We want fold in mirrors and blind spot warning
11-29-2013, 11:32 PM
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We want fold in mirrors and blind spot warning
With all the cool technology on board, the C7 should have a blind spot warning system and fold in mirrors. It also should have the rear view camera function as a rear view mirror and an auto collision avoidance braking system. We will certainly be fine without all this but many others already have these features. This car should include these amenities.
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11-30-2013, 12:26 AM
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11-30-2013, 12:30 AM
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I have blindspot warning in a few of our cars and think it is worthless to an alert driver. I don't think it has ever alarmed in my SHO or QX56.
Power folding mirrors would be cool.
S.
Power folding mirrors would be cool.
S.
11-30-2013, 01:16 AM
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Fold-in mirrors, yes. Pretty convenient at the car cash.
Everything else is just unnecessary added weight to me. Since I have learned how to adjust my mirrors properly, I have not had any trouble with blind spots.
Everything else is just unnecessary added weight to me. Since I have learned how to adjust my mirrors properly, I have not had any trouble with blind spots.
11-30-2013, 01:23 AM
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I think blind spot indicators are mainly for people too lazy to look around. Sorry, I do.
I've driven a lot of exotics and never felt it was a necessity. If you want to see a blind spot, drive a Countach one day. You can't even see forward half the time.
I've driven a lot of exotics and never felt it was a necessity. If you want to see a blind spot, drive a Countach one day. You can't even see forward half the time.
11-30-2013, 05:02 AM
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I am sure we will get these and other amenities in future years. They aren't going to give it all in the first year. 
11-30-2013, 06:24 AM
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With all the cool technology on board, the C7 should have a blind spot warning system and fold in mirrors. It also should have the rear view camera function as a rear view mirror and an auto collision avoidance braking system. We will certainly be fine without all this but many others already have these features. This car should include these amenities.
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11-30-2013, 08:09 AM
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My wife's '14 Accord has this but only on the passenger side. A small camera is in the side mirror. Would be nice for both outside mirrors on the C7. 
"Real-time images of the vehicle’s right-side blind spot are then displayed on an 8-inch color dashboard monitor. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed."
"Real-time images of the vehicle’s right-side blind spot are then displayed on an 8-inch color dashboard monitor. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed."
11-30-2013, 08:18 AM
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I've driven a friends Honda with that system and agree it's nice. But I turned off the lane change nanny, it drove me nuts.
RE: weight is the reason a lot of features are not there I understand but .....
For cars that won't be tracked another 5-100 lbs is no more difference than different weight people or having a passenger on board IMHO
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RE: weight is the reason a lot of features are not there I understand but .....
For cars that won't be tracked another 5-100 lbs is no more difference than different weight people or having a passenger on board IMHO
.My wife's '14 Accord has this but only on the passenger side. A small camera is in the side mirror. Would be nice for both outside mirrors on the C7.
"Real-time images of the vehicle’s right-side blind spot are then displayed on an 8-inch color dashboard monitor. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed."
"Real-time images of the vehicle’s right-side blind spot are then displayed on an 8-inch color dashboard monitor. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed."
11-30-2013, 08:20 AM
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I would bet that 75% of the overall owners(not just CF owners) don't strip or track and really don't care about 10 lbs of addition weight for the above features but would really want them.
Collision avoidance, I suspect will be mandated by the gov't and insurance in the short distance future. And once the radars are in place with the already included electric steering, lane following is just some additional software.
I could see an option to have these features for these 75%.
Collision avoidance, I suspect will be mandated by the gov't and insurance in the short distance future. And once the radars are in place with the already included electric steering, lane following is just some additional software.
I could see an option to have these features for these 75%.
11-30-2013, 08:21 AM
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My wife's '14 Accord has this but only on the passenger side. A small camera is in the side mirror. Would be nice for both outside mirrors on the C7.
"Real-time images of the vehicle’s right-side blind spot are then displayed on an 8-inch color dashboard monitor. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed."
"Real-time images of the vehicle’s right-side blind spot are then displayed on an 8-inch color dashboard monitor. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed."
My wife has this in her 14 Honda accord also and it works great especially in the city.
11-30-2013, 08:21 AM
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With all the cool technology on board, the C7 should have a blind spot warning system and fold in mirrors. It also should have the rear view camera function as a rear view mirror and an auto collision avoidance braking system. We will certainly be fine without all this but many others already have these features. This car should include these amenities.
My 2c
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