Rearview mirror = FAIL - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 08:40 AM

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Sorry, but this is the ONLY thing that I do not LOVE about my car and want to make you all aware of the issue.
The interior mirror is about 2X as tall/thick as it needs to be and creates a MAJOR BLIND SPOT (that I didn’t even think about being there.)
I can see several inches of my headliner and seats… I only need to see out the rear window.
The mirror could have been much much smaller and done the job… maybe I can get a smaller one from GMPP because it has OnStar in it.
I have litterally pulled up to a 4-way stop and NOT seen a ford explorer that was to my right. (yes, an SUV)
And also, isnt it supposed to auto dim on the 2SS??? (The outside one does.)
I have a picture but it looks comically exaggerated… I'll try to take another more lifelike tonight if someone wants.

BEWARE.

BTW GM, windshield space is a PREMIUM on this car, please move OnStar buttons somewhere else.

Other than that, I LOVE the car.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-12-2009, 08:43 AM

HMMM, this certainly has not been an issue for me. I'll have to remember to make a conscious effort to see what your talking about. I just have not noticed this at all.

edog · 05-12-2009, 08:45 AM

good review of the mirror. I will keep that in mind once mine comes in.

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

HMMM, this certainly has not been an issue for me. I'll have to remember to make a conscious effort to see what your talking about. I just have not noticed this at all.

you must be about 5'0" then.
j/k

let me know.

BTW, i'm 6'2"

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by edog

good review of the mirror. I will keep that in mind once mine comes in.

thanks. it would not keep me from buying for sure.
i've got a hack saw if it gets that annoying!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-12-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

you must be about 5'0" then.
j/k

let me know.

BTW, i'm 6'2"

5'10", what are you used to driving?

Crowley · 05-12-2009, 08:51 AM

lol .. I'll have to check this out.

Crowely

Rogue Leader · 05-12-2009, 08:53 AM

THATS IT !! OUTRAGEOUS!!

I'm CANCELLING MY ORDER!!!

2SSJIM · 05-12-2009, 08:59 AM

I'm only 5'9" so it wont be an issue!

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

5'10", what are you used to driving?

Too many to list but none have this issue.

It's just way too big for the space

*KILLER74Z28* · 05-12-2009, 09:03 AM

6'1'' and not that big of an issue to me; took about .02 seconds to get used to...

And mine does auto-dim.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-12-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

6'1'' and not that big of an issue to me; took about .02 seconds to get used to...

And mine does auto-dim.

Yeah, I think it's more of an individual thing. I have had my car since 4/26 and I have not even remotely thought about it.

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

THATS IT !! OUTRAGEOUS!!

I'm CANCELLING MY ORDER!!!

AWESOME. my diabolical plan is working! LOL

Now I can be the only one on the road feeling like a ROCK STAR!

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Yeah, I think it's more of an individual thing. I have had my car since 4/26 and I have not even remotely thought about it.

You will now. Sorry!

05-12-2009, 08:40 AM	#1
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	Rearview mirror = FAIL edit See OUR collective solution here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...205#post526205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry, but this is the ONLY thing that I do not LOVE about my car and want to make you all aware of the issue. The interior mirror is about 2X as tall/thick as it needs to be and creates a MAJOR BLIND SPOT (that I didn’t even think about being there.) I can see several inches of my headliner and seats… I only need to see out the rear window. The mirror could have been much much smaller and done the job… maybe I can get a smaller one from GMPP because it has OnStar in it. I have litterally pulled up to a 4-way stop and NOT seen a ford explorer that was to my right. (yes, an SUV) And also, isnt it supposed to auto dim on the 2SS??? (The outside one does.) I have a picture but it looks comically exaggerated… I'll try to take another more lifelike tonight if someone wants. BEWARE. BTW GM, windshield space is a PREMIUM on this car, please move OnStar buttons somewhere else. Other than that, I LOVE the car. __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612 Last edited by LDGn63; 05-29-2009 at 08:36 PM.

05-12-2009, 08:45 AM	#3
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	good review of the mirror. I will keep that in mind once mine comes in. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

05-12-2009, 08:51 AM	#7
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	lol .. I'll have to check this out. Crowely __________________

05-12-2009, 08:53 AM	#8
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	THATS IT !! OUTRAGEOUS!! I'm CANCELLING MY ORDER!!! __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

05-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#11
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	6'1'' and not that big of an issue to me; took about .02 seconds to get used to... And mine does auto-dim. __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

05-12-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	HMMM, this certainly has not been an issue for me. I'll have to remember to make a conscious effort to see what your talking about. I just have not noticed this at all.

05-12-2009, 08:59 AM	#9
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I'm only 5'9" so it wont be an issue!

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