Why is one mirror smaller than the other?
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 646
From: Boston
RE: Why is one mirror smaller than the other?
As I understand it, the passenger side mirror is smaller than the driver's side mirror to account for the extra 150-200 lbs. that's always present in the driver's seat. (Or am I full of crap?)
Smaller mirror on left side = less air drag to compensate for the unbalanced load on the right side = the car stays balanced.
Those Germans are crafty like ice is cold.
Smaller mirror on left side = less air drag to compensate for the unbalanced load on the right side = the car stays balanced.
Those Germans are crafty like ice is cold.
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 228
From: NyC - Manhattan
RE: Why is one mirror smaller than the other?
Euro mirror, theres a lot of two way roads and since passing is always on the left, there really isnt much need for a right side mirror, so they give you the nemo fin mirror haha. I was going to replace mine with a normal sized mirror, but you quickly realize the small mirror is adequate.
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