Comparing side mirrors blind spots - American vs European Tesla Model S (video)

[TomatoOne]

Still need to find an S to compare with, very tempted to pull the trigger on euro S glass to give it a try.

Nope, turns out that would not work. A friend with a Model 3 stopped by today, and we put a spare mirror from my S next to theirs. The 3 mirrors are a similar shape but about an inch shorter, so an S mirror does not fit into the 3 housing. Sad.

 

[Reid]

Nope, turns out that would not work. A friend with a Model 3 stopped by today, and we put a spare mirror from my S next to theirs. The 3 mirrors are a similar shape but about an inch shorter, so an S mirror does not fit into the 3 housing. Sad.

Sad, but thank you for your service! I compared my mirror p/n to S mirror p/ns I saw on eBay, and I saw they didn't match, but wasn't sure if maybe the new mirror superseded the 'old' ones but were functionally the same. Then I put a request out among some insiders w/r/t the mirror glass size between cars but hadn't heard back yet.
Oh well, I guess that just means I'll have to keep a closer eye on when 3 sales start in Europe!
Okay, back to your regularly scheduled Model S programming

 

[DarkMatter]

To reply to myself:

Turns out it doesn't matter, at least on the 3. The mirrors don't adjust out far enough. Almost daily I'm surprised to find a vehicle in my blind spot when I do a shoulder check to lane change. The large pillars don't particularly help (I had never owned a 4 door car until 2 years ago; thankfully this isn't my first or it would be even worse!)

Still need to find an S to compare with, very tempted to pull the trigger on euro S glass to give it a try.

Since I haven't lived with an S on a day to day basis, I can't say whether or not I'd have the same problems with the S mirrors not going out far enough.

I have to agree here. I'm tall, so the pillar actually blocks a chunk of my side vision. Then on top of that, the mirrors don't adjust out quite far enough for the 'proper' spot. It's actually rather frustrating. About once per month I completely and totally miss a car lined up perfectly in the remaining blind spot. This is the first car I have owned where I have not been able to eliminate the blind spot with the mirrors.

 

[SumaPerformance]

If people are still interested in Convex Blind Spot Mirrors. We have OEM replacement that's functional and aesthetic.

We're taking 10% Off Pre Orders now (here for more information).

In this picture, top is OEM with stick on convex. Below is Suma Performance Mirrors (ours), drastic difference.

 

[headcase]

If people are still interested in Convex Blind Spot Mirrors. We have OEM replacement that's functional and aesthetic.

We're taking 10% Off Pre Orders now (here for more information).
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In this picture, top is OEM with stick on convex. Below is Suma Performance Mirrors (ours), drastic difference. View attachment 428501

How do these work with the auto-dimming feature in our Model S cars?

 

[SumaPerformance]

How do these work with the auto-dimming feature in our Model S cars?

Suma Mirrors replace the auto-dimming feature by our anti-glare feature (blue hue, like most European cars) that serves the same purpose as the auto-dimming. Our anti-glare feature reduces glare and show objects clearly. And yet, without making the side mirrors too dark as the auto dimmer does in some scenarios.

 

[David.85D]

Suma Mirrors replace the auto-dimming feature by our anti-glare feature (blue hue, like most European cars) that serves the same purpose as the auto-dimming. Our anti-glare feature reduces glare and show objects clearly. And yet, without making the side mirrors too dark as the auto dimmer does in some scenarios.

Seems like a long way to say they don’t auto dim.

Do they also omit the heater?

 

[SumaPerformance]

Seems like a long way to say they don’t auto dim.

Do they also omit the heater?

We keep the heater functionality (optional feature).

And sorry I wasn't trying to be lengthy, just trying to explain why you won't miss the auto dimming feature

 

[headcase]

I think I'll hold off on this solution for now until there's owner reviews in regards to auto-dimming being removed.

 

[jkdman123]

What is your return policy? Interested in this but it’s my wife’s car and she may not like the blue so much.

 

[SumaPerformance]

What is your return policy? Interested in this but it’s my wife’s car and she may not like the blue so much.

10-day return for a full refund from the date you receive the mirrors if there is no damage. Will that work for you?

 

[jkdman123]

10-day return for a full refund from the date you receive the mirrors if there is no damage. Will that work for you?

I think that’s fair.

 

[jkdman123]

Ordered. Luckily the wife also thought the OEM mirrors were too limited in visibility.

 

[SumaPerformance]

Ordered. Luckily the wife also thought the OEM mirrors were too limited in visibility.

She will love it!

 

[IslandHydro]

Got mine today, took about 10 minutes to install. Like the look so far, but it's dark outside so I can't really give them a full review, more to follow once I get a look in daylight.

 

[IslandHydro]

Update: really like the SUMA mirrors, they give a much wider field of view, and the blue cast looks nice. Until I get used to them I need to be mindful that when I think I've past someone and I can cut back into the lane, they are a lot closer than it looks. All said and done it's a nice, easy, inexpensive mod that I think is well worth the money.