370z needs better side mirrors

abakja1 · 03-22-2010, 05:32 PM

the only thing about pushing the mirrors out all the way past the fenders are that I like to see a little of the rear fenders in my mirror. That way when I am backing up to park or manuver, I can see the yellow lines for the parking stalls or how close I am to the curb with my rear tires...

Im liking the APS mirrors more and more, but would like to see if anyone has this yet...$500 is a lot for them and this includes having to mod your own bracket and you lose your power adjustability. Overlay is the best option...

Has anyone found a local business that can do this? Hawaii is a no go that I could find...

Spartan 1771 · 03-22-2010, 07:59 PM

I'm only interested in the overlay. I don't want to lost the look of the stock mirrors or the functionality.

iff2mastamatt · 03-30-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I have no problem with the side view mirrors. As many mentioned here, with proper adjustments, they are more than enough for this car. Still, just to be in the safe side, I added blind spot mirror on the passenger side.

Did you make these yourself? Or where did you buy them? They look very useful.

JB-370z · 03-30-2010, 07:53 PM

Ok where did you get these bad boys at homie???

ltp · 03-30-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Ok where did you get these bad boys at homie???

You can those at AutoZone.
AutoZone.com | 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. Slim Blind Spot Mirror | 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. Slim Blind Spot Mirror

JB-370z · 03-30-2010, 10:09 PM

Thanks dude it says my local store has them in stock so I will pick it up this comming weekend. The blind spot is driving me crazy, literaly

Spartan 1771 · 03-31-2010, 07:49 AM

I installed the same thing. It works well. I also suggest you follow the guide posted in this thread on how to properly adjust your mirrors. As an added measure, move the passenger side seat forward just enough so you can see out of the rear side window. The three of these things combined will really help to eliminate the blind spot.

JB-370z · 03-31-2010, 09:44 AM

Thanks this is an issue that I must address asap. Saftey is the most important thing.

Spartan 1771 · 03-31-2010, 12:41 PM

No problem! I totally understand and agree!

blackbird · 04-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Is a 350Z side mirror smaller and if so, would it fit?.

tranceformer · 04-02-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by blackbird

Is a 350Z side mirror smaller and if so, would it fit?.

the 350Z mirror is definitely smaller, but not sure if it would physically fit.

ryanboy · 04-04-2010, 02:04 AM

tried to take out that stupid mirror helper and this happens! UGH! didnt know how cheap the side mirror glass/lens were!

anyone know a site that sells the passenger side mirror glass/lens for cheap? hoping blue glass is available for replacement.

03-22-2010, 05:32 PM	#91 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	the only thing about pushing the mirrors out all the way past the fenders are that I like to see a little of the rear fenders in my mirror. That way when I am backing up to park or manuver, I can see the yellow lines for the parking stalls or how close I am to the curb with my rear tires... Im liking the APS mirrors more and more, but would like to see if anyone has this yet...$500 is a lot for them and this includes having to mod your own bracket and you lose your power adjustability. Overlay is the best option... Has anyone found a local business that can do this? Hawaii is a no go that I could find... __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

03-22-2010, 07:59 PM	#92 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I'm only interested in the overlay. I don't want to lost the look of the stock mirrors or the functionality. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

03-30-2010, 07:53 PM	#94 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Ok where did you get these bad boys at homie??? __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-30-2010, 10:09 PM	#96 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Thanks dude it says my local store has them in stock so I will pick it up this comming weekend. The blind spot is driving me crazy, literaly __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-31-2010, 07:49 AM	#97 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I installed the same thing. It works well. I also suggest you follow the guide posted in this thread on how to properly adjust your mirrors. As an added measure, move the passenger side seat forward just enough so you can see out of the rear side window. The three of these things combined will really help to eliminate the blind spot. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

03-31-2010, 09:44 AM	#98 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Thanks this is an issue that I must address asap. Saftey is the most important thing. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-31-2010, 12:41 PM	#99 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	No problem! I totally understand and agree! __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

04-01-2010, 11:14 PM	#100 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 179 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 16	Is a 350Z side mirror smaller and if so, would it fit?.

04-04-2010, 02:04 AM	#102 (permalink)
ryanboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 201 Drives: Red z34 09 0060 Rep Power: 15	tried to take out that stupid mirror helper and this happens! UGH! didnt know how cheap the side mirror glass/lens were! anyone know a site that sells the passenger side mirror glass/lens for cheap? hoping blue glass is available for replacement. __________________ Slut RED Nismo Z34 2009 #60

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