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TooCool5 · 09-02-2009, 08:57 AM

I heard a lot about poor visibility and blind spots caused by the rear view mirror, so here is what I did.
My LS mirror measures 3 1/4 inch wide top to bottom.

First I pushed the mirror mount extension bar all the way up to the top of the windshield. (It appears GM ships the car with it hanging down).

Then while holding the extension bar up, tilt the mirror down so you can dial in your rear view image and presto, more than an inch of better windshield vision.

See my detailing link here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40463

chrisinlittlerock · 09-02-2009, 08:59 AM

After driving mine for just a short period of time I got used to the visibility thing real fast but I'll try this when I get the car back from the 2nd paint shop.

TooCool5 · 09-02-2009, 09:00 AM

Made a huge difference for me....

Camar0wn3d · 09-02-2009, 09:21 AM

That's awesome! I didn't realize that there was an adjustment there....

To clarify for everyone, he's talking about re-positioning the black piece between the mirror housing and the windshield, not the little tab used for dimming.

5thGenCamaroChick · 09-02-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the tip. I'm short so it really opened up the windshield area for me.

Stingr69 · 09-02-2009, 06:02 PM

I inverted my mirror to gain even more clearance with a few minor mods. The OnStar controls are now at the top upside down but the incresed visibility was worth the change. I had to remove the plastic cover off the mirror stem and move the wiring harness out of the way.

Works for me.

-Mark.

levi1922 · 09-02-2009, 06:26 PM

nice tip.
how stiff is the adjustment?

thesnoopster · 09-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the post, this may help for me by being 6'3".

*TAG UR IT* · 09-02-2009, 06:59 PM

It helps a little. I did this waaaay back when. One thing that would help immensly is if GM actually made the driver seat able to go lower than its current position by about two to three inches. That would realle make a huge difference.

TooCool5 · 09-03-2009, 08:26 PM

The mirror is not that stiff at all. I just grabbed the bottom of the mirror and pushed it and the extension bar mount all the way up, then tilted it toward me to get the rear vision.

Dan3 · 09-03-2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks man, never thought about trying that. I got about 1.5" more visibility, and at 6'2" it makes a big difference.

TooCool5 · 09-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan3

Thanks man, never thought about trying that. I got about 1.5" more visibility, and at 6'2" it makes a big difference.

I knew it was more than an inch but didn't measure the before and after.
Now we have it an inch and a half, Thanks

SS Mike · 09-04-2009, 02:54 PM

Hahaha, I was stopped at a light after leaving work yesterday. While I was sitting there I remembered this post so I reached over and pushed the mirror up. It moved up about an inch like noted here.Re adjusted to see and that was that. Not bad at all, thanks for the tip.

TooCool5 · 09-05-2009, 10:27 AM

No problem, spread the word.

09-02-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Rear View Mirror Adjust for better vision. I heard a lot about poor visibility and blind spots caused by the rear view mirror, so here is what I did. My LS mirror measures 3 1/4 inch wide top to bottom. First I pushed the mirror mount extension bar all the way up to the top of the windshield. (It appears GM ships the car with it hanging down). Then while holding the extension bar up, tilt the mirror down so you can dial in your rear view image and presto, more than an inch of better windshield vision. See my detailing link here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40463 __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI Last edited by TooCool5; 09-02-2009 at 09:45 AM. Reason: pic size

09-02-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	After driving mine for just a short period of time I got used to the visibility thing real fast but I'll try this when I get the car back from the 2nd paint shop. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

09-02-2009, 09:00 AM	#3
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Made a huge difference for me.... __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

09-02-2009, 09:21 AM	#4
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	That's awesome! I didn't realize that there was an adjustment there.... To clarify for everyone, he's talking about re-positioning the black piece between the mirror housing and the windshield, not the little tab used for dimming. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

09-02-2009, 04:25 PM	#5
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	Thanks for the tip. I'm short so it really opened up the windshield area for me. __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

09-02-2009, 06:02 PM	#6
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	I inverted my mirror to gain even more clearance with a few minor mods. The OnStar controls are now at the top upside down but the incresed visibility was worth the change. I had to remove the plastic cover off the mirror stem and move the wiring harness out of the way. Works for me. -Mark.

09-02-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	nice tip. how stiff is the adjustment? __________________

09-02-2009, 06:52 PM	#8
thesnoopster Drives: '17 Fifty SS - '18 Traverse Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,616	Thanks for the post, this may help for me by being 6'3".

09-02-2009, 06:59 PM	#9
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	It helps a little. I did this waaaay back when. One thing that would help immensly is if GM actually made the driver seat able to go lower than its current position by about two to three inches. That would realle make a huge difference.

09-03-2009, 08:26 PM	#10
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	The mirror is not that stiff at all. I just grabbed the bottom of the mirror and pushed it and the extension bar mount all the way up, then tilted it toward me to get the rear vision. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

09-03-2009, 09:43 PM	#11
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	Thanks man, never thought about trying that. I got about 1.5" more visibility, and at 6'2" it makes a big difference. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

09-04-2009, 02:54 PM	#13
SS Mike Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 804	Hahaha, I was stopped at a light after leaving work yesterday. While I was sitting there I remembered this post so I reached over and pushed the mirror up. It moved up about an inch like noted here.Re adjusted to see and that was that. Not bad at all, thanks for the tip. __________________ Vortech V-3 Kit, ARH LT's, Custom Exhaust, Aeromotive A1000 Fuel System, Custom Tune - 582 rwhp 533 rwtq 22" Modulare H2 Wheels, CF Hood, Trunk, Spoiler & Roof by Carbon by Design, Custom Steering Wheel from P-Factor Brembo GT BBK, Alpine INA-900, Alpine Type-R Speakers, Hurst Shifter, APR Splitter, Custom Quad Tip Diffuser CKS C1 Coilovers, Falken 452 Tires, 265/35/22 & 285/35/22, Custom Grille, AAC Halos, and much more to come!!

09-05-2009, 10:27 AM	#14
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	No problem, spread the word. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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