blind spot - annoying?
08-08-2004, 08:36 PM
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blind spot - annoying?
Anybody else have a problem with the rx8 blind spot? its small - but hard to look back quickly and see whats there... that bar in the middle between the windows is hard to see past...
maybe its me?
maybe its me?
08-08-2004, 08:40 PM
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I noticed that when I took the test drive. The passenger window had the sticker on it too so I couldn't see very well getting in the car for the first time. After driving mine for two days now, I have learned that my side mirrors need to be positioned perfectly if I plan on seeing what's behind me.
08-08-2004, 08:56 PM
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Very true. Before I was driving a Nissan Crew Cab and hardly used my mirrors. I could just glance over my shoulder. On the RX I wouldn't survive long without the mirrors, although as you say there is still a blind spot. After coming from driving the truck, all the windows just seem so small on the RX, lol.
08-08-2004, 08:59 PM
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If you position your side mirrors correctly there shouldn't be a blind spot. You have to set them so that there is a small amount of overlap between the side mirrors and the center mirror. This means that the side mirrors are angled way more to the outside than most people set them.
That said, I'm still not used to this mirror set up, so I avoid some left turns because I can't do a head check.
That said, I'm still not used to this mirror set up, so I avoid some left turns because I can't do a head check.
08-08-2004, 09:52 PM
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The problem I have is the shape of the mirror. The tapered end cuts off the area where I'm use to seeing cars. Now this causes a headache blind spot.
Almost side swiped a car today.
Almost side swiped a car today.
08-08-2004, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rabinabo
If you position your side mirrors correctly there shouldn't be a blind spot. You have to set them so that there is a small amount of overlap between the side mirrors and the center mirror. This means that the side mirrors are angled way more to the outside than most people set them.
That said, I'm still not used to this mirror set up, so I avoid some left turns because I can't do a head check.
That said, I'm still not used to this mirror set up, so I avoid some left turns because I can't do a head check.
08-08-2004, 10:26 PM
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I put my 1" mirror in the lower right corner of the drivers mirror. I drive a POS van for work and these little mirrors are the best way to get rid of the blind spot.
08-09-2004, 09:59 AM
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The blind spot is not as bad as the positioning of the side mirrors. I find that they are in the way in some situations that block your view of oncoming traffic (like waiting at a traffic circile) I think placing up on the door/window frame ala Ferrari/Lambo would help greatly and look cool to boot!
08-09-2004, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
or, you can do like me and add one of those rounded mirrors which eliminate the blind spot, and allow you to quickly see if anything is next to you.
ooh, does somebody need to clean their exhaust tips?
08-09-2004, 01:19 PM
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Blind Spot - My Fix
Hi All - First time post ('cause I finally have something to contribute!). My wife is the lucky daily driver of the 8 in our house (I do get to wash it on weekends though...). She had the same blind spot complaint. I fitted two external blind spot mirrors designed for a Honda Gold Wing - they don't look too bad and work great! Pics attached.... I eagerly await your comments!
08-09-2004, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by surfsecret
Anybody else have a problem with the rx8 blind spot? its small - but hard to look back quickly and see whats there... that bar in the middle between the windows is hard to see past...
maybe its me?
maybe its me?
08-09-2004, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Trioken
they don't look too bad .......I eagerly await your comments!
They don't look too bad?!?!? They don't look too bad?? C'mon now. Those look terrible!!! What a first post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-09-2004, 02:39 PM
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I went from a truck and pulling trailers to the 8 and I am used to driving with my mirrors so the blindspots are almost nonexistant to me. I positioned my mirrors where I can't see the car in the side view and i always check my mirrors while I drive. My wife hates to drive the8 because of the blind spots but she is getting used to it.
08-09-2004, 03:11 PM
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The seat position makes a big difference. I can look easily out the rear passenger window, because my seat is set far back. Still, the mirrors on the RX-8 are dainty. I like to set the mirrors so that I can see along the side of the car, but that's not the right position for the 8.
Side note: Another annoying blind spot is the one created behind the main rear-view mirror. It's a very large mirror compared to the windshield -- especially if you happen to have the upgrade. I'm often forced to drop my head down and to the right to see if there is any traffic off to the right.
Side note: Another annoying blind spot is the one created behind the main rear-view mirror. It's a very large mirror compared to the windshield -- especially if you happen to have the upgrade. I'm often forced to drop my head down and to the right to see if there is any traffic off to the right.
08-09-2004, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MEGAREDS
Side note: Another annoying blind spot is the one created behind the main rear-view mirror. It's a very large mirror compared to the windshield -- especially if you happen to have the upgrade. I'm often forced to drop my head down and to the right to see if there is any traffic off to the right.
08-09-2004, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
I had thought that too, until I found out the rear view mirror is 2 way adjustable, it moves up/down/left/right, but also UP and down (the whole unit) so you can actually move it up near the roof and near the windsheild, and it will not be nearly as intrusive.
Thanks for the tip which somehow I either missed entirely, when reading the manual.. or it's simply not stated in there at all?
08-09-2004, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
I had thought that too, until I found out the rear view mirror is 2 way adjustable, it moves up/down/left/right, but also UP and down (the whole unit) so you can actually move it up near the roof and near the windsheild, and it will not be nearly as intrusive.
08-09-2004, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Trioken
.......I fitted two external blind spot mirrors designed for a Honda Gold Wing - they don't look too bad and work great! Pics attached.... I eagerly await your comments!
Fugly, gag me with a spoon! Please don't take it personally, my comments are directed at the mirrors
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08-09-2004, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
or, you can do like me and add one of those rounded mirrors which eliminate the blind spot, and allow you to quickly see if anything is next to you.
. I prefer the wedge shaped ones which I use. These blind spot mirrors takes some getting used to, so make sure you know what view they cover before you start relying on them if you've never used them before.
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