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I can't see the stop lights..

Old 06-15-2017, 11:37 AM
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In my C7 conv. I can't see the stop lights without having to scrouch down ?, I'm not a tall guy, and the seat is as low as it can go... Anyone else notice this?
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What stop lights are you referring to?
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Just stop further back...
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Lean the seat a tad more, or if that sounds difficult I suppose you could always grab a Sawzall and just get rid of windshield frame.
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Talking about traffic lights, they are generally around 17ft from the ground, when I am fist in line at the light, they are not visible because of the roof line and visor, or maybe the lights are hung too high around here? Not ready to do any mods for this one...

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Old 06-15-2017, 11:52 AM
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I also have had this issue - stop further back is the key. If the intersection is multi lane look out the side at the lights for the other lane.
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It is definitely an issue for taller drivers in a C7. I decided on a Z06 coupe and the transparent top took care of this issue because I can look up through the top instead of trying to shrink down in the seat.
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Ok, Good i'm not imaginating this one
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Old 06-15-2017, 12:23 PM
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We use these in MINI Coopers. They work

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I have the same issue for lights that are close up. I use the cross walk indicator as a guide for when the light turns green.
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Tall guy here. I have same problem, but only with some traffic lights.
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Just stop further back...
You think......
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Or lower the seat.
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It is not unique to the C7, same problem exists for me in a C5 when I'm too close to the intersection. Having a glass top helps but I just hold back a little further from the intersection.
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Originally Posted by madmusicltd
Talking about traffic lights, they are generally around 17ft from the ground, when I am fist in line at the light, they are not visible because of the roof line and visor, or maybe the lights are hung too high around here? Not ready to do any mods for this one...
I have this problem in ALL of my vehicles. You'll get used to it.
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Don't stop. Assume it's green.


33 percent chance of being correct.
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If you genuinely have this problem and can't figure out what to do, please visit the nearest DMV and give up your license to drive.
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Originally Posted by madmusicltd
In my C7 conv. I can't see the stop lights without having to scrouch down ?, I'm not a tall guy, and the seat is as low as it can go... Anyone else notice this?
A dash reflector has been available for years. Pic below is from eBay. Search "traffic light viewer." It's small and cheap.



Attaches to windshield at dash.

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Originally Posted by Z06 1of38
Don't stop. Assume it's green.


33 percent chance of being correct.
That cannot be correct? it is only yellow for a short time?...
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Originally Posted by mschuyler
If you genuinely have this problem and can't figure out what to do, please visit the nearest DMV and give up your license to drive.
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