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Originally posted by DOES 200:
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Originally posted by TomCat:
I have 2 convex mirrors mounted on the left side posts (one at the rear-allowing me to align with the ramps and one at the front-to make sure I'm straight).

I also used "chrome" spray paint and masked off a "high vis" alignment line and "stop" line/mark. Finally, I hooked a spotlight up to my garage door opener so that when the door moves, the front left quadrant (with the mirror, tire/wheel, and ramp (with alignment stripes) is illuminated. :-)

Tomcat, I would love to see photos of your mirror set up. I would think the convex mirrors would distort too much to really see where you are on the ramp. thanks.

Mirror shown on left rear post. I lined the car up perfectly (the first time I had the mirrors) and sat in the driver's seat and got a good "sight picture" (1"-2" of exposed ramp beyond the width of the tire) and its been EASY ever since.

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