Dealing Front Blind Spots (With No Hood Visibility) in Cars

[sethumurugan]

Re: Dealing With Front Blind Spots (With No Hood Visibility) in Cars

Your only solution to install the camera under left ORVM and it pointed towards the front wheel / side bonnet.

http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...dding-camera-below-left-rear-view-mirror.html

As soon as I saw the title of the thread I found the same thing as solution, but am late.

The easiest way I thought putting mirrors like the way earlier SUV rear backup mirror works those fitted in rear wind screen faced towards ground. One at the left side and one at front. But that could look weired for a sedan car. Also this may damage the looks.

Another option now I’m thinking like this guy done with a after market display which has two cam input, one at left and one at front. There have many chinese products for around view system but I don’t know about how long those will work and also they cost around 20k, so that is expencive. If any indian product definitely I will try.
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I know by time it will be ok and I will get an idea but till then I could get lot of scratches and damages, I’ve already got one and that is on the right side, not left.

I didn’t get how to estimate the side length via the 'rear view mirror? Side RVM or interior RVM? I can see the full left side rear portion (half of the car) by the side mirror.

Is there any cam which has dual option? that is news to me.

Regarding getting used to it without getting scratches, best option would be get assistance from some one for some time. That could be the only option.

Hi soumen.sam,
Nice subject. Some examples. Fortuner in India is having option to fix Fender Mirror. Fender mirror is a very good option to read front-left and front areas. Land cruiser Prado is having front camera (within the manufacturer logo -camera inside the logo). Nissan Patrol is having side cameras (under ORVMs), front bumper cameras. Fortuner in middle east comes with built-in front bumper sensors (no Fender mirror option).

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Back to your concern, the ideal choice is front bumper sensors. Cameras are needed to see those areas. Map my India navigation system is having option to fix front camera.

What is fender mirror and how it works?

 

[soumen.sam]

Re: Dealing With Front Blind Spots (With No Hood Visibility) in Cars

Is there any cam which has dual option? that is news to me.

No Cam with dual option, it’s the display option with dual cam/video input option.

What is fender mirror and how it works?

Check the attach image what is fender mirror and how it works, generally you found it in SUV or in Fortuner factory fitted, I think.

 

[sethumurugan]

I do not know what it's name. I have seen some pole kind of thing in some innova (made in plastic). First I do not know what is the use of it. Finally i came to know that it is to guide driver in such situations.

Sam, will that kind of thing will be useful for you? (But I think that will look good only in SUV, i know that, even then am just checking with you)

 

[soumen.sam]

I do not know what it's name. I have seen some pole kind of thing in some innova (made in plastic). First I do not know what is the use of it. Finally i came to know that it is to guide driver in such situations.

Sam, will that kind of thing will be useful for you? (But I think that will look good only in SUV, i know that, even then am just checking with you)

Yes, those I’ve seen even with dual glass (like the previous picture) those don’t provide well view due to the small glasses. But more than that these are meant to install by drilling a hole in fender which is impossible for me.

like I said this will not looks good in a sedan car also it will damage the style, but if something works with proper view and adhesive stick on, still I would like to go for even if it damages the looks or people staring at me.

 

[sethumurugan]

Yes, those I’ve seen even with dual glass (like the previous picture) those don’t provide well view due to the small glasses. But more than that these are meant to install by drilling a hole in fender which is impossible for me.

like I said this will not looks good in a sedan car also it will damage the style, but if something works with proper view and adhesive stick on, still I would like to go for even if it damages the looks or people staring at me.

In this situation, you should try some kind of cameras only.

 

[Prakritij]

As suggested by many TIAans, you can opt for the parking sensors installed in the front bumper. The parking sensors are connected to the reverse gear, you can arrange to connect the sensors fitted in the front bumper to the First gear for parking in tight spots.
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[soumen.sam]

Thanks for suggestion all of you, if no better idea anymore I will try the camera setup and if any luck I will post here. The issue is my time, I even don’t have time to look for these accessories, car accessories market is far away from my home and I’ve no time to visit there and look for suitable products. Not good help from online store so far.

 

[Mathew]

Re: Dealing With Front Blind Spots (With No Hood Visibility) in Cars

What is fender mirror and how it works?

