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franknbeans · 06-06-2009, 10:03 AM

just making the thread for me

SUPERSPORTED · 06-12-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

just making the thread for me

Yep,.... better than what's on cable!!

LDGn63 · 06-12-2009, 08:21 PM

Once I flipped it I was happy. It just looksmore natural without those big freakin buttons hanging down.
Still passively looking for a better solution. Thanks for the leads.
I'm sure a cover can be fabbed.

bballr4567 · 06-12-2009, 09:21 PM

Its really not the buttons. Its the shape of the bottom of the mirror. It doesnt need to be all curvy and crap. Just the standard GM mirror would of been perfect.

Tal · 06-21-2009, 12:56 PM

That's a nice trick for some added visibility. GM could really do a lot by simply moving the wiring harness/plug back just a little bit into the headliner so that stupid plastic cover wasn't so thick and limiting the mirror's upward adjustability so much. Actually they could probably cut costs and get rid of the plastic entirely if the plug was moved, the wires would need to be sheathed into one covered bundle but not hard plastic like the current solution.

JDBeck23 · 06-27-2009, 10:19 AM

Im 5'10", I can get away with not doing the mirror flip, but I did it today, and it really helps. Now it's definitely bareable!

Doc · 06-28-2009, 03:05 AM

This reminds me of the same kind of thing with my RX8; tall mirror curved on the bottom that blocks forward visibility. It makes no sense because right above the mirror is an overhead console which is where the stupid buttons should be. I don't need to see half the back seat and I sure don't need to see the buttons on the bottom of the mirror. Cut the mirror in half so that only the rear window is visible and move the buttons onto the overhead console which is there for you know...buttons.

I'm getting a 1SS so I guess I'll get the different mirror but I'm always interested in better forward visibility so I'll be looking carefully at a better solution once I get my car. This is something GM should fix though; redo the overhead console panel, move the controls now in the mirror to the overhead console instead, cut height of mirror almost in half; dramatically improve forward visibility.

BIG CLUE TO AUTO DESIGNERS: if the rearview mirror presents such an obstacle to forward visibility that the driver has to physically move around to see AROUND THE MIRROR for safety, then the MIRROR IS UNSAFE and needs redesigning. The "rearview" mirror is for viewing out through the rear window; it's not for buttons, controls or anything else.

Been one of my pet peeves for years; glad I'm not the only one and I totally sympathize with the OP.

HTWLSS · 06-28-2009, 12:16 PM

Steve da Wrench did the mirror flip mod on our 5th Gen this week. It makes a BIG difference both in visibility and appearance. Definitely worth doing!

Moth · 07-13-2009, 07:20 PM

i rather go with no rear view haah

MY1STSS · 07-13-2009, 07:40 PM

are u still able to press the buttons?

JDBeck23 · 07-13-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moth

i rather go with no rear view haah

Good luck with that. Visibility is bad as it is... take away the rear view and you might as well lower insurance deductibles to 0... you're gonna need it!

LDGn63 · 07-13-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STSS

are u still able to press the buttons?

buttons are totally usable.

thanks folks for posting the positive comments!

on a funny note... i got to apologize to the Prius driver today! turns out he lives in my neighborhood!
he was totally cool. he said he was scared of my car 'cause it looked so pissed off (mean)

hamburgers · 10-02-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

GM, if you are listening, please address this issue for ALL Camaros… now. Hey, I said Please!

GM cannot fix your driving problem; honestly...i'm 6'4 and i can adjust the seat to sink down so low that i can barely see over the steering wheel. This car is very versatile for anyone big or small. I suggest you use even more caution than you did at the stop sign from now on.

OddJob · 10-02-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hamburgers

GM cannot fix your driving problem; honestly...i'm 6'4 and i can adjust the seat to sink down so low that i can barely see over the steering wheel. This car is very versatile for anyone big or small. I suggest you use even more caution than you did at the stop sign from now on.

You pulled a thread that is ~3 months old in order to post your very first reply? Ok, then.

06-06-2009, 10:03 AM	#197
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	just making the thread for me __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

06-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#199
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	Once I flipped it I was happy. It just looksmore natural without those big freakin buttons hanging down. Still passively looking for a better solution. Thanks for the leads. I'm sure a cover can be fabbed. __________________ 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

06-27-2009, 10:19 AM	#202
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	Im 5'10", I can get away with not doing the mirror flip, but I did it today, and it really helps. Now it's definitely bareable! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

06-28-2009, 03:05 AM	#203
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	This reminds me of the same kind of thing with my RX8; tall mirror curved on the bottom that blocks forward visibility. It makes no sense because right above the mirror is an overhead console which is where the stupid buttons should be. I don't need to see half the back seat and I sure don't need to see the buttons on the bottom of the mirror. Cut the mirror in half so that only the rear window is visible and move the buttons onto the overhead console which is there for you know...buttons. I'm getting a 1SS so I guess I'll get the different mirror but I'm always interested in better forward visibility so I'll be looking carefully at a better solution once I get my car. This is something GM should fix though; redo the overhead console panel, move the controls now in the mirror to the overhead console instead, cut height of mirror almost in half; dramatically improve forward visibility. BIG CLUE TO AUTO DESIGNERS: if the rearview mirror presents such an obstacle to forward visibility that the driver has to physically move around to see AROUND THE MIRROR for safety, then the MIRROR IS UNSAFE and needs redesigning. The "rearview" mirror is for viewing out through the rear window; it's not for buttons, controls or anything else. Been one of my pet peeves for years; glad I'm not the only one and I totally sympathize with the OP. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

06-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#204
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	Steve da Wrench did the mirror flip mod on our 5th Gen this week. It makes a BIG difference both in visibility and appearance. Definitely worth doing! __________________ How the Disciples help Chevrolet and Being a Camaro Disciple http://modernclassicsauto.com '68 Chevelle Malibu Coupe; '67 Chevelle Wagon; '99 Convertible Camaro SS #0069; '07 Z06; '06 Silverado Crew Cab 2500 4x4 dually; '14 Sonic RS Hatchback

06-12-2009, 09:21 PM	#200
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Its really not the buttons. Its the shape of the bottom of the mirror. It doesnt need to be all curvy and crap. Just the standard GM mirror would of been perfect.

06-21-2009, 12:56 PM	#201
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	That's a nice trick for some added visibility. GM could really do a lot by simply moving the wiring harness/plug back just a little bit into the headliner so that stupid plastic cover wasn't so thick and limiting the mirror's upward adjustability so much. Actually they could probably cut costs and get rid of the plastic entirely if the plug was moved, the wires would need to be sheathed into one covered bundle but not hard plastic like the current solution.

07-13-2009, 07:20 PM	#205
Moth Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	i rather go with no rear view haah __________________

07-13-2009, 07:40 PM	#206
MY1STSS Drives: Waiting impatiently for Blk2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 31	are u still able to press the buttons?

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