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Berean · 05-03-2010, 06:14 PM

I did this today. Works exactly as indicated. As soon as a car leaves your rear view mirror it appears in your side view mirror.

It is kind of hard to get used to not seeing your own car's rear quarter in the side view mirror though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcarney

I did this in my F-150 for all the little civics who liked to stay in my blind spots.

This technique works GREAT, while its super weird to get used to. I have absolutely no blind spots in the Camaro with this set up. You basically think of you mirrors as one giant mirror, rather than 3 separate mirrors with different angles of the same thing. Like I said it awkward at first but totally worth it in the long run.

Check out the full story at Car & Driver

Soundwave · 05-03-2010, 06:20 PM

^^^ weird that was a car and driver article. I was taught that in Driver's Ed when I as 16 (almost 10 years ago). I couldn't drive any other way.

600hp-lpe · 05-03-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkySS

I have 400 friends that help me with that issue, your 312 should help you as well

yup... add a S/C and you don't care what is behind you...

GRSCAMARO · 05-03-2010, 07:17 PM

Lotsa good advise here. For me, I added the round mirrors to the lower outside corner of both mirrors. I got hooked on this approach years ago.

highmark · 05-03-2010, 08:19 PM

I used the little stick on mirrors too, mostly out of paranoia. I feel more comfortable now after 6000km that i could probably take them off. I do make sure with the proper shoulder check, somthing i don't do in my bigger vehicles. allways usin the mirrors to check for cops sneakin up too. In any case it was worth 4 bucks for the mirrors.

thebighar · 05-03-2010, 08:25 PM

I have no trouble seeing while driving, adjusting your mirrors the right way takes care of that, i can see everything, you just have to use your mirrors instead of looking, just have to get used to it. I only have problems backing up and seeing the front end as much as i want to. I try not to put myself in too many back up situations.

Ravirn · 05-03-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ck2118

Don't know if this has been posted but there's a company making mirrors that rotate outward to show the blindspot when the driver turns on his signal. Haven't looked to see if it's compatible with the camaro but check it out.

http://www.lanefx.com/

There's no need to buy any aftermarket products. Adjust your mirrors properly, as has already been posted, and you're good to go. No need to turn your head, just check your mirrors. Simple.

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-03-2010, 08:30 PM

BS mirrors FTW..so much easier IMO..

mhood · 05-03-2010, 08:41 PM

My mirrors remote control. I adjust one or both of them in when backing up and back out for driving...no big deal.

Speedfreak · 05-03-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JMS

The only real blind spot that bugs me is pulling out on a angle, like at a gas station and trying to see if any traffic is coming from the right. I try to come out at a right angle so i can see. My wife found some adjustable spot mirrows like maybe from QVC and look like they would work, but i have not put them on yet. I can see where there could be problems with visibility but we just have to adjust.

try that in an Fbody.

Jarhead · 05-04-2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcarney

I did this in my F-150 for all the little civics who liked to stay in my blind spots.

This technique works GREAT, while its super weird to get used to. I have absolutely no blind spots in the Camaro with this set up. You basically think of you mirrors as one giant mirror, rather than 3 separate mirrors with different angles of the same thing. Like I said it awkward at first but totally worth it in the long run.

Check out the full story at Car & Driver

Hmmm, I never have read anything like this before, surprising though, this is how I always set up my mirrors. It really works too.

nova · 05-04-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

A lot of people on here refuse to drive their Camaro int he rain... LOL

I try not to myself but you live in the south, you know how it is. Every day from May to October has a 20%+ chance of rain. Sometimes you just get caught in it...

Romeloc · 05-04-2010, 09:49 AM

theres a n add on that u can pu ton your rearview mirror and u can see all lanes

cuspid · 05-04-2010, 10:24 AM

05-03-2010, 06:20 PM	#44
Soundwave Drives: Camaro SS(2)/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 451 View My Garage	^^^ weird that was a car and driver article. I was taught that in Driver's Ed when I as 16 (almost 10 years ago). I couldn't drive any other way. __________________

05-03-2010, 07:17 PM	#46
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 452 View My Garage	Lotsa good advise here. For me, I added the round mirrors to the lower outside corner of both mirrors. I got hooked on this approach years ago. __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

05-04-2010, 09:49 AM	#55
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	theres a n add on that u can pu ton your rearview mirror and u can see all lanes __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

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05-03-2010, 08:19 PM	#47
highmark Burnin out! Drives: Sick SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flyin by Posts: 194 View My Garage	I used the little stick on mirrors too, mostly out of paranoia. I feel more comfortable now after 6000km that i could probably take them off. I do make sure with the proper shoulder check, somthing i don't do in my bigger vehicles. allways usin the mirrors to check for cops sneakin up too. In any case it was worth 4 bucks for the mirrors.

05-03-2010, 08:25 PM	#48
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	I have no trouble seeing while driving, adjusting your mirrors the right way takes care of that, i can see everything, you just have to use your mirrors instead of looking, just have to get used to it. I only have problems backing up and seeing the front end as much as i want to. I try not to put myself in too many back up situations.

05-03-2010, 08:30 PM	#50
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05-03-2010, 08:41 PM	#51
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