Stoplights...what stoplights?

zcarpilot · 01-07-2009, 10:21 PM

Hi

Just got back from sitting in a new 370Z. Wow. Nice looking little coupe. The interior is very nicely done. The car I sat in was an auto with leather. (only one my dealer has so far)

At 6'1", I felt a bit claustrophobic, but not overwhelmingly tight. The right side blind spot is massive...along that line...if you are the first car at the stoplight you will have to lean all the way forward (big fellas) to look up to see when the lights change...one less hamburger for me. My 300ZX's see through T-tops will be greatly missed.

Man, this Z has got me excited but I wish Nissan would allow for a Targa roof or something similar (not a vert.) There was a new Maxima sitting next to the new Z car, it had a dual sunroof/moonroof...come on Nissan give us the option.

My dealer is going to call me when the 6 speed manual is ready for a test drive...can't wait!

Regards,

John

Pushing_Tin · 01-07-2009, 10:38 PM

Drove mine home tonight and agree with the HUGE blind spot. A rear view camera would be much appreciated when backing out of a parking spot.

DIGItonium · 01-07-2009, 11:13 PM

That's pretty scary. Drivers tend to drive next to me where ever I go regardless of speed. How bad is it compared to the 350Z?

01-07-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zcarpilot

Hi

At 6'1", I felt a bit claustrophobic, but not overwhelmingly tight. The right side blind spot is massive...along that line...if you are the first car at the stoplight you will have to lean all the way forward (big fellas) to look up to see when the lights change...one less hamburger for me. My 300ZX's see through T-tops will be greatly missed.

I am 6 -6'1 and I dont find my 350 tight inside at all. I usually slide my seat back all the way and recline it all the way. Yeah I know it looks like a gangster lean but hey as long as I dont feel crammed who cares

+1 to the blind spots. My 350 has them EVERYWHERE. At times I have to stick my head out the window to see people crack on me at times for that

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Man, this Z has got me excited but I wish Nissan would allow for a Targa roof or something similar (not a vert.) There was a new Maxima sitting next to the new Z car, it had a dual sunroof/moonroof...come on Nissan give us the option.

+1 on the targa also. Dunno why Nissan hasnt thought of it yet. IMO it would be a huge hit.

AK370Z · 01-07-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Drove mine home tonight and agree with the HUGE blind spot. A rear view camera would be much appreciated when backing out of a parking spot.

I think I have a solution for you

xDIEGOx · 01-07-2009, 11:26 PM

^ is that optional from the factory?

I had a hell of a time backing out of parking spots when I had limo tint on my 350Z.

01-07-2009, 11:28 PM

I think Nissan offers the camera on almost all their cars now

zcarpilot · 01-07-2009, 11:29 PM

Can't say vs 350Z...but it will warrant a fisheye for the right mirror to be sure...esp. if you are set (or is that sit...lol) back in the cockpit. I am used to a blind spot but this is a biggin'...adaptable as humans are, I shall endeavour to find solutions for this problem.

01-07-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zcarpilot

Can't say vs 350Z...but it will warrant a fisheye for the right mirror to be sure...esp. if you are set (or is that sit...lol) back in the cockpit. I am used to blind spot but this is a biggin'...adaptable as humans are, I shall endevour to find solutions for this problem.

I never trust my mirrors. I ALWAYS look over my shoulder to be sure.

xDIEGOx · 01-07-2009, 11:34 PM

^ wtf when did you sign up here? anyways welcome

01-07-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

^ wtf when did you sign up here? anyways welcome

Did you miss me br0?

Like 4 days ago to answer your question haha

xDIEGOx · 01-07-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

Did you miss me br0?

Like 4 days ago to answer your question haha

I sure did

Shortbus · 01-08-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I think I have a solution for you

When are we getting the factory back up cam? Most other cars with Nav have it built in at this point. It would be nice to have.

01-07-2009, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
zcarpilot Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 9 Drives: 90 300ZX TT & 93 NA Rep Power: 17	Stoplights...what stoplights? Hi Just got back from sitting in a new 370Z. Wow. Nice looking little coupe. The interior is very nicely done. The car I sat in was an auto with leather. (only one my dealer has so far) At 6'1", I felt a bit claustrophobic, but not overwhelmingly tight. The right side blind spot is massive...along that line...if you are the first car at the stoplight you will have to lean all the way forward (big fellas) to look up to see when the lights change...one less hamburger for me. My 300ZX's see through T-tops will be greatly missed. Man, this Z has got me excited but I wish Nissan would allow for a Targa roof or something similar (not a vert.) There was a new Maxima sitting next to the new Z car, it had a dual sunroof/moonroof...come on Nissan give us the option. My dealer is going to call me when the 6 speed manual is ready for a test drive...can't wait! Regards, John __________________ 2003 Murano SE 1993 300ZX NA 5sp. 1990 300ZX TT 5sp.

01-07-2009, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
xDIEGOx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 377 Drives: 02 Ram 4x4 Rep Power: 232	^ is that optional from the factory? I had a hell of a time backing out of parking spots when I had limo tint on my 350Z. __________________ Wanna see every Top Gear episode? Click --->Top Gear

01-07-2009, 11:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
zcarpilot Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 9 Drives: 90 300ZX TT & 93 NA Rep Power: 17	Can't say vs 350Z...but it will warrant a fisheye for the right mirror to be sure...esp. if you are set (or is that sit...lol) back in the cockpit. I am used to a blind spot but this is a biggin'...adaptable as humans are, I shall endeavour to find solutions for this problem. __________________ 2003 Murano SE 1993 300ZX NA 5sp. 1990 300ZX TT 5sp. Last edited by zcarpilot; 01-08-2009 at 05:30 PM.

01-07-2009, 11:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
xDIEGOx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 377 Drives: 02 Ram 4x4 Rep Power: 232	^ wtf when did you sign up here? anyways welcome __________________ Wanna see every Top Gear episode? Click --->Top Gear

01-07-2009, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Drove mine home tonight and agree with the HUGE blind spot. A rear view camera would be much appreciated when backing out of a parking spot.

01-07-2009, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	That's pretty scary. Drivers tend to drive next to me where ever I go regardless of speed. How bad is it compared to the 350Z?

01-07-2009, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	I think Nissan offers the camera on almost all their cars now