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aron77 · 06-21-2011, 10:35 PM

So let me start by saying that I waited 3 years to get this car and I'm in love with it so I'm beyond cautious with it and I expect some of this to wear off when I get used to it and some of the newness wears off. However I am so paranoid when switching lanes that I'm not going to see someone and smack right into them cuz I'm not used to the blind spots from the small windows and how much the back end protrudes out. I think I've got my side mirrors in good positions and I use them alot. I turn my head around a look before I go after checking the mirrors but all the while I'm afraid someone is going to be there. This is made worse by the fact that a few weeks before I got this car I almost smack right into someone passing a slow poke in my firebird but I just glanced at the mirror and gunned it and then there he was but luckily he saw me and the left lane was open. So I'm driving less aggressive for now based on the new car and the previous near miss but I can't help myself too much when I run into some idiot driving slow in the fast lane or a group of idiots pacing each other. So how do you deal with lane switches and just the blind spot in general? How confident are you now and how long did it take you to get there?

Silverlsinva · 06-21-2011, 10:46 PM

What blind spots???? I know this car is low and very small windowed and big butted but u can adjust ur mirrors to avoid have a blind spot and always check over ur shoulder before switich lanes to double check cause it only takes one second to look away from ur mirror and someone to fill that spot right up.

The Stig · 06-21-2011, 10:51 PM

I only post this because most people don't have their mirrors adjusted properly. Not saying that you are guilty of this, just the simplest to correct if it is.

KMPrenger · 06-21-2011, 10:51 PM

Adjusting the mirrors properly should leave basically zero blind spots on your sides.

For the drivers side, lean you head next to the window and move the mirror so that you can barely see the rear shoulder of the car.

For the passenger side, put your head in the middle of the cabin and then adjust the same as before.

That will get you very close.

I can literally see a vehicle phasing out of the view of my rear view mirror and into view of my side mirrors now. Once the vehicle pulls up next to me and out of view from my side mirrors, I can now see them coming into view from my side windows.

So again...proper setup should basically eliminate your blind spots.

jmatero · 06-21-2011, 11:03 PM

I understand the concern. One of the first things you learn in drivers ed is to not rely on mirrors.... you should always look over your shoulder. In the Camaro, and the Challenger as well, when you look over your right shoulder you see nothing and it's disconcerting. However, if you adjust your mirrors as shown above, you'll get used to it. The Cadillac CTS Coupe has the same issue and for 2012 they installed blind-spot indicators in the mirrors.

Slick1 · 06-21-2011, 11:11 PM

I have zero blind spots

PoorMansCamaro · 06-21-2011, 11:12 PM

Sidd218 · 06-21-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick1

I have zero blind spots

Seriously??? If you can't change lanes in a Camaro then DONT buy one!!! But don't go around making it look like dumbo!

LimaCharlie · 06-21-2011, 11:54 PM

The Camaro is easy to drive if the mirrors are positioned correctly. You should *barely* see the body in your side mirrors. Once you have them adjusted, just be aware of your surroundings at all times by monitoring the rear view and side mirrors alot. You should never have to look over your shoulder and behind you while driving. If you do this alot, you are not paying attention enough......

SlingShot · 06-22-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

The Camaro is easy to drive if the mirrors are positioned correctly. You should *barely* see the body in your side mirrors. Once you have them adjusted, just be aware of your surroundings at all times by monitoring the rear view and side mirrors alot. You should never have to look over your shoulder and behind you while driving. If you do this alot, you are not paying attention enough......

This is the BIG thing to remember ...

jordan 572 · 06-22-2011, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidd218

Seriously??? If you can't change lanes in a Camaro then DONT buy one!!! But don't go around making it look like dumbo!

I am pretty sure that isnt his car.

TiffBiff · 06-22-2011, 07:11 AM

That's what I love about my convertible... blind spots disappear when the top is down

. But I have gotten used to using the side mirrors because I have the DVD player in my Trailblazer and that eliminates the use of the rear view mirror so having the side mirrors adjusted properly is key.

OCD · 06-22-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick1

I have zero blind spots

I LOL'd

. But really, just adjust your mirrors so that as the other vehicle leaves the rear view mirror it becomes visible in the side view mirror, after that it's right next to you. I know people adjust their mirrors so they are staring down the side of the car, that's not gonna help ya!

The Stig · 06-22-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jordan 572

I am pretty sure that isnt his car.

