Rear wiper on a sedan?

#31

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

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Are you saying that you never look in the rear view mirror to see what's
happening directly behind you?

That is correct. There is no need to look out the rear window, if one
keeps their eyes moving taking in what is going on around their vehicle.
I've been doing it for forty years now and no incidents for well over
two and a half million miles.

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If that's the case, I'll remember to give you a WIDE berth.

No need to worry about me and my vehicle, I'll see you coming long
before you're close enough to be a problem. :^)

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Not that you'll ever try this, but properly set mirrors mean you don't
have to twist your neck around to see what's happening around you.

If your side mirrors are set properly, you have zero blind spots.
Everything that's happening around you, you can see by looking in the
rear view mirror, or as the cars exit that and come up beside you you'll
see them in the side mirror, or as the cars exit that and come further
up beside you you'll see them in your peripheral vision.

All without ever moving your head farther than over to your side mirrors.

So in that regard, there's zero reason to twist around and plant your
eyeballs directly outside a rear window, yes.

But not to use a rear view mirror, not to see things that the side
mirror can't show you? Not to have a heads up on what's happening back
there BEFORE the action comes into a side mirror?

But, one can know what is going on behind them if they keep checking
their mirrors properly. Nothing can sneak up on you, if you're paying
attention.

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That's fucking insane.

Untrue.

#32

"Brian Smith" <Halifax (AT) NovaScotia (DOT) Canada> wrote

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Stewart wrote:

I've been driving for 35 years, and I'll never say never.

I did say "have never had", I can't see a need in the future to look
at the rear window either.

Might as well do away with it.
>

#33

Stewart wrote:

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Might as well do away with it.

In the past I have taken the inside mirror out of the vehicle. Now I
use it to mount the E-Pass on it and because it has a thermometer in it.

#34

Brian Smith wrote:

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Stewart wrote:

Might as well do away with it.

In the past I have taken the inside mirror out of the vehicle. Now I
use it to mount the E-Pass on it and because it has a thermometer in it.

Ideal location for a 'Wink' or panoramic mirror.

#35

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop (AT) nastydesigns (DOT) com> wrote in
news:elmop-ACE985.15082624102009 (AT) news (DOT) eternal-september.org:

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In article <hbv9im$v8k$1 (AT) news (DOT) datemas.de>,
Brian Smith <Halifax (AT) NovaScotia (DOT) Canada> wrote:

If that's the case, I'll remember to give you a WIDE berth.

No need to worry about me and my vehicle, I'll see you coming
long
before you're close enough to be a problem. :^)

I bet you anything you want that a fairly simple test would show that
you have no idea by and large what's happening behind and beside you.
I'll also bet you anything you want that you would never agree to such
a test.

But not to use a rear view mirror, not to see things that the side
mirror can't show you? Not to have a heads up on what's happening
back there BEFORE the action comes into a side mirror?

But, one can know what is going on behind them if they keep
checking
their mirrors properly. Nothing can sneak up on you, if you're paying
attention.

ALL mirrors, to include the rear view mirror (to see what's going on
behind you--through the rear window) and the side mirrors, if properly
set.

There is no way that side mirrors can show everything that's going on
behind you. And if they're showing ANYTHING that's going on behind
you, they're not at all able to show ANYTHING that's going on beside
you in your blind spot.

But you know that, because you're just trolling.

outside mirrors have a limited view compared to the inside rearview mirror.
Neglecting to use that wider view is unwise,and IMO,criminal.

The right side is even one of those convex mirrors that shrink the image
and distort the apparent distance.Anything farther than a few car lengths
makes other vehicles virtually invisible.Outside mirrors are strictly for
nearby vehicles.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
localnet
dot com

#36

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

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I bet you anything you want that a fairly simple test would show that
you have no idea by and large what's happening behind and beside you.
I'll also bet you anything you want that you would never agree to such a
test.

You're wrong on both counts, but whatever makes you happy. :^)

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ALL mirrors, to include the rear view mirror (to see what's going on
behind you--through the rear window) and the side mirrors, if properly
set.

My rear windows are tinted deep black, so the inside mirror is a moot
point. The side mirrors are adjusted properly to allow full view of
what's going on around the vehicle.

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There is no way that side mirrors can show everything that's going on
behind you. And if they're showing ANYTHING that's going on behind you,
they're not at all able to show ANYTHING that's going on beside you in
your blind spot.

It's sad that you aren't able to grasp the reality of what I am telling
is the truth.

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But you know that, because you're just trolling.

Again you're incorrect. Don't worry about it, it works for me and it
has for years and will continue to do so for years to come.

#37

Bob Jones wrote:

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"Grumpy AuContraire" <GrumpyOne (AT) GrumpyvilleNOT (DOT) com> wrote in message
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Brian Smith wrote:
Joe wrote:
Please, do not drive near me.
Why are you dangerous?

Kind of amusing... About the only use for an interior rear view mirror is
to spot the cop that's chasin' you or the clown about to rear end you. In
either case, there won't be much that you can do about it.

I agree, side view mirrors are far more valuable for pertinent
information.

JT

I drive a coupe with rear wiper. It is quite useless.

My ancient automatic Civic has a rear wiper/washer that actually still
works but it's just something else that will break. I could well do
without either.

JT

#38

Tegger wrote:

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"Bob Jones" <email (AT) me (DOT) not> wrote in
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"Grumpy AuContraire" <GrumpyOne (AT) GrumpyvilleNOT (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:Oo6dnREYldqKnn_XnZ2dnUVZ_s1i4p2d (AT) giganews (DOT) com...
Brian Smith wrote:
Joe wrote:
Please, do not drive near me.
Why are you dangerous?

Kind of amusing... About the only use for an interior rear view
mirror is to spot the cop that's chasin' you or the clown about to
rear end you. In either case, there won't be much that you can do
about it.

I agree, side view mirrors are far more valuable for pertinent
information.

JT
I drive a coupe with rear wiper. It is quite useless.

You must not live in an area where the rear window gets dew or rain on it.

When I drive my wife's Tercel (which is a sedan), I really miss the rear
view the Integra's rear wiper gives.

What????

Her car is not under cover?????

You're livin' on dangerous ground...

<G>

JT

#39

Grumpy AuContraire <GrumpyOne (AT) GrumpyvilleNOT (DOT) com> wrote in
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Tegger wrote:

When I drive my wife's Tercel (which is a sedan), I really miss the
rear view the Integra's rear wiper gives.

What????

Her car is not under cover?????

You're livin' on dangerous ground...

Oh, it IS undercover. It's cleverly disguised as a Toyota when it's really
a Tercel.

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Back at ya.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

#40

"Brian Smith" <Halifax (AT) NovaScotia (DOT) Canada> wrote

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Stewart wrote:

Might as well do away with it.

In the past I have taken the inside mirror out of the vehicle. Now I
use it to mount the E-Pass on it and because it has a thermometer in
it.

I meant the window.