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Scotsman · 08-29-2008, 01:47 PM

Now we know we'll deifinitely be working with blind-spots, would you opt for rear parking sensors or not?

rolnslo · 08-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Not me. We've got them in our Expedition and unless the sensors are super clean, the damn thing beeps at dust, raindrops, and air. I'd rather just learn the corners of my car and add small blind spot mirrors to the side mirrors.

Vash · 08-29-2008, 05:26 PM

Park tail first.

DET MUSL · 08-29-2008, 06:19 PM

Nope that's what mirrors are for.

Vash · 08-29-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DET MUSL

Nope that's what mirrors are for.

There is a huge blind spot. I think a backup beeper would be good idea too.

DET MUSL · 08-29-2008, 06:37 PM

Just pay attention to what you're doing, know what's around you, etc. Once you get used to driving a car, you'll get an idea of how close you can get to things. Really for me it's a cost issue and a non-necessity. I'm not going to opt for this, the sun-roof (mainly cause it destroys the look of the roof), but most likely I'll get everything else; SS/RS with the LED accents, ambient lighting, top radio choice, HUD (I know another non-necessity but a very cool one so I make an exception), and I'm sure of the wheels yet.

Also I guess I'm used to driving with blind spots..... the wing on my car pretty much consumes your view out the back. you either look over it (for distance) or under it (for close). But there is a middle spot that you don't see.

EllwynX · 08-29-2008, 07:22 PM

I rarely park in a way that requires me to go in reverse. I'd only need it to pull out of a parking spot or my driveway.

With no kids, and their toys, to worry about behind me in the driveway sensor's aren't an important option at all.

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Originally Posted by DET MUSL

Also I guess I'm used to driving with blind spots..... the wing on my car pretty much consumes your view out the back. you either look over it (for distance) or under it (for close). But there is a middle spot that you don't see.

That would drive me mad.

Scotsman · 08-29-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DET MUSL

Nope that's what mirrors are for.

No kidding. If those mirrors don't help you see around blind spots then what do you do? Get an extra pair of eyes? Heh. Living in Southern California you need all the help you can get seeing around blind spots.

Vash · 08-29-2008, 08:37 PM

It's the dumb people that drive into the blind spot and stay in that zone that's the most danger.

Scotsman · 08-29-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

It's the dumb people that drive into the blind spot and stay in that zone that's the most danger.

Something you cannot help. Rear parking sensors can.

pruettfan · 08-30-2008, 12:54 AM

All cars have blind spots. The system for the Camaro will be a nice edition. I have the sensors on my pickup and love them. I suspect however the Camaro may include a backup camera like we are seeing on many cars these days. It is a simple way to make backing easy and safe. I will be waiting for the HUD so since I will be waiting anyway I will also get whatever system that GM ends up putting in the car.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-30-2008, 01:14 AM

Nope. Don't want rear parking sensors and would never opt for them. If you feel you are getting too close, you probably are. Get out and LOOK. Common sense...

chadrcr · 08-30-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Vash

It's the dumb people that drive into the blind spot and stay in that zone that's the most danger.

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Originally Posted by Scotsman

Something you cannot help. Rear parking sensors can.

Drive alert, scanning mirrors prior to cars enterring blind spot... adjust speed to prevent vehicles from 'riding' in them.... easy to do in Fort Worth TX (except NE 820) and 121 north/east at 0700... maybe not as easy in CA.

For those who insist on driving in blind spots... maybe some type of wheel spikes to take out their tires!?!?!

headpunter · 08-30-2008, 02:10 AM

we are buying a new tahoe this weekend so i will make up my mind after i try that a bit.

08-29-2008, 01:47 PM	#1
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	Thought about rear parking sensors? Now we know we'll deifinitely be working with blind-spots, would you opt for rear parking sensors or not? __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

08-29-2008, 06:19 PM	#4
DET MUSL Let's Go Wings! Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 313 View My Garage	Nope that's what mirrors are for. __________________ Current Ride 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Mods: GMPP Stage 2 K&N CAI Vibrant Racing Muffler Carbon Fiber Hood w/ SS style scoop Black Wheels Best 1/4 Mile Time 13.8 @ 101.4mph

08-29-2008, 06:37 PM	#6
DET MUSL Let's Go Wings! Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 313 View My Garage	Just pay attention to what you're doing, know what's around you, etc. Once you get used to driving a car, you'll get an idea of how close you can get to things. Really for me it's a cost issue and a non-necessity. I'm not going to opt for this, the sun-roof (mainly cause it destroys the look of the roof), but most likely I'll get everything else; SS/RS with the LED accents, ambient lighting, top radio choice, HUD (I know another non-necessity but a very cool one so I make an exception), and I'm sure of the wheels yet. Also I guess I'm used to driving with blind spots..... the wing on my car pretty much consumes your view out the back. you either look over it (for distance) or under it (for close). But there is a middle spot that you don't see. __________________ Current Ride 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Mods: GMPP Stage 2 K&N CAI Vibrant Racing Muffler Carbon Fiber Hood w/ SS style scoop Black Wheels Best 1/4 Mile Time 13.8 @ 101.4mph

08-30-2008, 02:10 AM	#14
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	we are buying a new tahoe this weekend so i will make up my mind after i try that a bit. __________________ Stop Whinging

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08-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Not me. We've got them in our Expedition and unless the sensors are super clean, the damn thing beeps at dust, raindrops, and air. I'd rather just learn the corners of my car and add small blind spot mirrors to the side mirrors.

08-29-2008, 05:26 PM	#3
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Park tail first.

08-29-2008, 08:37 PM	#9
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	It's the dumb people that drive into the blind spot and stay in that zone that's the most danger.

08-30-2008, 12:54 AM	#11
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08-30-2008, 01:14 AM	#12
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Nope. Don't want rear parking sensors and would never opt for them. If you feel you are getting too close, you probably are. Get out and LOOK. Common sense...