Blind spot
Former Vendor
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From: San Diego, CA (where else?)
While true that the auto-dimming feature would have no effect with our C7 blind spot mirror in place, there is a reduction in reflected brightness due to the curvature of the reflective surface. Instead of being reflected directly (into your eyes), light is dispersed and has less visual intensity. This will compensate a lot for the loss of auto-dimming.
Anyone who is unsure about it can purchase our C7 blind spot mirror and give it a try. Just attach it temporarily using some removable tape to try it out. DON"T USE THE ADHESIVE STRIPS ON THE PRODUCT!
Dave
Anyone who is unsure about it can purchase our C7 blind spot mirror and give it a try. Just attach it temporarily using some removable tape to try it out. DON"T USE THE ADHESIVE STRIPS ON THE PRODUCT!
- If you like it, simply attach it permanently using the adhesive strips.
- If you don't like it, you can return it for a full refund. You only pay one way shipping back to us.
Dave
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St. Jude Donor '13
Well, we got the mirror you sent us but it may be July before we get into the specified 70'-90' temperature range for installing. Maybe I could use rubber bands or zip ties...
Pro
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From: CA
I ordered one and just installed it. Looks really good and the vision range is really good.
Going on first long drive to Long Beach Grand Prix tomorrow.
I didn’t need this on my previous convertible stingray 🤪
I’ll give additional review when I come back.
First impressions 😎👍🏻
Great day at Long Beach 😎
this mirror is great. It makes lane change easier.
Great product. I definitely recommend this product. 👍🏻😎
Going on first long drive to Long Beach Grand Prix tomorrow.
I didn’t need this on my previous convertible stingray 🤪
I’ll give additional review when I come back.
First impressions 😎👍🏻
Great day at Long Beach 😎
this mirror is great. It makes lane change easier.
Great product. I definitely recommend this product. 👍🏻😎
Last edited by 92_383LT4; Apr 14, 2019 at 12:12 AM. Reason: Updating long drive impression
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
So I had installed one of the small stick on "blind spot" mirrors that covers the full length of the bottom quarter of the drivers mirror. That was an improvement over just the standard mirror with the increased field of view.
I just installed the CCA mirror and not only do I love the clean look of the mirror as opposed to what I had before, it's a major improvement in the field of view. With the two mirrors installed it created a little confusion as what you were seeing. And when you are using your mirrors the more time you are looking at them the more time you are NOT looking straight ahead. With the CCA mirror a quick glance tells you everything you need to know behind and beside you. It feels much safer. I highly recommend it.
I just installed the CCA mirror and not only do I love the clean look of the mirror as opposed to what I had before, it's a major improvement in the field of view. With the two mirrors installed it created a little confusion as what you were seeing. And when you are using your mirrors the more time you are looking at them the more time you are NOT looking straight ahead. With the CCA mirror a quick glance tells you everything you need to know behind and beside you. It feels much safer. I highly recommend it.
Instructor
Joined: May 2009
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From: Sloatsburg New York
I just replaced my small circular blind spot mirror with this one, and although it doesn't give me quite the extreme view that the circle did, it looks WAY better and will still be functional / help significantly with lane changes. Note that the angle of the pictures isn't exactly what I see since the camera was an inch or two in front of my face, but you get the idea:
before:
After:
and after adjusting the mirror:
Also a pro-tip for the install, use a little bit of painters tape (or small suction cup) to guide the mirror on:
Great product, thanks!!
before:
After:
and after adjusting the mirror:
Also a pro-tip for the install, use a little bit of painters tape (or small suction cup) to guide the mirror on:
Great product, thanks!!
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St. Jude Donor '13
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Jury rigging it on passenger side is also not advisable because the image reflected will be too small. The image is considerably smaller than the stock passenger side mirror.
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St. Jude Donor '13
But I still wish the stock passenger mirror had a wider angle, I'd be willing to do a temporary install on something that might work.
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
Our modestly expensive Toyota RAV4 has blind spot indicators in the outside mirrors. Orange icons that warn you if a car is side by side in a precarious blind spot. Two indicators in each, one for close and really close. It is incredible how useful this simple feature is. This from a car that cost 1/3 of a C7. It is inexcusable, my C7 doesn't have this. Though easy to know why. GM dumbs it down to save a few bucks. For those of you who buy into the 'driving experience' intrusion argument, I'd offer two things. One, is safety important when you have you son, daughter, wife, or grandkids in the car? Second, the blind spot feature can be toggled off for those who answered no. Though I can't imagine who would. Answer no nor toggle it off.
Burning Brakes
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I think you're correct, but am still trying to figure out what he means in post #29.
Any time you get a more wide-angle view, the image will of course look smaller. That's why the stock passenger side says "Object in Mirror Are Closer..."
But I still wish the stock passenger mirror had a wider angle, I'd be willing to do a temporary install on something that might work.
Any time you get a more wide-angle view, the image will of course look smaller. That's why the stock passenger side says "Object in Mirror Are Closer..."
But I still wish the stock passenger mirror had a wider angle, I'd be willing to do a temporary install on something that might work.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Orange County California
Looking into this. Thanks.
What sucks about this is i JUST put one of those swivel-type circle mirrors on my mirrors yesterday before seeing this post. They work well, but I do realize the limitations.
Someone asked about whether the right side mirror is also available. Is it?
What sucks about this is i JUST put one of those swivel-type circle mirrors on my mirrors yesterday before seeing this post. They work well, but I do realize the limitations.
Someone asked about whether the right side mirror is also available. Is it?
Last edited by IAIA; Apr 24, 2019 at 06:05 PM.