05-28-2009, 08:50 AM | #15 | |
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MIRROR = BLIND SPOT
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 08:55 AM | #16 |
dude, i usually love your posts and input but i dont get this sarcasm...
this is a REAL safety isuue... not some rant about freakin ABL! (or skip shift)
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 08:56 AM | #17 |
why would i use side view mirrors at a STOP sign?
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 08:57 AM | #18 |
...this is the strangest complaint I've heard about the camaro. I've sat in one and didn't feel as if the rear view mirror is so large that would cause me to hit another car. Anyone else feel as if there is a huge blind spot because of the rear view mirror?
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05-28-2009, 09:03 AM | #19 |
thanks for the positive translation.
but i must disagree with this part... its just poor design. Hey, everybody messes up ( i almost hit another car today). I'm just asking for a solution... and for GM to fix future cars.
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 09:10 AM | #20 | |
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YES, my seat is 100% down AND leaned back to get me as low as possible. and the mirror is pushed up 100% as high as it will go (without removing stuff, which I will do tonight) please see posts and pix here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 09:11 AM | #21 |
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Just find an Onstar mirror out of a Cobalt.
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05-28-2009, 09:15 AM | #22 | |
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i just need help. seriously! (maybe mentally too) i took some more pix seated in the car with the camera to my eye but i cant post till tonight. Thanks all!
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 09:22 AM | #23 |
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dont got my car yet but i see your point...im only 5'10 so hopefully not a big issue for me...makes me think bout my moms vehicles...she always has so much crap hanging from the mirror im always telling her that i cant see shit whenever i drive her car lol
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05-28-2009, 09:23 AM | #24 |
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That's why you have Brembo Brakes..was the Prius 'cloaked'?
I don't think GM will resolve this. It's just one of many blindspots you get with this car..you just have to be extra cautious now until you are used to it... |
05-28-2009, 09:28 AM | #25 | |
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I started this thead seperately as a plea for REAL help and not a gripe. believe me, when you just set in this car for the first few times you dont notice it because EVERYTHING else is so AWESOME... but drive it thru a few 4 way stops and you will see what i mean. keep in mind that i am 6'2" (but there are others 6'2" that dont have a problem) i mean, the thing physically LOOKS HUGE (IMHO) but I wouldnt care so much if I could see thru it.
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 09:29 AM | #26 |
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Go search on Google and see what the owners of the Saturn Sky did about this. It is a common complaint from people that aren't used to driving in cars with short windshields.
I've owned a few '55 and '56 Chevys over the years and the windshield is about the same overall vertical height as the Camaro's windshield. You'll just have to get used to actually moving your head to see around the rearview mirror. This isn't a truck so you'll have to make an active effort to see things rather than just assuming that you can sit passively in one position and be able to see everything around you. By the way, it's even harder to see around when you have fuzzy dice hanging there too.
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05-28-2009, 09:32 AM | #27 | |
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thanks for the levity! after 1500 miles, i THOUGHT that i was used to it.
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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 |
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05-28-2009, 09:41 AM | #28 | |
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thanks for the idea! yeah, i'm REALLY just pissed that i cant have the mirror ball and BEE-OTCH air freshener! BTW, i've got a '52 chevy WITH a visor... but the mirror doesnt eclipse 1/2 of the windshield! if it didnt have all the onstar gizmo stuff it would already be changed for something realistic. i mean honestly, the size of this mirror is a joke... but this is not my rant thread...
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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 |
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