Blind spot check on BRZ.

[qqzj]

All the cars/SUV's I owned before have two windows on each side. So when I have to change lanes, I can turn around and look through the window on the 2nd row and obtain a good visual check. In the BRZ, however, there is no 2nd window and when I turn around to check blind spot, I have to stop at the corner of the 1st row's windows.

To be honest, I feel a little unsafe. The distance that I can cover this way is kind of short. I am wondering whether some of you would like to share with me how you deal with this kind of situation?

1. My way.
2. Adjust the side mirror.
3. Install a small mirror and stick it to the side mirror.
4. Any other methods?

TIA.

[6speed_Sam]

Convex mirrors help some.

[1Cor10:23]

Felt the same way when I got my frs. I adjusted my mirrors outward such that I can barely see the rear end of the car when I stick my head as close to window as I can (comfortably, not face against glass haha.) this allows you to effectively catch your blind spot in the mirror. If it's not in the mirror it's already beside you and you should be able to see in periphery.

To be honest, should be set like this for all cars, it's much safer. Only problem is that it makes it more difficult to back into spots with mirrors as it's harder to track your rear corners.

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[Myv]

Buy the RexSpeed convex polarized mirrors, totally worth it, make sure to turn your head to check nonetheless.

[FLYFISHR]

What bind spots? I guess I got use to my old van that HAD blind spots so this is a breeze

[Evil Jesus]

Remain aware of obstacles both behind and ahead at all times while driving. Always know who is behind you. Make, model, color. These are things you need to be have rolling through your head at all times. After that you can use your mirrors and look through the porthole window to check the situation.

It really is no different than any other vehicle if you're an attentive driver.

[m.wood0213]

Originally Posted by Myv

By the RexSpeed convex polarized mirrors, totally worth it, make sure to turn your head to check nonetheless.

YES! Next on my list, seems worth every penny!

[kALMIGHTY]

I don't know if I'm the only one, but I feel like this is one of those cars that doesn't have a blind spot. Maybe it's just the way I have my mirrors set up or something, but being such a small car, if a car isn't in my side view mirrors, then it is either already visible on either side of the car, or there is no car there at all to begin with. Even driving next to smaller cars, by the time they leave my side view mirror, they're already well into my peripheral vision.

[m.wood0213]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

I don't know if I'm the only one, but I feel like this is one of those cars that doesn't have a blind spot. Maybe it's just the way I have my mirrors set up or something, but being such a small car, if a car isn't in my side view mirrors, then it is either already visible on either side of the car, or there is no car there at all to begin with. Even driving next to smaller cars, by the time they leave my side view mirror, they're already well into my peripheral vision.

I can't use my rear 1/4 windows especially drivers side. That's the main blind spot for me.

[mav1178]

sorry... if you have "blind spots" in this car, you have your side mirrors set wrong.

Your mirrors should never be able to see your lane or any part of your car. They should always overlap a tiny bit with your rear view mirror, no more.

Google it yourself: https://www.google.com/search?q=side...+no+blind+spot

-alex

[husker741]

Convex mirrors are great. So is my rear view cam when I'm in reverse.

[SirBrass]

Adjusting the side mirrors eliminates the blind spots & when set correctly, you no longer need to look over your shoulder.

This car has no mirror blind spots, & is awesome like that. Even with correctly set mirrors, I always had a sliver of blind spot that a car coming in from two lanes over could slip into & is never know it in my Imprezas. This car had none.

Add to that that I really don't need a backup camera b/c of the large, wide rear window as well. The STI & WRX had horrific rear sightlines for backing up & I needed backup cameras for them. The brz? It'd be nice for precision, but not a necessity like in my Imprezas.

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[JonnyRocket]

Originally Posted by qqzj

To be honest, I feel a little unsafe. The distance that I can cover this way is kind of short. I am wondering whether some of you would like to share with me how you deal with this kind of situation?

You honestly should rarely need to turn your head. Most people don't keep a watchful eye on their mirrors like they should. Doing so will allow you to always know what's going on around you. I like to always be aware of what's around my car by doing this. That said, 98% of the time I do a quick headcheck.

Here's a useful infographic:

[jaime3]

wink mirror? i have one in my car and i love it. i dont regret it