Visibility?
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St. Jude Donor '13
Visibility?
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For those who have sat in the car with the doors closed and top installed, how is the outward visibility in different directions?
Out the sides and back. Over your shoulders for lane changes. Over the nose. Upward through the top of the windshield. Etc.
The C7 was a step backward from the C6 for outward visibility, did they fix that with the C8 or did it get worse?
I'm sure you can see enough out of the C8 to drive around a track or around town; but for GT use, enjoying the scenery is half the fun.
When we sat in a loner Camaro, my wife immediately informed me that she hated the "driving a tank" visibility and would never accept one in our garage.
For those who have sat in the car with the doors closed and top installed, how is the outward visibility in different directions?
Out the sides and back. Over your shoulders for lane changes. Over the nose. Upward through the top of the windshield. Etc.
The C7 was a step backward from the C6 for outward visibility, did they fix that with the C8 or did it get worse?
I'm sure you can see enough out of the C8 to drive around a track or around town; but for GT use, enjoying the scenery is half the fun.
When we sat in a loner Camaro, my wife immediately informed me that she hated the "driving a tank" visibility and would never accept one in our garage.
Last edited by Gearhead Jim; Aug 26, 2019 at 04:13 PM.
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(I didn't find much with Search)
For those who have sat in the car with the doors closed, how is the outward visibility in different directions?
Out the sides and back. Over your shoulders for lane changes. Over the nose. Upward through the top of the windshield. Etc.
The C7 was a step backward from the C6 for outward visibility, did they fix that with the C8 or did it get worse?
I'm sure you can see enough out of the C8 to drive around a track or around town; but for GT use, enjoying the scenery is half the fun.
When we sat in a loner Camaro, my wife immediately informed me that she hated the "driving a tank" visibility and would never accept one in our garage.
For those who have sat in the car with the doors closed, how is the outward visibility in different directions?
Out the sides and back. Over your shoulders for lane changes. Over the nose. Upward through the top of the windshield. Etc.
The C7 was a step backward from the C6 for outward visibility, did they fix that with the C8 or did it get worse?
I'm sure you can see enough out of the C8 to drive around a track or around town; but for GT use, enjoying the scenery is half the fun.
When we sat in a loner Camaro, my wife immediately informed me that she hated the "driving a tank" visibility and would never accept one in our garage.
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These are problems with many modern performance cars. Knowing how to properly adjust the side mirrors is a skill set of its own. That being said, the visibility in all C8 quadrants is actually quite good, especially using the TV camera.
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My biggest issue is the above cam could be a standard for all levels, or at least an option purchase separately. Currently, it isn't but may become one in later years. To me, without that camera view it is a viewing and safety issue.
Looking at the far side of the car and back is problematic, as it may have been to some in the C7. The C8, with even more solid bodywork from the B-pillar to the bottom edge of the hatch glass, it could be a real issue to see along the right side and back from the end of car.
Will the longer "stem" of the passenger side mirror help? Maybe. Would a passenger side, bottom-of-mirror cam along the right side have helped? Very likely.
I guess we'll have to see what happens next.
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-golliff.html
Read the first part of this article, the Engineer goes into visibility a bit. States it's GOOD.
Then again, he could have worked on the new Camaro's.
Read the first part of this article, the Engineer goes into visibility a bit. States it's GOOD.
Then again, he could have worked on the new Camaro's.
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Thanks for the replies.
Understanding that the cameras and sensors can give us a car that’s safe to drive, I want a GT where I can enjoy the world around me in real vision, not just watch it on TV.
For me, that means side and forward vision, up and down. What’s behind me is ok to watch on a screen.
Waiting for for my chance to sit in one...
Understanding that the cameras and sensors can give us a car that’s safe to drive, I want a GT where I can enjoy the world around me in real vision, not just watch it on TV.
For me, that means side and forward vision, up and down. What’s behind me is ok to watch on a screen.
Waiting for for my chance to sit in one...
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It seams in order to meet price target, some things get left off. if they added several more options to the base, then people would complain it is too expensive for base model. It becomes an incentive for buyers to jump to 2LT if they have to have a camera.
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I did not like my C7 Z06 green-house view compared to my Audi R8. The long front hood was too long and were my eyes spent 90% of the time while driving. Most of the ME's I have owned you don't have these issues. If safety is a concern you need to spend the extra money on the 2LT, this concept is no different than any other vehicle you purchase.
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St. Jude Donor '13
Ha ha
As I mentioned in post #6; cameras/sensors/mirrors can do a fine job of keeping you safe, but are no fun for enjoying the view.
We would definitely buy the 2LT package just for its other features.
I did see a post here where someone said he had sat in a C8 and the visibility over the nose was not as good as some other mid engine cars. Not very specific.
As I mentioned in post #6; cameras/sensors/mirrors can do a fine job of keeping you safe, but are no fun for enjoying the view.
We would definitely buy the 2LT package just for its other features.
I did see a post here where someone said he had sat in a C8 and the visibility over the nose was not as good as some other mid engine cars. Not very specific.
Last edited by Gearhead Jim; Aug 26, 2019 at 04:17 PM.