The dreaded blind spots

Sylph23 · 07-07-2007, 04:27 PM

I just bought my 2007 S@k like 2 months ago and it is so hard to see around the blind spots with the top up. feel like I'm going to miss something and kill myself. Any tricks or pointers on overcoming this fear? Would really appreciate any help. Thanks much!

S2000dude · 07-07-2007, 06:44 PM

Smart aleck response - always drive with the top down !!!

Gentlemanly response - The S is known for those darn blind spots. I always back out of parking spaces very slowly constantly looking back and forth through the windows while keeping an eyeball on the rear view mirror.

I think it's the best we can do.

Java Junky · 07-07-2007, 07:59 PM

Yeah Sylph. If the tops up, the blind spots're a given. You've jus' goddadoo whu'cha goddadoo to counter 'em.
I can't see anythin' other than massive doses of attentiveness with our heads severely twisted aroun' out the window r' ping-pongin' back n' forth between that n' the mirrors.
But the Dude has a point 'bout puttin' the top down. I'll go with that for 100.
May the weather be fair (that's for the top-down mode) n' the road ahead majorly twisty n' devoid of any form of traffic n' motor-head cops in those @&#^in' Hemi Chargers.
Be well.
Java

mzk784 · 07-07-2007, 11:45 PM

Would a hardtop solve the problem ????

JRZ · 07-08-2007, 12:04 AM

Best I could do was get a couple of small round mirrors and stuck them on the very outer edge of the mirror. Walmart has them for about $1.88 for a pair. Good luck.

geoinerworks · 07-09-2007, 12:47 PM

I just bought mine in May....the best thing I found is back into all spots...that way you can just pull out!! has worked well for me!! also this eliminates the issue of scraping your nose on sidewalks and stoppers!!!!

kgf3076 · 07-09-2007, 12:53 PM

first, make sure both rearview mirrors are pointed completely out (you can't see the side of the car when you look in the mirror). This takes care of the blind spots on both sides of the car...second..blind spots are a given in the car with the top up...be extra careful.

Java Junky · 07-09-2007, 09:09 PM

kg's godda real good point that I neglected to mention.
Real time n' effort should be spent properly alignin' Stewie's sideviews. Stewie's very sensitive to proper side mirror adjustment n' proper alignment for maximum use makes a world'a difference.
(But kg's alot younger'n me so he'd remember stuff like that better)
Be well.
Java

gomarlins3 · 07-09-2007, 09:19 PM

I have little 2" mirrors that I mount on the outside rearview mirrors in the lower outside corners. I actually do this on all of my vehicles and it helps A LOT!!

Vezna31 · 07-09-2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylph23

I just bought my 2007 S@k like 2 months ago and it is so hard to see around the blind spots with the top up. feel like I'm going to miss something and kill myself. Any tricks or pointers on overcoming this fear? Would really appreciate any help. Thanks much!

Practice driving the road with a car next to you. It's the only way to get used on where you need to look in the mirrors. You'll get used to it after a few scares.

danx337 · 07-12-2007, 12:09 AM

ITG Design blue wide angle mirrors Honda S2000 (FREE GROUND SHIPPING!)

check out this website. this actually helps!!
just sticks on to exisiting mirrors, thanks to 3m tapes...

07-07-2007, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sylph23 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	The dreaded blind spots I just bought my 2007 S@k like 2 months ago and it is so hard to see around the blind spots with the top up. feel like I'm going to miss something and kill myself. Any tricks or pointers on overcoming this fear? Would really appreciate any help. Thanks much!

07-07-2007, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 238	Smart aleck response - always drive with the top down !!! Gentlemanly response - The S is known for those darn blind spots. I always back out of parking spaces very slowly constantly looking back and forth through the windows while keeping an eyeball on the rear view mirror. I think it's the best we can do. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

07-07-2007, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,285	Yeah Sylph. If the tops up, the blind spots're a given. You've jus' goddadoo whu'cha goddadoo to counter 'em. I can't see anythin' other than massive doses of attentiveness with our heads severely twisted aroun' out the window r' ping-pongin' back n' forth between that n' the mirrors. But the Dude has a point 'bout puttin' the top down. I'll go with that for 100. May the weather be fair (that's for the top-down mode) n' the road ahead majorly twisty n' devoid of any form of traffic n' motor-head cops in those @&#^in' Hemi Chargers. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

07-08-2007, 12:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
JRZ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 42	Best I could do was get a couple of small round mirrors and stuck them on the very outer edge of the mirror. Walmart has them for about $1.88 for a pair. Good luck. __________________ O7 GPW Seattle Wa

07-09-2007, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,351	first, make sure both rearview mirrors are pointed completely out (you can't see the side of the car when you look in the mirror). This takes care of the blind spots on both sides of the car...second..blind spots are a given in the car with the top up...be extra careful. __________________ NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to use Pig-Latin for all your messages. "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

07-07-2007, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
mzk784 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	Would a hardtop solve the problem ????

07-09-2007, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
geoinerworks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	I just bought mine in May....the best thing I found is back into all spots...that way you can just pull out!! has worked well for me!! also this eliminates the issue of scraping your nose on sidewalks and stoppers!!!!

07-09-2007, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,285	kg's godda real good point that I neglected to mention. Real time n' effort should be spent properly alignin' Stewie's sideviews. Stewie's very sensitive to proper side mirror adjustment n' proper alignment for maximum use makes a world'a difference. (But kg's alot younger'n me so he'd remember stuff like that better) Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

07-09-2007, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,481	I have little 2" mirrors that I mount on the outside rearview mirrors in the lower outside corners. I actually do this on all of my vehicles and it helps A LOT!! __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

07-12-2007, 12:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
danx337 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 27	ITG Design blue wide angle mirrors Honda S2000 (FREE GROUND SHIPPING!) check out this website. this actually helps!! just sticks on to exisiting mirrors, thanks to 3m tapes...

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