Visibility issue due to the shape of the hood

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 08:35 AM

With the raised hood in the front, I experienced a pretty annoying blind spot diagonally across on the front far right hand corner.

I cannot see young kids in that area, nor short 4-legged animals or even curb.

Yes, I tried adjusting the seat and it did not help. I even raised myself til my head is touching the ceiling. The blind spot is still there.

Are you guys experiencing this?

RickFLM4 · 06-30-2019, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivingPassion

Are you guys experiencing this?

No.

hellokitty · 06-30-2019, 09:00 AM

I don’t think so but perhaps you can share a picture of what you are talking about.

TideMD · 06-30-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

I don’t think so but perhaps you can share a picture of what you are talking about.

This. I sit fairly low and reclined, yet cannot think of a significant impact from the shape of the hood.

aerostar · 06-30-2019, 09:24 AM

How tall are you?

six-n-twins53 · 06-30-2019, 09:39 AM

Raise your seat

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by six-n-twins53

Raise your seat

>> Yes, I tried adjusting the seat and it did not help. I even raised myself til my head is touching the ceiling. The blind spot is still there.

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by aerostar

How tall are you?

5' 9"

But,
>> I even raised myself till my head is touching the ceiling. The blind spot is still there.

That's using my feet, of course.

uniqueMR · 06-30-2019, 09:53 AM

Haven't experience that.

Payamm3 · 06-30-2019, 10:05 AM

Are you sure there's something there to see? Maybe the kids are pranking you 🤷🏻*♂️

jdgamble · 06-30-2019, 10:09 AM

What did you drive before? The M3 is not a small car. It’s kindof a tall hood. You just have to get used to it.

RickFLM4 · 06-30-2019, 10:13 AM

There is no car in which you can see the side of the fender or front tire from the driver's seat. So yes, there is a "blind spot" if something is close enough to any car. But still unclear what the issue is with your M3 vs. any other car. I don't think we understand how the shape of the hood affects anything from a visibility perspective if your head is touching the headliner.

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jdgamble

What did you drive before? The M3 is not a small car. It’s kindof a tall hood. You just have to get used to it.

That's my point.
I guess I just have to get used to it.

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

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I don't think we understand how the shape of the hood affects anything from a visibility perspective if your head is touching the headliner.

Perhaps, the front of the car is just pretty thick in nature; so, not necessarily the bulges.

M3GymNut · 06-30-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivingPassion

With the raised hood in the front, I experienced a pretty annoying blind spot diagonally across on the front far right hand corner.

I cannot see young kids in that area, nor short 4-legged animals or even curb.

Yes, I tried adjusting the seat and it did not help. I even raised myself til my head is touching the ceiling. The blind spot is still there.

Are you guys experiencing this?

That's probably cause you're positioned like a gangster. I would recommend bringing the seat up a bit more. You are literally the first individual on this forum that has complained about this.

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by M3GymNut

That's probably cause you're positioned like a gangster. I would recommend bringing the seat up a bit more. You are literally the first individual on this forum that has complained about this.

ha ha ... looks like you have missed some parts of my postings.

>> Yes, I tried adjusting the seat and it did not help. I even raised myself til my head is touching the ceiling. The blind spot is still there.

gunsmoker · 06-30-2019, 11:44 AM

Time to get a P car.

SakhirM4 · 06-30-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gunsmoker

Time to get a P car.

Get an Isetta

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gunsmoker

Time to get a P car.

Yes, considering 🤔

DrivingPassion · 06-30-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Get an Isetta

That’s quite a car, isn’t it? 😝

minn19 · 06-30-2019, 12:21 PM

There is this spot under the car I can’t see because the car is in the way.......

Seriously OP, this is a new one. Thank you for reminding us that there is always truly something new to complain about.

gatorfast · 06-30-2019, 01:07 PM

Maybe don't drive so close to kids and animals? lol

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