Blind spot monitoring. I was looking at a Crisswell 18 Grand Sport Convertible and did not see it listed in the safety equipment on the window sticker. Does this feature come with the car and why isn't it listed.

 

No it isn't an option on the C7.

 

Setting your mirrors properly can eliminate the blind spots.
If you can see the side of your car through your Sideview mirrors, without moving your body they are adjusted out for enough. It takes some getting used to, but it works.
From AAA:
Adjust the inside mirror so you can see the entire rear window from the driver's seat. You should have to move only your eyes, not your head, when using this mirror.
Side-view mirrors:
To adjust the driver's side-view mirror, place your head against the left side window and set the mirror so you can just barely see the side of the car in the mirror's right side.
To adjust the passenger's side-view mirror, position your head so that it is just above the center console. Set the mirror so you can just barely see the side fo the car in the left side of the mirror. If the vehicle is not equipped with remove mirror-adjustment controls, you may need assistance when properly positioning this mirror.
With these settings, you will have almost seamless visual contact around your vehicle, which can help you detect the presence of nearby drivers. For example, when being passed by a vehicle in the lane to your left, you will see it progress from the rearview mirror, to the left side mirror and then to your side vision.

Before driving with these updated mirror settings, see how they work while your vehicle is parked. For example, you can parallel park along a street, then see how passing vehicles move through your mirrors and peripheral vision. This can help you become oriented to the new settings before heading out into traffic.

Remember, even properly positioned mirrors cannot eliminate all blind spots. To reduce risk, make a final check to the sides before attempting any lateral moves.

 

whew, thank god the OP wasn't talking about body side moldings.... that debate died with the C5 ahahaha

 

I think many C5'ers are still waging that war.

 

funny how things change... I still have my C5 BSMs from my '97!

 

I'm still looking for this feature and checked out the 2017. NO JOY. FWIW I won't buy a car anymore that does not have it. I have a very old neck that just doesn't swing like it once did. A couple of times someone has crept outside my view and caused me to swerve.

To bad, I'll keep my pristine 2009 C6 off the market until Corvette engineers figure out to do what Korean car makers can do.

 

I've read that it's due to the fact that some of the C7s have coolers in the back side of the car where the BSM sensors would go.

I'm sure they could develop something to make it work but I'm sure they would rather focus on other things such as paint quality and more HP Haven't you noticed, GM is usually last to the table with technology?

 

It's called using your mirrors. It's actually part of DRIVING a car...

 

 

That's exactly what I thought when I saw the thread title too! I hated the BSMs so much on my C5 that on the very second day of owning the car I spent the entire afternoon removing them. That sure was a PITA! I had blisters on my thumbs from rolling the leftover glue off the paint, I'm so glad GM doesn't put those ugly things on the Corvette anymore

 

GM has had blind spot monitoring for several years, just not on the Vettes.

 

I've had a couple of vehicles with it and my current F150 has it and it's a great safety feature. While I agree using your mirrors and turning your head to check blind spots is part of driving safely, there are times when blind spot monitoring can save your bacon--like when a driver changes 2-3 lanes at one time. I wish the C7 had it as a standard feature.

 

I too hope they offer it eventually. Especially when my other two vehicles have it. Of course I can live without it, but I do like it.

 

Relying on blind spot monitoring only before changing lanes is not smart at all. My Audi had them and I can recall a few times they gave false readings.

Proper mirror alignment and shoulder check is a must.

 

I think blind spot monitoring is a little like garage door openers, and rear view back
up cameras. Until people have them, they don't miss them. Driving requires drivers to pay attention to what is happening around them, regardless of what modern conveniences manufacturers install on their cars. Relying totally on these new conveniences has already killed one Tesla driver. Bottom line, before changing lanes one still needs to use their eyes to clear the lane before changing lanes. If a driver is too lazy to clear the lane by looking, then it's time for them to hang up their driving gloves and spend their money on a taxi or chauffeur.

 

not sure if you have seen the corvette thread with the body panels removed but the thing is already packed to the gills and i couldn't imagine anything else being squeezed in there.

I also find it funny that so many people complain about the weight of the C7 being heavier than the C6 yet still continue to want added features like this.

 

i agree, in my old ford fusion work vehicle i had them and loved them, but then found myself becoming lazy and never looking over my shoulder and it almost bit me in the butt a couple times due to false readings, or false non readings.

 

i still have my C5, with BSM's, so yea, the first thing I thought when I read the title was body side moldings

2nd thing was "What? Those are options on a C7 now????

Another poster got said it - it takes a bit of time to get the mirrors perfect, but you can eliminate 99% of the blind spot when they are adjusted correctly.

 

The debate never died and continues in the C5 forum....



Properly adjusted mirrors are the key, however like shoulder harnesses, air bags, full interior headrests, and back-up cameras, I think blind spot monitors will become a mandated requirement on all new vehicles in the near future.