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PercyJWellingtonIII · 05-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Why do peeple, mostly reviewers biatch about Camaro visability? Its not the first car with obstructed views. OK lets take a walk down memory lane. Here are just a few cars with bad views but know one really complained then.

68 Torino GT
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1212&bih=460

73 Mustang Mach1
http://mustang1.net/1973-ford-mustan...yellow-647.htm

72 Javelin AMX
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1212&bih=460

36 Chevy Coupe
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/featu.../photo_05.html

THUMPER20X · 05-01-2011, 08:24 PM

I had a 733 Javelin and it was not as bad. The new Camaro's blind spots have blind spots lol.

DarkObsession · 05-01-2011, 08:26 PM

The new Camaro is definitely hard to see out of. Of course, compared to my 1998 Grand Prix, ALL new cars are impossible to see out of. I could see EVERYTHING in that car

That said, the new Camaro is rough, but I'm completely used it to now and I know exactly how to check my blind spots and where to put the mirrors, etc. So, yes, visibly isn't great, but you get used to it.

Vipercar · 05-01-2011, 08:28 PM

Just set the mirrors right and basically all the blind spots disappear.

scuba264 · 05-01-2011, 08:38 PM

I don't "see" (haha! zing!) the problem I always read about with visibility. Once I adjusted my mirrors properly I don't have much problem at all. The only minor issue I ever see is when backing out of something like a driveway, it can be tough to see down the street if anything is coming unless you lean forward. Other than that I always know whats going on around the car.

tjudah87 · 05-01-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vipercar

Just set the mirrors right and basically all the blind spots disappear.

after i properly adjusted my seat and mirrors the only blind spots I really would have is backing out of a space in a tight parking spot. I try to avoid spaces with head in only parking but occasionally you don't have a choice.

jshaf · 05-01-2011, 09:04 PM

the first time you set in the 5th Gen you notice the blind spots and visability, adjust the mirrors and take it for a spin and the blind spots go away

oldfriend · 05-01-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PercyJWellingtonIII

Why do peeple, mostly reviewers biatch about Camaro visability? Its not the first car with obstructed views. OK lets take a walk down memory lane. Here are just a few cars with bad views but know one really complained then.

68 Torino GT
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1212&bih=460

73 Mustang Mach1
http://mustang1.net/1973-ford-mustan...yellow-647.htm

72 Javelin AMX
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1212&bih=460

36 Chevy Coupe
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/featu.../photo_05.html

1- SEAT YOUR LOWER END IN THE CAR .
2- SET THE MIRRORS IN A WAY THAT YOU JUST MISS THE [HIPS] ON THE REAR FENDERS CORNERS IN TO THE V SHAPE OF THE INSIDE PART OF THE MIRROR [LEFT AND RIGHT ] ONE ,AND IN A WAY THAT WITH THE OUTSIDE PART OF IT YOU WILL SEE THE NEXT LANE OF TRAFFIC ,THIS WAY YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND YOU SEE IF ANYTHING IS ON THE NEXT LANE , specialy if a mustang is there , that,s all one needs to do , oh and hit the right pedal !

FL1CK · 05-01-2011, 09:18 PM

If you're buying a car for "visibility" purposes, get a SCION XB... Large windows, you can see EVERYTHING!!! Also, if that's what stopping you from getting a Camaro... then please don't get one! Your lack of driving confidence will be better off not behind the wheel of this wonderful car!

blizzpat · 05-01-2011, 09:21 PM

Probably because we ain't livin in the 30s or 70s lol.

The_cartoonist_88 · 05-01-2011, 09:24 PM

i really dont have any problem with visibility out of it. to me its about the same as a vette

stingrayj · 05-01-2011, 09:26 PM

I drove a '95 Camaro for 8 years. It had poor visibility. I've had my Magnum for 4 years. The visibility is worse than the '95 Camaro. I recently test drove 2 5th gens and the visibility is noticeably worse than either. However, after 12 years of driving vehicles with poor visibility, you learn to just keep tabs of your surroundings and use your mirrors properly. The only issue I had on either test drive was changing from the left lane to the right lane. I had to move the right mirror to make sure the right lane was clear due to my sudden realization of how big the blind spot was on the right. No biggie, just had to adjust.

