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Old 11-20-2006, 06:39 PM
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Why are the mirrors moved closer to the center of the car?

http://www.radicalextremesportscars....mira/index.php
Old 11-20-2006, 07:24 PM
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My guess is simply for visibility. Sports racers are extremely difficult to see out of. High rear fenders and wing block most of the view.
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Better field of view between the hips.
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The mirrors were closer to the side in races.

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Originally Posted by chris walrod
Better field of view between the hips.
Those are words that come out of my mouth on a regular basis...



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