07-31-2012, 12:47 PM | #1 |
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Big Ole' Blindspot
What do you all do about the big ole blindspot on the right rear? Do you guys have some sort of clever workaround? I am trying to be creative about but sometimes I need to look right with things like parking, pulling out, etc.
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07-31-2012, 12:48 PM | #2 |
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i dont have a problem with it
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07-31-2012, 12:49 PM | #3 |
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Adjust your mirrors properly. If you can see a good amount of the rear hips of the car they are in the wrong positions. You should just barely be able to see them. When backing up i keep them as is unless next to a curb. Then i power one down to see the car and ground to avoid a curb. I back in to most all spaces.
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07-31-2012, 12:52 PM | #4 |
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Adjust your mirrors properly, know your surroundings and there is no blind spot.
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07-31-2012, 12:53 PM | #5 | |
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Ok, I will try that. I can see the curve of the hip on the right |
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07-31-2012, 12:53 PM | #6 |
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^^^^ What he said. Couple of weeks ago I moved mine as recommended like this on another thread. I back in to most spots, so I like seeing the side of the car, but what I did was made it so that I can see the back of the car if I move my head over to the right.
It was worth having to do that, in exchange for the blind spot being removed. Drive next to a parked car slowly and you will see how much of a difference it makes.
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07-31-2012, 12:58 PM | #7 | |
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I do a little adjusting as needed when parking but, for normal driving i position them so i am not looking at my car in the mirrors. When a vehicle behind you slides out to one side or the other they should become visible in your sides. If they don't then your mirrors are set too far inward. Just sit in your seat and tilt you head to the left and adjust mirror until you barely see the hip. Then tilt head to the right and do the same on passenger side. You won't see the hips anymore while seated with head straight but, most of your blind spots will be gone. |
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07-31-2012, 01:08 PM | #8 |
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It takes a little getting used to but what they said. You see the other lane in your side mirrors, not your "hips". As a car comes up on you from behind, watch in your rear view mirror, as they disappear from the rvm they should appear in the side view. If not, adjust. There is also nothing like "situational awareness". Being aware of where traffic is can not be overrated.
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07-31-2012, 01:11 PM | #9 |
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If you go fast enough you dont need 'em
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07-31-2012, 01:17 PM | #11 |
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To quantify how to adjust the right mirror, lean to the right so your head is over your center console then adjust the right mirror so that you can just see the side of your car. When you are sitting normally this will greatly reduce, if not eliminate, your blindspot. To do the same thing with the left mirror, lean your head so it touches the driver's side window and adjust the mirror the same way...so you just see the side of your car.
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07-31-2012, 01:52 PM | #12 |
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you could use the little fish eye mirrors that stick on your mirror lets you see even wider angles behind your car
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07-31-2012, 01:59 PM | #13 |
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Why people are still denying blindspots on this car, despite GM openly telling consumers yes, there are visibility issues, is absolutely beyond me.
You can spend ten years adjusting mirrors. There will still be a giant blind spot on each rear quarter because the pillars are HUGE. I know someone suggested the bug eye mirrors and, while they do work, I have to say they look tacky on a sports car IMO. There's not really a work around other than using patience and taking time to insure as best you can that there's nothing in your way. Visibility is one of the Achilles heels of the Camaro. |
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