Rearview mirror = FAIL - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-12-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDGn63

You will now. Sorry!

Oh, dam, your plan is working!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZYAL8R · 05-12-2009, 09:44 AM

Scrap the factory mirror and get a WINK mirror.

SSOOCH · 05-12-2009, 10:25 AM

Cancel my order. The rearview mirror is too big!

levi1922 · 05-12-2009, 10:28 AM

how does it compare to the 4th gens?

PQ · 05-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDGn63

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

let me know.

BTW, i'm 6'2"

Sitting too close to the mirror. Good one.

TXInfernoSS · 05-12-2009, 10:30 AM

i noticed that yesterday when i was driving it.. only gave me problems at certain angles while turning.. im 6'2 as well.

Moose · 05-12-2009, 10:33 AM

As per a conversation I had over the weekend with some salesmen at a couple of dealers, "when they're complaining about car covers, a mirror", ie; a few minor things, you know GM/Chevrolet has done a great job with the car, and as people's nature is, they're looking for something to complain about.

Over all the car is amazing. Yes, there are going to be some items which individuals may find fault with, (AND I'M NOT TRYING TO START AN ARGUMENT!) but, please, I don't want to see "__________ FAIL" thread, and this "__________ FAIL" thread.

As Scott has repeated over and over, NO CAR is perfect, and you're not going to please everyone.

Criticizing a car is welcome, as long as it doen't turn in to "nit picking".

Yes, "this" could be different, "that" could be done differently, but BIG PICTURE; THE CAR IS AWESOME. And we should not "miss the forest for the trees". Be glad the Camaro is back, be glad if you're fortunate enough to own one, and just enjoy it.

stovt001 · 05-12-2009, 10:46 AM

I had no visibility problems when I sat in it a few days ago, but I didn't drive it. I'm 5'8. I have a non-onstar mirror on my Cobalt coupe and i also see the backseats and headliner in the mirror. Yeah it shows more than it has to, but that's about the standard size for mirrors. I do think the onstar buttons make the mirror big and bulky, and I have accidentally hit the emergency dial button while adjusting the mirror. I'd like to see onstar controls moved to a different place.

Legend · 05-12-2009, 10:54 AM

Not been a problem at all for me...I'm 6'. I actually thing the visability items that have been brought up are over stated IMO. I see perfectly fine out the back, side to side.

As I've stated before, I have more side to side and rear visability in the Camaro than our Mini Copper S cabrio....way more!

LDGn63 · 05-12-2009, 11:00 AM

keep in mind that this is JUST my observation.... I LOVE this car and i'm definately not looking to bash it... but IMHO the mirror looks like it is MONSTER TRUCK sized in relation to the windshiled and it DOES create a bad blind spot... for ME.
no arguments here, just observation.

i definately agree that it is a fantastic vehicle...

you have my permission to change the title from FAIL to D- if you like.

MontyCarlo · 05-12-2009, 11:04 AM

I'm 6'1" and it did NOT create a blind spot in the windshield for me. The front view felt wide open. Maybe you had your seat in the wrong position?

Lovestanda · 05-12-2009, 11:07 AM

RIp it off!!! Just kidding. Car is the same, we are all different.

MRSBMCS · 05-12-2009, 11:07 AM

Maybe they ran out of factory mirrors and subbed in a silverado mirror!

Moose · 05-12-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDGn63

keep in mind that this is JUST my observation.... I LOVE this car and i'm definately not looking to bash it... but IMHO the mirror looks like it is MONSTER TRUCK sized in relation to the windshiled and it DOES create a bad blind spot... for ME.
no arguments here, just observation.

i definately agree that it is a fantastic vehicle...

you have my permission to change the title from FAIL to D- if you like.

It's all good.

Opinions are VERY welcome, and encouraged!!! And to be respected.

And I see no reason to change anything in your thread.

05-12-2009, 09:44 AM	#16
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 905	Scrap the factory mirror and get a WINK mirror. __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

05-12-2009, 10:25 AM	#17
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Cancel my order. The rearview mirror is too big! __________________

05-12-2009, 10:28 AM	#18
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	how does it compare to the 4th gens? __________________

05-12-2009, 10:46 AM	#22
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I had no visibility problems when I sat in it a few days ago, but I didn't drive it. I'm 5'8. I have a non-onstar mirror on my Cobalt coupe and i also see the backseats and headliner in the mirror. Yeah it shows more than it has to, but that's about the standard size for mirrors. I do think the onstar buttons make the mirror big and bulky, and I have accidentally hit the emergency dial button while adjusting the mirror. I'd like to see onstar controls moved to a different place. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

05-12-2009, 11:00 AM	#24
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	keep in mind that this is JUST my observation.... I LOVE this car and i'm definately not looking to bash it... but IMHO the mirror looks like it is MONSTER TRUCK sized in relation to the windshiled and it DOES create a bad blind spot... for ME. no arguments here, just observation. i definately agree that it is a fantastic vehicle... you have my permission to change the title from FAIL to D- if you like. __________________ 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

05-12-2009, 10:30 AM	#20
TXInfernoSS Drives: 2010 Inferno SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 121	i noticed that yesterday when i was driving it.. only gave me problems at certain angles while turning.. im 6'2 as well.

05-12-2009, 10:33 AM	#21
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	As per a conversation I had over the weekend with some salesmen at a couple of dealers, "when they're complaining about car covers, a mirror", ie; a few minor things, you know GM/Chevrolet has done a great job with the car, and as people's nature is, they're looking for something to complain about. Over all the car is amazing. Yes, there are going to be some items which individuals may find fault with, (AND I'M NOT TRYING TO START AN ARGUMENT!) but, please, I don't want to see "__________ FAIL" thread, and this "__________ FAIL" thread. As Scott has repeated over and over, NO CAR is perfect, and you're not going to please everyone. Criticizing a car is welcome, as long as it doen't turn in to "nit picking". Yes, "this" could be different, "that" could be done differently, but BIG PICTURE; THE CAR IS AWESOME. And we should not "miss the forest for the trees". Be glad the Camaro is back, be glad if you're fortunate enough to own one, and just enjoy it.

05-12-2009, 10:54 AM	#23
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	Not been a problem at all for me...I'm 6'. I actually thing the visability items that have been brought up are over stated IMO. I see perfectly fine out the back, side to side. As I've stated before, I have more side to side and rear visability in the Camaro than our Mini Copper S cabrio....way more!

05-12-2009, 11:04 AM	#25
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	I'm 6'1" and it did NOT create a blind spot in the windshield for me. The front view felt wide open. Maybe you had your seat in the wrong position? __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

05-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#26
Lovestanda Large Member Drives: Yugo SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 429	RIp it off!!! Just kidding. Car is the same, we are all different.

05-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#27
MRSBMCS Drives: 06 H3, 07 Chev truck, 10 2SSRS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Notus, Idaho Posts: 169	Maybe they ran out of factory mirrors and subbed in a silverado mirror!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Official FAIL thread	theholycow	Off-topic Discussions	926	09-01-2014 10:23 PM
NO WILL POWER - 1st Camaro ever seen - HIGH 5's all around	zzz28zzz	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	26	06-21-2009 10:35 AM
FAIL: Honda Accord > Chevy Monstertruck	diddiyo	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	12	12-22-2008 07:29 PM
Epic Fail for Chrysler Management	The_Blur	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	27	11-16-2008 04:28 PM
Fail	lordfriday2	Off-topic Discussions	7	11-09-2008 07:10 PM