Blind spots

Brad · 06-04-2010, 08:18 PM

I am a new owner of a 370 z coupe and new to this (or any) forum). Excuse me if this has been asked many times before, but does anyone (many) have a problem with the "blind spots" on both left and right side when trying to see if a car is just behind you in either left/right lane? If so, any suggestions - I've come close to changing lanes into another car. Thanks,

Brad

kenchan · 06-04-2010, 08:24 PM

Brad- yes, a lot of folks question this. The resolve for me was to set the mirror set all the way outward. You won't see the quarter panel anymore but its the way to go on this car.

Or you can get those ugly stick-on mini mirrors...

Trips · 06-04-2010, 08:27 PM

look in this thread and there are some suggestions
370z needs better side mirrors

Congrats and Welcome!

Cyberium · 06-04-2010, 08:29 PM

Wait, people look before crossing into different lanes?

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2010, 08:30 PM

Get the stick on mini mirrors... they are great.

Also, if you don't have a passenger riding with you recline the passenger seat so that you can see out of the passenger side quarter window... really helps!

XwChriswX · 06-04-2010, 08:32 PM

I've noticed that looking through the hatch I have an ok view of the right rear, the 'rear peepholes' don't give you much visibility at all lol. But for the left side, you're completely blind to anything not even with your door, and unless you wanna lean forward and look like a re-re you have to dare to change lanes. Thats pretty much why anytime I'm on a road with more than 1 lane, I'll always go to the left lane as quickly as possible and just stay there. It's not so bad at night because obviously if someone's close you'll see the light. But during the day it can be tricky, I just tend to accelerate before making my lane shift that in case someone is there, I give them some more room so I'm not cutting them off.

As for those lil stick ons, I've looked at 2 different types, they have one that's completely round, and one that is kind of square with 1 rounded edge. I didn't want to get the circular ones because they would be ugly. The others however might look somewhat ok if the angle is the same as the angle of the mirror. As long as it flows I think the little bit of visibility I gain with them will make up for the eyesore... But thats just IMHO.

Trips · 06-04-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Get the stick on mini mirrors... they are great.

Also, if you don't have a passenger riding with you recline the passenger seat so that you can see out of the passenger side quarter window... really helps!

Noooo! Not those ugly mini mirrors!!

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Noooo! Not those ugly mini mirrors!!

Whatever. They are just mirrors, it's not like the ruin the look of the car... or have any impact on the look of the car at all.

They eliminate blind spots completely.

Cyberium · 06-04-2010, 08:37 PM

Mini-mirrors make you look like your driving a school bus around.

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberium

Mini-mirrors make you look like your driving a school bus around.

No, that thing you stick in the back window of a school bus to allow you to see the ground from the rear view mirror makes you look like you're driving a school bus around.

nolan1016 · 06-04-2010, 08:41 PM

There should never be anyone in your blind spot if you are a good driver. You know your supposed to check your mirrors every couple seconds and be aware of every car around you, cars dont come out of a no where.

esfourteen · 06-04-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I've noticed that looking through the hatch I have an ok view of the right rear, the 'rear peepholes' don't give you much visibility at all lol. But for the left side, you're completely blind to anything not even with your door, and unless you wanna lean forward and look like a re-re you have to dare to change lanes. Thats pretty much why anytime I'm on a road with more than 1 lane, I'll always go to the left lane as quickly as possible and just stay there. It's not so bad at night because obviously if someone's close you'll see the light. But during the day it can be tricky, I just tend to accelerate before making my lane shift that in case someone is there, I give them some more room so I'm not cutting them off.

please lean forward and look, don't hit me.

sonic370 · 06-04-2010, 08:46 PM

it does take some getting use to,in fact i'm not use to them yet.
i think the drivers side is the worst. adjusting the mirrors outward helps
but its not perfect.

does anyone know if you try out those small funky mirrors if you remove do they mess up your stock ones

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

it does take some getting use to,in fact i'm not use to them yet.
i think the drivers side is the worst. adjusting the mirrors outward helps
but its not perfect.

does anyone know if you try out those small funky mirrors if you remove do they mess up your stock ones

No. Just use googone to get rid of the adhesive and you're good.

But I promise if you put them on you'll never want to take them off.

Nick911sc · 06-04-2010, 08:56 PM

Just adjust your mirrors so you can see each lane while still in the driving position. Problem solved

06-04-2010, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brad Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Age: 74 Posts: 1 Drives: o9 370z-coupe-platin Rep Power: 15	Blind spots I am a new owner of a 370 z coupe and new to this (or any) forum). Excuse me if this has been asked many times before, but does anyone (many) have a problem with the "blind spots" on both left and right side when trying to see if a car is just behind you in either left/right lane? If so, any suggestions - I've come close to changing lanes into another car. Thanks, Brad

06-04-2010, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	look in this thread and there are some suggestions 370z needs better side mirrors Congrats and Welcome! __________________

06-04-2010, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Wait, people look before crossing into different lanes? __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

06-04-2010, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Get the stick on mini mirrors... they are great. Also, if you don't have a passenger riding with you recline the passenger seat so that you can see out of the passenger side quarter window... really helps! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-04-2010, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I've noticed that looking through the hatch I have an ok view of the right rear, the 'rear peepholes' don't give you much visibility at all lol. But for the left side, you're completely blind to anything not even with your door, and unless you wanna lean forward and look like a re-re you have to dare to change lanes. Thats pretty much why anytime I'm on a road with more than 1 lane, I'll always go to the left lane as quickly as possible and just stay there. It's not so bad at night because obviously if someone's close you'll see the light. But during the day it can be tricky, I just tend to accelerate before making my lane shift that in case someone is there, I give them some more room so I'm not cutting them off. As for those lil stick ons, I've looked at 2 different types, they have one that's completely round, and one that is kind of square with 1 rounded edge. I didn't want to get the circular ones because they would be ugly. The others however might look somewhat ok if the angle is the same as the angle of the mirror. As long as it flows I think the little bit of visibility I gain with them will make up for the eyesore... But thats just IMHO. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-04-2010, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Brad- yes, a lot of folks question this. The resolve for me was to set the mirror set all the way outward. You won't see the quarter panel anymore but its the way to go on this car. Or you can get those ugly stick-on mini mirrors...

06-04-2010, 08:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Mini-mirrors make you look like your driving a school bus around. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

06-04-2010, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
nolan1016 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock Posts: 214 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A6 Rep Power: 15	There should never be anyone in your blind spot if you are a good driver. You know your supposed to check your mirrors every couple seconds and be aware of every car around you, cars dont come out of a no where.

06-04-2010, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	it does take some getting use to,in fact i'm not use to them yet. i think the drivers side is the worst. adjusting the mirrors outward helps but its not perfect. does anyone know if you try out those small funky mirrors if you remove do they mess up your stock ones

06-04-2010, 08:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Just adjust your mirrors so you can see each lane while still in the driving position. Problem solved

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