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Euro side view mirrors - question

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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Euro side view mirrors - question

I looking into the euro side view mirrors but I was wondering if you would need to replace both sides. The US spec mirror on the passenger side is already somewhat concave. Is the passenger side euro mirror better than the US spec?
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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You can buy the EURO convex mirror glass as a set or either side

Yes the EURO Convex glass IS better than the USA glass...

I Have them (Both Sides) on my W210 and The W211

Got them from MBENZNL.com
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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What Mark said! I, too, have both. IMHO, they are well worth the cost.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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What Mark said! I, too, have both. IMHO, they are well worth the cost.
OK thanks. But I would like to know what the difference is between the euro and US spec right mirror. Is it more convex, different coating or different convex curve? I know about the left mirror but if someone could tell me about the difference between the right mirrors that would great.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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The Difference on the RIGHT side mirror glass is the USA is all convex with the Objects are closer than they are...and the EURO Mirror glass is convex on the OUTER THIRD of the glass
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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My personal experience with the RH side is from a C-class. That is similar to the pre MY07 E-class. The mirrors appear about the same on the insde 2/3. Except you will not have that wording on the glass. The outside 1/3 enhances your blindspot.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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My personal experience with the RH side is from a C-class. That is similar to the pre MY07 E-class. The mirrors appear about the same on the insde 2/3. Except you will not have that wording on the glass. The outside 1/3 enhances your blindspot.
Thank you everyone. That makes sense. I'll ask my dad to pick up a pair and ship them to me.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Make sure you get the correct PN as there could be differences between US config and ROW.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Make sure you get the correct PN as there could be differences between US config and ROW.
Do you know that PN that would fit a US E-class?
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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No, my 07 has different mirrors than your 06.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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2003-2006 E classes use the same mirror. The passanger side mirror is the same as the w203. The drivers is a little different. Make sure you get the drivers mirror with dimming capability.
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