Blindspot???

Vit0r · 12-22-2012, 07:55 PM

Drove an 05 Sentra for seven years, pretty low seat height, never had blindspot troubles. Got the 13 WRX and adjusted the seat higher in order to see over the hoodscoop. Been noticing that I'm having trouble spotting cars in my blindspot even when constantly adjusting the mirrors. Anybody else ride with the seat adjustment high and have the same problem or is unrelated?

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SkyeC · 12-22-2012, 08:20 PM

No. But, I have my side mirrors adjusted so that nothing I see in them I can see in the rear view mirror. You might, too, but a lot of people have overlap because it makes them feel more secure but I had a huge blind spot if I set it up like that.

imprezafreak3 · 12-22-2012, 08:20 PM

Never had any trouble seeing in 10' wrx..and the hood scoop blends in with hood unlike previous years so I can't see that would be an issue.

Loyale93 · 12-22-2012, 09:25 PM

Have you tried turning your head when you go to change lanes?

Is it possible that you need to go back to Drivers Ed?

JSchell1309 · 12-22-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imprezafreak3

Never had any trouble seeing in 10' wrx..and the hood scoop blends in with hood unlike previous years so I can't see that would be an issue.

Exactly what I was thinking. What are you 5'1" that you can't see over that small scoop?

Or are you one of those that likes to see the front bumper as they drive? Makes no sense to me but my girlfriend refuses to drive unless she can see the front bumper.

Dale2011WRX · 12-22-2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyeC

No. But, I have my side mirrors adjusted so that nothing I see in them I can see in the rear view mirror. You might, too, but a lot of people have overlap because it makes them feel more secure but I had a huge blind spot if I set it up like that.

+1.
Makes a big difference having the side mirrors rotated out. Most people like to be able to see their rear wheels, but they need to be rotated much further out to get rid of that blindspot. Takes some getting used to, but definitely worth it.

eNx · 12-22-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loyale93

Have you tried turning your head when you go to change lanes?

Is it possible that you need to go back to Drivers Ed?

^^ This...

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Vit0r · 12-23-2012, 02:35 PM

My rearview mirrow is tilted towards the passenger side rear window. When you look through the rearview mirror you'll see the middle brake light on the far left side or the rearview mirror. I adjusted the seat height and that made a world of difference since I couldn't see out of the rear passenger side window from the rearview mirror with the elevated seat height. I'll try sticking with this setup for now.

imprezafreak3 · 12-24-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vit0r

My rearview mirrow is tilted towards the passenger side rear window. When you look through the rearview mirror you'll see the middle brake light on the far left side or the rearview mirror. I adjusted the seat height and that made a world of difference since I couldn't see out of the rear passenger side window from the rearview mirror with the elevated seat height. I'll try sticking with this setup for now.

once again..have you tried turning your head?? i'm not sure why you're trying to look out the back passenger side window through your rear view anyways. when changing lanes you should not only be utilizing your mirrors but also you should be turning your head unless you have a handicap that does not allow to. Not ripping on ya but you seem like you don't know how to drive.

MGigantelli44 · 12-24-2012, 03:14 PM

Cars faulty. Should probably just send it my way.

dhlee528 · 12-24-2012, 03:16 PM

isn't that why it's called blind spot in the first place?

you have to turn your head to see the blind spot

Loyale93 · 12-24-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vit0r

My rearview mirrow is tilted towards the passenger side rear window. When you look through the rearview mirror you'll see the middle brake light on the far left side or the rearview mirror. I adjusted the seat height and that made a world of difference since I couldn't see out of the rear passenger side window from the rearview mirror with the elevated seat height. I'll try sticking with this setup for now.

Seriously? I hope you're just trolling or 16 years old and learning to drive. Go back to drivers Ed and learn the basics. PLEASE!!

Navendra94 · 12-24-2012, 07:46 PM

Turn your head... lmao. Don't disgrace us Subaru owners please -_-

Shohin · 12-24-2012, 08:54 PM

OP, I don't know if you have a sedan or a hatch (fill out your profile as it will help you get better info), but I DO notice that the hatch does have a relatively bigger blindspot than I expected and took me a bit to get used to in comparison to the sedan and an FXT. I do have to have the side mirrors angled out a bit further than on previous cars, which does help.

And to the other asshats in this thread, piss off . . . this is the newbies forum. If you want to be a dick, go to general and on your way out, review the sticky at the top of the page

12-22-2012, 07:55 PM	#1
Vit0r Scooby Newbie Member#: 339989 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2013 Base WRX 4DSD SWP	Blindspot??? Drove an 05 Sentra for seven years, pretty low seat height, never had blindspot troubles. Got the 13 WRX and adjusted the seat higher in order to see over the hoodscoop. Been noticing that I'm having trouble spotting cars in my blindspot even when constantly adjusting the mirrors. Anybody else ride with the seat adjustment high and have the same problem or is unrelated? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-22-2012, 08:20 PM	#2
SkyeC Scooby Newbie Member#: 94323 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Oakland Vehicle: 2012 WRX SWP	No. But, I have my side mirrors adjusted so that nothing I see in them I can see in the rear view mirror. You might, too, but a lot of people have overlap because it makes them feel more secure but I had a huge blind spot if I set it up like that.

12-22-2012, 08:20 PM	#3
imprezafreak3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 184136 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upstate,NY Vehicle: 2013 WRX PBP	Never had any trouble seeing in 10' wrx..and the hood scoop blends in with hood unlike previous years so I can't see that would be an issue.

12-22-2012, 09:25 PM	#4
Loyale93 Scooby Specialist Member#: 91347 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Medford, MA Vehicle: '13 XV Crosstrek, 1050 Triumph Speed Triple	Have you tried turning your head when you go to change lanes? Is it possible that you need to go back to Drivers Ed?

12-23-2012, 02:35 PM	#8
Vit0r Scooby Newbie Member#: 339989 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2013 Base WRX 4DSD SWP	My rearview mirrow is tilted towards the passenger side rear window. When you look through the rearview mirror you'll see the middle brake light on the far left side or the rearview mirror. I adjusted the seat height and that made a world of difference since I couldn't see out of the rear passenger side window from the rearview mirror with the elevated seat height. I'll try sticking with this setup for now.

12-24-2012, 03:14 PM	#10
MGigantelli44 Scooby Newbie Member#: 234591 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pullman, Wa Vehicle: 2003 Swap Needed White TS	Cars faulty. Should probably just send it my way.

12-24-2012, 03:16 PM	#11
dhlee528 Scooby Newbie Member#: 337395 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Olympia, WA Vehicle: 2013 Impreza SP 5MT ISM	isn't that why it's called blind spot in the first place? you have to turn your head to see the blind spot

12-24-2012, 07:46 PM	#13
Navendra94 Scooby Specialist Member#: 327495 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Ozone Park, Queens, New York Vehicle: 2012 Impreza WRX 5DR Plasma Blue	Turn your head... lmao. Don't disgrace us Subaru owners please -_-

12-24-2012, 08:54 PM	#14
Shohin Scooby Specialist Member#: 170188 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2013 WRX WRB	OP, I don't know if you have a sedan or a hatch (fill out your profile as it will help you get better info), but I DO notice that the hatch does have a relatively bigger blindspot than I expected and took me a bit to get used to in comparison to the sedan and an FXT. I do have to have the side mirrors angled out a bit further than on previous cars, which does help. And to the other asshats in this thread, piss off . . . this is the newbies forum. If you want to be a dick, go to general and on your way out, review the sticky at the top of the page