To owners...how bad are the blind spots while driving? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ant · 05-22-2009, 11:07 AM

I sat in one, didn't get to drive it, but it seemed like switching lanes could be extremely difficult with the blind spot. So how bad is it really, while driving?

trudawg660 · 05-22-2009, 11:16 AM

there is a very big blind stop but if you use your side mirrors it makes it a little better. but the over the shoulder looking wont work very well.

Ant · 05-22-2009, 11:18 AM

Yeah, it seems like looking over your shoulder won't help very much, so I'm a bit worried lol.

trudawg660 · 05-22-2009, 11:21 AM

and the window opening is very small, big change from a charger to a camaro.

Arch · 05-22-2009, 11:21 AM

I was worried about it to, but I finally got to test drive on yesterday and it wasn't too bad. The mirrors helped a lot, but I also wasn't on the busiest highway..

It's certainly different that driving a Camry lol

trudawg660 · 05-22-2009, 11:24 AM

just have to get use to it. The charger has horrible blind spots also, so it doesnt bother me as much. what is seriously going to suck is cleaning the damn back and front window. the area is so small you cant get your hand back there.

bossbunny · 05-22-2009, 11:48 AM

Yeah the visability is my biggest concern. I drive a 2004 buick regal as my every day and it has practically no blind spots, it's very open. I know I will WORSHIP my camaro I just know it will be a change. I'm a little anxious about it but if others have adjusted I'm sure I will too.

Speedy1975 · 05-22-2009, 12:31 PM

My Challenger has similar blind spots. At first it concerned me as well but you quickly get used to them. I'm sure it'll be the same for you guys with Camaros.

snizzle · 05-22-2009, 12:49 PM

I've heard the blind spots are pretty bad but what do you want.... it's not a sedan. Also, it looks so mean... people are bound to get out of your way.

Zeus95 · 05-22-2009, 01:05 PM

I drive in Chicago, so the blind spots are big and they are a pain. But, you do get use to them and I am learning howto change lanes slower and less often. Seeing I came from driving a Avalanche, this is a HUGE change for me. But well worth it !! The car is SMOKIN HOT !!

Spaceballone · 05-22-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by trudawg660

just have to get use to it. The charger has horrible blind spots also, so it doesnt bother me as much. what is seriously going to suck is cleaning the damn back and front window. the area is so small you cant get your hand back there.

"The Swiffer" Is what you are looking for not to mention adding the Sham WOW !

Thats what i will use.

KK2010SS · 05-22-2009, 01:11 PM

This was my biggest concern too, but I can tell you after putting about 500 miles on her already in mostly rush hour traffic, the blind spots are not that big of a deal. You have to trust your mirrors because it doesn’t do much good to turn around. If your mirrors are adjusted right (there is a post around here somewhere on how to do that), you can easily see a car in your rear view mirror, side windows, or side mirrors. It’s going to show up in one of the three. It just takes a little getting used to. GM thought this through and put very wide mirrors on the Camaro.

Xmicro_SS · 05-22-2009, 01:20 PM

I plan on putting on Convex Mini Mirrors, Like these to help out. The last thing you want in this car is a sideswipe. Those rear Quarters are part of the chasis....BONDO CENTRAL if they get hit!

http://www.streetsideauto.com/produc...NON&Reset=True

KJS · 05-22-2009, 01:38 PM

but you'll get used to it. You HAVE to use your mirrors, especially the right side one. Get it adjusted just right and you're good to go.
I've always installed one of those mini convex mirrors that are about an inch long and a half in tall and stuck it on the corner of the drivers side mirror. See attachment.

05-22-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	To owners...how bad are the blind spots while driving? I sat in one, didn't get to drive it, but it seemed like switching lanes could be extremely difficult with the blind spot. So how bad is it really, while driving?

05-22-2009, 11:21 AM	#5
Arch Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 81	I was worried about it to, but I finally got to test drive on yesterday and it wasn't too bad. The mirrors helped a lot, but I also wasn't on the busiest highway.. It's certainly different that driving a Camry lol __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - (4/26/09) 2000, Order accepted by GM - (5-25-09) 2500, Order preferenced (5-26-09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5-27-09) 3100, Order available to sequence (06-19-09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6-19-09 TPW 6/29 3400, Order broadcast (06-26-09) 3800, Order produced (07-02-09) VIN#2G1FK1EJ0A9123941 4000, Available to ship (07-02-09) 4104, Bailment Invoice (07-03-09) 4200, Shipped (7-07-09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7-09-09)

05-22-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	My Challenger has similar blind spots. At first it concerned me as well but you quickly get used to them. I'm sure it'll be the same for you guys with Camaros. __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

05-22-2009, 01:05 PM	#10
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	I drive in Chicago, so the blind spots are big and they are a pain. But, you do get use to them and I am learning howto change lanes slower and less often. Seeing I came from driving a Avalanche, this is a HUGE change for me. But well worth it !! The car is SMOKIN HOT !! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

05-22-2009, 01:11 PM	#12
KK2010SS Budafinger Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 192 View My Garage	This was my biggest concern too, but I can tell you after putting about 500 miles on her already in mostly rush hour traffic, the blind spots are not that big of a deal. You have to trust your mirrors because it doesn’t do much good to turn around. If your mirrors are adjusted right (there is a post around here somewhere on how to do that), you can easily see a car in your rear view mirror, side windows, or side mirrors. It’s going to show up in one of the three. It just takes a little getting used to. GM thought this through and put very wide mirrors on the Camaro. __________________ 2019 ZL1 Riverside Blue Metallic VIN #041

05-22-2009, 11:16 AM	#2
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	there is a very big blind stop but if you use your side mirrors it makes it a little better. but the over the shoulder looking wont work very well.

05-22-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	Yeah, it seems like looking over your shoulder won't help very much, so I'm a bit worried lol.

05-22-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	just have to get use to it. The charger has horrible blind spots also, so it doesnt bother me as much. what is seriously going to suck is cleaning the damn back and front window. the area is so small you cant get your hand back there.

05-22-2009, 11:48 AM	#7
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	Yeah the visability is my biggest concern. I drive a 2004 buick regal as my every day and it has practically no blind spots, it's very open. I know I will WORSHIP my camaro I just know it will be a change. I'm a little anxious about it but if others have adjusted I'm sure I will too.

05-22-2009, 12:49 PM	#9
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,412	I've heard the blind spots are pretty bad but what do you want.... it's not a sedan. Also, it looks so mean... people are bound to get out of your way.

05-22-2009, 01:20 PM	#13
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I plan on putting on Convex Mini Mirrors, Like these to help out. The last thing you want in this car is a sideswipe. Those rear Quarters are part of the chasis....BONDO CENTRAL if they get hit! http://www.streetsideauto.com/produc...NON&Reset=True __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-22-2009, 01:38 PM	#14
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Took about 20 miles in traffic.... but you'll get used to it. You HAVE to use your mirrors, especially the right side one. Get it adjusted just right and you're good to go. I've always installed one of those mini convex mirrors that are about an inch long and a half in tall and stuck it on the corner of the drivers side mirror. See attachment. Attached Images __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

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