mirror for door cars

Glenn Quinn · 01-27-2011, 07:55 PM

I am looking for a mirror for my door car, so I can see those dragsters coming. I was thinking about one of the wraparound panoramic wide angle ones from JC Whitney any suggestions on what works?

Thanks,
Glenn

1320racer · 01-27-2011, 09:20 PM

If you ain't at least matching the reaction time of the driver of that dragster in the other lane, won't matter what mirror you've got in your car most times.

Besides, you should have your head spun around like Linda Blair once you're in high gear watching that dragster's closing rate.

Johnymia Racing · 01-27-2011, 10:44 PM

I agree with 1320. Get you RT right and knowing you dial in are the most important things. Most times, that gets you right even against the dragsters. I put a fair share of them on the trailers just working it that way. Top side games (knowledge ) is always good to know. I use the old stock rear view mirror in my Nova and it work just fine on closing rates. However in some door cars spinning your head around to get a good look is not always possible depending on how you are strapped in, helmut view, and obstructions ect. Do what is best for you. I know guys who just use a side spot mirror like the Nascar boys. Good luck, and don't be intimidated by them. Race your race.

1320racer · 01-27-2011, 11:47 PM

wasn't using no mirrors here and never do!

Just put together packages like this against those pesky piperacks

and your lamp will come on most every time.

Charlie Yannetti · 01-28-2011, 12:34 PM

Hey Glenn.. all kidding aside.. I drive and crew on some top Comp Eliminator teams, where mirrors are a necessity on the slower cars.. I would check out the mirrors that you can get through Biondo Racing Products.. they will hook you up..

Tony Curcio · 01-29-2011, 10:41 PM

The JC Whitney mirror is exactly the one Al Vanis used when he won the Englishtown national event in 2003, running in N/SA- in other words, almost always being chased.

A curved mirror definitely helps prevent losing a chaser in your blind spot, or taking too much stripe when the chaser isn't going to be close.

bottombulb · 01-31-2011, 02:04 PM

The best mirror to use is a flat one. Don't use a convex mirror as it will distort your perception of where your opponent is. I don't turn around at all and am able to judge dragsters VERY accurately. I'm even able to judge white Firebirds VERY accurately as well.

1320racer · 01-31-2011, 08:35 PM

bud your one of the best at this game and mirror or no mirror your lamp is going to come on more often than not.

As for white firebirds...not too difficult to judge the only time you have been in the other lane when you're .001 holding better than a tenth and I'm .040 killing 9 MPH giving you the stripe while running dead on..

Besides, most fun I've had in a losing effort. I/we put on a show that no one that was there will forget soon.

Glenn Quinn · 01-31-2011, 10:26 PM

Thanks for your help. I just feel like I need to see what’s coming. Got the practice tree last year and still can’t cut a light in the car, but great in front of the TV.

Maverick · 02-09-2011, 04:34 AM

I got my mirrors from AW Direct. I use convex mirrors a small one on the driver side and a large one on the passenger side. They are showing only 5 and 6 inch mirrors.My mirror is larger than 6 inches on the passenger side. They are about 6 to 10 dollars. You can find AW direct on the web, they sell towing accessories. Good luck

01-27-2011, 07:55 PM	#1
Glenn Quinn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mirror for door cars I am looking for a mirror for my door car, so I can see those dragsters coming. I was thinking about one of the wraparound panoramic wide angle ones from JC Whitney any suggestions on what works? Thanks, Glenn

01-27-2011, 09:20 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,778 Likes: 70 Liked 400 Times in 191 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars If you ain't at least matching the reaction time of the driver of that dragster in the other lane, won't matter what mirror you've got in your car most times. Besides, you should have your head spun around like Linda Blair once you're in high gear watching that dragster's closing rate. Last edited by 1320racer; 01-27-2011 at 09:22 PM.

01-27-2011, 10:44 PM	#3
Johnymia Racing Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aurora, Ill Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars I agree with 1320. Get you RT right and knowing you dial in are the most important things. Most times, that gets you right even against the dragsters. I put a fair share of them on the trailers just working it that way. Top side games (knowledge ) is always good to know. I use the old stock rear view mirror in my Nova and it work just fine on closing rates. However in some door cars spinning your head around to get a good look is not always possible depending on how you are strapped in, helmut view, and obstructions ect. Do what is best for you. I know guys who just use a side spot mirror like the Nascar boys. Good luck, and don't be intimidated by them. Race your race.

01-27-2011, 11:47 PM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,778 Likes: 70 Liked 400 Times in 191 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars wasn't using no mirrors here and never do! Just put together packages like this against those pesky piperacks and your lamp will come on most every time.

01-28-2011, 12:34 PM	#5
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 557 Likes: 178 Liked 179 Times in 77 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars Hey Glenn.. all kidding aside.. I drive and crew on some top Comp Eliminator teams, where mirrors are a necessity on the slower cars.. I would check out the mirrors that you can get through Biondo Racing Products.. they will hook you up..

01-29-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
Tony Curcio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 271 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: mirror for door cars The JC Whitney mirror is exactly the one Al Vanis used when he won the Englishtown national event in 2003, running in N/SA- in other words, almost always being chased. A curved mirror definitely helps prevent losing a chaser in your blind spot, or taking too much stripe when the chaser isn't going to be close. __________________ Tony Curcio 1860 STK

01-31-2011, 02:04 PM	#7
bottombulb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hammonton NJ Posts: 28 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars The best mirror to use is a flat one. Don't use a convex mirror as it will distort your perception of where your opponent is. I don't turn around at all and am able to judge dragsters VERY accurately. I'm even able to judge white Firebirds VERY accurately as well.

01-31-2011, 08:35 PM	#8
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,778 Likes: 70 Liked 400 Times in 191 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars bud your one of the best at this game and mirror or no mirror your lamp is going to come on more often than not. As for white firebirds...not too difficult to judge the only time you have been in the other lane when you're .001 holding better than a tenth and I'm .040 killing 9 MPH giving you the stripe while running dead on.. Besides, most fun I've had in a losing effort. I/we put on a show that no one that was there will forget soon. Last edited by 1320racer; 01-31-2011 at 08:48 PM.

01-31-2011, 10:26 PM	#9
Glenn Quinn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars Thanks for your help. I just feel like I need to see what’s coming. Got the practice tree last year and still can’t cut a light in the car, but great in front of the TV.

02-09-2011, 04:34 AM	#10
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 19 Posts	Re: mirror for door cars I got my mirrors from AW Direct. I use convex mirrors a small one on the driver side and a large one on the passenger side. They are showing only 5 and 6 inch mirrors.My mirror is larger than 6 inches on the passenger side. They are about 6 to 10 dollars. You can find AW direct on the web, they sell towing accessories. Good luck