.
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mdg
I'm thinking about purchasing a set of these. Would you be able to assist with the install? I live in Springfield, about 30-45 minutes away.

No problem just PM me when you think you will be ready!
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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The body shop is asking $145 for install of the louvers.. $65 for the glass shop to cut it out?? That really doesn't make sense. I can see $80 for the paint, prep work and install. I think they are taking me for a ride. Add the cost of SHR louvers and I'm looking at the $300 range.. Any suggestions? Looks like I might have to pass.

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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by alkemist
The body shop is asking $145 for install of the louvers.. $65 for the glass shop to cut it out?? That really doesn't make sense. I can see $80 for the paint, prep work and install. I think they are taking me for a ride. Add the cost of SHR louvers and I'm looking at the $300 range.. Any suggestions? Looks like I might have to pass.
Where in Maryland are you? You could ask VA Stang to help you. He lives in Northern VA.
I payed $100 for the paint and $125 for the install. The first install quote I got was $100 but when I went to pick up my car they said it was $125. I wasn't too happy about paying the extra $25 after they quoted one price, but what are ya going to do? Unfortunately the guy who quoted me that price got fired, so I had no leg to stand on. However, I only paid $40.00 for the louvers, so I guess it all evens out.

Keep checking eBay or your local Craigslist. You never know, you may end up with deal like I did.



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