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Sep 14, 2007 | 11:46 AM

#11

Snoopy

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Joined: 05-09-2006

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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona

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Originally Posted by Frozenspokes

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.

I would think the a pillars contribute to the 5 star front crash rating the HHR has. If their size was reduced or moved the rating would probably be affected.

Sep 17, 2007 | 08:04 AM

#12

BUtchk

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Joined: 07-20-2006

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From: Marysville, California

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Originally Posted by GDZHHR

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

I tried the mirror and I was able top move it up enough to see under it. I guess I will have to just be more careful when and try to see around the A pillars. Thanks everyone for the help. I would have answered sooner but we have been getting ready for my son's wedding. Thanks again

Sep 17, 2007 | 10:23 PM

#13

BigMOCats

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Joined: 08-19-2007

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From: St. Louis

Should have bought a panel!

Sep 18, 2007 | 01:49 PM

#14

oldscout

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Joined: 08-30-2007

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From: Vallejo, Ca

I have had 32 cars in 40 odd years and except for 3 convertables , when the tops were down, they all had blind spots somewhere. You just get use to whatever you drive.

Apr 27, 2008 | 09:40 PM

#15

kvr

Joined: 01-18-2008

Posts: 5

From: new jersey

It took a little time to adjust to those blind spots. I would have raised the inside mirror. The wide front side pillars take some getting used to. It seems that exterior styling won out over safety when they designed the hhr, but that is what makes it cool, its not another look alike small crossover.