Side view mirror angles - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

George Maz · 03-03-2017

Is it just me, or do the side view mirrors offer no help when trying to park alongside a curb?

After spending nearly 6000 miles driving my ZR-1 I'm finally posting this very basic driving question. I really can't tell where my wheels are in relation to the curb when parking. Often it takes me several back and forth movements, and I'm still not sure where exactly I'm distanced. Pristine condition A-molds & Dymags, so I'll error on the side of caution...usually a foot away.
I've always set my mirrors outward, as I'm aware of the body of the car, and I'd rather have the extra wide angle view if something is closing in on my space... but there's just no adjustment that lets me see the rear wheels.

S.hafsmo · 03-03-2017

Coming from my Durango with multiple sq.ft side view mirrors, the golf club sized mirrors on the vette doesn't offer much help. I can't even see if the car will fit through the garage door when reversing in.

You could ofcourse try to hide a couple of these somewhere.

https://www.amazon.com/Curb-Alert-Fr.../dp/B008KRXQ7O

Tripler · 03-03-2017

Agree that curb parking is a bugger so I prefer to find parking elsewhere when I can that will not include precision distance to the rims.
I know that won't always be possible ...
If anything tho you do not need blind spot systems or backup sensors with a C4 ZR-1 . Amazingly easy to back up or change lanes .

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BigJohn · 03-03-2017

Yep, another good reason for carbon-fiber curb feelers!

george1945 · 03-03-2017

I have never used mirrors when parallel parking.

Mystic ZR-1 · 03-03-2017

I never parallel park!
Guaranteed the guy in front or in back
is gonna be parking using the Braille System....

George Maz · 03-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

I never parallel park!
Guaranteed the guy in front or in back
is gonna be parking using the Braille System....

For sure...either you're leaving the C4 nose exposed, which they won't see ...or the ZR-1 rear bumper cover which can be a tough find to replace.

BigJohn · 03-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

I never parallel park!
Guaranteed the guy in front or in back
is gonna be parking using the Braille System....

I don't have that problem with the C5500!

Z51JEFF · 03-03-2017

I don't have a problem,easy as any other car I've owned.

Hib Halverson · 03-05-2017

If you guys don't know how big your cars are and, thus, are having trouble parallel parking with your mirrors, why not just use the sideview mirror adjuster to turn the right sideview mirrow all the way down. That way you may be able to see the curb while you are parking the car. Once you're parked, then, turn it back up to its normal adjustment.

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George Maz Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 295	Side view mirror angles Is it just me, or do the side view mirrors offer no help when trying to park alongside a curb? After spending nearly 6000 miles driving my ZR-1 I'm finally posting this very basic driving question. I really can't tell where my wheels are in relation to the curb when parking. Often it takes me several back and forth movements, and I'm still not sure where exactly I'm distanced. Pristine condition A-molds & Dymags, so I'll error on the side of caution...usually a foot away. I've always set my mirrors outward, as I'm aware of the body of the car, and I'd rather have the extra wide angle view if something is closing in on my space... but there's just no adjustment that lets me see the rear wheels. __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #1587 1990 ZR-1 #1727

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S.hafsmo Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norway Posts: 397	Re: Side view mirror angles Coming from my Durango with multiple sq.ft side view mirrors, the golf club sized mirrors on the vette doesn't offer much help. I can't even see if the car will fit through the garage door when reversing in. You could ofcourse try to hide a couple of these somewhere. https://www.amazon.com/Curb-Alert-Fr.../dp/B008KRXQ7O __________________ - '90 ZR-1

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Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 716	Re: Side view mirror angles Agree that curb parking is a bugger so I prefer to find parking elsewhere when I can that will not include precision distance to the rims. I know that won't always be possible ... If anything tho you do not need blind spot systems or backup sensors with a C4 ZR-1 . Amazingly easy to back up or change lanes . Sent from my LG-D852 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

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BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,256	Re: Side view mirror angles Yep, another good reason for carbon-fiber curb feelers!

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george1945 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: US Oregon Posts: 74	Re: Side view mirror angles I have never used mirrors when parallel parking.

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Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,635	Re: Side view mirror angles I never parallel park! Guaranteed the guy in front or in back is gonna be parking using the Braille System....

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Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,080	Re: Side view mirror angles I don't have a problem,easy as any other car I've owned.

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Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	Re: Side view mirror angles If you guys don't know how big your cars are and, thus, are having trouble parallel parking with your mirrors, why not just use the sideview mirror adjuster to turn the right sideview mirrow all the way down. That way you may be able to see the curb while you are parking the car. Once you're parked, then, turn it back up to its normal adjustment. __________________ Hib Halverson Technical Writer former owner 95 VIN 0140 current owner 19 VIN 1878 Last edited by Hib Halverson; 03-05-2017 at 10:25 PM.