How do you deal with the Blind Spot? - Page 5

PnCRedJwl2SS · 02-16-2018, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DangerZL1

Another important tip when changing lanes is to use your turn signal to notify drivers behind you, and hopefully beside you that you're changing lanes. This gives the other driver(s) time to anticipate your move. It's just added insurance. Plus, you'd be the only driver on the road using them.

THIS! In fact, set your turn signal and count to three before you even THINK about changing lanes...that simple action telegraphs your intent to others around you. Then, traffic permitting, make your lane change promptly...waiting too long confuses other drivers and they won't wait long to conclude that you have forgotten that your blinker is on and move in to fill the gap in traffic. Use your turn signal every time you turn or change lanes...I cannot understand why people think this is too hard to do...just don't get it!

zx9rmal · 02-16-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

THIS! In fact, set your turn signal and count to three before you even THINK about changing lanes...that simple action telegraphs your intent to others around you. Then, traffic permitting, make your lane change promptly...waiting too long confuses other drivers and they won't wait long to conclude that you have forgotten that your blinker is on and move in to fill the gap in traffic. Use your turn signal every time you turn or change lanes...I cannot understand why people think this is too hard to do...just don't get it!

Not using a turn signal down here is so common you would think it's unlawful.

NYJets12 · 02-16-2018, 01:38 PM

I had blind spots in every car I had. Just look in your rear view mirror and know what's behind you if you don't see it in your side mirror before your ready to move over it's in your blind spot. Night time is a more harder you just got to be more aware.

GA Camaro 2SS · 02-16-2018, 02:59 PM

Not trying to be offensive here. But most people live in a 3’ bubble. And until they get bumped into they don’t even realize they aren’t the only people in existence. I pay attention to everything around me. My kids say it’s spooky. Lol. I know they are doing wrong before they do it !!! Absolutely there are blind spots. But if you think about it there are blind spots everywhere in life. Best bet. Pay attention. Enjoy these mean machines. And thank God you ain’t in a Ford !!!!

Thill444 · 02-16-2018, 03:12 PM

When I test drove a 2SS I was expecting the visibility to be much worse than it was. Compared to my C7 it is not that far off, slightly worse. Not saying the sight lines are great either, but the first thing I did on the test drive was adjust the mirrors and I had to take some busy roads and make several merges and did not feel uncomfortable.

I think some people blow it out of proportion but it would be nice if the gen 7 car offered better visibility. It's a design trade-off.

flaps100 · 02-16-2018, 03:19 PM

To me this whole conversation is a joke, if you don't want the Camaro too look as good as it does and you cant drive it safely for your own idiotic reasons, then you should buy a car with a real tall roof and lots of glass.

Completely stupid post this one is. Lets makes the windows bigger, then we can have a f ing ugly car,

Morons

hotlap · 02-16-2018, 03:36 PM

I drive my Camaro as a daily driver. With the mirrors adjusted correctly and blind spot monitors, I have no problem weaving from lane to lane in tight traffic. No need to (dangerously) take my eyes off the road to look over my shoulder. Everything is right in front of me.

I've said it before... The visibility isn't bad, its just unconventional due to the high belt line and low roof. I have no problem seeing everything to react quickly.

Should Chevy improve it in gen7? Yes. Hell yes! Remove the sales barrier

JoeCamaro444 · 02-16-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flaps100

To me this whole conversation is a joke, if you don't want the Camaro too look as good as it does and you cant drive it safely for your own idiotic reasons, then you should buy a car with a real tall roof and lots of glass.

Completely stupid post this one is. Lets makes the windows bigger, then we can have a f ing ugly car,

Morons

I’m kind of right with you on this one. 👍🏻
I roll my eyes every time I hear someone talk about this dreaded “blind spot”.

JZ_77 · 02-16-2018, 07:16 PM

Just put the top down. Works for me.

