Blind Spots???.....
Burning Brakes
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From: The Triangle, NC
Originally Posted by noreserve
I find that the best way for me to fine-tune the adjustment of the side mirrors is on the highway. Notice I said fine-tune. I find a straight, level, uncrowded section of road, then look in the rearview mirror for a car that is coming up behind me in the adjacent lane. I adjust the side mirror so that as soon as the car disappears from the rearview, it is already visible in the side mirror. Adjusted like this, the Corvette doesn't have a blind spot that I'm aware of. This adjustment is similar to the "adjust until you can only see the side of your car if you move your head". It's just more peace of mind to see it actually work with a couple of cars, preferrably smaller ones.
On sedans or any other vehicle, particularly long ones like minivans, I always get one of those little convex, rectangular stick-on mirrors from Target. These things work great and reduce the stress of driving in traffic.
On sedans or any other vehicle, particularly long ones like minivans, I always get one of those little convex, rectangular stick-on mirrors from Target. These things work great and reduce the stress of driving in traffic.
This method works for me too.
Once you adjust the mirrors to correct general position, drive the expressway in the middle lane and allow a couple cars to pass you. Track them out of your inside rear view mirror and into the outside mirror on each side of the car. This is the only way to really determine if there are any 'blind' spots and eliminate them!
The one thing I would add is to also watch for the car pass you on the right or left to move our of your outside mirror and into your peripheral vision. I was able to position my mirrors so that I can see even smaller cars through the entire cycle: Approaching on the Inside Rear view Mirror, Passing on either R/L Outside Mirror and with my Peripheral Vision PRIOR to loosing them on the Outside Mirror. No Blind Spots!
Even while this method works, I still turn and look prior to moving lanes. Also - Sharper Curves and Merging into Highway traffic still require a turn of the head as the mirrors are aimed at the proper spot for straight & level roads.
Good Luck with It.
Instructor
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From: Peachtree City GA
Multivex Mirrors?
Anybody tried these yet? The link by Zuntov to the Multivex mirror site got me interested. Apparently they stick on, over the existing mirrors. I have been using the OEM mirrors adjusted way out (lean left, adjust to just miss side of car, lean right, adjust to miss side of car, tweak on highway) and it did take some getting used to but now that I'm used to it I must say it works way, way better than the usual (adjust to see traffic behind car in both outside mirrors.) For the $60 for the Multivex mirrors I wonder how well they perform and if there is a learning curve? Maybe they'd be cool with Pipedream's sticker "Objects in mirror are losing" !! Anybody know anything about the Multivex? 
Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte NC
I’ve only had my C6 for 3-months, but here’s another important visibility issue to keep in mind.
How our car is seen by others.
I’ve noticed that some larger pickup trucks & SUV’s have their mirrors mounted so high that they actually look OVER our car.
If you’re passing a vehicle like this, do it quick and make sure they don’t come over into your lane because they might not see you.
How our car is seen by others.
I’ve noticed that some larger pickup trucks & SUV’s have their mirrors mounted so high that they actually look OVER our car.
If you’re passing a vehicle like this, do it quick and make sure they don’t come over into your lane because they might not see you.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
I’ve only had my C6 for 3-months, but here’s another important visibility issue to keep in mind.
How our car is seen by others.
I’ve noticed that some larger pickup trucks & SUV’s have their mirrors mounted so high that they actually look OVER our car.
If you’re passing a vehicle like this, do it quick and make sure they don’t come over into your lane because they might not see you.
How our car is seen by others.
I’ve noticed that some larger pickup trucks & SUV’s have their mirrors mounted so high that they actually look OVER our car.
If you’re passing a vehicle like this, do it quick and make sure they don’t come over into your lane because they might not see you.
that has happened to me so many times( even with a bright yellow Vette) that I honk the horn to let those Suvs know someone is there....And stay away from the the car clumps! I purposely speed away from these clumps of cars because that is where the accidents begin, because the majority of drivers on the road cannot drive very well, everyone is at their own level, and most of those levels are low. And when you enter a highway merging into traffic or you are changing lanes, do it one lane at a time, and when you see the lane is clear make your move, dont shoot out diagnally(spelling?) I see so many people do this and even if your mirrors are adjusted right you still will hardly see a car. Especially the one who is in as much a rush as you are changing lanes towards your car when you're merging into the lane and cuts you off....
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Ok, I understand the concept of adjusting mirrors so you can always see a car like in this diagram. And this is an insurace companys recommendation. But for the life of me I dont see how you can keep a motorcycle in view in that blindspot with just mirrors.
Also note they do want you to glance to the left in that last panal.
Also note they do want you to glance to the left in that last panal.
Last edited by CessnaDriver; Mar 29, 2006 at 11:28 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: The Triangle, NC
Originally Posted by CessnaDriver
Ok, I understand the concept of adjusting mirrors so you can always see a car like in this diagram. And this is an insurace companys recommendation. But for the life of me I dont see how you can keep a motorcycle in view in that blindspot with just mirrors.
Also note they do want you to glance to the left in that last panal.
Also note they do want you to glance to the left in that last panal.
Yes, Motorcycles are tough - Just got to look !
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Randolph NJ
Originally Posted by CessnaDriver
Also note they do want you to glance to the left in that last panal.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by FAA-ATC
Anybody tried these yet? The link by Zuntov to the Multivex mirror site got me interested. Apparently they stick on, over the existing mirrors. I have been using the OEM mirrors adjusted way out (lean left, adjust to just miss side of car, lean right, adjust to miss side of car, tweak on highway) and it did take some getting used to but now that I'm used to it I must say it works way, way better than the usual (adjust to see traffic behind car in both outside mirrors.) For the $60 for the Multivex mirrors I wonder how well they perform and if there is a learning curve? Maybe they'd be cool with Pipedream's sticker "Objects in mirror are losing" !! Anybody know anything about the Multivex?
