C7 Corvette Driving Secrets You CAN'T do WITHOUT!
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C7 Corvette Driving Secrets You CAN’T Do WITHOUT!
Hello everyone and welcome back to Brink of Speed!
I made this video so that I could point out a few driving secrets that I learned about my 2015 C7 Corvette Z06 that you can't do without!
There are really 5 secrets that I've come up with, that I'd like to share with you. So let's get started.
1: The side view mirrors. Most people think the best way to adjust their side mirrors is to make them so they can see the side of their car in them. This is not correct at all though and will leave a huge blind spot! In this video, I teach you a secret and show you how to properly adjust the side mirrors to completely eliminate blind spots.
2: The next tip is a little racing secret. This one is kind of difficult to write about and that's why I show you exactly how to do it on this video. Smashing the throttle and releasing it quickly in an Automatic will put the car in performance shift mode and ready to race, again, you will see this done first hand in this video.
3: Shutting the rear hatch in a 2014 or 15 with both doors shut won't let the hatch shut all the way because of the suction seal inside. The secret is to open one door and then shut the hatch, this will remove the suction seal, and allow the hatch to shut easily. Otherwise, you have to touch your paint on the hatch and press down pretty hard to latch it all the way. I demonstrate this perfectly in the video also.
4: Cup holders not good for any plastic cups or water bottles, but great for 30-40 ounce artic cups. Make sure to watch this section of the video as I show you the secret to successfully placing a drink in your C7 Corvette cup holders and not having to worry about it toppling over.
5: Parking brake secret. Make sure to always use this when your on any kind of hill. Most people just put their car in park or if you have a manual transmission they use first gear to hold the car. This isn’t good for your transmission at all. You’ll notice when you let off the brake after putting your car into park, that it either rolls forward or backward. This adds a lot of unnecessary strain to your transmission and gearbox. So when you park on any incline where you can tell the car will roll either forward or backward, the secret is to put your car in neutral, then apply the parking brake, let your foot off the brake to allow the weight of the car to rest on the parking brake, then put your car in park or 1st gear. Again I demonstrate this C7 Corvette parking brake secret perfectly in this video.
I hope these driving secrets helped you out today with your C7 Corvette or even any other car that you may drive as some of these can definitely apply to all cars.
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Henry Montenegro You’re very welcome!
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My Dodge Charger scat pack does that down shift trick
Bryan Roshto That’s Awesome! Thank you for your feedback sir!
hold the downshift paddle when you're driving and it will shift to the lowest possible gear for your speed and automatically go into manual mode. Instead of flooring it and getting off like you do in tip #1
Great tip, I’ll have to try that! Thank you for your feedback sir! Thank you for your feedback and if you have not joined my community yet, I’d love to have you! 😊
@@BrinkofSpeed It wont do it in touring mode or lower though, at least mine wouldn't when I was playing with it today.
When you shift down do you still have to shift up for the paddle shifters or will it shift automatically
@@pablobecerra2816 it only does it in manual mode so yes you will have to up shift using the paddles. Now pushing the gas peddle to activate the other mode while in automatic mode it will up shift on its own...
@@pablobecerra2816 Depends. If you use the paddles when you are in "D" mode it will revert back to full auto after something like 20 seconds. If you are in "M" mode you need to use the paddles to shift up but when you are coasting to a light it will do the downshifting.
Thanks for the mirror tip it literally just saved my ass from hitting someone in my brand new 2019 stingray!
Protective Dad Pranks You’re welcome and I’m so glad it helped you avoid a bad accident! 😊
Brink of Speed - it prevented a side swipe. Best tip I’ve ever used. Thank you!
Protective Dad Pranks You’re very welcome!
I use this mirror adjustment too and love it. It took some getting used to as i've always adjusted them where you think is the best place but not in a vette.
