Objects in the mirror (rear view) are farther than they appear...

[Ben78]

Is it me of the cars in the rear view mirror look like they are a thousand miles away and when you press L1, they are just behind you ? Aren't they suppose to be closer than they appear ?

It's even more tricky when there's a fast car behind you...

 

[Slashzor308]

Um dude, "Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear" is the principle. A principle as consistant as gravity. Look small in mirror, look bigger looking yourself. Tah Dah.

 

[Ben78]

No, I mean, in the rear view mirror, they look REALLY far away from you and when you press L1, they're like chippin' paint away from your bumper. Shouldn't they look closer in the mirror and far when pressing L1 ?

 

[Slashzor308]

No, I mean, in the rear view mirror, they look REALLY far away from you and when you press L1, they're like chippin' paint away from your bumper. Shouldn't they look closer in the mirror and far when pressing L1 ?

No lol .... Ever driven a real car? Look in the mirror, car seems a long way back, then look back, seems a lot closer.

 

[RODDUZ]

Lol. FAIL!

 

[Parker]

I agree with the OP to an extent. I understand that in the mirror they are going to look further away, but I think they look a little further away than they should. If a car is right on your bumper, it shouldn't appear as far away in the rear view mirror as it does in GT5.

 

[Slashzor308]

I agree with the OP to an extent. I understand that in the mirror they are going to look further away, but I think they look a little further away than they should. If a car is right on your bumper, it shouldn't appear as far away in the rear view mirror as it does in GT5.

True, but the hood cam owns the bumper cam anyway

 

[o9lifted]

didnt read trough the thread, but I know that some american cars have a sticker on its rear mirror that says ''caution - things looks farther then they appears'' or something becouse ppl have sued when backin into stuff, or kids etc.. things are closer then they look

Edit: same reason why most of their cars have to hold its brakes in to start it

 

[Parker]

True, but the hood cam owns the bumper cam anyway

I use cockpit view, unless I'm in a standard then I go for the hood (or roof?) cam. 👍

 

[Slashzor308]

didnt read trough the thread, but I know that some american cars have a sticker on its rear mirror that says ''caution - things looks farther then they appears'' or something becouse ppl have sued when backin into stuff, or kids etc.. things are closer then they look

"Objects in the mirror are CLOSER than they appear"

People will forget how gravity works at this rate =/

 

[Ben78]

I use the camera that is "closest to the ground" (just before the cockpit view), maybe it's not that precise compared to other views rear view mirrors.

 

[Slashzor308]

I use the camera that is "closest to the ground" (just before the cockpit view), maybe it's not that precise compared to other views rear view mirrors.

Its a good view, however i find it extremely annoying how it sways when you brake, and shakes senseless when you run into something. The braking is why i don't use it though, gets too annoying over long periods in Endurance races.

 

[Ben78]

No lol .... Ever driven a real car? Look in the mirror, car seems a long way back, then look back, seems a lot closer.

Objects in the mirror, are closer than they appear., at least, in Canada, they do.

So if they are closer than they appear, how come they are so far away and REAL close by pressing L1 ?

 

[Slashzor308]

Objects in the mirror, are closer than they appear., at least, in Canada, they do.

So if they are closer than they appear, how come they are so far away and REAL close by pressing L1 ?

They are closer than they appear in the mirror ! ............

Bye Bye Gravity nice knowing you!

 

[Will27]

The camera position for the rear view mirror is close to the front of the car...
...When you press the look back button, the camera position is ON the rear bumper
So yes they're gonna be closer

 

[reverand33]

weird, my VW mirrors say, "Objects in mirror are Losing." LOL

but slashzor is right, most mirrors in the US do say "objects in mirror are CLOSER then the may appear."

 

[Ben78]

The camera position for the rear view mirror is close to the front of the car...
...When you press the look back button, the camera position is ON the rear bumper
So yes they're gonna be closer

When you drive with the cockpit view and press L1, it's the same as looking behind you while turning your head, shouldn't it be the same with the other views when pressing L1 and looking at your mirror ?

