rear view mirror helper
Submitted: Friday, Feb 21, 2003 at 18:30
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4wdNovice
hi everyone, sorry about the dodgey topic description. I have just bought a an old swb pajero 4wd and am finding it difficult to reverse. i used to have a little hatchback, so this thing feels like a tank. i would like to purchase something that can make it a little easier to reverse and park. i have seen something which looks like a plastic bubble which is stuck on the inside of the back window. when you look back at it, it reflects down, so that you can see how much space is behind you. i live in the eastern subuerbs of
sydney, anyone know where i can pick up one of these devices? cheers
Reply By: Suzuki Viagra - Friday, Feb 21, 2003 at 18:34
Friday, Feb 21, 2003 at 18:34
You can buy revers warning beepers that work off radar. Dick Smith has stuff like this.
Use a big rear view mirror is my tip. Or else you can buy those little
orange reflective things on stalks.
You get used to it. How do you think I went from a lowered datto 1200 to a 5" lifted 4wd.....
You can always use touch
parking - you're not gonna break the 4wd. Rember if you touch hard park somewhere else....
PS the bullbar helps me judge where the front is. The rear tyre helps on the back.
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Reply By: royce - Friday, Feb 21, 2003 at 21:49
Friday, Feb 21, 2003 at 21:49
4wdnovice..... don't worry.... take it slow..... you'll get the knack of backing.... BUT DON'T USE A CONVEX MIRROR. Judging distance is impossible with them. Get one by all means. They let you see an approaching vehicle and overcome blind spots. You can get them from any auto outlet.
A shortie Pajero is not really much bigger than a hatch! As long as you have good 4wd style mirrors you can work out the backing. If they are not so good, you need to have bigger ones set further out to get a better angle of view. You can also get one to fit above the back window to get a view of your towball.
The most important concept is GO SLOW when you back, then you make only small correctable mistakes. Cheers Royce www.funshow.com.au
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