Hi Mike, love your videos. I have 2006 Vette the was my husbands last gift to me before he past away 2 years ago. He knew I had always wanted one. He had Parkinson's disease for many years & I was his 24/7 caregiver for the last 10-1/2 years. Six months before he pasted, he told me there were 3 things he wanted me to do. Aside from getting out & enjoying myself, he wanted me to get that Vette I always wanted. Who was I to not listen to him, so 3 months later after shopping for one, I got it. LOVE IT. It's Malibu Red, Beautiful. It's my baby. My father & husband had always told me to use the parking so as to not put stress on the transmission. Could & should I use your suggestion on my Vette. Always willing to listen to good advice to do what is best for the car. Thank you, Mike, keep the videos coming. Sue V., AZ
Susan Vasconcellos Well first of all thank you so much for your kind words! Secondly, I’m sorry for your loss but also happy that you are now able to enjoy your Vette (Baby)! I know that being a caregiver is most of the time harder on your health as the caregiver than the person you are taking care of. I love making these videos as cars are my passion and have been since I was a kid! Again thank you for your kind words and your wonderful support! 😊
I thought I knew everything, but you did open my eyes wider. Thanks for so many tips, I signed up and cannot wait for other tips tricks and ideas. I just got my 5th Vette, I just LOVE all sports cars. Laguna Blue is a neck breaker, Love it...
We certainly do learn new things every day! You're very welcome sir and welcome to the Brink of Speed community! Congrats on your 5th Corvette, that is amazing! I love the Laguna Blue also!
Good tips. Have been adjusting my mirrors with this method for years, but more people need to know about this.
Skip Hedgepath Thank you sir! Yeah, I’ve been setting my mirrors like this for probably 18 years now😊
Had my C7 Stingray and found this SUPER helpful! Subscribed now and watching your other vids- keep up the good work!
Richard Sananikone Awesome, I’m really glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the Brink of Speed community! 😊
This was worth its weight in gold dude, thanks! You have a looker.
Benny Bodash I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you, Laguna Blue is a gorgeous color for sure!
Good morning ☀️ Mike, Thanks for driving secrets. Especially for adjusting the mirrors, I had mind adjusted wrong!!
Great vlog👍
Paul Addison Grant Good morning Paul! You’re very welcome sir, I’m so happy to help! 😊
I just got a C7 and really happy to see the mirror trick. Thanks!
Thank you so much for these tips! Just bought a stingray and everything on here was helpful!!!
hrabb3 You’re very welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful! Congratulations on your new amazing Stingray! What year and color?
C5s had great peripheral vision, but with the recent C7 i got and found out how hard it really is see traffic.
After 7 Corvettes, finally an answer to my blind spot problem, Thank you!
Larry Williams Awesome, this comment makes me so happy! I’m so glad that this video helped you! 😊
I totally recommend you guys buying and installing small bubble mirrors for each mirror, helps a ton and makes the mirrors look more useful.
Pedro Magana Yeah, I'm not a fan of those at all, I've been setting my mirrors like this for 20 years or so and have never had any problems seeing my blind spot. That includes 3 Corvettes.
Reminder: When you change the mirror positions, you will need to "set" the new positions. Press the "Set" button (beeps) and then immediately press and HOLD the desired driver #1 or 2 button until you hear the 2 beeps. :-)
volocty Yeppers!
Who here is old enough to remember the mechanical kickdown rod on the older carbureted automatic vehicles lol👍
Dan Newton I guess not me lol. Thank you for your feedback 😊
first truck , 72 Cheyenne SWB. Big Block. 402.
I remember them, I learned on them getting my technicians ticket! I learned on the old ines from the old guys...lol when a mechanic actually fixed things instead of replacing them. I work on the new ones too though right down to reprogrammimg and mods. I just got a 2019 Z06 and its getting violated this winter... Lol
Dan Newton I believe that all automatic cars have or had that feature. It was called passing gear back when I was a kid.
Haha, 77 trans am, got rid of junk 400 Pontiac motor, put a built 350 with dart heads, and a built turbo 350 with shift kit and kevlar,red racing band's best car I ever had. Back when you could still work on them, boy I miss that car.👍😂🇺🇸
So, I almost bought your car. Same color with a standard transmission. It was sold before I pulled the trigger. I did however buy (May 2023) a 2016 Z06, 3LZ automatic convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic with 39,300 mile on it. I'm loving it. I come from a 1988 Z51, 1991 ZR-1, and a 2011 CTS-V. The Z06 is amazing. Thanks for the video!
Just picked up my 1st CORVETTE yesterday, January 31, 2020. Your tips are great, BRINK OF SPEED!!!
I APPRECIATE the TIPS!!!
My mom has a Mercedes and uses her parking brake because of upward incline in driveway. I shared your parking brake tip with her. She can use it too!!!
