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BiG_TiMe · 07-19-2012, 12:48 AM

would you guys advise against this? http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...592854&c=10100

or would the ones that stick on the side mirrors be better?

Cliffjumper · 07-19-2012, 01:04 AM

That looks horrible. I had a friend that had that in his cobalt and it reach visor to visor

SUX2BU · 07-19-2012, 01:07 AM

LOL.

BiG_TiMe · 07-19-2012, 01:16 AM

never mind then lol...just saw it in the skymall magazine on my flight back to CA and thought this would make my life a little easier

My Caroline · 07-19-2012, 01:45 AM

You can eliminate blind spots for free by adjusting your mirrors properly.

Here is the write up I did back in February.

To do this simply start by adjusting your rear view mirror to frame your back window as you always would. For your side mirrors you want to adjust them so that they face your blind spot (duh right?). To do so, adjust your side mirrors so that the hips of your car are no longer visible, just beyond the inside corner of your mirror. This will allow you to see the lane next to you. For some people this can become disorienting, but if you just try it and make yourself stick with it, you become used to it, just like you become used to backing your car out of a space with the giant C pillars blocking ALL view.

The pictures show you what your mirrors should look like. When an object is to the rear but close, you will see it in the rear view mirror (ya don’t say?).When an object to the rear is at a distance, you should be able to see it in all three mirrors. When an object is to the rear and to one side, you should be able to see it in two mirrors. When an object is in your "used to be blind spot" you will see the rear of it in your side mirror and you will begin to see the front in your peripherals.

Ex. If my dad’s Yukon were to pass me, I would first see him change lanes (because the left lane is the passing lane, not a driving lane, RIGHT?). He would no longer be visible in all mirrors (both because of distance and because of the way he would be off centered), but he would still be clearly visible in my rear view. As he came closer, I would see the front of his car enter my side view mirror BEFORE I could no longer see him in my rear view. As he kept passing I would see his front end begin to appear in my peripheral vision, as his rear end began to disappear from my side view mirror. Before he left my side view mirror he would become fully visible next to me.

Take note. I can see part of the Yukon in all three mirrors.

I hope I was all clear in my descriptions. This does take some time to get used to. But it is worth it in reducing the chance of an accident.

BTW I was parked next to the Fire hydrant for demonstration purposes only, so I could take pictures not in my drive way.

Eskilachi · 07-19-2012, 12:49 PM

I might have been lucky with my adjustments, but right now my mirrors are perfect. I have the mirrors as I´m used to (I like when my car covers about 1/4-1/5 of the mirror). That way I can see cars coming up on my side, and when I lose them in my mirror I see them with a slight turn of my head. Also, when I back up I can clearly see any object close to the car. For me, this setup is perfect. Just work a bit with adjusting the mirrors, maybe even have a friend come over and move his car around and you won´t need any extra stuff put onto your mirror

Wooden Heart · 07-20-2012, 11:59 AM

That reminds me of the limo scene in Hot Shots: Part Deux where Topper and Michelle are making out and the driver keeps trying to look back there.

07-19-2012, 12:48 AM	#1
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	no blind spot rear view mirror would you guys advise against this? http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...592854&c=10100 or would the ones that stick on the side mirrors be better? __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

07-19-2012, 01:07 AM	#3
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	LOL. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

07-19-2012, 01:16 AM	#4
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	never mind then lol...just saw it in the skymall magazine on my flight back to CA and thought this would make my life a little easier __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

07-19-2012, 01:45 AM	#5
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	You can eliminate blind spots for free by adjusting your mirrors properly. Here is the write up I did back in February. To do this simply start by adjusting your rear view mirror to frame your back window as you always would. For your side mirrors you want to adjust them so that they face your blind spot (duh right?). To do so, adjust your side mirrors so that the hips of your car are no longer visible, just beyond the inside corner of your mirror. This will allow you to see the lane next to you. For some people this can become disorienting, but if you just try it and make yourself stick with it, you become used to it, just like you become used to backing your car out of a space with the giant C pillars blocking ALL view. The pictures show you what your mirrors should look like. When an object is to the rear but close, you will see it in the rear view mirror (ya don’t say?).When an object to the rear is at a distance, you should be able to see it in all three mirrors. When an object is to the rear and to one side, you should be able to see it in two mirrors. When an object is in your "used to be blind spot" you will see the rear of it in your side mirror and you will begin to see the front in your peripherals. Ex. If my dad’s Yukon were to pass me, I would first see him change lanes (because the left lane is the passing lane, not a driving lane, RIGHT?). He would no longer be visible in all mirrors (both because of distance and because of the way he would be off centered), but he would still be clearly visible in my rear view. As he came closer, I would see the front of his car enter my side view mirror BEFORE I could no longer see him in my rear view. As he kept passing I would see his front end begin to appear in my peripheral vision, as his rear end began to disappear from my side view mirror. Before he left my side view mirror he would become fully visible next to me. Take note. I can see part of the Yukon in all three mirrors. I hope I was all clear in my descriptions. This does take some time to get used to. But it is worth it in reducing the chance of an accident. BTW I was parked next to the Fire hydrant for demonstration purposes only, so I could take pictures not in my drive way. Attached Images __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs Last edited by My Caroline; 07-19-2012 at 01:56 AM.

07-19-2012, 01:04 AM	#2
Cliffjumper Drives: 2013 2LT RS Black Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 417	That looks horrible. I had a friend that had that in his cobalt and it reach visor to visor

07-19-2012, 12:49 PM	#6
Eskilachi Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 175	I might have been lucky with my adjustments, but right now my mirrors are perfect. I have the mirrors as I´m used to (I like when my car covers about 1/4-1/5 of the mirror). That way I can see cars coming up on my side, and when I lose them in my mirror I see them with a slight turn of my head. Also, when I back up I can clearly see any object close to the car. For me, this setup is perfect. Just work a bit with adjusting the mirrors, maybe even have a friend come over and move his car around and you won´t need any extra stuff put onto your mirror

07-20-2012, 11:59 AM	#7
Wooden Heart Drives: 2012 Camaro LT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cleburne, Texas Posts: 391	That reminds me of the limo scene in Hot Shots: Part Deux where Topper and Michelle are making out and the driver keeps trying to look back there.