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Inferno LT · 01-20-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chris jd

Not that I don't know how to drive without blind spot mirrors, but I am use to having them just as an extra layer of safety. I adjust my mirrors as best as I can to see, but I want to see more sometimes quicker. Does anyone use blind spot mirrors? If so, I was interested in finding one that would not look stupid on the tiny Camaro side mirrors. Pictures would be appreciated

No such thing as a blind spot if you look over your shoulder like we were taught!!

wayne watson · 01-20-2015, 09:30 PM

i try not to back into places and wait until cars ipass are in the rear view to change lanes, but not totally apposed to it, gotta be cheaper than a 1/4 panel

omgitsmiketuck · 01-20-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LOBBS

I just did the "head lean" trick to setting my side mirrors. Pretty much eliminates the blind spots even with these tiny mirrors.

+1. Angling your mirrors "out" seems weird at first... but that, in conjunction with speeding up to a gap before you merge, you get used to the blind spots. I don't even think about it anymore. Though I still wouldn't dare try to parallel park her. Another blind spot fix is a loud exhaust and a good throttle blip before merging.

They'll move.

omgitsmiketuck · 01-21-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

If I had my windows open, which I usually do because I care to hear the world, and you blasted off some noise at me, well it wouldn't mean I would slow down. It would mean you should slow down and get behind me before you need to make that right turn into the liquor store. I don't care how hot that woman is. You only have about two seconds anyway.

Now a siren from a firetruck or ambulance; but that's not you.

A) I'm not saying id pin the redline at someone, but i'd make someone aware (with blinkers on for 30 seconds or something) that im trying to merge if no one is giving enough space to get over. I spend a lot of time in traffic on the 17, and most people in AZ don't seem to be paying attention to whats going on around them (usually on their cell phones) while sitting in traffic. so you can imagine it can be hard to merge. I'm a very patient defensive driver most of the time. I'm not some 19 year old weaving in and out of traffic. B). Not sure what you're talking about having 2 seconds? Ever since I bought this car, SPECIFICALLY because of the blind spots and i'm stuck in traffic a lot, i'll try to merge WAY early. An exit or two ahead of time. But if im sitting there with my blinker on and someone's not letting me over, or not paying attention... I'll make myself known. Not trying to be some showboat revving at a girl... Im trying to merge. And the liquor store comment... way to judge someone you don't know. Classy.

yellowz · 01-21-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CruisingSpeed

I really don't like them. They are good for parking close to curbs, but they kind of give you a blind spot when placing them because they take up a good 1/3 of your mirror. I just adapt to the stock mirrors. The good thing is my car has 666 in the vin and multiple 13s around the car so therefore I can do a satanic owl move.

Well, here's your lucky days this year.

Friday, February 13, 2015
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OHIOSS · 01-21-2015, 07:25 PM

I have them on all of my vehicles, I don't care if anyone thinks they look stupid. If they avoid me cutting in front of someone or worse, cause an accident they are more than worth it.

Cldgin2 · 01-21-2015, 07:49 PM

I have one on the drivers side, not sure the point on the passenger as visibility with that mirror is great. I'd never drive with out one.

BlueStreakHouTX · 01-21-2015, 08:44 PM

Yes, I have them, yes I use them.

If you lived here and had to share the roads with the arrogant-aggressive 20+ MPH over the speedlimit on the feeder roads-no turn-signal tailgating-never look before you change lanes drivers we do, youd have them too.

CamaroJim56 · 01-21-2015, 08:54 PM

Tried them on my 2011, took them off, they occupy too much valuable real estate on those small mirrors. I didn't have enough of the regular mirror to satisfy my view.

JCunningham · 01-22-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28bryan

I have them, I don't think it detracts from the looks in any way.

+1

jshaf · 01-22-2015, 04:53 PM

I have never had an issue with blind spots, so no never have

crazy4camaro · 01-22-2015, 09:51 PM

I have the blind spot mirror on my passenger side mirror and is a big help

01-20-2015, 09:30 PM	#30
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	i try not to back into places and wait until cars ipass are in the rear view to change lanes, but not totally apposed to it, gotta be cheaper than a 1/4 panel __________________

01-21-2015, 07:49 PM	#35
Cldgin2 Drives: 2017 1LE SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 621	I have one on the drivers side, not sure the point on the passenger as visibility with that mirror is great. I'd never drive with out one. __________________ 'If one day the speed kills me, don't cry. Because I was smiling.' - Paul Walker

01-21-2015, 08:54 PM	#37
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,606	Tried them on my 2011, took them off, they occupy too much valuable real estate on those small mirrors. I didn't have enough of the regular mirror to satisfy my view. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

01-22-2015, 04:53 PM	#39
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I have never had an issue with blind spots, so no never have __________________ 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

01-21-2015, 07:25 PM	#34
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have them on all of my vehicles, I don't care if anyone thinks they look stupid. If they avoid me cutting in front of someone or worse, cause an accident they are more than worth it.

01-21-2015, 08:44 PM	#36
BlueStreakHouTX Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 230 View My Garage	Yes, I have them, yes I use them. If you lived here and had to share the roads with the arrogant-aggressive 20+ MPH over the speedlimit on the feeder roads-no turn-signal tailgating-never look before you change lanes drivers we do, youd have them too.

01-22-2015, 09:51 PM	#40
crazy4camaro Drives: 2012 RSLT,1979 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: IRB.Florida Posts: 291	I have the blind spot mirror on my passenger side mirror and is a big help