Great tips Mikey
Especially the mirrors 😁👍👍👍
Gonna go adjust them now. Good job.
Thanks, JT! Yeah, the mirror tip is truly a lifesaver!
I saw Jeff Gordon do a video on mirror setup for racing and it was exactly how you showed to do it here. I've done that ever since and it works perfectly for eliminating the blind spot.
rgille2 That’s Awesome, I’ll have to look that up as he is my favorite race driver of all time! Yeah, it definitely works perfectly for eliminating blind spots. Thank you for your feedback sir!
That mirror setup was recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE] many years ago.
Great presentation great job explaining the Five Points I was not aware of the mirror situation thanks for that and the emergency parking brake procedure I'm looking to buy a 2016 or 17 Stingray or Grand Sport thanks for the information you're very informative God bless👍
Thank you and you're very welcome sir! These will come in handy in your 16 or 17 Corvette for sure! Enjoy that car and God bless you too!
Great tips! I'm a new vette owner and these are very helpful!!
Steve S Awesome, I’m so glad they helped you and congratulations on your new Corvette! What year did you buy?
A few good tips that I was unaware of, thanks!
The mirror trick is awesome and might save me a bunch of money. Thank you!
Every automatic I've EVER driven had a "passing gear" downshift when you floored it. This and all other tips are incredibly remedial.
Hey man, as a new owner of a 2019 Grand Sport, I found this video useful. Many thanks for making this video and keep up the great work with regard to giving us corvette content.
Robert Rodriguez Congratulations on our new 2019 Grand Sport, I bet you are loving that car! You’re very welcome, I love doing this and I love this great Brink of Speed/Corvette community! 😊
This information was extremely helpful.
Thanks BOS!!!
You’re welcome 👍😊
Great tips, in the market for a c7 soon, especially since the c8s about to drop😎
T Trav Reefs & Aquatics I’m glad you found them helpful. Take your time finding a C7 and get a great one. 😊
Dude the C7 2019 brand new from the factory full spec has dropped from 150k to 135k. You can get a used full spec c7 z06 for like 42k now. I’m hoping to get mine next year
Mirror trick is golden! Thx! Nice car!
crodrc51able Awesome, I’m glad it helped you! Thank you for your support and kind words!
Love the trunk tip!!! Thank you!
+HowCoolRolls Awesome, I’m happy that you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your feedback and if you have not joined my community yet, I’d love to have you! 😊
Your not crazy, your a Rockstar!
Great tips brother!!!! Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
Great tips! Thanks
it's called "Passing Gear."
Pat McCormick Cool, and Thank you for your feedback!
Another great Vlog Mike!! Great tips. Unlike Jason, I found these out purely by accident lol! But, I swear every day I drive I discover something cool!! MAG ride calibration update! Yup, gonna mention that every time! General Lee Out!
Thank you sir! Lol that’s crazy, yeah, I also find something new pretty often with this car! I just need to find the time to schedule that mag ride update and make it happen. Thanks for always taking the time to stop by and leave kind words of encouragement! 😊
Great tip in adjusting mirrors!!!
Thank you for mentioning the parking brake and your process for engaging it! I got my C7 yesterday and noticed when I put it in park, put on the parking brake, and let go of the pedal it still rocks forward a decent amount. I wouldnt have thought of doing the brake first before putting it in park.
Cool vid, thanks!! I had the SAME trunk lid issue with my 2007 Z06 believe it or not, thats wild.
Jason Smith Thank you and you’re welcome! Yeah, my C6 Z06 didn’t do it for some reason.
For the mirror problem I always install the bubble mini mirrors on both sides, helps alot totally recommend them you'll spend about 4 bucks each.
I've seen them added to people's vehicles in the past on cars I've worked on, and I've always thought it looked like it came from the valley, from some old vato, but then I had to go on a long test drive in one and realized how good they worked, still to Mexico for me, not putting that shit on my baby,
No! If you set your mirrors properly you will be able to see the vehicles on either side and never lose sight of them when the car moves out of the rear view mirror and transitions to the side view.
I just uploaded my wife surprising me with a Brand New 2019 Corvette on my channel. I want to thank you again for the mirror tip. It has made driving a C7 so much safer and easier!
