Wide angle side mirror group buy - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SS_CTS-V · 10-04-2023, 11:42 AM

Fellow Camaro enthusiasts, I think we all know the 5th Gen Camaro doesn't have the best visibility out of the side mirrors. Recently I installed a set of aftermarket wide angle mirrors on my daughters Civic Si and the difference is significant. A simple mirror swap that took maybe 30 minutes and the field of view from both driver and passenger side mirrors is so much better.

The company doesn't have mirrors in stock for Camaros but they will make a set if we can get a minimum of 20 people on an order. Check out their website for details on the mirrors:

https://www.sumaperformance.com/

I purchased the blue tint with defrost built in and they work perfectly, and honestly the optical quality is just as good if not better than OEM.

Let me know if you want in and I'll add you to the list. Once we hit 20 I'll get with Suma for payment methods. Price will be in line with current prices for other cars $160-$210 depending on features. Delivery time will be about 6 months post order since these will be a custom job.

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SS_CTS-V · 10-04-2023, 11:51 AM

Some good pictures here: https://unity-performance.com/produc...rors-all-civic

Joe.G · 10-04-2023, 06:28 PM

This just changes the glass?

The_bald_eagle_machine · 10-04-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

This just changes the glass?

Yeah, it looks like this company makes alot of replacement wide angle mirrors. Just the glass.

Danial · 10-04-2023, 08:15 PM

For me, this would be fixing a problem I don't seem to have. My stock mirrors have never failed me.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-04-2023, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Danial

For me, this would be fixing a problem I don't seem to have. My stock mirrors have never failed me.

Bingo… all the evil blind spots have never once been a problem for me either.

Danial · 10-04-2023, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Bingo… all the evil blind spots have never once been a problem for me either.

Yeah, once you've owned and driven a couple of 69 Firebirds jacked up in the rear end on KYBs, you kind of learn how to navigate a car with piss-poor visibility.

I'm not trying to give the OP a hard time here - these mirrors could be very helpful to drivers new to the Camaro.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 10-05-2023, 08:37 AM

Not gonna lie.... I really wish my car came stock with a backup camera, or maybe if the mirrors tilted down when you put the car in reverse like a BMW does. I do find it hard to see properly when backing up.

0stones0 · 10-05-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

Yeah, once you've owned and driven a couple of 69 Firebirds jacked up in the rear end on KYBs, you kind of learn how to navigate a car with piss-poor visibility.

I'm not trying to give the OP a hard time here - these mirrors could be very helpful to drivers new to the Camaro.

+1
I get the occasional “not much rear visibility” statement from passengers. I just tell them that you acclimate pretty fast to your conditions. Besides, Im usually just looking out the front.

SS_CTS-V · 10-05-2023, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

This just changes the glass?

Yep, just the glass. It's an easy swap, takes just a few minutes each. Suma makes mirrors for several platforms (Tesla, BMW, Ford, Honda, etc), just not us Camaro people yet.

For everyone else, no worries! I take no offense to the discussion.

The mirrors are not magic, they don't fix everything. However, it certainly made a significant difference on the Civic. Not just in terms of field of view, but also in overall visibility and they reduce glare during night driving. Yes, you will lose the auto-dimming feature if your Camaro has that option, but honestly one of my auto-dim mirrors has already failed... and with tinted windows the auto-dim feature makes it clearly at night.

xstuntman · 10-05-2023, 10:32 AM

I add those stick on convex mirrors to everything I drive and really recommend those. They do seem to get "sun stroked" occasionally tho and need replacing but they are pretty cheap.

My daughter learned to drive in mine and when she got her own car those convex stickies were the first thing she wanted.

Joe.G · 10-05-2023, 11:02 AM

I use my back up camera a lot in this car and generally haven't been a fan of using them in other cars. My BMW has the tilt down mirrors and I turned it off drove me nuts.

2010sgm · 10-05-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Bingo… all the evil blind spots have never once been a problem for me either.

Never had an issue yet my mirrors work fine....

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-08-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

For me, this would be fixing a problem I don't seem to have. My stock mirrors have never failed me.

^^^ This. Owning a 69 Camaro back in the day, and a 72 Challenger, you get used to the "lack of" visability pretty quickly. And learn to deal with it. Just like me having a 4 inch cowl hood. You learn your cars wherabouts, front, side and rear..

10-04-2023, 11:42 AM	#1
SS_CTS-V Drives: 2015 SS, 2006 CTS-V (wrecked...) Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 150	Wide angle side mirror group buy Fellow Camaro enthusiasts, I think we all know the 5th Gen Camaro doesn't have the best visibility out of the side mirrors. Recently I installed a set of aftermarket wide angle mirrors on my daughters Civic Si and the difference is significant. A simple mirror swap that took maybe 30 minutes and the field of view from both driver and passenger side mirrors is so much better. The company doesn't have mirrors in stock for Camaros but they will make a set if we can get a minimum of 20 people on an order. Check out their website for details on the mirrors: https://www.sumaperformance.com/ I purchased the blue tint with defrost built in and they work perfectly, and honestly the optical quality is just as good if not better than OEM. Let me know if you want in and I'll add you to the list. Once we hit 20 I'll get with Suma for payment methods. Price will be in line with current prices for other cars $160-$210 depending on features. Delivery time will be about 6 months post order since these will be a custom job. 1. SS CTS-V 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Last edited by SS_CTS-V; 10-05-2023 at 09:20 AM.

10-04-2023, 11:51 AM	#2
SS_CTS-V Drives: 2015 SS, 2006 CTS-V (wrecked...) Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 150	Some good pictures here: https://unity-performance.com/produc...rors-all-civic Attached Images

10-04-2023, 06:28 PM	#3
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	This just changes the glass? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-04-2023, 08:15 PM	#5
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	For me, this would be fixing a problem I don't seem to have. My stock mirrors have never failed me. __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

10-05-2023, 08:37 AM	#8
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 842	Not gonna lie.... I really wish my car came stock with a backup camera, or maybe if the mirrors tilted down when you put the car in reverse like a BMW does. I do find it hard to see properly when backing up. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

10-05-2023, 10:32 AM	#11
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	I add those stick on convex mirrors to everything I drive and really recommend those. They do seem to get "sun stroked" occasionally tho and need replacing but they are pretty cheap. My daughter learned to drive in mine and when she got her own car those convex stickies were the first thing she wanted. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

10-05-2023, 11:02 AM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I use my back up camera a lot in this car and generally haven't been a fan of using them in other cars. My BMW has the tilt down mirrors and I turned it off drove me nuts. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.