MIRROR - Plea for help. (updated with solution) - Page 11 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rolnslo · 05-29-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

rolnslo, THANKS! i owe you one

Thanks so much for the re-suggestion to flip the mirror… when I had looked at it before it appeared to be a no gain but after removing the plastic wiring cover AND unhooking the wire connector from the windshield and moving it to one side, I was able to flip the mirror and tuck the onstar buttons up behind the headliner!
I just could not see the forest for the mirror (trees). I started this thread in hopes of help and I got it! (after several bruises) Thanks!

I'm estimating that this gives another inch of visibility! (which is a big percentage)
I will have pix posted tonight (need a flash).
I would still like to see a thinner mirror but this is a great improvement while I hunt!

Glad that worked for you. Good luck with your search for a smaller mirror and let us know what you find.

Vette finatic · 05-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Concur and the vette thing so true. I just commit to my turn and go like hell. lol. Definately safer to drive offensively. Well that's my opinion. Especially when doing a lane change on highway.

Number_9 · 05-29-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

...I will have pix posted tonight (need a flash).
I would still like to see a thinner mirror but this is a great improvement while I hunt!

Definitely need to see pics of this... don't spare the shutter.

Number 3 · 05-29-2009, 04:33 PM

I assume you adjusted the mirror full up? This provides an inch or so. There are 2 pivots that allow you to move the mirror much higher.

Scourage · 05-29-2009, 04:36 PM

It's nice to see I'm not the only that is having trouble getting used to that mirror, twice in the two days I've had it, I didn't see the vehicle on my right when I was at a stop sign.
I'll need to remember to 'bob and weave' at every stop now

LDGn63 · 05-29-2009, 08:39 PM

bump for solution pix on page 1

Supermans · 05-29-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

bump for solution pix on page 1

I'm sure this is going to be a common fix for everyone once they get their cars. Nice work..

Number_9 · 05-29-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

bump for solution pix on page 1

Thanks for the great pics... makes it very clear what you did, and I agree it appears to greatly improve visibility. Guess I'll decide if I am going to do that, once I get my car. A problem I long to have really.

Are the OnStar buttons still accessible/functional with your new setup?

Jferrell88 · 05-29-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

dude, i usually love your posts and input but i dont get this sarcasm...

this is a REAL safety isuue... not some rant about freakin ABL! (or skip shift)

I'm blind as a freaking batt and i have no trouble at all, and for the record skip shift sucks ok! lol just having some fun good luck with your plea

LDGn63 · 05-29-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Number_9

Are the OnStar buttons still accessible/functional with your new setup?

yup... PLENTY of room to push them... but you have to duck a bit to see them.
i'd rather duck to see them that need to duck to see a car!

LDGn63 · 05-29-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrell88

skip shift sucks

i wouldnt go there if i were you

$20 fix for Skip Shift though!

Number_9 · 05-29-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

yup... PLENTY of room to push them... but you have to duck a bit to see them.
i'd rather duck to see them that need to duck to see a car!

Excellent, thanks for the extra pic!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-29-2009, 09:35 PM

Do you know how tall the rear view mirror is on your 2SS car?

Number_9 · 05-29-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Do you know how tall the rear view mirror is on your 2SS car?

How tall is it on yours?

05-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#142
Vette finatic Drives: SS2, Jewel Tint Red , 426 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 6	Drive faster Concur and the vette thing so true. I just commit to my turn and go like hell. lol. Definately safer to drive offensively. Well that's my opinion. Especially when doing a lane change on highway.

05-29-2009, 04:33 PM	#144
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,171 View My Garage	I assume you adjusted the mirror full up? This provides an inch or so. There are 2 pivots that allow you to move the mirror much higher. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

05-29-2009, 08:39 PM	#146
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	bump for solution pix on page 1 __________________ 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

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