Thread: Overcoming blindspots??
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Default Re: Overcoming blindspots??
Originally Posted by sooner
Just how bad is it? The ones I drove definitely had their blindspots but are you really driving THAT blind? I can see where backing out would be a challenge but is it any worse than a minivan? I used to drive a school bus as well so it trained me to use miirrors too but I may have felt more secure than I should've when I did my test drives. How much would you say the Multivex mirrors improve the situation? I didn't check the prices but how much do they run? I have an arthritic neck so this may be a bigger issue than I thought.
I may need to reassess this coupe/roadster thing.
It’s not good, but not as bad as some. You really do need to adjust your mirrors for the best no overlap view, and double check everything. My ’81 Vette has a worse problem, in that the side mirror(s) are ½ obstructed by the high rear fenders, so their adjustment is even more critical. Out of curiosity, I did install a back-up cam on my Crossfire. It does help one see directly behind, but not reliable for the back sides. I have one on my Tahoe that is also good for things directly behind, but it is really good for backing up to and hitching a trailer. It was worth the $89 at Costco just for the trailer help. I picked up the same cam for the Crossfire at a discount center for $39, so went for it. However, I am not sure having the monitor in the way in a cramped Crossfire is worth the trouble.
I do like the idea of Multivex mirrors. I do wonder about the quality and clarity degrading over time; will they come loose; can they be removed without damaging the original glass/mirror; do they look clunky because of double thickness and tape; and will the heater part of the mirrors work through all of that stuff?
Also, I would think that the Roadster is better with the top down, but probably worse with the top up?
 
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