Description

Spoon side mirror

Spoon side mirror are aftermarket side mirrors designed and produced by Spoon Sports, a well-known Japanese tuning company that specializes in Honda vehicles. Spoon side mirrors are highly popular in the tuner and racing community due to their lightweight design, aerodynamic benefits, and sleek appearance. They are often found on high-performance Hondas, especially those used for racing or track events.

Features of Spoon Side Mirrors

1. Aerodynamic Design:
   • Spoon side mirrors are designed to be more aerodynamic than stock mirrors. Their smaller, sleeker profile reduces wind resistance, which can be beneficial in high-speed driving situations. This helps reduce drag and potentially improves performance slightly, especially on the track.
2. Lightweight Construction:
   • These mirrors are typically made from carbon fiber or durable plastic, making them much lighter than the stock mirrors. Reducing the weight of exterior components like mirrors is important for race cars, as it contributes to overall weight savings and improved handling.
3. Manual Adjustment:
   • Unlike many modern mirrors, Spoon side mirrors are usually manually adjustable, which reduces complexity and weight. Electric mirror adjustment systems can add unnecessary weight and components, which is not ideal for racing purposes.
4. Sleek Aesthetic:
   • Spoon mirrors have a distinctive and aggressive look, giving cars a more race-inspired appearance. Their smaller size and minimalistic design appeal to enthusiasts who want to enhance their vehicle’s aesthetics and performance.
5. Reduced Visibility:
   • One potential downside to Spoon mirrors is that, because they are smaller than OEM mirrors, they can reduce rearward visibility. This is particularly noticeable in street driving, where larger mirrors are more useful for parking and lane changes. However, for track driving, visibility isn’t as much of an issue.

Benefits of Spoon Side Mirrors

• Performance-Oriented: Ideal for track enthusiasts who prioritize aerodynamics and weight reduction over convenience features.
• Iconic in the Tuning Community: Spoon mirrors are highly regarded in the Honda tuning world, making them a sought-after mod for Honda Civic, Integra, and other models.
• Carbon Fiber Options: The carbon fiber variants add a premium and high-performance touch to the vehicle, showcasing both functionality and style.
• Racing Aesthetic: They give a race-ready look to any vehicle, emphasizing the car’s sporty and performance-oriented nature.

Popular Vehicles for Spoon Side Mirrors

Spoon side mirrors are most commonly found on Honda models, such as:

• Honda Civic (especially EK and EG models)
• Honda Integra/Acura Integra (DC2)
• Honda S2000
• Honda CR-X