12-17-2015, 06:38 PM | #15 |
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You can also buy those small blind spot mirrors, like the ones mustang has standard
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12-17-2015, 07:29 PM | #16 | |
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http://www.caranddriver.com/features...id-blind-spots
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12-17-2015, 07:59 PM | #17 |
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I've spent my entire life on a motorcycle. There is no substitute for actually looking...
Unfortunately, the side windows on the gen 6 almost completely preclude this, so it behooves you to take whatever measures and precautions you can in the interests of everyone's safety. The fish eye of the backup camera is great, I also use bubble mirrors on my side mirrors, the extra view really helps. Try to be aware of your surroundings. If you don't know whether or not someone is there, DON"T GO THERE. Take a defensive driving course, they will train you how to adjust your mirrors to eliminate your blind spot. Or talk to a cop.. They can show you. Above all else, be careful, be patient, and be courteous when you can. It makes the world a better place. |
12-17-2015, 08:51 PM | #18 |
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Thank You guys so much for all this amazing feedback, the rear passenger windows on the 2016 I sat in were not of much use, the mirror adjustment will really help
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12-18-2015, 09:16 AM | #19 | |
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I'm telling you....set your mirrors CORRECTLY and there are no blind spots. You *should* be able to safely rely on your mirrors although turning your head also is never a bad thing. In my 5th gen, I set the mirrors so that anything coming out of view from my rearview mirror was then just coming into view of the sideview mirrors. Anything coming out of view of the sides, was then viewable through my side windows. Set Up: Sit in the driver's seat like normal. For the drivers side mirror, lean your head over next to the window. Adjust your mirror so that you can just barely see the rear "hip" of the car. Now for the passenger mirror, put your head so that it is basically in the center of the cabin. Adjust this mirror so again you can barely see the hips. Now you are nearly ready to go. Next time you take the car out, test your mirrors by making sure that any car that passes out of view of one mirror, is at the same time coming into view of the next. Done. No blind spots.
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12-18-2015, 02:04 PM | #20 | |
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With an SS , you shouldn't be having cars come up behind you .....
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12-18-2015, 03:00 PM | #21 |
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I'm with Paul84043. I like to see it directly. Yes you can adjust your mirrors and rely on technology like SBA and LDW and Rear Camera. But I don't like the feeling of driving a Savana panel van. Too many situations in parking lots and in town need more than just an adjusted mirror.
And if you like doing a head check in a Gen6, the porthole got even smaller. I'm still struggling if this is a deal breaker. Mrs. Number 3 hated driving Gen5s because the belt line is high as is the cowl. The cowl is lower on the Gen6, but the high belt and poor rearward visibility is no better than equal to the Gen5. I was really hoping GM would take a crack at addressing these, but from their own comments they ditched them for styling.
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12-18-2015, 03:11 PM | #22 |
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You know how awesome your car's shoulders look in the rear view mirrors?
Keep moving the mirrors out until you lose that awesome view. Sorry, but it's for your own safety. :(
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12-18-2015, 03:36 PM | #23 |
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12-19-2015, 05:28 AM | #24 |
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Blind spots can be dealt with easily on the Gen 6 - just follow these 3 simple steps:
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12-19-2015, 12:42 PM | #25 |
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I don't know how many times I've been cut off by folks who use this technique! Heed the warning on the mirror that states "Objects are closer than thy appear". The right hand mirror is convex...and that makes it look like you have several feet of clearance when it is mere inches! Adjust the mirrors--but still sneak a peak!
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12-19-2015, 02:56 PM | #26 | |
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I want a 2016 Camaro so bad...But I have a fear of being in heavy traffic on the 405 during rush hour, with inclement weather (El Nino is coming), trying to change lanes, merge into traffic, etc., and having a close call (or worse)... I have a heart condition, so I'll just have to make sure I take my meds on days like this (if days like this happen at all). This would be a worse case scenario, but still possible. BTW...I am planning on purchasing a 1LT (what my budget can afford), which doesn't even offer the safety items that are optional on 2LT. Last edited by Bongos2U; 12-19-2015 at 03:06 PM. |
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