does the visibility restriction bother you? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kiteman · 09-27-2011, 12:53 PM

had a friend complaining today saying he test drove a camaro and found the lack of great visibility a "real problem." i have test driven them several times and i got very used to it, with the exception of a poor driver's side blind spot. what do you think compared to other cars you have driven? do you have any problems with the visibility? do you think it is a "real problem?"

Harley1 · 09-27-2011, 12:55 PM

No prob, I just look alot more in this car.

TJ91 · 09-27-2011, 12:55 PM

No i absolutely love it. If you set your mirrors right, your GOLDEN. And trust me, you get used to it pretty quickly

Synner · 09-27-2011, 12:58 PM

Trying to back out of a spot is incredibly difficult; especially if the spot is angled and its a heavy traffic area. I wouldn't let an inexperienced driver behind the wheel but thats my personal comfort level.

While driving there's no issues.

shadow09 · 09-27-2011, 12:59 PM

adjust the side view mirros...that's what they are for it isn't that difficult

RED DEMON SS · 09-27-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Trying to back out of a spot is incredibly difficult; especially if the spot is angled and its a heavy traffic area. I wouldn't let an inexperienced driver behind the wheel but thats my personal comfort level.

While driving there's no issues.

SlingShot · 09-27-2011, 12:59 PM

The first one I bought, was purchased without ever test driving one. Took about a week to feel comfortable driving it. Now two cars and two years later, it's like second nature ...

The Stig · 09-27-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

No i absolutely love it. If you set your mirrors right, your GOLDEN. And trust me, you get used to it pretty quickly

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Originally Posted by shadow09

adjust the side view mirros...that's what they are for it isn't that difficult

Exactly. I have ZERO issues with blind spots while driving. I can watch a car go from my rear view mirror into my side mirror, so as it leaves my rear view it enters my side view. Then when the car begins to leave my side view mirror it enters my peripheral vision.

Backing out of a spot is a completely different story. I need to get that rear view camera mod done.

Camaro21 · 09-27-2011, 01:04 PM

At first the visibility was different, but once you get used to it and adjust your mirrors, it's all good. I am even 6'4".

cab2g · 09-27-2011, 01:04 PM

I have no problem at all on roads. Only parking lots. When going in reverse, the large c pillars are big enough to hide a car traveling perpendicularly to you. However, if you have ever driven a truck or SUV, you typically start backing out blind because your car is so long anyway...

The other issue I have is seeing curbs when parking. It is about impossible to see curbs around your passenger side front wheel. I can adjust my mirror to see my rear wheels so I always back into spots with a curb on one side, so that mostly solves that problem.

Just take your time while parking and you'll be fine.

SS_Matt · 09-27-2011, 01:05 PM

Compared to other vehicles I've driven- the Camaro visibility is poor.
However, as others have said- use your mirrors correctly and you'll be fine.

Only a couple scenarios are difficult that I can imagine- one someone mentioned (backing up) and another I know will be a pain is making a U turn under a highway and yielding to cars coming your way.

cab2g · 09-27-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Matt

Compared to other vehicles I've driven- the Camaro visibility is poor.
However, as others have said- use your mirrors correctly and you'll be fine.

Only a couple scenarios are difficult that I can imagine- one someone mentioned (backing up) and another I know will be a pain is making a U turn under a highway and yielding to cars coming your way.

Regarding your U-turn scenario, I frequently run into this situation on my daily commute, You have to angle your car just right as to not stick your nose or tail out on either side of the median and also avoid creating the C-Pillar blind spot in one of the lanes. You can get used to it though. I don't actually do a U-Turn, but when the traffic is bad I will make a left turn by crossing 2 of the lanes and waiting in the median until traffic has cleared up in the other 2 lanes.

Vipercar · 09-27-2011, 01:14 PM

Visibility is not a problem. Love the style and with mirrors set I can see all I need to.

kiteman · 09-27-2011, 02:02 PM

so what's bad about the u-turn, the turning radius or what?

my 2012 will have the rear view camera.

View Poll Results: does the visibility restriction bother you?
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yes, the visibility restriction bothers me	28	11.52%
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09-27-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,327	does the visibility restriction bother you? had a friend complaining today saying he test drove a camaro and found the lack of great visibility a "real problem." i have test driven them several times and i got very used to it, with the exception of a poor driver's side blind spot. what do you think compared to other cars you have driven? do you have any problems with the visibility? do you think it is a "real problem?"

09-27-2011, 12:55 PM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	No i absolutely love it. If you set your mirrors right, your GOLDEN. And trust me, you get used to it pretty quickly __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

09-27-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	adjust the side view mirros...that's what they are for it isn't that difficult __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

09-27-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	The first one I bought, was purchased without ever test driving one. Took about a week to feel comfortable driving it. Now two cars and two years later, it's like second nature ... __________________

09-27-2011, 12:55 PM	#2
Harley1 Drives: Ahh....DCB F29 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal & LHC.... Posts: 519	No prob, I just look alot more in this car.

09-27-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Trying to back out of a spot is incredibly difficult; especially if the spot is angled and its a heavy traffic area. I wouldn't let an inexperienced driver behind the wheel but thats my personal comfort level. While driving there's no issues.

09-27-2011, 01:04 PM	#9
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,040 View My Garage	At first the visibility was different, but once you get used to it and adjust your mirrors, it's all good. I am even 6'4".

09-27-2011, 01:04 PM	#10
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I have no problem at all on roads. Only parking lots. When going in reverse, the large c pillars are big enough to hide a car traveling perpendicularly to you. However, if you have ever driven a truck or SUV, you typically start backing out blind because your car is so long anyway... The other issue I have is seeing curbs when parking. It is about impossible to see curbs around your passenger side front wheel. I can adjust my mirror to see my rear wheels so I always back into spots with a curb on one side, so that mostly solves that problem. Just take your time while parking and you'll be fine. __________________

09-27-2011, 01:05 PM	#11
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Compared to other vehicles I've driven- the Camaro visibility is poor. However, as others have said- use your mirrors correctly and you'll be fine. Only a couple scenarios are difficult that I can imagine- one someone mentioned (backing up) and another I know will be a pain is making a U turn under a highway and yielding to cars coming your way. __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

09-27-2011, 01:14 PM	#13
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Visibility is not a problem. Love the style and with mirrors set I can see all I need to.

09-27-2011, 02:02 PM	#14
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,327	so what's bad about the u-turn, the turning radius or what? my 2012 will have the rear view camera.

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