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As far as the vision thing.....
I really think it comes down to using the side mirrors.
I did my own experiment .....I found it's IMPOSSIBLE to hide a car behind this VX and not see it out the side mirrors.
If it was mine and not my wife's I'd simply knock the window mirror off. I've had them fall off in the summer because I can't seem to get my glue thing down yet....and always liked the added view.
On the VX, the very short window makes this attractive.
Yeah ... the side mirrors are ok ... but a little boring.
When you want to change lanes a better way is to crank the wheel really really sharp to one side so you can turn your head and catch a glimpse behind you out one of those teensy side windows. Then crank the wheel back real quick before you flip over.
I think this is the method the VX designers had in mind. Who trusts mirrors anyways? ;Dp;
I really believe this WAS considered in the design, to overcome the back view problem.
Take a close look at these mirrors. The side mirrors are designed to come out just that extra bit....and also due to the vehicle length being short they literally wrap around the back. Have someone stand behind the vehicle and see where you CAN'T finally see them. Left + right = pretty much a full rear view.
This is quite a departure from cars today....in which you look out a side mirror, don't see much on the side...and might even get a "distorted" image of what's on the passenger side because of the modified optics on that mirror.
With all this in mind, I would have better confidence in passing situations with the VX than a couple other cars I own in which I have to strain to look out the side/back before passing.
The view out the rear is pathetic ....... their response was to add the rear view camera/screen/whatever ........ unfortunately, this welcome addition was MIA on the US versions .........
Changes I would have considered in the design stage:
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smaller rear seat headrests ...... they are simply too big ..... (ditto for the front ones) ..... small rear seat headrests that 'fold' down would be been better ....
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move the rear seats forward 2-4 inches ...... they did not appear to devote a whole lot of time to this area ....
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increase length of doors - maybe an inch or so - to increase entry/exit (area) into the rear seat area ...
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I also might have 'lowered' the spare tire hump one inch or so .... and maybe taken a tad out of the side (roof) pillars ............
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Oh man ... if you got to be serious:
I've never had a problem with seeing using the side mirrors. I agree 100% with Mr. Vettewars, they are designed very well.
I get a little nervous backing out in a crowded parking lot, but other than that it's ok.
(I've only squashed two old ladies and a puppy so far)
I've been just an "owner" for a week now...it's really my wife's car....but do you think the back has any potential for hanky panky.
I immediately noticed when sitting in the back seats that there is considerable leg room. I could also angle down the back seats.
This plus the limited visibility in = some real possibilities.
Did anyone consider this in the overall design equation?
I'd like to try it out but I'm afraid my wife would find out.Quote:
... but do you think the back has any potential for hanky panky.
Just KIDDING honey!!!;eekr;
That you want to have sex with her@!@#!
Yes.Quote:
... but do you think the back has any potential for hanky panky.
and I'm 6'6"
tall
Rode in a co-works SAAB convertible - nothing really special about it, but what I thought was cool was the passenger side mirror. About 2" from the outside edge, the mirror curves back, providing a convex mirror effect to help with the blind spot - what great design.
-- Best, John
You better belive it... I may not be 6'6" but I am 6'4" and there is plenty of room and Vettewar you are right about people not being able to see in. Oh and it's not so bad even with three. As long as your not into BIG girls.:naughty:Quote:
I've been just an "owner" for a week now...it's really my wife's car....but do you think the back has any potential for hanky panky.
okay, first off, my favorite drink is sanpple, and the glass bottle fits perfect in the square...Hole?...im the center console.
second, i have been told many times, and agree that the front looks like the front of a rattle snake. find a picture of one from the front, youll see what i mean.
and thirdly, okay it is true, the vis isnt so good out back, but it is only a prob when reversing in grocery store parking lot, people walk RIGHT behind me. one of these days i am going to hit one of the curious but oblivious onlookers.
Get some headrests from a Rodeo and dye them black - your new rear view will be a welcome change! The Rodeo headrests will fit with no modifications and have no center - it's amazing how much it improves the view!Quote:
Originally posted by t2p
Changes I would have considered in the design stage:
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smaller rear seat headrests ...... they are simply too big ..... (ditto for the front ones) ..... small rear seat headrests that 'fold' down would be been better ....
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Rodeo headrests for the front or for the rear?