I have just read a post concerning an accident that occurred due to the blind spot, I use the following method to adjust the mirrors. When you become confident in its use and providing you have the setup correct you can avoid turning your head too much.
This article appeared in the Toronto Star just over a year ago and was written by Jim Kenzie one of the best automotive journalists in Canada. I told my wife that she could look at the side of her car anytime she wanted but not in the mirrors while she was driving.

 

Good tip, It works if you give it a chance.

 

I've been adjusting the outside mirrors to achieve that 'one mirror broken into three pieces' view for more than 30 years ... it's easy to do and it makes for SO much safer driving ... this is the very first time I've ever seen anyone other than myself comment on it ... it makes me feel highly vindicated ...

AND, given the rather limited view through the rear window of a Crossfire coupe, I cannot imagine driving without the side mirrors properly positioned to supplement that view ... I think in our cars, this is absolutely critical advise.

 

Couldn't tolerate reading it as it was a bit fuzzy. I have mine set up in a transition state from rear view to side view to peripheral view and always do a glance/head turn to make sure; regardless of top up or down.

 

FFuuzzzyy? Did you click on it to get it to full screen?
You sound OK anyway.

 

Adjusted mine as stated. Seems a little weird but I'll give it a try.

 

I'm too blind to read the article but I have a method. I use a parked car on a deserted street as my guide to position the side mirrors. If I can see the car out the back I back up until I can't and then adjust the side mirror to see it clearly. Then I back even more until I can see it out the side by turning my head and double check that I've got the hidden area covered by the side mirror. Then I do the other. It's much safer and easier sitting still. This also gives you confidence as to exactly where the car is that your seeing in the mirror because you have as a reference your experience during the adjusting. Much easier to trust what you see and not doubt how far or near.

Les

 

Click thumbnail and then click the next picture it becomes full screen.

 

Had an opportunity to drive at night and discovered another benefit of adjusting the mirrors as stated in this thread. You don't get blinded by the car headlights behind you! Simple things.
Sweeeeeet!

 

This is the best automotive advice I had received when I was told by a friends Dad. Since that time Ive tried to pass it on and get laughed at.

Thanks for the article. I too feel vindicated after all of these years.

 

I posted this thread just over six months ago and I was wondering how those people who had adopted this method had fared with it?

 

Thats for the bump- didn't see it, will give it a try-

 

Whats wrong with just using convex mirrors?

I like the idea of adjusting the mirrors to be like a "three in one" however, it is funny that volvo and other manufactures are spending all that money, when the convex mirror has been around since the start.


however, i doubt you could get any decent size one to fit on the crossfire...

 

Been using it since your first post. Works fantastic, no blind spots at all. Never turning my head again.

 

I think you can. Multivex Mirrors. Custom made for the Crossfire, and many other vehicles.

Link to earlier forum discussion on mirrors

 

I read this in Click and Clack years ago, and it works every time. If you want to change lanes, if you don't see anything in your mirrors you can bet on it that there's nothing there. And when you pass someone on your right even when you barely see their headlamps then it is ok to change lanes as they look closer than they are-just like the mirror says.