Blind spots

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Such a hazard. I know enough people who rely on the little blind spot indicator and beeping for changing lanes... It's maddening to think that these same people at some point drove without these technologies. I feel the same about people who exclusively use reverse camera's to reverse, I've actually watched someone back into a car while actively looking at the reverse cam............. ????

Oh I didn't say she didn't check her blind spots only that her mirrors are not set properly. She does a very good shoulder check even with the indicator. She just has to take longer at the shoulder check than she would if the mirrors were set up properly. She outright refuses to use the back up camera since the doesn't "trust" it.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh I didn't say she didn't check her blind spots only that her mirrors are not set properly. She does a very good shoulder check even with the indicator. She just has to take longer at the shoulder check than she would if the mirrors were set up properly. She outright refuses to use the back up camera since the doesn't "trust" it.

That was me for a while with the backup camera's, but then realised they help with getting just a bit closer in a parking spot and aren't used for actually parking, just fixing/adjusting your parking.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by housecat

I have a 2014 BRZ with all the factory mirrors and have no blind spots because I set up my mirror angles correctly.

Well aren't you special.

You have blind spots, even with the mirrors properly adjusted. You just don't realize it. The blind spot is not in the lane next to you, but in the next lane over. It comes into play on multi-lane highways and when entering traffic from an entrance ramp. The blind spot is there even with the Rexpeed mirrors. You still have to shoulder check to clear those areas.

Originally Posted by Circa85

How long have you had the Rexpeed wide angle mirrors? Have you had any issues with them getting like weird bubbles in them?

The first set I bought were used, and they had bubbles when I received them. The heating element is sandwiched right into the mirror backing, and the electrical connector is glued right into the the backing sheet. On the ones I bought, it appears that pulling the connector loose to uninstall them pulled the coating right away from the glass and caused a bubble there. The way that connector sits in there, it wouldn't surprise me if just some rough handling while installing them could cause it to delaminate. Did you just install them and go, or have you pulled them on and off for some reason?

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

I don't much care for the blue, but I'll try to get used to it.

The visibility is great during the day, but at first I hated mine at night. The extra angle brings in the headlights of more cars behind you, creating more glare. It also makes everything a little smaller and creates more confusion in the image you see. They put that blue coating on there to help reduce some of that extra glare. For me, the blue coating darkens everything and makes it even harder to make out the sources of the extra lights. However, I got used to it and figure the trade off is worth it overall for the extra visibility.

If you don't like them, you can always go back to stock. Just be extra careful removing them if you have the heated versions so that you don't introduce bubbles that will prevent you from being able to sell them.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh I didn't say she didn't check her blind spots only that her mirrors are not set properly. She does a very good shoulder check even with the indicator. She just has to take longer at the shoulder check than she would if the mirrors were set up properly. She outright refuses to use the back up camera since the doesn't "trust" it.

Well, I don't blame her.

I picked up a u-rent-em car back in Saint Louis a few summers ago, that had one of them back up cameras.

Yep, the screen shot, which looked like you were looking through a scope of a snipers rifle, lined me up real good with the target ....... but, it didn't yell STOP! .....


humfrz

[extrashaky]

By the way everyone, it's not Rexspeed. It's peed, not speed. Rexpeed. As in:

"Rex peed on the petunias again. Damned dog."

I don't really care if you call it Rexspeed. I just wanted to poke fun at their stupid company name.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, I don't blame her.

I picked up a u-rent-em car back in Saint Louis a few summers ago, that had one of them back up cameras.

Yep, the screen shot, which looked like you were looking through a scope of a snipers rifle, lined me up real good with the target ....... but, it didn't yell STOP! .....


humfrz

The thing is that hers does yell stop. If you don't stop after it yells the car stops for you.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

By the way everyone, it's not Rexspeed. It's peed, not speed. Rexpeed. As in:

"Rex peed on the petunias again. Damned dog."

I don't really care if you call it Rexspeed. I just wanted to poke fun at their stupid company name.

I will now sit here randomly chuckling for the rest of the day. The HR Manager next door will once again think I have lost it.

[housecat]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Well aren't you special.
You have blind spots, even with the mirrors properly adjusted. You just don't realize it. The blind spot is not in the lane next to you, but in the next lane over. It comes into play on multi-lane highways and when entering traffic from an entrance ramp. The blind spot is there even with the Rexpeed mirrors. You still have to shoulder check to clear those areas.

That's why I don't change more than one lane at a time

If there's a situation where I really need to switch two lanes, or my mirror angle doesn't cover the angle I'm entering from a ramp, I'm obviously going to shoulder check. I don't expect my mirrors to look 4 lanes over for me, but if that's what you call a blind spot, fine I agree, I have blind spots

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The thing is that hers does yell stop. If you don't stop after it yells the car stops for you.

Well, in that case, that feature will be a must have on my next new car ......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by housecat

That's why I don't change more than one lane at a time

If there's a situation where I really need to switch two lanes, or my mirror angle doesn't cover the angle I'm entering from a ramp, I'm obviously going to shoulder check. I don't expect my mirrors to look 4 lanes over for me, but if that's what you call a blind spot, fine I agree, I have blind spots

Don't forget about this one ......


humfrz

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by housecat

That's why I don't change more than one lane at a time

The problem arises when you want to move over one lane and the car in your blind spot suddenly appears out of nowhere trying to take the same lane you are from the other side. It's also a problem when entering traffic on an entrance ramp, where you can't see the car in the next lane because the next lane is not right next to the ramp. This is particularly dangerous in my area because as soon as you check over your shoulder for traffic coming up in the blind spot, the stupid fuck in front of you will slam on her brakes because she doesn't know how to merge.

[Spacemane969]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90916

[Circa85]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

The first set I bought were used, and they had bubbles when I received them. The heating element is sandwiched right into the mirror backing, and the electrical connector is glued right into the the backing sheet. On the ones I bought, it appears that pulling the connector loose to uninstall them pulled the coating right away from the glass and caused a bubble there. The way that connector sits in there, it wouldn't surprise me if just some rough handling while installing them could cause it to delaminate. Did you just install them and go, or have you pulled them on and off for some reason?

I've got the non-heated version, which I mounted and haven't touched since. I'll probably just replace them and if the next pair does it too I'll just live with it. The bubbles don't seem to distort anything, they just make the blue not as blue.

[m.box.design]

Part of defensive driving is to expect the unexpected (or even the expected as well). I always shoulder check regardless of what car I'm driving, even if the car has cameras and sensors for lane changes. A little patience goes a long way when trying to ensure your merging path is clear. Survey the cars around you and use your turn signal 5 seconds before you even make your move.