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dragon22 · 05-24-2009, 01:30 AM

Hey guys. I drive for a living these days. Now just think about if you were driving a cube van, 18 wheeler, things like that...would shoulder checking do you any good? I saw an article from GM a while back that said how to said up your mirrors. Most people have them set up wrong. When you set up the mirrors in this fashion, it eliminates most blind spots. It takes a while to get used to having them set this way as most of us have been using the mirrors wrong, but once you get used to it, change the mirrors back to the way they were and you can see how wrong it was.

If i can find the article I will copy and post it on here.

Txturbo · 05-24-2009, 07:01 AM

There are no blind spots if you adjust the mirrors correctly and use them. True on any vehicle.

Xmicro_SS · 05-24-2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

but you'll get used to it. You HAVE to use your mirrors, especially the right side one. Get it adjusted just right and you're good to go.
I've always installed one of those mini convex mirrors that are about an inch long and a half in tall and stuck it on the corner of the drivers side mirror. See attachment.

Brilliant, those are the ones I am talking about!

JDBeck23 · 05-24-2009, 07:24 AM

anyone who complains about the camaro's visibility isnt used to using their mirrors. While I usually do a "head check" before merging, that's mostly due to habit from riding motorcycles.

I have been doing one thing for years that makes life SO much easier when driving. I position the side mirrors directly at "the blind spot", or outward from teh normal position of looking down the side of the car. This allows me at a glance to see if someone is there, and if I need to look further behind the car, instead of glancing with my eyes, a glance with a slight head turn will change the viewing angle enough to where you can see straight down the side of the car. At that point, looking over my shoulder is just an "old habit".

Try it out, it's worked awesome for me (thanks for that tip Dad!)

francone13 · 05-24-2009, 10:42 AM

can someone post the tutorial on the correct way to adjust mirrors?

Georgie · 05-24-2009, 10:58 AM

visibility is not great at first but you can get used to it

KJS · 05-24-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by trudawg660

wont that mess with the heated mirrors?

I've used these stick on mirrors for about 20 years on heated and non-heated mirrors, never a problem. Once you use them its almost impossible to go without them. As a matter of fact, I've always picked one up before I drove to the dealer to pick up my cars. Cost less than $5.00 at any auto parts store.

One thing that is a pain about the Camaro is parallel parking. Its tough gauging how far you are from the car you're backing up to.

Ant · 05-24-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by francone13

can someone post the tutorial on the correct way to adjust mirrors?

I'd like this as well.

RyanSSaddict · 05-24-2009, 11:35 AM

You'll get used to it, but the visibility is horrible.

bossbunny · 05-24-2009, 01:15 PM

i would like to see the article as well. I am very interested in reading it and seeing how to set the mirrors up. I plan on going to test drive soon.

francone13 · 05-24-2009, 02:49 PM

i think i found something

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/

Camaro2010ss · 05-24-2009, 04:55 PM

One of the first things I did when I sat in a 2010 SS was check the blind spots, it's pretty bad but you'll probably get use to it.

Leech · 05-24-2009, 05:05 PM

Bad Spots?? You think???
Yea............they are pretty bad. But I am learning to use my mirrors and being "AWARE" of others around me.

edog · 05-24-2009, 07:19 PM

It takes a tad bit to get used to. You look, then you realized you did not see what you needed to see, and you look at your mirrors. This is not a big deal, it is just something you need to adjust to. The mirror is a blind spot if you try to ride high on the seat. Put it where it should and it is not such a big issue.

I am good with these areas at this point. It is way cooler driving than worrying about these issues.

05-24-2009, 07:01 AM	#30
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	There are no blind spots if you adjust the mirrors correctly and use them. True on any vehicle. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

05-24-2009, 07:24 AM	#32
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	anyone who complains about the camaro's visibility isnt used to using their mirrors. While I usually do a "head check" before merging, that's mostly due to habit from riding motorcycles. I have been doing one thing for years that makes life SO much easier when driving. I position the side mirrors directly at "the blind spot", or outward from teh normal position of looking down the side of the car. This allows me at a glance to see if someone is there, and if I need to look further behind the car, instead of glancing with my eyes, a glance with a slight head turn will change the viewing angle enough to where you can see straight down the side of the car. At that point, looking over my shoulder is just an "old habit". Try it out, it's worked awesome for me (thanks for that tip Dad!) __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

05-24-2009, 10:58 AM	#34
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	visibility is not great at first but you can get used to it __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

05-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#42
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	It takes a tad bit to get used to. You look, then you realized you did not see what you needed to see, and you look at your mirrors. This is not a big deal, it is just something you need to adjust to. The mirror is a blind spot if you try to ride high on the seat. Put it where it should and it is not such a big issue. I am good with these areas at this point. It is way cooler driving than worrying about these issues. __________________ 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 Last edited by edog; 05-24-2009 at 07:42 PM.

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05-24-2009, 01:30 AM	#29
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	Hey guys. I drive for a living these days. Now just think about if you were driving a cube van, 18 wheeler, things like that...would shoulder checking do you any good? I saw an article from GM a while back that said how to said up your mirrors. Most people have them set up wrong. When you set up the mirrors in this fashion, it eliminates most blind spots. It takes a while to get used to having them set this way as most of us have been using the mirrors wrong, but once you get used to it, change the mirrors back to the way they were and you can see how wrong it was. If i can find the article I will copy and post it on here.

05-24-2009, 10:42 AM	#33
francone13 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	can someone post the tutorial on the correct way to adjust mirrors?

05-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#37
RyanSSaddict oh no la migra Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 208	You'll get used to it, but the visibility is horrible.

05-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#38
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	i would like to see the article as well. I am very interested in reading it and seeing how to set the mirrors up. I plan on going to test drive soon.

05-24-2009, 02:49 PM	#39
francone13 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	i think i found something http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/

05-24-2009, 04:55 PM	#40
Camaro2010ss Drives: '92 Ford F-150 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 35	One of the first things I did when I sat in a 2010 SS was check the blind spots, it's pretty bad but you'll probably get use to it.

05-24-2009, 05:05 PM	#41
Leech Drives: 2010 SS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 7 View My Garage	Bad Spots?? You think??? Yea............they are pretty bad. But I am learning to use my mirrors and being "AWARE" of others around me.