Stupid Venza Blind Spot Mirrors?!
11-24-14, 01:29 PM
#31
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Huh??? Are you saying you know how to adjust the rear view mirrow so that you can see in the back + blind spot area from the left and right???
11-24-14, 01:34 PM
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11-24-14, 02:39 PM
#33
In different cars the range of motion isn't always able to completely eliminate the blind spot, even with this set up, but you can generally cover most of it, and again, always check with physical confirmation first. That's what people need to do, not rely on stick on mirrors, blind spot warnings, or new mirrors, Honda LaneWatch, etc.
11-24-14, 03:48 PM
#34
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Definitely agree with you Chikoo, my brother would always hate it, saying I "kick out" the mirrors too far wide.
In different cars the range of motion isn't always able to completely eliminate the blind spot, even with this set up, but you can generally cover most of it, and again, always check with physical confirmation first. That's what people need to do, not rely on stick on mirrors, blind spot warnings, or new mirrors, Honda LaneWatch, etc.
In different cars the range of motion isn't always able to completely eliminate the blind spot, even with this set up, but you can generally cover most of it, and again, always check with physical confirmation first. That's what people need to do, not rely on stick on mirrors, blind spot warnings, or new mirrors, Honda LaneWatch, etc.
11-24-14, 04:09 PM
#35
BTW, the car in the BS mirror in the post above, is evidently running alongside you. I wonder how that becomes invisible to you. The only ways I can think is
1. Eye coverage not wide enough
2. Neck does not turn enough.
3. B Pillar is wide as a tree trunk
Last edited by chikoo; 11-24-14 at 04:13 PM.
11-24-14, 04:43 PM
#36
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I meant the side mirrors. I consider all 3 as rear view mirrors: L-C-R
BTW, the car in the BS mirror in the post above, is evidently running alongside you. I wonder how that becomes invisible to you. The only ways I can think is
1. Eye coverage not wide enough
2. Neck does not turn enough.
3. B Pillar is wide as a tree trunk
BTW, the car in the BS mirror in the post above, is evidently running alongside you. I wonder how that becomes invisible to you. The only ways I can think is
1. Eye coverage not wide enough
2. Neck does not turn enough.
3. B Pillar is wide as a tree trunk
Last edited by FastTags; 11-24-14 at 04:46 PM.
11-24-14, 08:07 PM
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11-24-14, 08:24 PM
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One thing I like about many recent Ford products is that they come with a small factory-design double-mirror on the side which covers larger blind spots.
11-24-14, 08:55 PM
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11-25-14, 02:30 AM
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11-25-14, 06:03 AM
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Wow, that's the Accord factory BS? Looks like the cheap $2 ones.
We figured we'd get use to it but all we get is a headache.
I had the cheap ones on my wife's Odyssey but were obviously able to position it so that it wouldn't be in her way. Very helpful for her which is why we were excited about "factory" ones.
Mmarshall, that's the same as the Venza's. Looks good on paper/pictures..
We figured we'd get use to it but all we get is a headache.
I had the cheap ones on my wife's Odyssey but were obviously able to position it so that it wouldn't be in her way. Very helpful for her which is why we were excited about "factory" ones.
Mmarshall, that's the same as the Venza's. Looks good on paper/pictures..
11-25-14, 06:11 AM
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It is what it is though. For me I'm good with a regular mirror and turning my head.
11-25-14, 06:24 AM
#44
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The ones on the right side of the mirror, are not original. They work great, the original BS is located on the left of the mirror, there is a small line about 1" from the left which screws everything and does not provides the blind spot visabilty as it should.
11-25-14, 09:14 AM
#45
If you knew how to adjust mirrors, then the only blind spot you will have is when the car is right next to you in the other lane. In which case, your eyes should be able to detect unless you have peripheral vision issues, which is a legit cause.