Mirror tumor.........
Blind spot
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 27,420
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From: San Clemente CA
This is the solution: sitting in the driver's seat, lean way over to the left, all the way to the side window. Now adjust the left side mirror so you can just see the left side of the car. Next, lean just as far over to the right and adjust the right mirror the same way.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
I've done this for years and there are no blind spots.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,027
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From: The Lost Borough, NYC
This is the solution: sitting in the driver's seat, lean way over to the left, all the way to the side window. Now adjust the left side mirror so you can just see the left side of the car. Next, lean just as far over to the right and adjust the right mirror the same way.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
To see the blind spot without any concave mirror.. Simply push your head foward (towards the windshield) as you are looking in the mirror. Doing that should give you a more panoramic view of the blind spot!
Thats what I do and it works everytime!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,171
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From: sunny southern ca
I usually just lean over and turn my head all the way around while I have both hands on the steering wheel and look to see if there's anyone there. Sure the car sometimes merges over to that lane as I do this, but its the old fashioned way and I'm stickin' to it. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Florida
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This is the solution: sitting in the driver's seat, lean way over to the left, all the way to the side window. Now adjust the left side mirror so you can just see the left side of the car. Next, lean just as far over to the right and adjust the right mirror the same way.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
This is a very good solution!!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio TX
This is the solution: sitting in the driver's seat, lean way over to the left, all the way to the side window. Now adjust the left side mirror so you can just see the left side of the car. Next, lean just as far over to the right and adjust the right mirror the same way.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 2
From: Dacula GA
This is the solution: sitting in the driver's seat, lean way over to the left, all the way to the side window. Now adjust the left side mirror so you can just see the left side of the car. Next, lean just as far over to the right and adjust the right mirror the same way.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
Both side mirrors will be pointed more to the side than you're probably used to. You will not be able to see the side of the car unless you lean over. This may seem unnatural at first, but I guarantee you it's much better. You'll get used to it.
With the mirrors adjusted this way, your blind spots will effectively be eliminated. As cars pass you on the left (or right) they will appear in the left (or right) side mirror before they disappear entirely from the rear-view mirror.
This is how the CHP adjusts their mirrors, and it's very effective.
How I have always done my mirrors, no blind spots and as someone else suggested if you have memory, set driver 2 to where you use your mirrors when backing up.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
Torquetube has it right and that's what they teach in High Performance driving schools. The side mirrors are for looking to the side. The inside mirror is for looking behind you.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,027
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From: The Lost Borough, NYC
You can still scrape a curb on a turn and so forth, towing a boat has nothing to do with this. What you suggest isnt proper or safe use of the sideview mirrors. I am sorry but I have to disagree with it.
e.g.
What if your pulling out of a parking spot in a parking lot and someone is standing right next to your rear tire? You just ran their foot over because you didnt see them. Your making a turn and its kinda tight, you cant see the curb now, SCRAPE.. "AHGRRR $%#$#^, now my rear quater is f*cked!"
Your backing into a parking spot, you need that passenger mirror to watch the rear tire (and see the curb)... you cant see it now because the mirrors are adjusted to your specifications... now you dont see that johnny pump and "CRUNCH" there goes your bumper. Or you scrape your $700 wheel in the curb! Ewwwwwwww Ouch!
Dont want to sound like a wise *** but the above listed scenarios can and do happen. I have seen it countless times.
e.g.
What if your pulling out of a parking spot in a parking lot and someone is standing right next to your rear tire? You just ran their foot over because you didnt see them. Your making a turn and its kinda tight, you cant see the curb now, SCRAPE.. "AHGRRR $%#$#^, now my rear quater is f*cked!"
Your backing into a parking spot, you need that passenger mirror to watch the rear tire (and see the curb)... you cant see it now because the mirrors are adjusted to your specifications... now you dont see that johnny pump and "CRUNCH" there goes your bumper. Or you scrape your $700 wheel in the curb! Ewwwwwwww Ouch!
Dont want to sound like a wise *** but the above listed scenarios can and do happen. I have seen it countless times.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,027
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From: The Lost Borough, NYC
I am a professional driver and I hold a commercial class B federal license and therefore am qualified to know that isnt a correct method of using your mirrors on any vehicle.
You guys do what you want, just dont drive near my car as you may scrape into it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,210
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From: CA
There are always blind spots no matter how you adjust your mirrors.
A fast moving motorcycle can zip in and out you may not catch him in the brief time it is in the mirror.
TURN YOUR HEADS AND LOOK TOO PEOPLE.
Don't be lazy.
Be a DRIVER.
This is basic driver training from day one.
A fast moving motorcycle can zip in and out you may not catch him in the brief time it is in the mirror.
TURN YOUR HEADS AND LOOK TOO PEOPLE.
Don't be lazy.
Be a DRIVER.
This is basic driver training from day one.
