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Old 11-08-2011, 10:29 PM
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hello everyone,

i have had my first pcar since may of this year and have an observation i would like to share. i notice that my forward view is difficult in highway traffic. what i mean is i cannot easily see past the car in front of me. i dont know whats going on up in front.
Old 11-08-2011, 10:40 PM
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Not sure what to respond!!
Should I be witty or serious!
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Old 11-08-2011, 10:49 PM
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Try to get behind a big rig and look under it.

Or
http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars...xperiscope.cfm
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Old 11-08-2011, 11:27 PM
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you need to drive faster.. Lead not follow
Old 11-09-2011, 12:09 AM
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hahaha....
what about these for the sophisticated look?


YMMV but I find it's better than many other similar type cars?
Only time I really have difficulty seeing past the cars in front is when it's something like an SUV, and in that case I don't think it would matter what I'm driving...
Old 11-09-2011, 12:32 AM
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I've never noticed any problem with forward visibility. If you want to feel small, come for a ride in my Sonett.

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Old 11-09-2011, 09:39 AM
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Adjust your seat so it will be as high as possible.... Try riding in a Lotus or a something very small/low. You will appreciate the 911's height much more!

What an observation to start a thread about...

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Old 11-09-2011, 10:52 AM
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#1 track rule

adjust your vision

when you get that right the rest is easy

(hey if it was just like your old car why bother changing )

(dont raise the seat, if anything LOWER IT)
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In all seriousness, I have never even thought about it, There is a bit of a height difference between my Cayenne and the 996, I guess I just adjust without thinking abut it.
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Drive so that there is no one in front of you...be the leader of the pack.
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
It's better upsidedown!

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stop tailgating???



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