370z needs better side mirrors

abakja1 · 10-29-2009, 01:45 AM

I have a Subaru Legacy GT and bought Prova Blue side mirrors,..
Probably the best "overpriced" item I bought > $150...but they are trick and I got no blind spots at all..

The 370z needs something like this or smaller side mirrors that are electric...they are too large and there is still a bad blind spot..

JoeD · 10-29-2009, 01:55 AM

I'm waiting for Craft Square to release mirrors for this car.

kenchan · 10-29-2009, 09:45 AM

me too.

Gaiiden · 10-29-2009, 08:31 PM

it looks like the 2010 has smaller mirrors more like the 350, I'll wait to snatch a pair of those if that turns out to be the case

Modshack · 10-29-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaiiden

it looks like the 2010 has smaller mirrors more like the 350, I'll wait to snatch a pair of those if that turns out to be the case

Huh???? Why would they do that.....

Looks identical to the '09 to me....

Goolsbymd · 10-29-2009, 08:38 PM

hmm I don't have a picture or a link but what about those small little circular mirrors with 3M tape on the back side and have someone walking around the car and find the blind spot and drop the small mirror there.

Mike · 10-29-2009, 10:08 PM

you just need to learn how to adjust them. Tilt your head to the far left, then put the mirror where you can barely see the left side of the car. Then tilt right and do the same for the other side. In normal driving, you shouldn't be able to see your car from the side mirrors. It does take getting used to, but you will find, if you let a car pass you on either side, it will go from the rear view mirror, to the side to where you can see it directly and never be out of your sight.

theDreamer · 10-29-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

you just need to learn how to adjust them. Tilt your head to the far left, then put the mirror where you can barely see the left side of the car. Then tilt right and do the same for the other side. In normal driving, you shouldn't be able to see your car from the side mirrors. It does take getting used to, but you will find, if you let a car pass you on either side, it will go from the rear view mirror, to the side to where you can see it directly and never be out of your sight.

Took me well over a week to get mine just right, but no more blind spots. I would like to upgrade to the 2010 mirrors only for the heated mirrors, but I will wait to find out exactly what it will take to do it.

Trips · 11-01-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Took me well over a week to get mine just right, but no more blind spots. I would like to upgrade to the 2010 mirrors only for the heated mirrors, but I will wait to find out exactly what it will take to do it.

Same here Dreamer, Simple adjustments and the blind spots are taken care of. I keep my car parked outside and the morning dew frosts all the windows and side mirrors, I have to keep cleaning my side mirrors before I drive off to see backing out onto the street. Heated Mirrors would be nice option.

Jack370Z · 11-02-2009, 08:19 PM

I've found there appears to be blind areas on both sides due to the A pillars but with use the side mirrors do cover those areas. With approaching vehicles I adjust the side mirrors "out" until I can see the front of them as they clear the cockpit rearview mirror. The vehicles should just come into view in the side mirrors just as they begin to leave the rearview. I still find a quick glance over either shoulder is advisable for peace of mind. I do agree the driver's side mirror is a little large and does block your view, somewhat, when making left turns. Not sure of a fix for that. The rear visibility is limited in the 370Z. It reminds me of the Pontiac Trans Am Formula.

schrute · 10-29-2009, 10:15 PM

When I first got this car I felt like it had bilnd spots bad, but after adjusting the mirrors further out like Mike descibed above I have no problem feeling like I don't know what's going on around me.

WShade · 10-29-2009, 10:19 PM

x3

Matt · 10-29-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by schrute

When I first got this car I felt like it had bilnd spots bad, but after adjusting the mirrors further out like Mike descibed above I have no problem feeling like I don't know what's going on around me.

x4

The mirrors are great for me. After only a week, I feel 100% sure when changing lanes, backing up, etc....and that's with the nismo spoiler in the way! Back-up cam will be more of a show-off thing, than a utility thing.

antennahead · 10-29-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

you just need to learn how to adjust them. Tilt your head to the far left, then put the mirror where you can barely see the left side of the car. Then tilt right and do the same for the other side. In normal driving, you shouldn't be able to see your car from the side mirrors. It does take getting used to, but you will find, if you let a car pass you on either side, it will go from the rear view mirror, to the side to where you can see it directly and never be out of your sight.

100% correct my friend!

kannibul · 10-30-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

you just need to learn how to adjust them. Tilt your head to the far left, then put the mirror where you can barely see the left side of the car. Then tilt right and do the same for the other side. In normal driving, you shouldn't be able to see your car from the side mirrors. It does take getting used to, but you will find, if you let a car pass you on either side, it will go from the rear view mirror, to the side to where you can see it directly and never be out of your sight.

I've got mine set out as far as they will go before the motor "clicks" - and I still have a bit of blind spot...

This is fixed by doing a crunches while looking out the driver's side mirror then looking over my shoulder too to double-check. The more I drive my car, the more crunches I do, therefore I won't be 300lbs for long, right? (lol)

As a biker, I pay close attention to blind-spots. Sadly, other bikers don't.

10-29-2009, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	370z needs better side mirrors I have a Subaru Legacy GT and bought Prova Blue side mirrors,.. Probably the best "overpriced" item I bought > $150...but they are trick and I got no blind spots at all.. The 370z needs something like this or smaller side mirrors that are electric...they are too large and there is still a bad blind spot..

10-29-2009, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gaiiden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6sp Rep Power: 16	it looks like the 2010 has smaller mirrors more like the 350, I'll wait to snatch a pair of those if that turns out to be the case __________________ Drew Sikora Bullrun 2009 participant

10-29-2009, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	you just need to learn how to adjust them. Tilt your head to the far left, then put the mirror where you can barely see the left side of the car. Then tilt right and do the same for the other side. In normal driving, you shouldn't be able to see your car from the side mirrors. It does take getting used to, but you will find, if you let a car pass you on either side, it will go from the rear view mirror, to the side to where you can see it directly and never be out of your sight. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-29-2009, 10:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	When I first got this car I felt like it had bilnd spots bad, but after adjusting the mirrors further out like Mike descibed above I have no problem feeling like I don't know what's going on around me. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

10-29-2009, 10:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	x3 __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

10-29-2009, 01:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	I'm waiting for Craft Square to release mirrors for this car.

10-29-2009, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	me too.

10-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Goolsbymd Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 84 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	hmm I don't have a picture or a link but what about those small little circular mirrors with 3M tape on the back side and have someone walking around the car and find the blind spot and drop the small mirror there.

11-02-2009, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 16	I've found there appears to be blind areas on both sides due to the A pillars but with use the side mirrors do cover those areas. With approaching vehicles I adjust the side mirrors "out" until I can see the front of them as they clear the cockpit rearview mirror. The vehicles should just come into view in the side mirrors just as they begin to leave the rearview. I still find a quick glance over either shoulder is advisable for peace of mind. I do agree the driver's side mirror is a little large and does block your view, somewhat, when making left turns. Not sure of a fix for that. The rear visibility is limited in the 370Z. It reminds me of the Pontiac Trans Am Formula.

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