Mirror set up - great tip Thx
Man I’m glad I revisited this video... I was forgetting to do the parking brake trick
I found that pushing the pedal all the way to the left and dropping down 2 or 3 gears gives the desired effect of immediate power and I get to be part of the equation! So glad I live rural and can enjoy a manual. Too bad the C8 doesn't offer one or I would own one especially now that prices have finally dropped.
Good video and informative. Gonna try the mirror adjustment. Don’t know why gm hasn’t put bsm on the vette as of yet.
Ken Martin Thank you, I really appreciate it! Yeah, it’s weird that they have that in most of their other cars, but not the Corvette!
BMW has an excellent video of how to set your rear view mirrors and eliminate the blind spots also. Been doing this for years and show it to everyone I know.
J. Leatherwood That’s cool 😎 Yeah, I’ve been doing it for almost 20 years now.
Thank you for the brake and mirror tip.
Toby Tollefsen You’re welcome
Hello, thanks for the tips. I enjoy tips from owners. Just purchased my third Vette , a 2019. No need to slam the trunk lid or hatch lid. There is a built in handle in the lid made to use and will keep fingerprints off the car. Better than that, to save the integrity of the car, just pull down the lid with the handle to the rear deck to touch the latch and DO NOT SLAM. Now, just press the top of deck lid gently and the lid will pull down automatically. There is a built in motor for this. I had a 2010 and it had this pull down feature as well. Every year since 2010 should have this feature. Safe travels! 🚘
My 2017 2ss 50th anniversary has that feature too! Its great
Thank you for important tip information
Mirror thing... you hit the nail on the head. All of my vehicles are set this way. I got the tip in a "get out of a ticket" class.
Heck yeah, it truly is a life saver.
I really like your informative videos. Straight to the point and no waste of time. Is the color from factory or is it a wrap?
Excellent!
Love the mirror tip, I hate having blind spots.
Great video. The mirror thing was so on it.
Great tip re the performance shifting activated.............never knew that. I'll have to try it. Cheers.
Lee Douglas Thank you sir, I hoped people would find some if not all these tips useful! Thank you for you feedback sir!
I think the braking break tip is a good idea for any car👍👍
J2 J Yes sir. 😊
Great tips, don’t forget the use the handle to close the hatch. 😉
Ben Diamond 917 Thank you and i won’t 😊
Hey Mike Good Morning your side view mirror adjustment advice, does this apply to all cars or only c7 Corvettes? Thanks for another great video.
Hey there Davie! This adjustment applies to all cars and trucks. You’re very welcome and thank you for your kind words! 😊
I just received my first Corvette, a 2016 C7 Corvette Stingray 3LT today as an anniversary present from my husband. This video is so helpful because those blind spots are brutal. Thanks for the tips! New subscriber ✌🏻
Sandie Rads Awesome and congratulations on your C7 Corvette! I’m happy you found it helpful, the mirror tip really will save you from a accident. You’re welcome and welcome to the Brink of Speed community, I’m happy to have you! 😊
Brink of Speed your channel is amazing and I am loving all of your videos. This was an anniversary gift and also on my bucket list/before can’t walk list as I was recently diagnosed with an incurable disease in my spine that is going to take my ability to walk on my own on top of the Spina Bifida I was born with. This surprise from my husband was life changing. I am now out of the house everyday just to drive. Thank you for the welcome and I’m so happy to be here!
Sandie Rads Thank you for your kind words and support. I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but I’m happy you are able to make the best of your time left being able to walk. You’re husband and a super special guy for sure, he gets a huge 👍 from me! You’re welcome, I’m also happy to have new enthusiasm on the channel! Take care and God bless you and your whole family. 😊
Brink of Speed thank you so much for your kindness. Going to just go for a drive to nowhere now.
Sandie Rads You’re welcome, enjoy that beautiful Corvette! 😊
Amen on all these recommendations! Great job, I'll use this video as a reference for my customers. ;)
Corvette World Rob Awesome, thank you so much Rob! 😊
My 2015 Volvo S60 grabs a lower gear in anticipation of sporty driving when I accelerate aggressively, too. Quite common in many cars.
I just bought the same car today. Love the color
Elijah Kirkham Awesome! Yep, I love the color too!
Just got an Admiral Blue Stingray! Most fun i’ve had ever driving!
hrabb3 I just saw this comment after I had asked you what color you bought! That is a beautiful color for sure and these Vette’s sure are amazing fun to drive!