Synyster · 05-01-2011, 09:29 PM

My only real issue is backing out with obstructions on both sides. Then it gets kind of scary because you can't see if a car's coming.

SUX2BU · 05-01-2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vipercar

Just set the mirrors right and basically all the blind spots disappear.

05-01-2011, 07:47 PM	#1
PercyJWellingtonIII Account Suspended Drives: pontiac Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Md Posts: 1,512 View My Garage	Camaro Visability?? Why do peeple, mostly reviewers biatch about Camaro visability? Its not the first car with obstructed views. OK lets take a walk down memory lane. Here are just a few cars with bad views but know one really complained then. 68 Torino GT http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1212&bih=460 73 Mustang Mach1 http://mustang1.net/1973-ford-mustan...yellow-647.htm 72 Javelin AMX http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1212&bih=460 36 Chevy Coupe http://www.streetrodderweb.com/featu.../photo_05.html

05-01-2011, 08:24 PM	#2
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I had a 733 Javelin and it was not as bad. The new Camaro's blind spots have blind spots lol. __________________

05-01-2011, 08:26 PM	#3
DarkObsession Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 329	The new Camaro is definitely hard to see out of. Of course, compared to my 1998 Grand Prix, ALL new cars are impossible to see out of. I could see EVERYTHING in that car That said, the new Camaro is rough, but I'm completely used it to now and I know exactly how to check my blind spots and where to put the mirrors, etc. So, yes, visibly isn't great, but you get used to it. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS2/LS3 - Pretty much bone stock (SLP SkipShift Eliminator, GTO clutch fluid reservoir mod) - 13.025 @ 110.492 MPH (12s?? ) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (retired) - Cam, exhaust, CAI, 12 PSI, tune - 13.465 @ 101.04 MPH

05-01-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	I don't "see" (haha! zing!) the problem I always read about with visibility. Once I adjusted my mirrors properly I don't have much problem at all. The only minor issue I ever see is when backing out of something like a driveway, it can be tough to see down the street if anything is coming unless you lean forward. Other than that I always know whats going on around the car. __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

05-01-2011, 09:04 PM	#7
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	the first time you set in the 5th Gen you notice the blind spots and visability, adjust the mirrors and take it for a spin and the blind spots go away __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint Last edited by jshaf; 05-01-2011 at 09:23 PM.

05-01-2011, 08:28 PM	#4
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Just set the mirrors right and basically all the blind spots disappear.

05-01-2011, 09:18 PM	#9
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	If you're buying a car for "visibility" purposes, get a SCION XB... Large windows, you can see EVERYTHING!!! Also, if that's what stopping you from getting a Camaro... then please don't get one! Your lack of driving confidence will be better off not behind the wheel of this wonderful car!

05-01-2011, 09:21 PM	#10
blizzpat Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 491	Probably because we ain't livin in the 30s or 70s lol.

05-01-2011, 09:24 PM	#11
The_cartoonist_88 Turbine Cowboy Drives: 2010 Yellow 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle, ok Posts: 351	i really dont have any problem with visibility out of it. to me its about the same as a vette __________________ 2010 YELLOW 2LT

05-01-2011, 09:26 PM	#12
stingrayj QuandoOmniFlunkusMoritati Drives: '06 Magnum R/T -to be '01 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 60	I drove a '95 Camaro for 8 years. It had poor visibility. I've had my Magnum for 4 years. The visibility is worse than the '95 Camaro. I recently test drove 2 5th gens and the visibility is noticeably worse than either. However, after 12 years of driving vehicles with poor visibility, you learn to just keep tabs of your surroundings and use your mirrors properly. The only issue I had on either test drive was changing from the left lane to the right lane. I had to move the right mirror to make sure the right lane was clear due to my sudden realization of how big the blind spot was on the right. No biggie, just had to adjust.

05-01-2011, 09:29 PM	#13
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	My only real issue is backing out with obstructions on both sides. Then it gets kind of scary because you can't see if a car's coming.

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