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    I just got back from a mid-day drive and made a point of looking at the prism at a couple of lights that I encountered. I have mine just off right center of the steering wheel, and it gave me a crystal clear view of the two traffic lights, one above each lane. The details of the lights are very easy to discern, including turn arrows. I think you will be pleased with either a Speedway windshield mount or dash mount prism ala GM's from the 50's. I think they actually give more detail in the bright sun than they do at night, but both night & day views are an added value compared to hunkering down to peek through the windshield.
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    Just one more reason for me to hate chopped tops.

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    Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1 View Post
    Just one more reason for me to hate chopped tops.

    But even I can look at least a little bit cool idling down the drag with an elbow on the door frame Told my wife the other day I needed to stop by the convenience store to pick up a pack of Marlboro's in the crush proof box to roll into my t-shirt She said, "I picked up an empty box on my walk today and it's in the trash. You can put some bubble gum in it for your sleeve."
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    Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
    But even I can look at least a little bit cool idling down the drag with an elbow on the door frame Told my wife the other day I needed to stop by the convenience store to pick up a pack of Marlboro's in the crush proof box to roll into my t-shirt She said, "I picked up an empty box on my walk today and it's in the trash. You can put some bubble gum in it for your sleeve."
    Thats a hoot,whats your name again??Roger MILNER?? Good stuff...
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    If we aren't supposed to have midnight snacks,,,WHY is there a light in the refrigerator???

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    snake eater I just look at the reflection on the hood, I can't get my big head out the window

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    Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
    She said, "I picked up an empty box on my walk today and it's in the trash. You can put some bubble gum in it for your sleeve."
    Cooler heads prevail.....

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    With the availabilty of very very tiny cameras these days I would think it would be very easy and inexpensive to use a camera and a very small monitor for this , you could also add a rear veiw camera.

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