R60 10,000 mile update
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From: Houston, TX
Very good safety tip!
I also heard about this trick a few years back. It does take some getting used to, since I felt like NEEDED to see the sides of my car in the side view mirrors, but...
Once you get used to it, it really is a much more logical way to set them. After all, what do you need to see in them? Other cars.
I have found the easiest way to set this up is to lean your head against the drivers window, then adjust the left mirror until the left rear corner of your car just begins to come into view. Then lean so that you are directly in the center of the car, then adjust the right mirror until the right rear corner of the car begins to come into view.
Now when a car is coming up from behind, as it leaves the sight of the rear view mirror, it shows up in the side one. I never get surprised any more.
I also heard about this trick a few years back. It does take some getting used to, since I felt like NEEDED to see the sides of my car in the side view mirrors, but...
Once you get used to it, it really is a much more logical way to set them. After all, what do you need to see in them? Other cars.
I have found the easiest way to set this up is to lean your head against the drivers window, then adjust the left mirror until the left rear corner of your car just begins to come into view. Then lean so that you are directly in the center of the car, then adjust the right mirror until the right rear corner of the car begins to come into view.
Now when a car is coming up from behind, as it leaves the sight of the rear view mirror, it shows up in the side one. I never get surprised any more.
http://www.cartalk.com/content/featu...ors/step1.html
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: North Jersey
Kart, I read something interesting about proper setting of rear view mirrors some time back. The article stated most people set their mirrors improperly. And according to the article I was setting mirrors the normal but wrong way. I need to find it. But if you google "proper setting for rear view mirrors" you may find it. Bottom line, most people set mirror while sitting normally in driver seat. Article stated to reduce blind spot to a minimum, while sitting in driver seat, move your head to where it is just about to touch driver door window and set mirror with head there. Then set right mirror with head leaning same distance to the right. With mirrors set this way, along with using rear view mirror, you will reduce blind spot area. (And little convex mirrors are another alternative.)
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Alabama
It sure is nice to read something nice now and then. I should have mine next week. Mini has it down to get their buyers pumped up so much that by delivery they will be at the will of the dealer....."Ok, ok, just give me the car already, I don't care how much it is".....that's where I'm at now :-)
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Columbus, GA
I will hit 10,000 this week after 6 months. Only issue has been one chrome piece which was finally replaced. I can 100% agree with both your top 10 lists.
I feel the same as you do about the car. Damn cup holders suck!
I feel the same as you do about the car. Damn cup holders suck!
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: College Station, TX
Yeah, if you look there is a post about blind spots that I posted a few days ago.
There is a video for sitting your mirrors so that you can see your blind spots.
And I've done this and it works amazingly. AnnArrogance is referring to the same video.
Give it a shot!
There is a video for sitting your mirrors so that you can see your blind spots.
And I've done this and it works amazingly. AnnArrogance is referring to the same video.
Give it a shot!
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: France and Reno/Tahoe
Butch passed the 10,000 mile mark today on the way to Reno and I remember reading this update while it was being built. The OP's experience is rather spot on with mine as far as the likes - except I don't have the automatic transmission.
My only annoyance with the CM is the clutch on steep inclines. Other than that I'm really happy with it and it has never gone back to the dealer. In addition to a couple of mods, I have done two oil changes and rotated tires myself, that's it. Hopefully the next 100 to 140k are as uneventful as the first 10k.
My only annoyance with the CM is the clutch on steep inclines. Other than that I'm really happy with it and it has never gone back to the dealer. In addition to a couple of mods, I have done two oil changes and rotated tires myself, that's it. Hopefully the next 100 to 140k are as uneventful as the first 10k.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: San Diego Vegas Kihei
Butch passed the 10,000 mile mark today on the way to Reno and I remember reading this update while it was being built. The OP's experience is rather spot on with mine as far as the likes - except I don't have the automatic transmission.
My only annoyance with the CM is the clutch on steep inclines. Other than that I'm really happy with it and it has never gone back to the dealer. In addition to a couple of mods, I have done two oil changes and rotated tires myself, that's it. Hopefully the next 100 to 140k are as uneventful as the first 10k.
My only annoyance with the CM is the clutch on steep inclines. Other than that I'm really happy with it and it has never gone back to the dealer. In addition to a couple of mods, I have done two oil changes and rotated tires myself, that's it. Hopefully the next 100 to 140k are as uneventful as the first 10k.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Central Indiana
OP here. I'm now at about 33,000 miles. Still no problems except for: (1) ran out of gas when the onboard showed 60 miles left for range, (2) strange pop from stereo system two separate times, and (3) bulge in one of the original equipment run-flat tires. I resolved the side-view mirror issue with a Multivex (birdseye) mirror.
Still loving the car!
Still loving the car!
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Keller, TX
OP here. I'm now at about 33,000 miles. Still no problems except for: (1) ran out of gas when the onboard showed 60 miles left for range, (2) strange pop from stereo system two separate times, and (3) bulge in one of the original equipment run-flat tires. I resolved the side-view mirror issue with a Multivex (birdseye) mirror.
Still loving the car!
Still loving the car!
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2nd Gear
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From: Central Indiana
If you do find them: they didn't have a Countryman size. I ordered the one for a 2011 Clubman. Not perfect, but it works.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Keller, TX
I ordered it from Moss - they called it the birdseye mirror. But it looks like they don't carry the product anymore. And the multivex site is down, too. Hmmmm.
If you do find them: they didn't have a Countryman size. I ordered the one for a 2011 Clubman. Not perfect, but it works.
If you do find them: they didn't have a Countryman size. I ordered the one for a 2011 Clubman. Not perfect, but it works.
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