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xRedsox · 02-23-2015, 01:52 PM

You shouldn't have blind spots if you set up your mirrors correctly, I hardly ever have to look over my shoulder when attempting a pass. Plus after awhile of driving you will get a sense of how long and wide your car is so passing will become easier.

Mityguy · 02-23-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Ya just mash the accelerator.

+1

Rbrodeur · 02-23-2015, 02:01 PM

Honestly take your time to set your mirrors and SEAT! If done correctly you should have none to very little blindness.

hot_rod · 02-23-2015, 02:35 PM

....as noted in several of the post, adjust your mirrors.

a lot of people don't know how to .....

a simple how to from you tube.....

when properly adjusted and in a normal driving posture, you shouldn't be seeing the side of your car......

SSGUNNER · 02-23-2015, 09:43 PM

Interesting. 3 yrs and never had any issues with blind spots. Mirrors need to be adjusted.

JCunningham · 02-23-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

Well look into a little more. People with that feature tend to rely on it while merging on the highway believing that because its not warning them its safe to move over. I've seen it hundreds of times on my daily commute. Automated isnt always better when human error is involved.

ya for instance i backed into a mailbox (2 weeks after getting the car) because i thought i was in the road so i turned. it was 3am. my back up sensors never went off. If I hadn't had sensors i would have gotten out of the car a looked befor i turned. Couldnt see anything at all behind me. The back up lights on these things are useless.
I have round mirrors. i got adjustable ones. they help.

Dizzy82 · 02-23-2015, 10:29 PM

I was taught once the vehicle you passed is seen in your rear view, it is safe to merge back over.

omgitsmiketuck · 02-23-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I was taught once the vehicle you passed is seen in your rear view, it is safe to merge back over.

+1

Traffic can still be a challenge until you really KNOW the car. But I agree setting your mirrors properly will make a huge difference. If you do it right, you should be able to watch a car seamlessly go from your rearview to your sides.

RLHMARINES · 02-23-2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...id-blind-spots

I've used this principle for my mirrors since the '80's and its saved my bacon numerous times to say the least and I also taught my wife and kids to do the same.

I only sometimes have issues with judging how close my wheels are to curbs backing into parking spaces and also on right turns on narrow streets or roads with high curbs. Other than that, I'm good to go.

RLHMARINES · 02-23-2015, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hot_rod

....as noted in several of the post, adjust your mirrors.

a lot of people don't know how to .....

a simple how to from you tube.....

when properly adjusted and in a normal driving posture, you shouldn't be seeing the side of your car......

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enzia35 · 02-24-2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

There are no blind spots if you set your mirrors correctly.

This. Setting them correctly helps so much!

Backspin9 · 02-24-2015, 06:20 AM

I had my mirrors adjusted to what I thought was pretty good until I read the Car & Driver article. Never had any problems before but now it's even better. I can just barely see the rear fenders and can see almost two lanes over on each side. It really did make a difference.

MrChrisLS3 · 02-24-2015, 06:30 AM

As stated, if all three of your rearview mirrors are properly adjusted, you do not have any blind spots.

B_Rian · 02-24-2015, 08:53 AM

I have my passenger seat pushed all the way back and down so that I can see out of the tiny window. I'm gonna try adjusting the mirrors like you all suggested

02-23-2015, 01:52 PM	#29
xRedsox Night Fury Drives: 2016 Golf R Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 359 View My Garage	You shouldn't have blind spots if you set up your mirrors correctly, I hardly ever have to look over my shoulder when attempting a pass. Plus after awhile of driving you will get a sense of how long and wide your car is so passing will become easier. __________________ 2014 2LT RS A6 Mods: K&N Intake, Magnaflow Axleback, BMR Strut Tower Brace, VTC Throttle Controller, Tune.

02-23-2015, 09:43 PM	#33
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Interesting. 3 yrs and never had any issues with blind spots. Mirrors need to be adjusted. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

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Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	I was taught once the vehicle you passed is seen in your rear view, it is safe to merge back over. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

02-23-2015, 02:01 PM	#31
Rbrodeur Banned Drives: 2014 2LT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 168	Honestly take your time to set your mirrors and SEAT! If done correctly you should have none to very little blindness.

02-24-2015, 06:20 AM	#40
Backspin9 Drives: The red one Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 317	I had my mirrors adjusted to what I thought was pretty good until I read the Car & Driver article. Never had any problems before but now it's even better. I can just barely see the rear fenders and can see almost two lanes over on each side. It really did make a difference.

02-24-2015, 06:30 AM	#41
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	As stated, if all three of your rearview mirrors are properly adjusted, you do not have any blind spots.

02-24-2015, 08:53 AM	#42
B_Rian Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 200	I have my passenger seat pushed all the way back and down so that I can see out of the tiny window. I'm gonna try adjusting the mirrors like you all suggested