Thread: anyone have the same problem with the mirror in the way ?

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I'm sorry you don't get it.
It was intended to be an amusing ironic response to the many perceived problems of D2 ownership vs the latest and greatest.
I am 188 cm or so and I don't really have a problem with the mirror but mine is the manual so may be smaller, and of course that is probably a partial solution to your problem, if you can live without the auto dipping.
Another solution is to perhaps lean the seat back a bit.
IMHO the benefits of the high driving position giving great view far outweigh any minor disadvantage like having to lean over to see traffic lights.
I can recall my swmbo reaction after sitting in a D4 of "don't like it I feel all closed in"
Regards Philip A

I tried the laying the seat back felt like a teenager ,,,
just one of those things that the maker feels we need ,, a big black piece of plastic in the way of on coming traffic <
I am utterly amazed it passed ADR ?

Anyhow have ripped it off the screen and wow what a view ,,,, ...

It does seem a problem for a few tho ?

Have to say I've never noticed it as an issue, so the answer to part of your question is, yes, I guess I got used to it. That said, it's a particularly useless thing. I only ever use the side mirrors, because one, I'm a truckie, and that's all you get, and two, all I can see in the centre mirror is the headrest on the back seat. Oh, and the compass. What a pointless thing that is. If I'm ever that lost I'll pull the one out of the glovebox. Or use my phone.

Originally Posted by rob tilbury

I am utterly amazed it passed ADR ?

Driven a VE/VF Commodore? The pillars are awful. Try a Scania R series Prime Mover, You could miss the USS Nimitz in the blind spot at an intersection. Gotta look around it. ADR's only stipulate percentages.

Originally Posted by johntins

Have to say I've never noticed it as an issue, so the answer to part of your question is, yes, I guess I got used to it. That said, it's a particularly useless thing. I only ever use the side mirrors, because one, I'm a truckie, and that's all you get, and two, all I can see in the centre mirror is the headrest on the back seat. Oh, and the compass. What a pointless thing that is. If I'm ever that lost I'll pull the one out of the glovebox. Or use my phone.

True buddy ,, Volvo F15 dont have a mirror in the way ,,, all i see out the back was the head rests and the spare wheel ??

Have taken it off the screen now ,
I have a rear view camera ( to keep it legal )
best thing i have done ,,,,

Originally Posted by rob tilbury

I tried the laying the seat back felt like a teenager ,,,
just one of those things that the maker feels we need ,, a big black piece of plastic in the way of on coming traffic <
I am utterly amazed it passed ADR ?

Anyhow have ripped it off the screen and wow what a view ,,,, ...

It does seem a problem for a few tho ?

And I'll bet now that it wouldn't pass a roadworthy check by an over zealous member of the constabulary

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As far as I am aware, please don't quote me, discovery are classed as commercial and as such the rear windows can be blocked out completely so not requiring rear view mirror same as vans trucks etc. could be wrong though haven't been in the trade for a long time.