Genom

You need to look at the mirror. You will notice it is ball jointed at the base on the glass, and the base of the body. Both can pivot quite a bit and allow moving the mirror WAY up and out fo the way. Grasp the whole mirror and "pull" it upwards.

Also as recomded, setup your mirrors the right way :D

http://www.smartmotorist.com/mir/mir.htm

Sure it takes getting used to, but once you use it for a week, you realize you have a tiny blind spot when the car is immediately to your side, and it really is quite minor.

MEGAREDS

Got it! Thanks guys. We'll see how it works in the morning, but it looks very different out the garage door and down the driveway.

DOMINION

I am 5-9 and sit with my seat all the way back and down and my mirrors all the way out but I can see just fine?. I turn my head a lot just to be on the safe side.

RX8_Ownz

The funny thing is...even I checked the blind spot over my shoulder, I could not see MB SL500 was coming next to me.

lol...damn SL.

DOMINION

What about a Miata? They small.

revolutiongirl2

The visibility overall sucks in the rx-8. When i took it for a test drive i couldn't see anything but hey i didn't buy the car for that, It looks good! I don't think they had a daily driver in mind when they designed this car.

devious12

If you are sitting in your 8 or any vehicle, you should position your seat as you would normally drive the car, then you want to lean over into the middle of the car (like a guido) and adjust the rearview mirror to capture the entire rear windsheild, then readjust your body back to your normal driving position. You should have a view of just the right back half of the car in the rearview mirror now, including the small righthand back window. Also adjust your right outside mirror so it does NOT capture any part of the car in the view. I learned this in a deffensive driving course, I always look over my shoulder, although this method I mentioned has helped me have a much smaller if any blind spot, hope it helps.

rx8cited

Nothing that a set of blind-spot mirrors cannot fix. After installing them (and learning what areas they cover), I don't need to look over my shoulders unless the weather is bad.

rx8cited

mazdabob

There's no blind spot. I noticed that some people lean toward the left, and try to look around the door post. Try leaning to the right, toward the middle of the car, and then look to the left. You can see out the driver's window, the rear side window, and the back window.

emailists

I use the Lanechanger II add on rearview mirror (it is small and goes above your rearview)- once your eyes get acustomed to it it is invaluable..

I-RX8-M

Yes, the blind spot sucks in this car. Small, but dangerous.


I just drive twice as fast as everyone else, and I don't have to look behind me - just ahead!
(just kidding - in case my insurance agent reads this!!!)

RX22

Now see, this is why I love this site. Just some damn good information. :D I've nearly had 2 wrecks because I forgot to bend down and look under my rearview mirror. Thank you! Thank you!!

93rdcurrent

I tried to adjust my rear-view mirror height and can't really see how you are all doing it. If anyone has photos of the adjustment or a good explanation of how it works I would appreciate it. I tried to move it but don't want to tear my mirror off only to find that the homelink mirror isn't adjustable. Also I noticed a piece of film on the window where the mirror is sitting. Is that going to move as well?

mysql101

93rd, mine has the homelink too. All I did was grasp the mirrow with both hands (one on either side), and lift it up towards the roof. It should't be forced though so if you're not able to move it, don't break it off.

If you need, I'll bring my video camera with me and film it moving for you.

93rdcurrent

You the man...

I guess a video would be good if it isn't too much trouble. Thanks. And I hope you can make to the Left meets Right RX-8 meet we are scheduling for next year (look in the lounge for the thread if you haven't seen it yet). I think it would be fun to get a chance to meet you seeing as how we are both sort of out-spoken types.

mysql101

Okay, filmed it while I was waiting for my son to get out of school (in case you're wondering where this movie was filmed)

This should give you a good idea what is going on:

http://tyrannical.org/rx8/adjustable_mirror.wmv

93rdcurrent

Perfect! Thank you. I had no idea that it was adjustable that way. I was trying to pull it away from the window. That makes a lot more sense now. Great job Jason. And thanks again for the help.

mysql101

heh - np.

Before I found out it was adjustable, I was complaining about the mirror - that @#$@# mirror is going to get me killed!

I wonder if it was just mine that was in the lowest position, or if they all come that way.

93rdcurrent

I know mine has to be. I always have to duck down to see past it.

B-Nez

Haha haha. Love the music, man. Nice touch! :D

Chrisbert

Trioken, your 8 has a tumor!

"It's not a tumor...its not a tumor."

shelleys_man_06

I don't think the blind spot is that bad. My Celica GT-S had a terrible blind spot.

DOMINION

Yea the same with my 3G...

zoom44

now see proof that you should ask about things like that on here. we talked about this a long time ago so it seems like common knowledge to us old timers here's a link to a few other posts about the rear view height- and yes they all come in the lower postion
here and here

on the side view you should all read this thread which is a poll of similar subject that is quite informative. follow kwolfman's instructions and you should have no problems.

hey 93rd?!- i have a feeling after our first meeting that when we get that east/west meet together you, jason, me and 1 or 2 others are going to take over most of the conversations!!opinions+stories+not afraid to share them

Raevik

Sorry man...gotta agree. That's hideous. It looks like your side window just got a pimple.

As for the rest of the posters here, there is NO blindspot. Manual visibility (looking over your shoulder) is hard to do since the corner windows are small, but the side mirrors should be put nearly all the way out wide. There should be overlap between your center rear-view and your side view. In short...only check your side mirrors to see what is literally beside you. Use your rear view to see what's behind and coming up the side.

This style of driving I've found has you using your rear view far more than the normal high internal visibility car. Your side mirrors are a good check to make sure you don't immediately merge into someone/thing, but the rear view is your real awareness mirror to see what's coming. Yes, this requires that you actually pay attention in traffic and plan