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cbsjohnson

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2013 Sonic: As we all know there is a horrible blind spot on the right (passenger) side of the car.

Has anyone replaced or added an additional mirror to that side? If so, what did you use?

Thank you

Carolyn Jophnson
 
Breezybro

Breezybro

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I don't have any blind spots as long as I check mirrors and look.

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cbsjohnson

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Blind spot mirrors

Thank you Breezybro, but I am looking for a solution to the small blind spot mirrors. Your comment is of NO help.

I, just like you, use the mirrors, and I do glance over my right shoulder. I am asking for any assistance or suggestions with the mirrors and if anyone uses something else.

Your comment is of NO help.
 
Swordsmith

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I too am unaware of any such blind spot. Perhaps you can take some pictures illustrating what you are talking about? Hard to help with a problem "we all know" that we don't know about.

In the past I have had cars with blind spot problems, and solved them via little convex mirrors that glue onto the mirrors. A friend had a much more aggressive solution, a bar going across the inside of the car at the height of the rear view that held a series of mirrors, completely eliminating any sort of blind spot.

There are also folks replacing their side mirrors with cameras, although I think that is more for aero than for blind spot problems.
 
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cbsjohnson

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Thank you Swordsmith. When I look over my right shoulder, the passenger back seat head rest, and the outside door handle in the body of the car next to the back passenger window results in a horrible blind spot. Every Sonic hatchback has this because of the outside door knob. My Sonic has a small circular blind spot mirror on each of the outside mirrors but I want something larger. I would like to know what others are using for I have looked at the 2 inch stick on to additional mirror attachments. I would like to learn what others find helpful.
 
rdss

rdss

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X-ray vision maybe? If you can't see through metal and plastic without using factory installed mirrors to alleviate the problem then there isn't much else to help you. Well, maybe switch to a car that works better for your inabilities on a test drive or upgrade to a newer Sonic with the warning system built into it. Smart off to someone again for stating their experience with your issues again and we will start off with a 7 day ban and progress from there.
 
Swordsmith

Swordsmith

242hp/252 ft-lbs BNR EFI
cbsjohnson said:
the passenger back seat head rest
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Aha, yes, I do remember this problem. Easily solved. The head rests come right out. I carry one around in the hatch in case my son or some other giant is riding in the car (he's 6'4") but for normal sized people they seem to do nothing but make us uncomfortable and block viewing angles.

Here's a link to a mirror similar to the one my friend had back in the 80's:
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94383Z71

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Would have been helpful to know it is a hatch, as my sedan has no such issue. (I removed the headrests as well)

I would say the round mirrors/headrest delete Swordsmith mentioned would do the trick nicely.
 
ahtoxa

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Going to state the not-so-obvious matter: are the mirrors adjusted properly? In most cases, they are not, as you should NOT be able to see any part of your car in your sideview mirrors at all. Adjusted properly, this just about eliminates the blindspot.
 
ahtoxa

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cbsjohnson said:
Thank you Breezybro, but I am looking for a solution to the small blind spot mirrors. Your comment is of NO help.

I, just like you, use the mirrors, and I do glance over my right shoulder. I am asking for any assistance or suggestions with the mirrors and if anyone uses something else.

Your comment is of NO help.
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Relax, Carolyn. This is the nature of the forums, and people will offer alternative suggestions and opinions, which, truthfully, aren't always that far off base and can carry a valid point.
 
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cbsjohnson

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Ahtoxa: I did as you suggested: I rechecked the mirror alignment and it seems to be OK.
Swordsmith: Removing the headrest solved a lot...and maybe all...of the problem! Thanks for the suggestion.

I will also to get my x-ray vision checked out because it must not work anymore.
 
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laborsmith

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I have the hatch and there is a blind spot. I have removed the rear head rests which helped. Mine is a 2013 RS with the tiny mirror attached to the outside mirrors. I adjust the mirrors to not have a portion of the body in view.

I noticed the tiny mirror set in the outside rear view mirrors is dropped for the 2015 Sonic. I find it helps on the driver side but not on the passenger side.

The illustration ^ may help if any is available. The OnStar stuff may be why one is not.


Laborsmith
 
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cbsjohnson

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Blind side mirror

LaborSmith: It is better with the mirror adjusted good and the head rest removed. Since the BSM is tiny in the mirrors, I am thinking about a larger one might be better. But I am wondering: Since I have heated mirrors, do you think it the sticky backing would mess up the mirror.
 
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brainpause

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wbjones said:
this … plus I've got the mirrors adjusted out much farther than most folk do ….
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In my opinion, you are correct and probably have your mirrors adjusted similarly to mine.

I believe that you should have the mirrors adjusted such that you have to tilt your head a little to see the side of your own vehicle. If you do this on both sides, blind spots are virtually eliminated.

Larry
 
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