How is it ? Any problems?
Is it stiff?
I actually just bought a C7 used from a dealer. Never heard of this trick but ended up doing this on my way home from the dealer
Rule 1 : you dont eat or drink in the car
lol yes I drink water all the time in my car, why?
My nephew got in mine with muddy shoes. He was flag from riding in it
@@drinkmesilly Ironic considering your RUclips name..🤣
In a C7..? Very extra lol
Sweet
Nice tips
I use a convex mirror on the driver's side, fantastic! Supplied with a small piece of 3M tape, but I used silicon sealant for a better stick. Available from Zip Corvette.
Great outside morrow tip. 👍
Great video
Thanks😊
Do you have any tips for the manual M7 transmission? I got on mine yesterday in 3rd gear and had green lights flashing I didn't know what it meant I backed off I found it that I should hit 4th gear soon yellow is getting close to redline I'm learning as I go
and on the topic of hatches - i rarely open mine, so when i pop it, sometimes the steal is stuck and it wont actually lift up so that i can open it. you can see its been released, ,but you cant even get a finger under it to break the seal. what i learned very quickly - open a door and close it quickly - since these cars are so damn air tight, it breaks the seal on the hatch and opens her up. its amazing how well sealed the cabin is in these cars.
Thanks!
You’re welcome and thank you for the super thanks!
My 2017 Camaro SS was able to do the same thing. As far as like performance driving mode it jumps into and sets the car in the correct gear to jump on it !
Thanks I was wondering about that parking brake assist
lol, you're welcome!
You’re not old enough to remember, My Friend, but that’s what we used to call “Passing Gear”. (First segment of your video)
I’m 70 years old and have finally bought my first Corvette. It’s a beautiful 2015 Stingray and one of the first thing I discovered when test driving was that...
Damn, this thing has a Passing Gear!
Thanks for your video.
Man I miss my Laguna blue Zo6 such a pretty color. But I love my 19ZR1 torch red 😋 thanks for all the good info.
Matt French Yes it is an amazing color, but what you have now is even more amazing! You’re welcome and Thank you for your feedback and if you have not joined my community yet, I’d love to have you! 😊
Just making sure I understand. Mash the gas to the floor. Let off. Then hit it again. Is that right. I’ve done it by accident many times.
I take the divider out and put my iPhone and wallet there 😊
Matt French Yeah for those that don’t like using the paddle shifters. I personally use the paddles when racing anyone.
Man I’m not a big paddle shift guy. The delay just sucks. Although I was driving it that way today and my gosh does she pull through the gears. I just put the Gm intake on it that is supposed to bring it to 772 HP and I have 100 octane in there. She’s a shaker and a mover. How much more then my Z06 🤷♂️ not 100% sure. But very nice. I had a HellCat charger ant those paddle shifters where Amazing.
Really good content here.I’ve got some things to try. Thanks man. If you search 2019 Corvette ZR1 cold start and walk around you can see my car. ☺️
My grandfather (1970s and 1980s) drove GM vehicles almost exclusively. Almost all of them were automatics. He used to speak of a "kickdown" gear and, in his '76 305 V8-equipped Malibu Classic coupe, demonstrated: You floor it for a split second and let go. Then, just as quickly, you get back on the gas pretty hard. You're now in a gear low enough for quick acceleration. So, it seems like GM has had some form of this feature in its vehicles for decades.
it's called "Passing Gear!" From 60 odd years ago.
Putting the vehicle in neutral then apply the parking brake before putting the vehicle in park...learned that in the 90s.
adrian johnson Yeah, me too, but most people don’t do it.
I had to make sure to do that when I parked the car.... I had a 75 manual camaro that the transmission would lock up..you would have to go underneath the car and with a hammer make the shift linkage all in line...A MAJOR PAIN IN THE A..
InstrumentalJourney That would suck big time!
or put the manual shifter in neutral then pull up the parking brake like a man... with balls... not a teenage girl that drives an automatic
I'm a bit confused about your first tip...how is that different from any other automatic that downshifts when you step on it?????
