(Part 2) Best automotive interior mirrors according to redditors

A cheap addition to the car that adds safety and a good sense in the driver seat is a extra wide rear mirror.

I have one that is polarized, very very slightly convex and 300mm 270mm. It was like $20$30 cad

I'll link later

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B006OHPYMW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Part number 11020.02 from Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge.

http://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge-11020-02-Rear-Mirror/dp/B000FQ0EQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406472627&sr=8-1&keywords=Omix-Ada+11020.02

I hate to break it to you, but when determining liability, pulling out from the park position actually makes you the servient driver that's supposed to yield to the dominant drive (other lady) who has the right of way. https://www.icbcclaiminfo.com/node/9

Whether the lady turned or not doesn't matter much, since she has the right of way and should be able to maintain speed. Regarding the vehicle bouncing, that might be affected by the weight of your vehicle compared to hers.

Some tools that might help increase visibility in the future include blind spot mirrors and a wide angle rearview mirror. Both have been lifesavers for me when driving in New York since they help you see more of what's going on around the car during the maneuver (i.e. when pulling out) and not just before it.

https://www.amazon.ca/Ampper-Blind-Mirror-Frameless-Convex/dp/B01CV4ANCC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523142382&sr=8-3&keywords=blind+spot+mirror

https://www.amazon.ca/RG23-Black-Frame-Convex-Mirror/dp/B0028JIDNM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523142373&sr=8-3&keywords=wide+angle+rear+view

Buy a panoramic mirror and clip it on.

Here's a 11.75-inch version.

Here's the 17.75 inch version.

They'll take some getting used to, but once you do, you can see infinitely more behind you and to your left and right. I credit these mirrors with saving my life more than 10 actual times in all weather conditions. I won't drive any car without one now.

A Panoramic Rear View Mirror will change your life. And probably save others. I don't know how I drove backwards without one.

It looks like a Broadway mirror which you clip on to your existing mirror. Pretty much let's you see more out the back.
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Here is one just like the one I use.

Don't most cars come with dimming rear view mirrors?

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-56108-Driver-Plastic-Auto-Dim/dp/B005C912VK

https://www.amazon.com/CIPA-36500-Dimming-Rearview-Temperature/dp/B00029WSX6

I would recommend this, but after reading about the auto sensing stuff, I guess my recommendation might not be good if it some how blocks the sensing ability.

Congrats! I've had my ST3 for a little over a month now and am also working on adding some small mods. Here's what I've done so far and what's coming:

• Ford emblem and ST emblem decals from TFB designs. Inexpensive vinyl overlays that are minor modifications but can greatly improve/personalize the overall look of your car IMO. Very easy to install.
  
  
• Floor mats: Findway F518 3D all weather floor mats (front and rear) and WeatherTech cargo liner for the hatch. Opted to go with Findway mats because they blend in really well with the interior of the car. Looks like carpet but they're all weather and have a lip like Husky and WeatherTech mats to contain dirt/water. Can be hosed off just like the other all weather mats and are custom fit for the interior as well. Personally I feel like the Husky and WeatherTech mats look too out of place in an ST... More like they belong in a truck or SUV. Also, Findway mats are a great deal due to the poor Canadian exchange rate. About $93 shipped to my door for front and rear set. I did go for WeatherTech in the cargo area, though, so I could eventually add their CargoTech containment system. Very similar to what I had in my VW and I found those very useful.
  
  
• Auto dimming mirror with Homelink: swapped the stock mirror with a Gentex GENK40A mirror. Not having to clip a garage remote and having an auto dimming mirror were big convenience features that I felt like should have been included with this car. Good thing the install was pretty easy to do. Just needed to buy an add a fuse kit and route the wires along the headliner down the passenger A pillar.
  
  
• Garageline accelerator pedal spacer (on its way to me): for some reason the accelerator pedal on the Focus ST sits about 1-2" further back than the brake and clutch. Makes it difficult to heel toe. This spacer solves that problem and also offers lateral adjustment if you want your accelerator pedal closer or further from the brake pedal.
  
  
• Breedt quick shift arm (on its way to me): the throws seem quite long and maybe a little vague when stock on this car, and I wanted something that would shorten and tighten it up. This shift arm offers some customizability from 25-40% throw reduction as well as moving the neutral position forward slightly from stock. I like the thought of this arm versus plates that are available from other companies because it doesn't add stress to the shifter cables since the linkage is on the same plane as stock. Looking forward to this one since obviously you handle the shifter daily so this will make the biggest impact on overall driving.
  
  Eventually I will add some tint, and maybe think about an exhaust since I don't care much for the stock tips and would like a bit sportier sound.

If you don't have electronics in your mirror like a compass or home link buttons I would recommend you consider this:

http://smile.amazon.com/Broadway-Tint-Mirror-240mm-Convex/dp/B003VL93YE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

The convex takes a little getting used to but is worth it. Just measure your mirror and get the appropriate size.

How fucking ancient is your car that you don't have a $10 part like this? It's not even electronic. Does your car have manual windows and locks, too? Jesus, if it does then you're probably driving your future coffin.