Blind spots
09-14-2007, 01:19 AM
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Join Date: 07-20-2006
Location: Marysville, California
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Blind spots
I am a owner for about 10 months now, I'm not tall but the mirror is too low in fact when you come to a four way stop the car on the right is hidden because of the mirror. Also the post on either side of the front window obscure any pedestrian from either side. Anyone else have the same problem?
09-14-2007, 03:30 AM
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Yup!
The mirroe is on a arm with two pivot points. You can raise it and then still adjust it to see out the back. You should be able to raise it at least an inch.
If you have trouble seeing stop lights, check these out; http://thehhrstore.com/Merchandise.html
The mirroe is on a arm with two pivot points. You can raise it and then still adjust it to see out the back. You should be able to raise it at least an inch.
If you have trouble seeing stop lights, check these out; http://thehhrstore.com/Merchandise.html
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09-14-2007, 08:49 AM
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09-14-2007, 08:56 AM
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I don't really have that much trouble with them... I'm paranoid anyway, so I crane my neck every which way before I make a move 
The only thing I'm really extra careful with is changing lanes... I've almost hit a couple people while changing lanes before, so now I'm very cautious...
The only thing I'm really extra careful with is changing lanes... I've almost hit a couple people while changing lanes before, so now I'm very cautious...
09-14-2007, 09:24 AM
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I have problems in the front on streets that intersect other streets at an angle. I've had cars come out of nowhere before and it's scary. The front windshield frame would block them from my view. But, I don't think it's any worse than in other cars. Since there are so many elderly drivers and they teach teenagers to drive in parking lots in Florida, I've learned to be a very defensive drive. I always take two or three looks before I proceed. I do wish all cars came with a wide-angle rearview mirror. That might get rid of some of the blindspots.
It takes a while to adjust to the HHR but once you do, you'll really love it!
It takes a while to adjust to the HHR but once you do, you'll really love it!
09-14-2007, 10:30 AM
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The A pillars are too wide. I think that the combination of more upright windsheild and wide A pillar really makes it difficult to see certain things (pedestrians in parking lots). I have to remind myself to actually move my noggin to get a better view. I had a car "come out of nowhere" on me making a left onto a four lane road the first week that I owned the car. Scared the crap out of me.
If Chevy were to extend the front window more towards the front corner of the door it would help a bit with the blind spots. Or better yet, anyone remember those little wing windows that used to be on cars back in the day? They were great for cooler days or just channeling a blast of air right at the driver. Those would look cool on an HHR IMHO.
If Chevy were to extend the front window more towards the front corner of the door it would help a bit with the blind spots. Or better yet, anyone remember those little wing windows that used to be on cars back in the day? They were great for cooler days or just channeling a blast of air right at the driver. Those would look cool on an HHR IMHO.
