Biggest flaw of C7
02-27-2014, 04:50 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
Go to any good driving school and it's one of the first things they teach you. If you have side mirrors and an interior rearview mirror you DO NOT HAVE BLIND SPOTS if your mirrors are set correctly.Ever see a race car driver turn their head to make a "lane change" at 180 mph? No. because their mirrors are set right and they have awareness of everything around them.
When I hear someone say, "He was in my blind spot" then I just shake my head… In a panic situation in front of me, I can glance in the rear view and then the side view and if both are clear, then the lane is clear and I can do that in a second and know if I have a lane to bail to - all while continuing to steer with the anti-lock brakes engaged. And all of my kids are trained to be able to do the same and have practiced it.
This country seriously needs better driver training!
02-27-2014, 05:02 PM
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02-27-2014, 05:08 PM
#24
Go to any good driving school and it's one of the first things they teach you. If you have side mirrors and an interior rearview mirror you DO NOT HAVE BLIND SPOTS if your mirrors are set correctly.Ever see a race car driver turn their head to make a "lane change" at 180 mph? No. because their mirrors are set right and they have awareness of everything around them.
When I hear someone say, "He was in my blind spot" then I just shake my head… In a panic situation in front of me, I can glance in the rear view and then the side view and if both are clear, then the lane is clear and I can do that in a second and know if I have a lane to bail to - all while continuing to steer with the anti-lock brakes engaged. And all of my kids are trained to be able to do the same and have practiced it.
This country seriously needs better driver training!
02-28-2014, 08:32 AM
#25
C 7 Convert
[QUOTE=c6miller;1586277827]I agree that the mirrors need to be adjusted outward to compensate for the blind spot. My C7 convertible is substantially worse than my C6 because the seat appears lower and the deck lid higher blocking most of the view when you turn your head]
I added washers to the seat base to raise the seat / and lowered the rear by 3 turns on stock bolts to lower the rear of my Vette.
it's a LiL Better, Wife quite bitchin?????
AZVETTERS
I added washers to the seat base to raise the seat / and lowered the rear by 3 turns on stock bolts to lower the rear of my Vette.
it's a LiL Better, Wife quite bitchin?????
AZVETTERS
02-28-2014, 08:58 AM
#26
Race Director
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[QUOTE=azvetters;1586283728]
exactly, thank you very much. looking out the back on the c6 gives you that panaramic view, sort of. not so on the c7. but over all the c7 is a much better vehicle, imo. the car just looks so sleek compared to the c6.
I agree that the mirrors need to be adjusted outward to compensate for the blind spot. My C7 convertible is substantially worse than my C6 because the seat appears lower and the deck lid higher blocking most of the view when you turn your head]
I added washers to the seat base to raise the seat / and lowered the rear by 3 turns on stock bolts to lower the rear of my Vette.
it's a LiL Better, Wife quite bitchin?????
AZVETTERS
I added washers to the seat base to raise the seat / and lowered the rear by 3 turns on stock bolts to lower the rear of my Vette.
it's a LiL Better, Wife quite bitchin?????
AZVETTERS
02-28-2014, 10:07 AM
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Biggest flaw of the C7 is that they'll sell one to just anyone 
02-28-2014, 01:11 PM
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02-28-2014, 01:30 PM
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i know a lot of people will disagree on this one but, its my opinion and sticking to it. i went to stroudsburg, chevy the other day to look at the c7 (thinking of trading my 013) they have two on the floor. one is a cyber gray 2lt none z51. the other, is a/w z51 3lt. both beautiful cars. the only thing that really bothered me about the car is "the blind spots" its horrible trying to see rear or sides. it reminds me of the honda cr-z my wife and i looked at a few years back. (wound up buying a toyota) at least the c6 has the wrap around glass that makes it more tolerable. i wish i could test drive the vehicle to get a better perspective of things. sitting in the car i try to envision being on the road looking side to side and in the rear view mirror just seemed a bit difficult.
i welcome all opinions, thank you.
i welcome all opinions, thank you.Check out the photos I took with a car on either side and see the difference at: netwelding.com/reports_vette_info.htm
Each of us has an opinion and that is mine.
03-01-2014, 04:48 PM
#32
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Some will disagree with me as well but it is worse than my C6! The SAE ’95 paper on setting up your mirrors, which some have shown, is what I use. However that was based on having a wide view in the rear view center mirror. With the C7 you don’t. Did not use a blind spot mirror on my C6 which I had for 6 years (nor my ’93 or ’87) but I added one to the C7! It works great especially on the driver’s side. Set the mirrors to see far out as described by the SAE paper but you lose perspective of what you’re seeing relative to the C7. Look at the small blind spot oval glass mirror and you see both. At night the driver side mirror as well as the center mirror darken. The spot mirror does not and is small enough to not create excess glare. If you see a bright light use caution! With this addition and learning to use all mirrors I am very comfortable driving on the highway.
Check out the photos I took with a car on either side and see the difference at: netwelding.com/reports_vette_info.htm
Each of us has an opinion and that is mine.
Check out the photos I took with a car on either side and see the difference at: netwelding.com/reports_vette_info.htm
Each of us has an opinion and that is mine.
03-01-2014, 05:09 PM
#33
Pro
After having driven a Diablo SV for about 10 years, the C7 blind spots are not a problem for me. Having said that, I can see some people having difficulty w the C7. But adjusting the mirrors properly and staying alert should do the trick. But you are right you need to get on the road and see if it suits you.
Good luck, hopefully you can make it work, as the C7 is a really super fun car.
Good luck, hopefully you can make it work, as the C7 is a really super fun car.
i know a lot of people will disagree on this one but, its my opinion and sticking to it. i went to stroudsburg, chevy the other day to look at the c7 (thinking of trading my 013) they have two on the floor. one is a cyber gray 2lt none z51. the other, is a/w z51 3lt. both beautiful cars. the only thing that really bothered me about the car is "the blind spots" its horrible trying to see rear or sides. it reminds me of the honda cr-z my wife and i looked at a few years back. (wound up buying a toyota) at least the c6 has the wrap around glass that makes it more tolerable. i wish i could test drive the vehicle to get a better perspective of things. sitting in the car i try to envision being on the road looking side to side and in the rear view mirror just seemed a bit difficult. i welcome all opinions, thank you.
i welcome all opinions, thank you.
03-01-2014, 06:17 PM
#36
I think the lack of rear visibility is the price that is paid for the look of the C7. I think the rear glass is a big part of what makes the C7 look "more exotic" than the C6. However, I don't agree that it is a non-issue. Good rear visibility is nice. A car with great visibility is more confidence inspiring when driving. You can adjust your mirrors and make the best of it, but it is not as good as simply having good visibility in the first place. IMO, it is just a compromise you have to accept for the look of the C7. As others have said, you should spend time in one and make sure you can live with it.
03-01-2014, 09:22 PM
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The car was already sold and I was trying close the door gently and held the door as I closed it. The C6 opening is considerably larger. I have closed the C6 door the same way and have not had a problem. I got it good, my finger is still black and blue (over a week).
03-01-2014, 11:07 PM
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I think the blind spots are a non issue for a capable driver.
03-01-2014, 11:15 PM
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