WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY? - Page 1241 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wolffbite · 12-11-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chikna

I have some issues with blind spot in this car, happened twice, and couldn't notice a car next to me, nothing happened and I am safe. How to overcome this issue?

I bought 2" round stick-on convex mirrors for a couple of bucks and put them on the bottom outer corner of the side-mirrors. No more surprises in my blindspots, no need to buy expensive wide-angle mirrors. Regardless of the solution you pick you should still shoulder check.

They also make it way easier to avoid scraping your wheels when parking up against a curb because the convex shape lets you see down beside your car.

Trueweltall · 12-12-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chikna

I have some issues with blind spot in this car, happened twice, and couldn't notice a car next to me, nothing happened and I am safe. How to overcome this issue?

Physically move your head to look next to you, problem solved.

Horrid_Funk · 12-12-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueweltall

Physically move your head to look next to you, problem solved.

Yup. You have to do a lean forward and look kind of move and now it's become second nature so I look like an idiot ducking forward in cars with good visibility. I can see how this may be an issue for older people or people with back issues though.

Chikna · 12-12-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Horrid_Funk

Yup. You have to do a lean forward and look kind of move and now it's become second nature so I look like an idiot ducking forward in cars with good visibility. I can see how this may be an issue for older people or people with back issues though.

I never had this issue with Honda Pilot, more to learn.

BA9092 · 12-13-2018, 02:36 PM

Proper adjustment along with the Rexspeed Wide (convex) side mirrors help a lot. Also, replacing the low-mounted and bulky third brake light with the Intec slim high-mount unit improves rear visibly as well.

edwardl · 12-14-2018, 11:52 PM

Got my Zspec engine dressup bolts in the mail. Too bad it started raining. Maybe another day.

Victorscp · 12-15-2018, 01:15 PM

took the back roads to work today... added 15 mins to my commute

but it was worth it!!!

A2TREJO · 12-15-2018, 01:50 PM

Got the windows tinted.

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Aluma007 · 12-16-2018, 08:05 PM

another autocross event, best time so far 53.7ish, I'm happy, I had fun...then I had more fun washing and getting her spotless.

2point0 · 12-17-2018, 11:19 AM

Started taking parts off to swap to my new DD.

dodj · 12-17-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueweltall

Physically move your head to look next to you, problem solved.

If you don't do this during your driving test...you fail.

You should always check your blind spot

trigun286 · 12-18-2018, 11:21 PM

Got another fun run in to see all gains based on what I've done so far (Bumps in torque are due to signal loss)

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Before for comparison when stock:

eastendraceshop · 12-19-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Victorscp

took the back roads to work today... added 15 mins to my commute

but it was worth it!!!

I do the same thing!

All my "non-car guy/gal friends" don't understand why

wolffbite · 12-19-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eastendraceshop

I do the same thing!

All my "non-car guy/gal friends" don't understand why

Whenever I have to make a short trip in town and have spare time I always detour to spend an extra 15-20 driving around to get it fully warmed up... don't want that extra engine wear from too many short trips to add up and it's a great excuse to rip around

12-18-2018, 11:21 PM	#17372
trigun286 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: '16 WRB Limited Location: Raleigh/Charlotte Posts: 86 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got another fun run in to see all gains based on what I've done so far (Bumps in torque are due to signal loss) -- Before for comparison when stock: __________________

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