GA Camaro 2SS · 02-16-2018, 08:26 PM

Look ma. No blind spots !!

hotlap · 02-16-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GA Camaro 2SS

Look ma. No blind spots !!

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Bluecyclone · 02-17-2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zx9rmal

Not using a turn signal down here is so common you would think it's unlawful.

It is in Texas and most of the police will enforce it when it's presented.

ddanj · 02-17-2018, 06:41 AM

I've been using these with good success:
Blind Spot Mirrors. long design Car Mirror for blind side by Utopicar for traffic safety. Door mirrors for great rear view! [stick-on] (2 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HEC3O0Y..._AkcIAb52ZGEZ9

02-16-2018, 03:36 PM	#63
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	I drive my Camaro as a daily driver. With the mirrors adjusted correctly and blind spot monitors, I have no problem weaving from lane to lane in tight traffic. No need to (dangerously) take my eyes off the road to look over my shoulder. Everything is right in front of me. I've said it before... The visibility isn't bad, its just unconventional due to the high belt line and low roof. I have no problem seeing everything to react quickly. Should Chevy improve it in gen7? Yes. Hell yes! Remove the sales barrier __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

02-16-2018, 08:26 PM	#66
GA Camaro 2SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 210	Look ma. No blind spots !! Attached Images

02-17-2018, 06:41 AM	#69
ddanj Drives: 2018 1LS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 162	I've been using these with good success: Blind Spot Mirrors. long design Car Mirror for blind side by Utopicar for traffic safety. Door mirrors for great rear view! [stick-on] (2 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HEC3O0Y..._AkcIAb52ZGEZ9 __________________ 2018 Garnet Red 1LS 1LE V6 w/Tech 1100 - 07/26/2017 \| 4300 - 09/15/2017 at rail yard 3000 - 08/16/2017 \| 4200 - 09/18/2017 shipped! 3100 - 08/19/2017 TPW 09/11/2017 \| 4800 - 09/20/2017 train journey done 3400 - 08/25/2017 \| 5000 - 09/22/2017 at the dealer, and picked up! 4300 - 09/12/2017 Built! VIN available 4B00 - 09/14/2017 move to rail yard

02-16-2018, 01:38 PM	#59
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	I had blind spots in every car I had. Just look in your rear view mirror and know what's behind you if you don't see it in your side mirror before your ready to move over it's in your blind spot. Night time is a more harder you just got to be more aware.

02-16-2018, 02:59 PM	#60
GA Camaro 2SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 210	Not trying to be offensive here. But most people live in a 3’ bubble. And until they get bumped into they don’t even realize they aren’t the only people in existence. I pay attention to everything around me. My kids say it’s spooky. Lol. I know they are doing wrong before they do it !!! Absolutely there are blind spots. But if you think about it there are blind spots everywhere in life. Best bet. Pay attention. Enjoy these mean machines. And thank God you ain’t in a Ford !!!!

02-16-2018, 03:12 PM	#61
Thill444 Drives: 2020 SS1LE Shadow Gray Metallic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: New England Posts: 294	When I test drove a 2SS I was expecting the visibility to be much worse than it was. Compared to my C7 it is not that far off, slightly worse. Not saying the sight lines are great either, but the first thing I did on the test drive was adjust the mirrors and I had to take some busy roads and make several merges and did not feel uncomfortable. I think some people blow it out of proportion but it would be nice if the gen 7 car offered better visibility. It's a design trade-off.

02-16-2018, 03:19 PM	#62
flaps100 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2.0 RS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 212	To me this whole conversation is a joke, if you don't want the Camaro too look as good as it does and you cant drive it safely for your own idiotic reasons, then you should buy a car with a real tall roof and lots of glass. Completely stupid post this one is. Lets makes the windows bigger, then we can have a f ing ugly car, Morons

02-16-2018, 07:16 PM	#65
JZ_77 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Vert Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: MI Posts: 29	Just put the top down. Works for me.

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