Help with the blind spots

Imtheboss · 12-17-2015, 03:11 PM

I know there is blind spot detection available on the 2lt, but I ordered a 1lt with the technology package, does anyone know if it comes with blind spot detection or what I can do to help with the blind spots.

KaBoom1701 · 12-17-2015, 03:15 PM

Turn your head and look before changing lanes.........old school.

Techn9cian805 · 12-17-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Turn your head and look before changing lanes.........old school.

This. please. those sensors can fail.

that being said, idk if its included in the package. try building a Camaro with it and highlight the technology package's features.

Bongos2U · 12-17-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Turn your head and look before changing lanes.........old school.

I agree. Having your mirrors adjusted correctly helps too. Although, the feeling of looking over your right shoulder, and only seeing the inside of the car while making a lane change to the right, can be very unnerving.

Having the electronic doo-dads (blind spot alert, etc.) helps alot, but should not be relied upon 100%.

alfonsoj23 · 12-17-2015, 03:49 PM

I hardly ever look over my shoulder to see if there's a car next to me, I always really on the side mirror. That's your best tool, I have mine the way I want and never had a problem changing lanes.

HDRDTD · 12-17-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Imtheboss

I know there is blind spot detection available on the 2lt, but I ordered a 1lt with the technology package, does anyone know if it comes with blind spot detection or what I can do to help with the blind spots.

N/A on the 1LT, Optional on the 2LT.

Bongos2U · 12-17-2015, 03:52 PM

FYI ...

Technology Package Includes:

Chevrolet MyLink®1 Radio
Bose® premium 9-speaker system
MyLink functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. MyLink on Camaro does not include CD player.

Convenience And Lighting Package: $2,800 option on 2LT:

Memory Package
Wireless charging for devices
Heated steering wheel
Multicolor Driver Information Center
Head-Up Display
Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert
Outside, heated, power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color mirrors
Interior spectrum lighting
Illuminated sill plates and aluminum accents on door trim and shifter cap

To get the safety features, you are forced to get the Pink Floyd Interior Spectrum Light show. Seems kind of bizarre.

HDRDTD · 12-17-2015, 03:55 PM

Just go to Chevrolet's build it web site and choose to compare trim levels.

DDustiNN · 12-17-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Imtheboss

I know there is blind spot detection available on the 2lt, but I ordered a 1lt with the technology package, does anyone know if it comes with blind spot detection or what I can do to help with the blind spots.

With my 2010 SS, I was initially worried about this (didn't have those sensors back then)... But the mirrors were actually perfect. I tested it many times, and every time a car was in my blind spot, I could see it in my side mirror. And as soon as it left the blind spot, I could immediately see it out of my side window (not the tiny rear passenger windows, which were worthless). I was so impressed by that.

I'm hoping the 2016 is the same!

Cautionary tale · 12-17-2015, 05:02 PM

I have an idea, don't ever change lanes,lol....

Whitespeed · 12-17-2015, 05:08 PM

Most people adjust their side mirrors so that they point in too much, and half the mirror is filled with the side of their car, leaving a big blind spot as a consequence. The SAE recommends the side mirrors to be adjusted out to the point that they just overlap what you can see with the review mirror.

My Honda Accord Coupe has terrible over-the-shoulder visibility, so I only rely on the side mirrors, with the recommended SAE adjustment. Plus, I added small, adjustable convex mirrors to the lower corners of the side mirrors. I'm very comfortable maneuvering in dense traffic at high speed.

Nigel

Omar1 · 12-17-2015, 05:08 PM

I feel like blind spot issues are exaggerated. Being aware of your surroundings and looking at the rearview every few seconds to see any cars coming up behind you on the lanes next to you should be enough.

bharabs · 12-17-2015, 05:09 PM

Just drive faster than the rest of the cars on the road, no problems with blind spots. LT1 was GM's solution to visibility issues

tomlink · 12-17-2015, 06:35 PM

On my 5th gen I have carefully adjusted the mirrors to minimize the blind spots. As many others have indicated, that would be to turn the mirrors out a bit. Don't attempt to see the sides of the car in the side mirrors. You can calibrate by making sure the side mirrors start right where the rear view mirror leaves off.

12-17-2015, 03:11 PM	#1
Imtheboss Drives: White 1lt sunroof NPP Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Help with the blind spots I know there is blind spot detection available on the 2lt, but I ordered a 1lt with the technology package, does anyone know if it comes with blind spot detection or what I can do to help with the blind spots.

12-17-2015, 03:15 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Turn your head and look before changing lanes.........old school. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-17-2015, 05:02 PM	#10
Cautionary tale Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss summit white Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rockford illinois Posts: 272	Hey I have an idea, don't ever change lanes,lol....

12-17-2015, 05:08 PM	#12
Omar1 Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greater Los Angeles Posts: 176	I feel like blind spot issues are exaggerated. Being aware of your surroundings and looking at the rearview every few seconds to see any cars coming up behind you on the lanes next to you should be enough. __________________ 2SS Red Hot 6 Speed, NPP, MRC, 5 sploke black low-gloss, glow-tie

12-17-2015, 05:09 PM	#13
bharabs Drives: 18 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CA Posts: 84	Just drive faster than the rest of the cars on the road, no problems with blind spots. LT1 was GM's solution to visibility issues Last edited by bharabs; 12-17-2015 at 05:20 PM.

12-17-2015, 03:49 PM	#5
alfonsoj23 Drives: 2014 camaro ls Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: texas Posts: 808	I hardly ever look over my shoulder to see if there's a car next to me, I always really on the side mirror. That's your best tool, I have mine the way I want and never had a problem changing lanes.

12-17-2015, 03:52 PM	#7
Bongos2U Drives: Hopefully 6th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 586	FYI ... Technology Package Includes: Chevrolet MyLink®1 Radio Bose® premium 9-speaker system MyLink functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. MyLink on Camaro does not include CD player. Convenience And Lighting Package: $2,800 option on 2LT: Memory Package Wireless charging for devices Heated steering wheel Multicolor Driver Information Center Head-Up Display Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert Outside, heated, power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color mirrors Interior spectrum lighting Illuminated sill plates and aluminum accents on door trim and shifter cap To get the safety features, you are forced to get the Pink Floyd Interior Spectrum Light show. Seems kind of bizarre.

12-17-2015, 03:55 PM	#8
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Just go to Chevrolet's build it web site and choose to compare trim levels.

12-17-2015, 05:08 PM	#11
Whitespeed Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE & 1973 Datsun 240Z Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 574	Most people adjust their side mirrors so that they point in too much, and half the mirror is filled with the side of their car, leaving a big blind spot as a consequence. The SAE recommends the side mirrors to be adjusted out to the point that they just overlap what you can see with the review mirror. My Honda Accord Coupe has terrible over-the-shoulder visibility, so I only rely on the side mirrors, with the recommended SAE adjustment. Plus, I added small, adjustable convex mirrors to the lower corners of the side mirrors. I'm very comfortable maneuvering in dense traffic at high speed. Nigel

12-17-2015, 06:35 PM	#14
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	On my 5th gen I have carefully adjusted the mirrors to minimize the blind spots. As many others have indicated, that would be to turn the mirrors out a bit. Don't attempt to see the sides of the car in the side mirrors. You can calibrate by making sure the side mirrors start right where the rear view mirror leaves off.

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