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do side camera's view on the screen work as well as side mirrors?
- Thread starter RidgeRunner
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The factory side mirrors have a limited view of the adjacent lane. The side repeater cameras have a wider view, this is a big improvement. You can replace the factory mirrors with aftermarket convex mirrors with a wider view. I installed a pair of stick on convex mirrors for the Tesla Model Y, from Amazon, that provide a wider view. (This was before Tesla released the update that enabled viewing the side repeater camera view when the turn signal is activated.)
Nubo
Test Mule
I think a camera view has the potential to be even better than a mirror, thanks to digital signal processing, and cameras being able to view a wider visible spectrum. However the central screen in Tesla does not feel natural for viewing this. I prefer the concept used in the "Honda e", with dedicated displays located close to where you'd naturally look for the side view.
The camera shows more area, but here's how I use both.
- Have the mirrors set wide so there is no blind spot. (Google it, if needed)
- Prep for your turn by using the mirror.
- Activate turn signal view the camera footage as confirmation.
- Shoot the gap.
thesmokingman
Active Member
US regs do not allow mirror cams. The protoype S and X both had mirror cams till the Feds were like, oh no you don't!
I don't like the mirrors on Model Y because they have so big "dead zones". I already had a couple of cases that I didn't collide to the car in the parallel line just because tesla safety feature turned the steering wheel away to avoid the collision.
Since then I always quickly check the side cameras view because they have a much bigger view angle and covering "dead zones"
Since then I always quickly check the side cameras view because they have a much bigger view angle and covering "dead zones"
The cameras tend to be better than the mirrors. I did drive a 2022 recently though. Oddly the cameras seemed sharper, but more prone to headlight glare. The mirrors were more useful in that one. My 2021 has the flare from blinkers and is grainy, but has great contrast even with headlights at night
You can decide if side mirrors with a wider view are helpful.
Suma Performance: Tesla Model Y
NXTGEN Blind Spot Mirrors (I installed these mirrors onr my 2020 LRMY prior to Tesla adding the side repeater camera view option.): Tesla Blind Spot Mirrors | NXTGEN Automotive
Model 3 Wing Mirror Showdown (US, Europe OEM; Suma, Hansshow): Model 3 wing mirror showdown: US OEM vs Europe OEM vs Suma Performance vs Hansshow
Suma Performance: Tesla Model Y
NXTGEN Blind Spot Mirrors (I installed these mirrors onr my 2020 LRMY prior to Tesla adding the side repeater camera view option.): Tesla Blind Spot Mirrors | NXTGEN Automotive
Model 3 Wing Mirror Showdown (US, Europe OEM; Suma, Hansshow): Model 3 wing mirror showdown: US OEM vs Europe OEM vs Suma Performance vs Hansshow
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I solely use the side cameras instead of looking at the mirror. It offers more blind spot coverage and is easier than turning my head to look at the mirrors.
If anybody says they prefer mirrors over cameras you can just automatically assume that they're a boomer
If anybody says they prefer mirrors over cameras you can just automatically assume that they're a boomer
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After a recent 1700 mile roadtrip, using the side cameras, it became so automatic that a drive in my 2019 Avalon Hybrid was a challenge. The limited view of the side mirror made me nervous.
While cruising, I glance at ALL my mirrors every few hundred yards. I always know what's behind me, if they're closing rapidly, out of control semi, etc., so I can get out of their way. Before any lane change, I use the side camera. Works for me.
YMMV.
While cruising, I glance at ALL my mirrors every few hundred yards. I always know what's behind me, if they're closing rapidly, out of control semi, etc., so I can get out of their way. Before any lane change, I use the side camera. Works for me.
YMMV.
Since Tesla added this feature, I've glanced at the center of my dash in my other cars a few times while changing lanes. That hasn't turned out to be useful.
bobbyjae: Old habits are tough to change. I'm certain my wife won't change this pattern.
That's the thing, there's very little down in the 3/Y. With the blind spot camera at the top, really easy to see with very little head movement. Its much less distracting than turning 90 degrees to check a blind spot with poorly placed mirrors. And lets be honest, a lot of the people who don't see the benefit still see their own car in those side mirrors.
Does not work for me. It's already adjusted far out, that I don't see the rear side of my car at all, and still, the blind spot on the left - remains huge. The right side of the car is fine, because the right mirror is panoramic.
