I believe in offensive driving. That is, I do my best to actively (rather than defensively) move to positions that lessen potential risk. I keep an open 'bubble' around me and try to anticipate what less capable drivers may do and what my reactions will have to be in those instances. Of course the outstanding maneuverability of the RX-8 really helps in this regard.

Related: as a junior lifeguard many moons ago my lead would always tell us to continually mentally rehearse all potential mishaps so if any of them happened we would react readily and appropriately. I drive (and fly) the same way.

 

adjust your mirrors correctly and there wont be a blind spot. of course this has been covered

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=35



and if you have an issue seeing around the rear view mirror note that it is double hinged and can be moved vertically. for some reason new cars come with it in the lowest position.

 

I am sure you can adjust mirrors all sorts of ways, but knowing that I can put on these enhanced side view mirrors over the stock ones solidifies my choice in getting a used RX8. Thanks for your input guys.

Now I just need to sit back and let the economy crumble till I can get a good deal on used one, then mod the mirrors.

 

Never noticed any terrible blind spots here....but the autozone fix of circular mirrors would b best but still can just adjust the factory mirrors

 

there are lots of ways but only one correct way. when done correctly there are no blind spots. adjusting them correctly costs nothing.

 

costs nothing, and is NOT UGLY. i refuse to have make up mirrors on my sideview mirror, soooo tack for an rx8.

zoom posted a link to adjust your mirrors, for 0 blind spots, it works...

 

Ahahaha! FUNSPOTS! Buahaha!

 

You mean no one does the ol' punch and pray?

I always turn on my blinker, look in the mirror, turn my head, pause and then change lanes.

 

I don't recall the 8 having that much of a blind spot...i could always see over my shoulder pretty good.

Is it really that much worse than I remember?

 

only if your mirrors are not adjusted correctly

 

I've got my first test drive scheduled for Saturday morning, it should be a good time, I hope the roads aren't still snowy, I wouldn't want to scare the salesman.

 

no blind spots here, i see everything behind me. did the "advanced" mirror adjustment (not being able to see the side of the car) just need to turn my head to see to my immediate side before changing lane.

 

just drop to gears and accelerate while changes lanes. thats what i do and i havent hit any1 yet! :P

 

^not that safe of a driving habit but whatever floats ur boat i suppose

 

How was your test drive?

 

As mentioned before, there is only one proper way of adjusting mirrors so as not to have blind spots.

People need to learn the dimensions of the cars and stop adjusting mirrors to be able to see the side of the car and the sidewalk.

Mirrors should be used to view other vehicles or objects on the road while you are driving.

About the head swiveling thing.

One of the basic rules of driving. YOU WILL DRIVE TOWARDS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT!!!!

Stop the swiveling, its dangerous.

With Mirrors adjusted correctly, you have NO blind spots (except a few mm on the right hand side, damn RX8 mirrors dont go OUT far enough).

You shouldnt have to turn your head more than enough to see your left/right mirror. Thats it.

Do you think race card drivers with full face helmets/neck braces and 4 point harnesses, swivel their heads around to know whats going on in their blind spot ??

Of course not!!

 

Race car drivers don't get punished under the law for negligent/dangerous driving that may lead to an accident caused by not looking at the blind spot prior to changing lanes, etc. It's easy to do, part of the test criteria in most countries, and may prevent you from broadsiding a car or, worse, a moped/cyclist.

I myself nearly hit a dark coloured car at night, one time, as I didn't check properly before changing lanes. My fault and I was lucky, though I will try adjusting the mirrors as posted earlier in the thread.

 

I often do, but the blind spot to the left rear is still there unless I lean forward at the same time. Maybe shorter people have it easier. Looking back also takes time. The key for me is proper mirror adjustment and situation awareness.

They do run into each other a lot, don't they.

Ken

 

Side mirrors? I check for door dings with them.

Just adjust your mirrors correctly. It's not that hard. The RX8 doesn't have that bad a blindspot.

I'd be embarrassed to be driving around that "solar panel array" hanging from my windshield.

 

...I think this guy is trying to sell us mirrors.

 

They dont get punished by law, but they do... loose

hehe

 

mysql's rule of thumb for safe driving:

Always go faster than the cars around you. No more blind spots. And no need to use any mirrors.

 

blind spots? i just look 90 degrees left and shift down, rev to 8k and quantom tunnel into the spot. it works.