Le Mans Master
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From: North Western Connecticut
Speaking of crotch rockets..
Don't think any amount of caution would have helped the people in this car.......
A picture is worth a thousand words.
The Honda rider was traveling at such a "very high speed", his reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident. Swedish Police estimate a speed of ~250 KM/h (155mph) before the bike hit the slow moving car side-on at an intersection. At that speed, they predicted that the rider's reaction time (once the vehicle came into view) wasn't sufficient enough for him to even apply the brakes. The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them. The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 10 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in car and rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Stockholm Motorcycle Fair by the Swedish Police and Road Safety Department. The sign above the display also noted that the rider had only recently obtained his license.
At 250 KM (155 mph) the operator is traveling at 227 feet per second. With normal reaction time to SEE-DECIDE-REACT of 1.6 seconds the above operator would have traveled over 363 feet while making a decision on what actions to take. In this incident the Swedish police indicate that no actions were taken.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
The Honda rider was traveling at such a "very high speed", his reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident. Swedish Police estimate a speed of ~250 KM/h (155mph) before the bike hit the slow moving car side-on at an intersection. At that speed, they predicted that the rider's reaction time (once the vehicle came into view) wasn't sufficient enough for him to even apply the brakes. The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them. The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 10 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in car and rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Stockholm Motorcycle Fair by the Swedish Police and Road Safety Department. The sign above the display also noted that the rider had only recently obtained his license.
At 250 KM (155 mph) the operator is traveling at 227 feet per second. With normal reaction time to SEE-DECIDE-REACT of 1.6 seconds the above operator would have traveled over 363 feet while making a decision on what actions to take. In this incident the Swedish police indicate that no actions were taken.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by CessnaDriver
Ok, I understand the concept of adjusting mirrors so you can always see a car like in this diagram. And this is an insurace companys recommendation. But for the life of me I dont see how you can keep a motorcycle in view in that blindspot with just mirrors.
Also, it's not a good idea to drive anywhere near someone elses blind spot, and never change lanes into someones blind spot. they may be ready to go for the spot you just pulled into.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Godfrey IL
Originally Posted by Zuntov
I've logged hudreds of thousands of accident free miles. Haven't had one since high school. I'm very aware of vehicles around me.
In these two cases, the vehicles were not there when I checked the mirrors but for some odd reason, BMW's, Mustangs, ricers just show up out of nowhere (coming from behind a car and speeding around them) and just have to accelerate as fast as they can to get alongside of me. Weird how that happens once you get a vette.
In these two cases, the vehicles were not there when I checked the mirrors but for some odd reason, BMW's, Mustangs, ricers just show up out of nowhere (coming from behind a car and speeding around them) and just have to accelerate as fast as they can to get alongside of me. Weird how that happens once you get a vette.
Always happens when you are driving within limits too. They just show up and they want to play... 
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Drifting
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For those that drive freeways and experience some blind spots in their C6.
Got the Multivex "blind spot" mirrors in and installed them today.
Actual mirrors that 3m stick over the originals.
Drove a lot of multi lane freeways today and these work very well.
I can see two lanes wide by just glancing in the mirrors.
No blind spots at all.
Well worth the $$ in my opinion.
http://www.safetymirrorsonline.com/html/home.htm
Got the Multivex "blind spot" mirrors in and installed them today.
Actual mirrors that 3m stick over the originals.
Drove a lot of multi lane freeways today and these work very well.
I can see two lanes wide by just glancing in the mirrors.
No blind spots at all.
Well worth the $$ in my opinion.
http://www.safetymirrorsonline.com/html/home.htm
Drifting
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From: Indian River MI
Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
That's what those things on the side of your car are for. Turn then out as far as they will go on both sides and now no blind spots. The inside mirror is for seeing behind you. The sides are for the sides.
Melting Slicks
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From: Studio City CA
Originally Posted by lytmup
I was taught to do this in driver's education class in High School. Im not seeing the problem.
Before I decide to change lanes I judge the distance in front of me check rear and both sides, blink then change.
All in about 1 second.
I am so use to doing it that I get prepared even before I am ready to change lanes.
I know what is behind me, in front and sides at all times.
But some of the recommendations about getting rid of the blind spot is good to.
Don't forget your blinker. I hate people that can't use their blinker.
When I have a passenger, I have these:
http://roadrage.com/samples.htm
People get a word.
LEX
Melting Slicks
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From: Studio City CA
Crotch Rockets.
If you live in LA you know what I mean, Cali for that matter.
The law allows bikers to ride between cars. Even at slow 20 MPH speeds these Aholes come right through like they have the right of way.
If you are blinking and starting to turn into the next lane and they are approaching, you get a mouth full.
Almost got into it with one of them, but CHP was coming up behind.
See even more so, the checking of lanes befor changing is needed.
LEX
If you live in LA you know what I mean, Cali for that matter.
The law allows bikers to ride between cars. Even at slow 20 MPH speeds these Aholes come right through like they have the right of way.
If you are blinking and starting to turn into the next lane and they are approaching, you get a mouth full.
Almost got into it with one of them, but CHP was coming up behind.
See even more so, the checking of lanes befor changing is needed.
LEX
