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Matt'sSS · 05-28-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by linkwpc

How about tilting the seat back a little. What would you see?

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The headliner...

LDGn63 · 05-28-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt'sSS

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The headliner...

OK, now THAT was funny!

i already lean back a LOT (wife says i lay down)

LDGn63 · 05-28-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty73

I agree with Scott.

Scott, we'll be keeping your daughter and your family in our prayers.

I'm glad you agree with Scott... how does this help?

If you can not see something (because of the mirror) you just might run into it!

ps. I pray for Steph too!

SS4PK · 05-28-2009, 02:28 PM

most of the cars american cars I drive at work have the mirror right at eye level, which causes a blind spot. I never have had the problem with my Hondas and Acuras. Our Dodge truck has two swivel points on the rearview mirror so I push it up as high as it will go then swivel the mirror down. I don't know if the Camaro has one or two swivel points. I can see where you could lose a whole prius or fat lady crossing the road with what looks like a big mirror. Give me a sleak old fashion mirror anyday, I won't be paying for Onstar. But hey take the bad with the good

Matt'sSS · 05-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Camaro has two swivel points, but only one that allows for height adjustment (the one closest to windshield) the other would just adjust the angle of the mirror. You can see them in the picts on pg 2

camaro5 · 05-28-2009, 02:46 PM

I'm glad you did not have an accident.

I hear what you're saying, but what possible SOLUTION can anyone offer?

There is none, short of removing the mirror, and installing a rearview camara.

Remember, this Zeta was designed for cool looks, not practicality.

That's what we wanted, and GM delivered, big time.

The G8 is the practical Zeta. Excellent visibility.

Hang in there...

Musclebee · 05-28-2009, 02:50 PM

Rear view mirror does not bother me but I'm short, will have to ask my husband when he is driving if he gets a blind spot.

FirstLSK · 05-28-2009, 02:52 PM

Sounds like the problem rests with Toyota making lunch box size cars like the ugly @$$ prius.

Maybe we need to petition Toyota to start making normal cars.

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fad1 · 05-28-2009, 02:54 PM

Dude, I think you need to adjust the seats so that you can see the clearly

Teleplayer · 05-28-2009, 03:05 PM

I have not driven one yet, but I "complained" about the visibility in another thread and almost everyone gave me a hard time about it.

The problem isn't the size of the mirror, it's the size of the windshield. Why would you want to put your seat down all the way in this car? All that will be showing through the side window will be your eyes. If anything, you would want to put the seat up as far as possible so you can see out the sides and back.

So I still think they screwed up on the visibility. I'm not trying to trash the car, just an honest opinion from someone who is not blinded by Camaro fever. And I think this fact will be borne out when more guys get their cars and the initial new car elation wears off. After all, a car is made to be driven, and to drive you need to be able to see.

MikeZ28 · 05-28-2009, 03:13 PM

I don't understand the big blacked-out area of the windshield around the mirror mount. Why does that part need to be blacked out? Is it to keep the mirror and all the Onstar electronic guts from getting too hot?

Camarino · 05-28-2009, 03:16 PM

this is similar to the mustang rearview, if i can't see bcuz of the mirror, i just duck my head low real quick to glance under the mirror and i'm fine

rolnslo · 05-28-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstLSK

Sounds like the problem rests with Toyota making lunch box size cars like the ugly @$$ prius.

Maybe we need to petition Toyota to start making normal cars.

.

I think you might be on to something there. I say it is all Toyota's fault for making the Prius body shape in such a way that it disappears behind our mirrors. Seems to me that this isn't GM's issue but Toyota's.

Super83Z · 05-28-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleplayer

I have not driven one yet, but I "complained" about the visibility in another thread and almost everyone gave me a hard time about it.

The problem isn't the size of the mirror, it's the size of the windshield. Why would you want to put your seat down all the way in this car? All that will be showing through the side window will be your eyes. If anything, you would want to put the seat up as far as possible so you can see out the sides and back.

So I still think they screwed up on the visibility. I'm not trying to trash the car, just an honest opinion from someone who is not blinded by Camaro fever. And I think this fact will be borne out when more guys get their cars and the initial new car elation wears off. After all, a car is made to be driven, and to drive you need to be able to see.

No car is perfect. Every car has certain things that are pros to some, cons to some and yet not even noticeable to others. Perhaps this car isn't for you guys. Rather than complain and not understand why fans of the car stick up for the car, why not just look somewhere else?

05-28-2009, 02:46 PM	#62
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	I'm glad you did not have an accident. I hear what you're saying, but what possible SOLUTION can anyone offer? There is none, short of removing the mirror, and installing a rearview camara. Remember, this Zeta was designed for cool looks, not practicality. That's what we wanted, and GM delivered, big time. The G8 is the practical Zeta. Excellent visibility. Hang in there... __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

05-28-2009, 02:52 PM	#64
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Sounds like the problem rests with Toyota making lunch box size cars like the ugly @$$ prius. Maybe we need to petition Toyota to start making normal cars. . __________________ -------------------------------------------------

05-28-2009, 02:54 PM	#65
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	Dude, I think you need to adjust the seats so that you can see the clearly __________________ Plan: Buy a Summit White Camaro right after College.

05-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#66
Teleplayer Drives: 92 Bonnie SSEI - 2010 GT Soon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 268	I have not driven one yet, but I "complained" about the visibility in another thread and almost everyone gave me a hard time about it. The problem isn't the size of the mirror, it's the size of the windshield. Why would you want to put your seat down all the way in this car? All that will be showing through the side window will be your eyes. If anything, you would want to put the seat up as far as possible so you can see out the sides and back. So I still think they screwed up on the visibility. I'm not trying to trash the car, just an honest opinion from someone who is not blinded by Camaro fever. And I think this fact will be borne out when more guys get their cars and the initial new car elation wears off. After all, a car is made to be driven, and to drive you need to be able to see. __________________ 1992 SSEI Supercharged 177k miles. 2010 GT coming soon.

05-28-2009, 03:16 PM	#68
Camarino DrIvE iT LiKe Ya STOLE It Drives: 2005 Mustang, '68 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 1,007	this is similar to the mustang rearview, if i can't see bcuz of the mirror, i just duck my head low real quick to glance under the mirror and i'm fine __________________ Lol SILLY RICER WINGS ARE FOR PLANES! :flag1: :flag2: :flag1: :flag2:

05-28-2009, 02:28 PM	#60
SS4PK Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Posts: 541 View My Garage	most of the cars american cars I drive at work have the mirror right at eye level, which causes a blind spot. I never have had the problem with my Hondas and Acuras. Our Dodge truck has two swivel points on the rearview mirror so I push it up as high as it will go then swivel the mirror down. I don't know if the Camaro has one or two swivel points. I can see where you could lose a whole prius or fat lady crossing the road with what looks like a big mirror. Give me a sleak old fashion mirror anyday, I won't be paying for Onstar. But hey take the bad with the good

05-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#61
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Camaro has two swivel points, but only one that allows for height adjustment (the one closest to windshield) the other would just adjust the angle of the mirror. You can see them in the picts on pg 2

05-28-2009, 02:50 PM	#63
Musclebee Drives: 2010 2SS RS Delivered on 4/23 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 232 View My Garage	Rear view mirror does not bother me but I'm short, will have to ask my husband when he is driving if he gets a blind spot.

05-28-2009, 03:13 PM	#67
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	I don't understand the big blacked-out area of the windshield around the mirror mount. Why does that part need to be blacked out? Is it to keep the mirror and all the Onstar electronic guts from getting too hot?

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