I have seen a couple of threads discussing the side and rear view mirror visibility on the C8. Some say "it takes some getting used to" regarding the rear view camera mirror. Some say the rear view camera mirror is a major reason they opted for the 2LT model. Today I saw an opinion stating that a C8 without the rear view camera mirror boarders on dangerous because of limited visibility. I have never owned a mid-engine car so am wondering what the forum members are experiencing with the standard and camera rear view mirrors.

 

this guy demonstrates the side mirrors and rear view mirror on youtube:

 

I'll live with dangerous

 

No camera; no problem for me. The side mirrors are very good

 

If you know how to drive, it is no issue whatsoever. I don't use the video mirror, I never have to check over my shoulder, just use the frickin' side mirrors. I do like the blind spot warning just in case but never need it.

 

The rear vision with the rear mirror vs camera is only slightly worse than that of a Camaro I rented a few years back. They are both horrible!

 

without the camera mirror....the view out the rear window isn't any worse than my C7 which has the ZO6 wickerbill spoiler.

 

It isn’t necessary but it sure makes rear visibility better and more convenient. Whether or not that’s important to you I can’t answer, but clearly the 1LT buyers don’t think it is. Personally, I find it to be a great feature that makes checking your surroundings much easier. Can’t really see why anyone wouldn’t want that, but understand why some don’t want to pay for it.

 

How I know I’m old- 1st two mods I did on my C8 were a set of mud flaps and blind spot mirrors.
I got a chance to sit in a 2LT with the rearview camera and thought it was video gamey.

Also, get off my lawn.

 

Hmm, sounds logical until you read and understand the SAE Tech paper from ~1995 on defensive driving! It's many pages long and discusses the big issue, which is NOT the person currently on your rear fender it's the AH barreling down the left or right lane on either side who will soon be on your 'blind sport!"

In fact for those who don't like to read more than 280 characters this pic is often quoted. Some just read the "How To Set Your Mirrors (outlined in that 1995 SAE paper) but don't carefully read the right side. Never used/needed small convex mirrors in my 1988, 1993 or 2008 Vette Coupes as they had reasonable rear view though the center mirror. But when I got my 2014 C7 realized it had a limited view. It's even worse on my 2017 Grand Sport with the Stage 2 Aero Package as the rea spoiler has side extensions so your left with a small center view of the cars far back. Almost as bad as a Vert! That small oval convex mirror I use is a help BUT will be very happy when I get my C8 with the broad view rear mirror.

I attribute some of my 60 year driving record of not having an accident with another car to knowing where all cars are around me AND what AH will soon be on my rear fender! It has also been LUCK! Yep with all the folks using cell phones while driving, even hands free, and being distracted when driving, it's tough to maintain my record. I have my iPhone set to not receive calls or beeps when moving. Wish everyone did BUT unlikely that will happen so HUD and a great broad view of the rear is essnetial. Perhaps Congress will change the ~1940 law that prevents use of a convex driver's side mirror as used in Europe. But not with our Congress, would be too logical!

 

If the camera was necessary, it would be a standard feature in all trims. I haven't driven a C8 with a camera yet, so I can't say if it is better or worse than no camera. But, at best, it is a "nice to have" and not a "need to have"

 

who would?

 

BUT YOU DID!
And You have no way to know if you HAVEN'T.
Time to run for Political Office!

 

Someone needs to brush up on their logic. I have one without the camera and have no problems. Therefore it is not a need.

 

Problem with today's world if you can't communicate in 280 characters and solve "World problems" with cryptic short answers, most won't read it! To bad our problems require more complex solutions!

BUT funny, they will watch a video IF professionally done. That's why I have ~30 for my business made with a story board and several voice takes on each pic or short video clip. Few read the 160 pages I have on my website! But I provide detailed info for those who do!

 

After driving mine, I will say the side view mirrors and quite good and adjusted properly virtually eliminate the blind spots. The standard rear view mirror is almost worthless, between trying to look through the vertical rear window and then through the sloped hatch window you may as well be looking through a gunners slot. I was a bit worried about visibility before the car arrived, but I am totally comfortable with it now that I have it. Can't speak for the video mirror as I have a 1LT.

 

Actually took a course in logic and know math (Venn diagrams).
Having doesn't include the NOT.
Don't tell me about brushing up.
May I politely suggest you take a course.
On the opinion side, far be it for me to say to have or have not. That is a personal opinion. Mine is to have, others are free to do as they wish.



Beside, I said my opinion in https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...unctional.html . This is just another Thread on the same opinion subject matter.

 

^^^
Yep, similar to etekberg is a driver and doesn't need a better view of the rear of cars that will soon be in his blind spot. Therefore all driver's don't need a better view!

Wonder if he also "barks?"

 

I've got 1LT trim level on mine and was nervous about the visibility. Having set the mirrors properly, there is no blind spot whatsoever. On either side of the car, I can track cars in my rearview, transition into sideview mirrors (or vice versa), and become in my peripheral vision when transitioning out of, or into view, from the mirrors. Again, set the side view mirrors properly and there are no blind spots. GM did a great job designing the sideview mirrors to accomplish this.

 

HA, HA! You ARE dangerous!!
but you can be my wingman anytime