I just got a 2015 c7 zo6 automatic this is my first corvette. I was just wondering when I'm in sport mode or track mode do I have to use my paddle shifters or can I keep it in automatic. I just subscribe to your channel
Hey Mike, I saw you used your fob to pop your hatch. Not sure if you know, but there's a button to pop it right above your license plate. I find it easier than reaching in my pocket.
Bran Chan Hey there, yeah I knew about that, but I actually find it easier to use the fob lol 😆
So much stuff that I forget from one week to the next. Especially the different Track settings, which I use infrequently.
Hello Mike, Nothing better than learning some great tips from the guys in the Vette community. That being said, I have been unable to take the "pedal to the metal" yet as I only have 380 miles on my new ZO6. The parking brake tip; awesome info! The dreaded cup holders, only have small Costco water bottles in my car...LOL! Side mirrors, great advice and the 5th tip; not on my new 2019! Look forward to getting home in two weeks to drive my dream car! By the way, I do have a question for you. I remember Chuck informing his community that if you are not going to track your car that at the first 500 mile oil / filter check to re align your toe in to zero. Your thoughts????? Blue skies, Jg
Hey there, John, it is always fun learning new things about our cars. I hear ya on the break-in miles thing, I've only had to do that once with my 2005 R6 when I bought it brand new. I'm glad you enjoyed the tips and as far as the alignment goes, I've heard the same thing. Take care bro!
@brink of speed my Camaro SS also goes into competition mode when you press the gas the way you did. 👍🏽
I liked your video and I use all of those secrets, but the only comment I hv is when you were talking about closing your hatch and putting your grease paw on top to close it when it doesn’t close all the way, but when you closed your hatch in the first place u didn’t use the spot your suppose to use when closing your hatch u grabbed the hatch with your grease paw instead, just a FYI. Love your videos 👍
on the highway going to mexico!!! yeah!!! sounds like a monster!
Heck Yeah!
What automatic doesn't downshift if you smash the throttle? Done it for yrs.
Ready to Race!
CGarnerSpeed252 Yes sir!
Thanks for the shoutout
Chris Steeger Yes sir! Gotta give credit where it’s due! 😊
is there a backup cam kit for the vet ? like android atoto car radio ?
Nice video. Have a quick question. I hate seeing fingerprints on the paint when closing the truck, but do you have any tips for the doors when you have to close them?
Thank you! I actually just barely touch the tip of the end of my door with one finger and close it that way. It really does do a pretty good job of keeping finger prints off the paint. Thank you for your comment and question! 😊
I do the same. Seems like we don't have too many options when it comes to this. Thank you for your feedback. Appreciate it.
Cy D I totally agree and you’re very welcome 😊
I bought my 2014 Z-51 Corvette in March 2014 from Hendricks Chevy in KC and drove it back to Seattle for 3200 miles 7 speed the southern You must be driving an automatic !! This is my 7 th manual transmission auto other trips have been 4200 and 1800 miles !! I didn't buy this car for track purposes so in March 2024 will be my 10th year of ownership !! My only suggestion is to change the car battery and remote batteries after 4 years
I got the convertible model so I don't have to worry about blind spots lol 😂
Here is another tip for you, remove that middle
Part of the spoiler which is that little clear window you got on there. It actually restricts air flowing through there and it slows you down at higher speeds.
Come on dude! My very first car, 1962 Buick Skylark, did the downshift action.
Has there been any problems with that 8speed automatic transmission in Vettes?
Does the 17 grandsport do the same thing? BTW: what drive mode were you in?
I mean the performance shift?
Ok Mike, if I can only get one…should I go Corvette or CT4 Blackwing?
It all depends on which Corvette you are going with
My rear hatch of my 2017 Z06 will not completely close with the doors and windows closed. Same undocumented feature you described on the video for 2014-2015.
We used to call that the passing gear. LOL
I understand what you are saying about the mirrors... but I also count on my side mirrors to see what is behind me.... I drive a bus for my Church, and have many miles, in my past, of driving vans, and FedEx trucks and even Oil Tankers... where an inside rearview is not available... as well as a LOT of motorcycle riding.
SO, I am very accustom to using my side mirrors a LOT for checking not only what is beside me, but also what is behind me... And yes, I DO always want at least a small portion of MY car visible, as a reference point... (-;
Floyd Burdett That’s cool, if you have your way figured out and it’s worked all these years, I probably wouldn’t change. This is what has worked for me though for many many years. 😊