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9/25/05, 04:51 PM
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Anybody else notice that there are alot of blind spots in this car?
Backing up is particularly nerve-wracking as is maneuvering in heavy traffic. Or is it just me? :scratch:
My 95 Olds Cutlass SL does not present this problem.
Backing up is particularly nerve-wracking as is maneuvering in heavy traffic. Or is it just me? :scratch:
My 95 Olds Cutlass SL does not present this problem.
9/25/05, 05:02 PM
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Which blinds spots are you talking about? I find that because the rear end of the car is quite tall, it's a little difficult to judge how far way the rear end is from another object, like another car bumper or a kid's bike. Just takes a little getting used to.
9/25/05, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by WERKED 66@September 26, 2005, 2:14 AM
yep backing up is pretty much tough....i dont want to hit a wall or another car backing up so i am really careful...i always get out and check how much room i have....
yep backing up is pretty much tough....i dont want to hit a wall or another car backing up so i am really careful...i always get out and check how much room i have....
9/25/05, 05:35 PM
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Do you use your side view mirrors? They do wonders for me when backing up vehicles, never driven a S197, but if ur trying to look out the back window, ur gonna be alot better off looking in the mirrors.
9/25/05, 05:57 PM
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Originally posted by Fordracing200@September 25, 2005, 7:38 PM
Do you use your side view mirrors? They do wonders for me when backing up vehicles, never driven a S197, but if ur trying to look out the back window, ur gonna be alot better off looking in the mirrors.
Do you use your side view mirrors? They do wonders for me when backing up vehicles, never driven a S197, but if ur trying to look out the back window, ur gonna be alot better off looking in the mirrors.
i would normally agree with you - i ALWAYS back-in when i park and use my side mirrors all the time. however, with this car, i find the side mirrors aren't really helpful - i finally cleared the garage today so i could put the car inside and when i was backing in, the mirrors made it seem like i was going to scrape both sides of the car (as if it was too wide) but in reality i had at least 3 inches from either mirror tip.
it's weird, but the side mirrors on this car are really wonky...
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9/25/05, 06:27 PM
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A possible solution is doing some training with a van or large truck. Their blind spots will make the Mustang's relatively minor.
9/25/05, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by 1 BULLITT@September 25, 2005, 5:30 PM
A possible solution is doing some training with a van or large truck. Their blind spots will make the Mustang's relatively minor.
A possible solution is doing some training with a van or large truck. Their blind spots will make the Mustang's relatively minor.
9/25/05, 07:22 PM
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The vert is tough with blind spots.my real problem though is pulling it in the garage and trying to guage where the front bumper is so I don't hit the wall.I was trying to avoid having to pay for one of those fancy red beam light things but I may have to.I tried the rubber ball hanging from the ceiling and it is helping a little bit.
9/25/05, 07:29 PM
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Originally posted by Boltzman@September 25, 2005, 9:25 PM
... my real problem though is pulling it in the garage...
... my real problem though is pulling it in the garage...
9/25/05, 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by army_eod@September 25, 2005, 5:19 PM
mebby we should get one of those TVs installed
mebby we should get one of those TVs installed
You mean you didn't get the rear camera option? It was offered as a combo pack with the electronic tire pressure monitor.
9/25/05, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by Route 66@September 25, 2005, 6:01 PM
Just yell for your wife and have her back it up for you. Oh, and don't trip on your skirt when you get out of her way!!! Just kidding.
Just yell for your wife and have her back it up for you. Oh, and don't trip on your skirt when you get out of her way!!!
Just kidding.
9/26/05, 08:05 AM
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If you adjust your side mirrors so that you cannot see the side of your vehicle when you sit in the driver seat you should be able to back up safely. I also turn in the seat and look out the back window to get into my parking spot.
9/26/05, 12:07 PM
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I have backed up into another car (no damage done to their car, scratched the heck out of mine) and a planter (again, scratched the bumper) already... And I had no other problems with my other Mustangs... In any case, I am getting a lot better at backing up now... And for me, I have started using the side mirrors more, and they do help... A lot!