Oh well, back to grinding.

 

[Slashzor308]

weird, my VW mirrors say, "Objects in mirror are Losing." LOL

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Epic.

 

[o9lifted]

"Objects in the mirror are CLOSER than they appear"

People will forget how gravity works at this rate =/

lol my bad

 

[tatfa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37GrbCUvZEM .... it is one of my favourite songs along with the "Rollin' Stones" *I see a red car and want to paint it black* ..

 

[veryferry]

"Objects in the mirror are CLOSER than they appear"

People will forget how gravity works at this rate =/

what does gravity have to do with objects in mirrors?

 

[Will27]

When you drive with the cockpit view and press L1, it's the same as looking behind you while turning your head, shouldn't it be the same with the other views when pressing L1 and looking at your mirror ?

Oh well, back to grinding.

The rear view cam position varies depending on what view your using.

Anyway, I dont spend much time looking backwards... its too hard to see these tiny AI cars

 

[Shinzah]

Oh my god I have lost all faith in humanity when I found out someone cant figure this one out.

Objects in the mirror are *closer* then they appear. They *are* closer then they *appear* inside the mirror. Please. It was designed that way, because thats how mirrors work.

How its pulled off is smoke and mirrors, pardon the pun.

 

[Ben78]

Oh my god I have lost all faith in humanity when I found out someone cant figure this one out.

Objects in the mirror are *closer* then they appear. They *are* closer then they *appear* inside the mirror. Please. It was designed that way, because thats how mirrors work.

How its pulled off is smoke and mirrors, pardon the pun.

You made me lose faith since you don't understand my question.

Of course objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. Now, read this closely: How come cars, in the rear view mirror are FARTHER in the rear view mirror compared to looking behind you with the L1 button.

Reading comprehension is defined as the level of understanding of a writing, something you lack, apparently.

But thanks to others who helped with this, I guess it's in fact the position of the in-game camera and not a simulation since it would be impossible to drive in that position (front bumper cam). I thought it was maybe a mistake by PD, that they would have put the wrong camera there, since the proportions are not the same.

 

[reverand33]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Epic.

 

[ChieftainRoss]

Trust Americans. They would have be reminded that looking over your shoulder won't kill you.

 

[Will27]

Of course objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. Now, read this closely: How come cars, in the rear view mirror are FARTHER in the rear view mirror compared to looking behind you with the L1 button.

This is what I tried poorly to explain lol.. I think this is right

 

[Track_Veteran]

^ Nice car.
Glad I bought one.

...and it's "Objects in the mirror are slower than they appear"

 

[freight48]

You made me lose faith since you don't understand my question.

Of course objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. Now, read this closely: How come cars, in the rear view mirror are FARTHER in the rear view mirror compared to looking behind you with the L1 button.

Reading comprehension is defined as the level of understanding of a writing, something you lack, apparently.

But thanks to others who helped with this, I guess it's in fact the position of the in-game camera and not a simulation since it would be impossible to drive in that position (front bumper cam). I thought it was maybe a mistake by PD, that they would have put the wrong camera there, since the proportions are not the same.

Please stop embarrassing Canada and think about your question logically.

 

[dylansan]

Cars in the mirror are closer (in reality, or if you hit L1) than they appear (in the mirror).
This is true in real life, and exactly what you're describing.

For some reason, you're interpreting the phrase as:
Cars in the mirror are closer (in the mirror) than they appear (in reality or if you hit L1).
...which doesn't make sense. A car can not "be closer" in the mirror and "appear farther" in reality. The car doesn't exist in the mirror, it exists in reality.

Please think about it and understand what's being said to you.

Edit: Oddly, the phrase itself is a little screwy considering it says "cars in mirror". Try to interpret it as "Cars which are visible in the mirror are actually closer than the mirror shows."