Got this as a gift from a friend about a month ago and finally installed it today (also by my friend). Installation was relatively easy. Aim mirror towards window as far as it goes, pop off stock mirror and remove heater connections. Attach wires on new mirror, align tabs and pop back on.

The Euro driver is both convex and aspherical (outer edge has increased curvature). Absolutely no blind spots on driver side, now I want one on the passenger side!

 

Interesting mod. Any word on where to pick one of these up, and about how much?

 

+1..

 

It is possible to adjust the standard mirrors so there is a seamless image from left side thru rearview to right side w no blind spot. The advantage is that there is less size distortion than with cave/vex mirrors. I won't review the procedure here unless ne1 needs it

 

I agree and I had my mirrors adjusted that way prior to installing the aspheric. It just gives a broader range of coverage (no blind spot and I can still see the rear fender). The distortion does not bother me.

My friend ordered it from the local Porsche dealer. I will post the part number tomorrow.

 

Porsche Part number is 997 731 035 01 Mirror Glass Aspherical Model I098/271

 

SUNCOAST sells them as a set

 

These mirrors were one of the first mods I did, to both my 997 C2S and my GT3. Absolutely no blind spots and very minimal distortion. Got mine at Suncoast. Highly recommended!

 

I was referring to the size/distance perceptual changes you get with a convex or concave mirror as distortions, not to imperfections in the mirror itself. If you like this mod great but there are no blind spots in a properly set up stock mirror arrangement. You should be able to track an approaching car from the rearview mirror into the sideview mirror and into your field of vision on either side (assuming normal biocular sight). You need to rotate the side mirrors outward to generate a seamless 180 deg field of vision. The upside is that size and distance remain more natural and consistent imo, esp. on the drivers side.

 

The issue I have with the stock mirror is more about what can I see in the traditional blind spot that is more than 1 lane over. On a multi-lane highway like the interstates, tracking a car that is over one lane in the blind spot area would require adjusting my drivers side mirror in such a way that I can no longer see my rear fender... so this is if interest to me.

I'm wondering if these come in auto-dimming.

 

You do need to move your head for a quick peak way out there laterally. I've had some experience with convex drivers side mirror. The larger the field the smaller the images and the harder it is to judge position and speed of approaching vehicles. It's a question of priorities I guess. Enjoy.

 

One of the best safety mods that I have ever done. I remember it was a little pricey. I made a mental note at the time, that if I ever get a chance to order a new Porsche to have it equipped with these mirrors.

 

+1 That's true!

 

We have the aspheric set of mirrors on our website here: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//aspherics.html

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Link no worky.
Any idea if they are still sold as a set?