giddyup Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) I never noticed it on my old Isuzu D Max, but I find the A pillars on my Mitsu Triton create quite a blind spot. I have to be ultra careful when turning left or right that I check behind those pillars first. They probably aren't any bigger than any other pickup, so I don't know if it's my seating position or what that makes them so intrusive. Anyone else have that problem? BTW, I know just about all A pillars create a blind spot to some degree, but I actually find myself peering around mine, so they are obviously an obstacle. Edited March 9, 2016 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes. On my Toyota, depending on the angle a motor bike and even a car can be hidden in the blind spot when making a turn. Only solution is lots of bobbing of the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 The SsangYong Stavic is another example of how to NOT do an A pillar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toscano Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We have an Isuzu Highlander , yes , a pillar does sometimes obstruct view through side windows . What matters is that you are aware of it . At angle junctions , or turning around take your time , I always try to right angle my car to avoid a blind spot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Honda City also causes me problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yes- increased "chunky-ness" in design - largely to give the impression of added safety has led a lot of safety bodies to voice criticisms about many models - cars as well as pickups due to the lack of all-round visibility this results in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I was very surprised when 1st driving my nieces Fortuner at how dreadfully blocked was my view by the pillar and large mirror. Chuck on tinting so heavy it turns day to night and a drivers weather shield as well , and I was quite uncomfortable with the experience. I thought regulations had stopped this sort of safety impediment years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Pillars or no pillars doesn't every side mirror have a blind spot......Ie....why some people like to stick on those little ones in the corner to see motorcyclists and cyclists that are so near up on you that they are out of view.(I have actually come across drivers that were not aware of this fact and thought they could see all in the mirror) But I understand you are talking about an "extra' blockage.. Edited March 10, 2016 by dotpoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Honda City also causes me problems I find the Honda Civic the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ever tried using the wing mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 My 07 Navara has the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 You need one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ever tried using the wing mirrors? What is more worrying than a blind spot is a driver who doesn't know he's got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Some older cars had much better visibility than modern cars but styling and crash protection standards have changed. A pillars are much more substantial now and unfortunately create a blind spot. This can be big enough to hide a pedestrian / bike approaching from the right when the pillars are wide, faster / more angled and close to the drivers head. Window tint + tinted wind deflectors also make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Ever tried using the wing mirrors? DELETED they still don't overcome A pillar blind spots, as most comments here testify. In fact large wing mirrors can increase the blind spot. Edited March 10, 2016 by seedy troll / flaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) You need one of these Yeah! Bring back wrap around windscreens. Edited March 10, 2016 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 They dont make Cars like they use too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Dont Cry. T.A... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Ever tried using the wing mirrors? they still don't overcome A pillar blind spots, as most comments here testify. In fact large wing mirrors can increase the blind spot. They can if you adjust them properly. DELETED Edited March 10, 2016 by seedy troll / flaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Troll / Flaming posts removed Keep the Personal Bickering off this Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ever tried using the wing mirrors? they still don't overcome A pillar blind spots, as most comments here testify. In fact large wing mirrors can increase the blind spot. They can if you adjust them properly. DELETED If you can make both the mirrors and the A pillars transparent, but otherwise all the adjustments in the world won't overcome the blind spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiTerry Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ever tried using the wing mirrors? they still don't overcome A pillar blind spots, as most comments here testify. In fact large wing mirrors can increase the blind spot. They can if you adjust them properly. DELETED You seem to have missed the point they are talking about forward looking blind spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Ever tried using the wing mirrors? they still don't overcome A pillar blind spots, as most comments here testify. In fact large wing mirrors can increase the blind spot. They can if you adjust them properly. DELETED You seem to have missed the point they are talking about forward looking blind spots. Don't waste your keyboard time, he won't be convinced no matter what. I provided a photo for goodness sake to illustrate my point. Edited March 11, 2016 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 See Post #20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Evert new cars have those big a pillars. They disturb anytime you want to turn somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Might be able to look around them by being 5'8" with the seat all the way up and forward with forward tilt - and the wheel lowered..... Like the targeted market.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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