Blind Spot Detection System for E53

[David.X5]

I got the panoramic mirrors (the ones with the faint line - the innter part is linear, the outer part is panoramic - I think BMW calls this type of mirror aspherical) off ebay. Something like $30 per side. My stock mirrors were begining to loose their silvering around the edges anyway, so I was looking for some sort of replacement.

Completely love them - makes lane changes much more comfortable not wondering if something is loitering in my blindspot.

[Ricky Bobby]

^^^Agree. Bought my pair of aspherical mirrors when I first got the X and love them!

[Riggodeaux]

Little touchy on this one, RB? I'm old enough to have learned how to use the wing mirrors in concert with the rearview to prevent blindspots. The CEO, on the other hand, who is of the same generation, nevertheless adjusts the wing mirrors so she has a marvelous view of the sides of her vehicle [sigh ....] . . . then has to ask me (on the rare occasion I'm in the passenger seat) what is in both blindspots....

[Doru]

Hmmm massage while driving...I'll take that. Screw the blind spot.

[spongerich]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Here's mine: a couple bucks, both sides work well. No blind spots.
GL, mD

I've put those on every car I've ever owned. I'll probably upgrade to the aspherical ones eventually, but for $10 you can't beat those little discs.

[garrett.fell]

Originally Posted by Doru

Hmmm massage while driving...I'll take that. Screw the blind spot.

Not to get too far off topic but I can't help myself. When looking at a Honda Odyssey this spring (with the vacuum cleaner in it) I asked the guy if the hose would extend into the front seat.....

Forget the massage - THAT'S what I am talking about!!


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[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Riggodeaux

Little touchy on this one, RB? I'm old enough to have learned how to use the wing mirrors in concert with the rearview to prevent blindspots. The CEO, on the other hand, who is of the same generation, nevertheless adjusts the wing mirrors so she has a marvelous view of the sides of her vehicle [sigh ....] . . . then has to ask me (on the rare occasion I'm in the passenger seat) what is in both blindspots....

Been listening to too much talk about automated cars lately, and here I am the guy who cant give up a manual trans LOL

[Qsilver7]

Ditto with the wide-angle (aspherical) mirrors...that's my blind spot detection system. Having another electronic component to the side mirrors is just another headache down the line when it stops working. Its enough with the folding, auto-diming (EC), and heated mirrors...adding another electronic component when a non-electrical option is available...may not be worth the future headache.

Not only can you see across more than 3 lanes...you can also include the side of the car if you want...and still not have a blind spot.

And yes...it sucks that BMW NA doesn't offer these as an option in the USA even though the US-DOT (I believe) is the one that put the smack-down on these types of mirrors. They (the DOT) thinks that US citizens can't handle a mirror on the driver's side that doesn't have a 1:1 reflective ratio...although the convex mirror on the passenger side has only a slight less viewing degree versus the wide angle aspherical mirror.

Thank goodness for the internet that makes finding sellers of these types of mirrors easier and less expensive than trying to order them from the Euro side of the BMW part database.

driver's side

passenger's side

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Ditto with the wide-angle (aspherical) mirrors...that's my blind spot detection system. Having another electronic component to the side mirrors is just another headache down the line when it stops working. Its enough with the folding, auto-diming (EC), and heated mirrors...adding another electronic component when a non-electrical option is available...may not be worth the future headache.

Not only can you see across more than 3 lanes...you can also include the side of the car if you want...and still not have a blind spot.

And yes...it sucks that BMW NA doesn't offer these as an option in the USA even though the US-DOT (I believe) is the one that put the smack-down on these types of mirrors. They (the DOT) thinks that US citizens can't handle a mirror on the driver's side that doesn't have a 1:1 reflective ratio...although the convex mirror on the passenger side has only a slight less viewing degree versus the wide angle aspherical mirror.

Thank goodness for the internet that makes finding sellers of these types of mirrors easier and less expensive than trying to order them from the Euro side of the BMW part database.

driver's side

passenger's side

[bugbyte]

I think I just opened a can of worms. I am thinking to add the system for additional security purpose as I am alway turn my head when changing lane. Thank you for all of the advices.