Beagler Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I find it difficult reversing the Cat when on my drive. There is a wall at one side and my car at the other so a narrow gap. The vision is unclear due to wide rear wings and being low down. Anyone find the same and have you any tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I tend to push the car if I need to get it through a narrow gap on my drive. The kids liked being trusted to steer while doing this in the past, though now teenagers this sort of useful helping is now probably beneath them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 19, 2022 Member Share Posted April 19, 2022 Could you put a marker above the wall... possibly a plant?Beyond that... some sort of sight alignment marks somewhere else so that you know you're in the right place even though you can't see the obstacles? With or without automation!Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 19, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted April 19, 2022 You'll get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Good convex mirrors with long arms mounted on the stanchions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Some people will do anything to avoid reversing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 19, 2022 Member Share Posted April 19, 2022 "Some people will do anything to avoid reversing!!!""Hang on, lads; I've got a great idea."Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.pursglove Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Must confess that I am happy reversing anywhere EXCEPT into my garage, there I tend to reverse up the drive off the road and stop close to the door, then get out and push in. Also reduces the risk of running over the elderly, stupid, chocolate Labrador who is always keen to seen what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 19, 2022 Member Share Posted April 19, 2022 In the garage you can hang one or more tennis balls from the ceiling and use those to align both left-right and fore and aft. With new cars I put one up to just touch the middle of the rear window. Mats with ramps also work well for fore and aft.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I just use a tennis ball on a string hanging from the ceiling to mark the centre point where I want to place the car (and also acts as a stop before hitting the trailer stored on edge in front of a workbench), the ball has a reflective strip around it to show up easily when the garage lights are off at night. Used for the BMW to reverse in to keep it's side mirror about 100mm from the Caterham that is pushed against the wall in our oversized double garage with an offset door, but maintain enough space to the Macan that is placed in forward so both can open their drivers doors without banging against each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb2117 Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Totally hear you, if you can twisting up and round in the seat is the best bet, using true vision not mirrors, depends on your flexibility though. Alternately I got some cool motorbike mirrors which are on longer, higher stalks than most and fitted those so I can clearly see wings etc. In the photo ignore the sidescreen mounted ones its the taller ones that do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 In my spare time I work for a charity driving a mini bus around the lanes of Somerset. This involves a lot of reversing, often with a load of old ladies on board ( dont't go there!).Part of my role is to train new drivers, and it is surprising how many of them opt out because they cannot handle the reversing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks guys, some amusing, some constructive, always gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I've just fitted some Spa convex mirrors on Eccles mounts and they're so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Where did you get those please Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Where did you get those please Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budjuggler Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 How about you move your other car first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 The mounts or the mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 These are the mounts https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/sale/billet-aluminium-eccles-mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youds7 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Have you thought about getting a reversing camera. I have seen one in a 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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