No that's his camaro. But hey to each their own right? People tell me that blacking out is done to death. So what, I like it.

06-21-2011, 10:35 PM	#1
aron77 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: KC MO Posts: 567	Blind spot and changing lanes. So let me start by saying that I waited 3 years to get this car and I'm in love with it so I'm beyond cautious with it and I expect some of this to wear off when I get used to it and some of the newness wears off. However I am so paranoid when switching lanes that I'm not going to see someone and smack right into them cuz I'm not used to the blind spots from the small windows and how much the back end protrudes out. I think I've got my side mirrors in good positions and I use them alot. I turn my head around a look before I go after checking the mirrors but all the while I'm afraid someone is going to be there. This is made worse by the fact that a few weeks before I got this car I almost smack right into someone passing a slow poke in my firebird but I just glanced at the mirror and gunned it and then there he was but luckily he saw me and the left lane was open. So I'm driving less aggressive for now based on the new car and the previous near miss but I can't help myself too much when I run into some idiot driving slow in the fast lane or a group of idiots pacing each other. So how do you deal with lane switches and just the blind spot in general? How confident are you now and how long did it take you to get there?

06-21-2011, 10:51 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I only post this because most people don't have their mirrors adjusted properly. Not saying that you are guilty of this, just the simplest to correct if it is. __________________

06-21-2011, 10:51 PM	#4
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Adjusting the mirrors properly should leave basically zero blind spots on your sides. For the drivers side, lean you head next to the window and move the mirror so that you can barely see the rear shoulder of the car. For the passenger side, put your head in the middle of the cabin and then adjust the same as before. That will get you very close. I can literally see a vehicle phasing out of the view of my rear view mirror and into view of my side mirrors now. Once the vehicle pulls up next to me and out of view from my side mirrors, I can now see them coming into view from my side windows. So again...proper setup should basically eliminate your blind spots. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

06-21-2011, 11:12 PM	#7
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	__________________

06-21-2011, 11:54 PM	#9
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	The Camaro is easy to drive if the mirrors are positioned correctly. You should barely see the body in your side mirrors. Once you have them adjusted, just be aware of your surroundings at all times by monitoring the rear view and side mirrors alot. You should never have to look over your shoulder and behind you while driving. If you do this alot, you are not paying attention enough...... __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

06-21-2011, 10:46 PM	#2
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	What blind spots???? I know this car is low and very small windowed and big butted but u can adjust ur mirrors to avoid have a blind spot and always check over ur shoulder before switich lanes to double check cause it only takes one second to look away from ur mirror and someone to fill that spot right up.

06-21-2011, 11:03 PM	#5
jmatero Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 61	I understand the concern. One of the first things you learn in drivers ed is to not rely on mirrors.... you should always look over your shoulder. In the Camaro, and the Challenger as well, when you look over your right shoulder you see nothing and it's disconcerting. However, if you adjust your mirrors as shown above, you'll get used to it. The Cadillac CTS Coupe has the same issue and for 2012 they installed blind-spot indicators in the mirrors.

06-21-2011, 11:11 PM	#6
Slick1 New Guy Drives: Black 2011 1SS. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: DE Posts: 509	I have zero blind spots

06-22-2011, 07:11 AM	#12
TiffBiff SNOT URS Drives: '17 Krypton A10 ZL1 '14 Challenger Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North of Detroit Posts: 407	That's what I love about my convertible... blind spots disappear when the top is down . But I have gotten used to using the side mirrors because I have the DVD player in my Trailblazer and that eliminates the use of the rear view mirror so having the side mirrors adjusted properly is key. __________________ 11/22/10 1100 ___________________ 02/09/17 1100 Krypton Green ZL1 A10 Vert 01/04/11 3400 ___________________ 04/07/17 Coupe ORDER# VGDJVB 01/12/11 3000 ___________________ 04/12/17 3000 Coupe 01/15/11 3300 ___________________ 04/18/17 TPW ~ 5/15/17 01/18/11 3400 TPW ~ 1/24/11 ______ 05/01/17 3100 01/27/11 4B00 ~ VIN#55960 _______ 05/03/17 3300 02/28/11 4B00 ___________________ 05/05/17 3400 03/14/11 Bought VIN#65770 ________ 05/16/17 3800 ~ VIN#209129 05/03/11 VIN#55960 delivered ______ 05/18/17 delivered

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