can you see the blind spot?

[Zig in East Orleans]

Holy Cow! I am going from a Sunfire to the Vibe and sheeesh! I'm sorry but i can't get used to this terrible blind spot. I don't know if it's me (i'm only 5' 10"), but i am really not comfortable changing lanes in traffic. I think i've done more shoulder checks in the last week than I ever have. (and been driving 20 years) Anyone else had this problem adjusting? ps, pretty cool fog lately huh? i like it, i like it alot!

[joatmon]

I know what you mean, it does take some getting used to and I still do shoulder checks a lot. I get worried about fogetting to check before I switch lanes. I recently drove a corolla and was suprised at how having the rear window so much closer made a big difference in visibility out the back/sides. Welcome to genvibe, how long have you had it it and what kind did you get?

[MadBill]

How are your mirrors adjusted, Zig? Most people set them so they can see the sides of the car. However hardly anyone gets hit by their own quarter panel, so if you adjust the left mirror out until you can just barely see the side of your Vibe with your head up against the window, the blind spot disappears. I start with mine like this, then 'fine tune' them until a passing car's image moves smoothly from the rear view mirror to the side view, with no overlap. With this set up, by the time a vehicle moves out of the side mirror frame, I can see it in my peripheral vision. Because it is wide angle, the passenger side mirror is less critical.This set up takes a little getting used to, so give it a few days before declaring that it doesn't work for you. PS: The rear seat headrests can also block vision. If so, and you seldom carry rear passengers, you might think of jettisoning them...

[Zig in East Orleans]

Thanks for the tips MadBill, and yes the rear headrests were gonzo day 2 of posession! I don't know, my sis has the Matrix and I'm sure it's not as bad.Was i just seeing things or just a blind spot Z

[Zig in East Orleans]

Joatmonme gots the Fusion Orange base, last week!I like it. Esp going from a boring automatic to a 5 speed. Just a bit weird getting used to a Toyota sound ringy tingy engine from a Pontiac!Certainly looking forward to adding some cool tint and upgrading winter tyres next year. It came w Conti's and my lord, this week we had a storm that certainly proved them quite useless!

[Zig in East Orleans]

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 »Gf complains to be about it all the time.... I did not believe her until I experienced the same thing. I guess it'll take some getting used to.

[RoundUp]

Quote, originally posted by Zig in East Orleans »I don't know, my sis has the Matrix and I'm sure it's not as bad.Was i just seeing things or just a blind spot ZI've never driven a Matrix, but I remember reading in Consumer Reports about that. The Vibe has huge D pillars. The rear window in the Matrix is larger. I'm used to the blindspots by now, though I'm always surprised how much more I can see whenever I drive another vehicle.

[Zig in East Orleans]

Eyowsers, I never thought about that! Super bummer. I was really hoping to get this super trick tint too ;(

[Mavrik]

Quote, originally posted by Zig in East Orleans »Joatmonme gots the Fusion Orange base, last week!I like it. Esp going from a boring automatic to a 5 speed. Just a bit weird getting used to a Toyota sound ringy tingy engine from a Pontiac!Certainly looking forward to adding some cool tint and upgrading winter tyres next year. It came w Conti's and my lord, this week we had a storm that certainly proved them quite useless!Sounds like my fusion Vibe which I love, always drove a 5spd so I settled right in. I find the blind spot issue is non-existant if I don't raise the headrest. Which I don't seeing as how I never ever drive with my head resting against it anyway.

[showpokey]

I have gotten used to it but my wife still find's it a bit disconcerning. Will try the mirror trick.