Hi Sethumurugan,

Fender Mirror is a dual mirror positioned on bonnet to read left-front, and front. Only driver can read this mirror. Need some experience to read correctly. The driver can read front (under the bonnet), which is really needed in SUVs. Check the mirror on this Fortuner.

 

[Midknight]

Ahh this is really good and genuine problem faced by most folks.
Well I don't have an answer or knowledge about any of the solutions mentioned above.
I had same problem with swift [curvy,bulky] but with time [Practice makes everyone perfect] I got used to it hence I find no problems with either i20 or verna. [Yes hyundai dashboards are little raised than maruti.]

Maybe give these a try:
A]Put couple of those plastic made flower [made from soft ribbon] used for new cars or in decorating a car for marriage on your hood. It won't look bad on sedan as people will think it is new car and you won't have to drill or mess with the beauty of the car. [They will fall off if you drive at 70+ speed though] This might give you an idea but you will have to raise a little from seat for this. [How tall are you if you don't mind. I am 5'6 and can't see any part.] I feel that seat height adjustment is a joke in our cars.

B]Until you find time for shopping I would advice you to sit in your car while it is parked inside your garage and place your bike close to it or park the car close to a pillar in parking and sit/get out to study the distance for 5-10 mins,move car little for a few days.
I might sound crazy but it sure does work.


Regards
Midknight

 

[sethumurugan]

@matew, Thanks for the info.

Now i can recollect such mirrors i have seen. I do not know the purpose earlier, now i can.

 

[anshuman8]

I do not know what it's name. I have seen some pole kind of thing in some innova (made in plastic). First I do not know what is the use of it. Finally i came to know that it is to guide driver in such situations.

Sam, will that kind of thing will be useful for you? (But I think that will look good only in SUV, i know that, even then am just checking with you)

That is called Fender Pole. It is available for Toyota Innova/Fortuner as an OEM accessory but I am also looking for a similar thing as after market device. I did not see it any online store. If you come to know please guide me.

It is available with Toyota dealers.

Nandi Toyota - Innova Accessories

 

[soumen.sam]

Ahh this is really good and genuine problem faced by most folks.
Well I don't have an answer or knowledge about any of the solutions mentioned above.
I had same problem with swift [curvy,bulky] but with time [Practice makes everyone perfect] I got used to it hence I find no problems with either i20 or verna. [Yes hyundai dashboards are little raised than maruti.]

Maybe give these a try:
A]Put couple of those plastic made flower [made from soft ribbon] used for new cars or in decorating a car for marriage on your hood. It won't look bad on sedan as people will think it is new car and you won't have to drill or mess with the beauty of the car. [They will fall off if you drive at 70+ speed though] This might give you an idea but you will have to raise a little from seat for this. [How tall are you if you don't mind. I am 5'6 and can't see any part.] I feel that seat height adjustment is a joke in our cars.

B]Until you find time for shopping I would advice you to sit in your car while it is parked inside your garage and place your bike close to it or park the car close to a pillar in parking and sit/get out to study the distance for 5-10 mins,move car little for a few days.
I might sound crazy but it sure does work.


Regards
Midknight

Thanks for your advice, The point [A] is not a permanent solution and it doesn’t work, I mean it work but this wont stay for long. The point is a good advice and even by far I’ve got little ideas about the distances and having less trouble than earlier but still no confident and not very accurate.

Lets see if anything could be done.

 

[Midknight]

Thanks for your advice, The point [A] is not a permanent solution and it doesn’t work, I mean it work but this wont stay for long. The point is a good advice and even by far I’ve got little ideas about the distances and having less trouble than earlier but still no confident and not very accurate.

Lets see if anything could be done.

Completely agree with your views.
Keep practicing as its the only way you will gain more confidence. Maybe drive alone at inhuman hours as a lesson.
Do update this thread if you come across any cameras,sensors etc. solutions.

 

[soumen.sam]

Completely agree with your views.
Keep practicing as its the only way you will gain more confidence. Maybe drive alone at inhuman hours as a lesson.
Do update this thread if you come across any cameras,sensors etc. solutions.

Yea sure, I will do so.