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Night Safty Features

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by PatrickWang 99, Jul 7, 2023.

  1. Jul 7, 2023 at 10:31 PM
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    Get into a "close contact" during a 2AM driving yesterday. When I switched to the right lane at 40 mph, I didn't notice a Camry driving right next to me. I used my signal before my lane change but the Camry was completely hidden behind my passenger side doors, I haven't seen it even after two shoulder checks. Luckily we hit the brake in time, but both of us were freaking out.

    It looks like it's time to install a night security system. My first thought is to install a light strip or at least some light to the side of my Tundra -- so someone would notice me when they are driving right next to me and haven't seen my headlight or taillight. A friend suggest me to install a genuine blind spot sensor from Toyota, but that could take up to $1000+. Hard to choose between those two -- the genuine BSM will end in better quality, and a light strip is cheaper but will do nothing if I couldn't notice the vehicle next to me.

    I am an eight-month new driver. Thumbs up for any idea!
     
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  2. Jul 7, 2023 at 10:48 PM
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    I always run convex spotter mirrors and I actually have blind spot monitoring on my truck. I currently have these ones on my truck now, they not only help with blind spots but also for parking close to curbs.
    $9 Blind Spot Mirror, Amfor HD Glass Convex Lens Frameless Adjustable Blind Spot Mirror for All Universal Vehicles Car Stick-on Design (2 PCS) (Rectangle)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777JTJGJ
     
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    My mirror has convexes, but the vehicles are still invisible when they are small sedans and driving with you side-by-side. Is there a better place to put them on the mirror?
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:00 PM
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    The ones i have are adjustable and i have them set so i can see the whole side of my truck and rear tire. They definitely help since there is a huge blind spot without them. I actually look at the little convex mirrors more than the actual mirror.
     
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    Sounds like a good mod. Will have those adjustable ones for sure.
     
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    Many people do not have their side view mirrors adjusted properly. I would start there.

    Here is one video describing the proper way.

    https://youtu.be/KwzUE6PHk4U
     
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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