I agree 100%. I don't care how "correct" you adjust your mirrors, the coverage will never be as wide or as good as using parabolic mirrors.

 

Yep, agree the 45 degree intersection requires another approach as can't see oncoming cars! My MO in a two lane road where that happens is to wait for the lane l can see, to be clear of cars. Then accelerate with my E-Ray into the empty lane that I can see! When the Center Rear View mirror shows clear I go into the correct lane!

 

How something as simple as blind spots on the C8 and how to best mitigate them becomes a contentious debate perplexes me.

To the OP:
@H2OMan
There is no "right and definitive" solution to dealing with and mitigating the C8's notorious blind spots. Everyone's vision, preferences, and techniques to deal with blind spots differ, but the goal and the basics are universal.

Generally speaking, if you can see the sides of your car in your side view mirrors, they are likely not oriented in a manner that will minimize the C8's blind spots. Depending on your vision and personal preferences, your side view mirrors should be oriented so that you can see the lane(s) next to you clearly before you even move into the lane(s) next to you.

@JerryU ​​​
Jerry posted that the rearview mirror camera is a game-changer, and I agree. If you set the view right, you can see all of the lanes of whatever road you are on and determine if there is traffic in the way before you look at your side view mirrors to change lanes. The blind spot monitor is only a supplement to having your side view mirrors oriented correctly and using them before changing lanes.

I just described what I do for myself and what works for me, so YMMV.

If you think you need blind spot mirrors on your side view mirrors to assist you, then you should add them. At the end of the day, you have to make your C8 comfortable and safe for YOU to drive.

In retrospect, as I type this post, my theory for how discussing blind spot mitigation for the C8 can become contentious is that we, as human beings, often think that what works for us individually works for everyone. Obviously, that is not always the case in all things.

 

Good post, for those like me with the HTC the camera works when the top is up, the rear view mirror sucks with the top down and I drive more with the top down and the Paragon Mirrors are a game changer for me, yes I have my mirrors adjusted to not see my car. Yes my blind spots still work, but I have always felt on any vehicle the are usually late if you do not look like we were taught when I learned to drive. My 2 cents on this.

 

I have used that method of setting side mirrors for years and it works well.

 

rearview mirror camera

 

Sandyeggo Panoramic ....work great

 

^^^^^^
And a very simple install.

 

I'm loving the rear video camera that's in my 2025. I have no blind spots compared to my 2023 1LT which didn't have the rear video camera. I don't know how I did without it when I had the 23.

 

then you'll only need to use the rearview to see the flashing leo, and be careful trying to get in the right lane to pull over!

 

Are you really saying you need to be able to see a car two or three lanes over? Or are you making a technical point that it constitutes a blind spot? Because I can’t think of a legitimate reason to be concerned with what’s two plus lanes over but would agree it is technically a blind spot.

 

I'm making the point that there are blind spots. While it is technical in nature, it is important not to believe that they have been completely eliminated. There are times when it may be important to know, particularly when needing to make a move of more than one lane to avoid an object or another erratic driver. A car approaching quickly may be missed. I've had cars disappear that I've seen from afar coming up as they alter their speed as they come up on traffic two or three lanes over. ..

I personally try to monitor and be aware of these changes in traffic and what's around me, but others need to know that blind spots are not ELIMINATED

 

https://www.sandyeggodesigns.com/pro...-for-corvette/
I believe that if you only order the driver's side it will be enough. The passenger side is already a Panoramic.

 

^^^^^^
I originally thought the same thing but when I saw how good the drivers side was and how weak the stock passenger mirror was in comparison, I immediately ordered the one for the passenger side also.

 

i have the paragon wide angle mirrorglass and with the roof down (htc)
and no rear camera available they are like magic-love them
still have the mirrors set properly, this new glass is just extra view

 

Yep, can understand. All my 7 Vettes have been coupes. The two C7's had a poor view in the rear thru the hatch. My 2017 Grand Sport was the worst as with the Stage 2 Aero Option I ordered came with rear spoiler side extensions. Made visibility thru the rear hatch as bad as a ragtop Vert with the top up! Could not do what the ~1980's SAE Tech Paper on Defensive Driving took over a page to describe. It was NOT just the folks on your rear fenders that were important to see BUT the folks coming up fast behind including the lanes next to you that would soon be on the rear fenders. I added small oval blind sport mirrors to help.

When I got my 2020 C8 "learned to use it properly," in my case set at the widest of the three views available:

• 1:1 as when set like a standard mirror
• Like the convex passenger door mirror with a wide view
• With a view wider than a passenger door convex mirror (where i have mine)
• Tilting the TV Mirror as if looking at yourself in a standard mirror, made image clear

It was like the best thing since sliced bread.
Can understand with a HTC that would mean readjusting the center mirror when the top was down and losing that very wide view. Can understand why Paragon higher convexity side mirrors would be desired with the top down.


Way to view Center TV Rear View Mirror. With my "Progressive Glasses" it made a big difference. After about a week, the view is perfectly clear. Typical with progressive glasses (I have worn for 40 years) must become an automatic adjustment of eyes and head. Can't tilt to have a perfectly perpendicular view, but good enough.

 

I can't stand it in mine, it's like a combination of distraction and instant headache with the camera mirror on. I think it's because I have to keep changing focus from far to near and back to far. Like I said, when I see vehicles leaving my standard rear view mirror, they are already in my side view and that equals no blind spot for me.

 

Legitimate question for those who are struggling with blind spots. Have you ever driven a large truck, like a coca cola delivery truck or something like it? Reason I ask is in those trucks you have no view to the back and have to rely 100% on your mirrors. I drove one for several years so maybe that's why I don't struggle with blind spots. I always laughed when driving these trucks because there was a standard rear view mirror in them, but totally worthless. Not trying to put anyone down, just an observation, driving preferences and challenges are made up of what our past driving experiences are. I can understand people having issues with blind spots, heard the same thing about the 5th and 6th gen Camaros, of which I had both, but also never thought it was much of an issue once I got used to driving the car.

That being said, do whatever you need to do in order to make yourself a safer driver to others, I'll never criticize that. I do wonder why GM couldn't have come up with a way to have the rear view mirror camera in a place that would work with both the top up or down on the HTC, but I'm not an engineer so I'll defer to the experts.

 

for 24 they added a lot of safety features such as the front alarm for following too closely, etc. etc. I would like to see them add a standard equipment across the entire line a rear crossed traffic alert that I believe you can get on the 2LT and 3LT. Because in my opinion, the most blind spot in the car is trying to pull out of a parking space where there are two pick up trucks on either side and you can’t see if there is anybody crossing as the rear quarter window is not a window at all.

 

this!!!