B-pillar blind spot??
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B-pillar blind spot??
I am a long legged 6'3" guy that needs to set the drivers seat most of the way back
it will go. I have only test driven a couple of 2ISs so far and found the leg room very
good but have a concern about the position this puts the B-pillar in. Do any of you
long legged drivers find your seat position to create a bad blind spot and how do you
deal with it?
TIA
it will go. I have only test driven a couple of 2ISs so far and found the leg room very
good but have a concern about the position this puts the B-pillar in. Do any of you
long legged drivers find your seat position to create a bad blind spot and how do you
deal with it?
TIA
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You can go this route
http://www.lanefx.com/
or adjust your mirrors properly to nearly eliminate blind spots
http://www.lanefx.com/
or adjust your mirrors properly to nearly eliminate blind spots
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Originally Posted by al503
There is a bad blind spot. I'm thinking of getting a couple of those little mini wideview mirrors.
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There is a sizeable blind spot, although it's not a big deal for me because I ALWAYS turn my head to check my blind spot before I change lanes - I simply cannot tell you how many accidents I've avoided by employing this habit. I guess it just depends what style of driver you are - if you drive like brel523, it's gonna be a real pain in the butt (or neck ) for you.
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The main advantage to having rearview mirrors is to position them in such a way that it all but eliminates your blind spot. I the 2IS, this is a huge deal given the blindspot is so significant. To set your rearview mirrors ideally, vehicles in lanes on either side of you who are moving faster than you are should move seamlessly from your rearview mirror, to your outside rearview mirrors and then to your peripheral vision. This all but eliminates your blindspot and allows you to make confident lane changes using your mirrors.
Most drivers however don't have their outside rearview mirrors set this way. They instead set them so they can see a bit of their rear fenders or door handles and IMO it's not a very effective use of your mirrors because you still have to look over your shoulder every time you want to do a lane change to check your blindspot.
It's quite an adjustment to make when you set your mirrors differently than how you're used to, but once you get used to having your mirrors set to view your blind spots, you'll appreciate it a great deal.
- T
Most drivers however don't have their outside rearview mirrors set this way. They instead set them so they can see a bit of their rear fenders or door handles and IMO it's not a very effective use of your mirrors because you still have to look over your shoulder every time you want to do a lane change to check your blindspot.
It's quite an adjustment to make when you set your mirrors differently than how you're used to, but once you get used to having your mirrors set to view your blind spots, you'll appreciate it a great deal.
- T
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I am kind of spoiled in this respect as I have been driving a 99 Solara (2dr coupe)
which has almost no B-pillar and very little side blind spots so I have been able to
rely on a slight turn of my head for lane checks. I think Tony's suggestion coupled
with the large size of the side mirrors will probably be something I can adjust too.
I wish the IS was available in a coupe but I just can't wait another two years and I
can't stand the interior of the BMW.
This forum is a GREAT resource.
Thanks!
which has almost no B-pillar and very little side blind spots so I have been able to
rely on a slight turn of my head for lane checks. I think Tony's suggestion coupled
with the large size of the side mirrors will probably be something I can adjust too.
I wish the IS was available in a coupe but I just can't wait another two years and I
can't stand the interior of the BMW.
This forum is a GREAT resource.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by tonyscv
The main advantage to having rearview mirrors is to position them in such a way that it all but eliminates your blind spot. I the 2IS, this is a huge deal given the blindspot is so significant. To set your rearview mirrors ideally, vehicles in lanes on either side of you who are moving faster than you are should move seamlessly from your rearview mirror, to your outside rearview mirrors and then to your peripheral vision. This all but eliminates your blindspot and allows you to make confident lane changes using your mirrors.
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Originally Posted by conekiller
You can go this route
http://www.lanefx.com/
or adjust your mirrors properly to nearly eliminate blind spots
http://www.lanefx.com/
or adjust your mirrors properly to nearly eliminate blind spots
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Originally Posted by clubfoot
Besides properly adjusting mirrors to cover blind spots, it would be nice to have the fender mirrors they use in Asia.
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Originally Posted by aalexychic
I have never heard of fender mirrors. How do they work? For once I thought I had the newest and greatest tech toy before everyone else. I was just glad that I finally had something new and techy that you guys were talking about.
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