I think I got mine at Target. They are good for about a year and then they start to haze up and need to be replaced.

So the rear side windows are no help at all with these blind spots?

Does taking off the passenger head rest make it easier to see through the right rear window?

and how's the night time driving with these blind spots, do the fish domes help out?

I'm just concerned because my parents will also be driving this car and I don't want them to get into any accidents because they couldn't see out correctly.

No, the rear quarter windows are completely useless. And when I say completely, I mean, just forget that they're even there. Even with the headrest removed, the windows are recessed into the plastic interior of the car; that plus their small size, makes the angle of view such that you cant see out of them at all (you can't even see them, the windows themselves).

Having said that, with properly adjuster dome mirrors, or I'm using the LaneChanger mirror on top of my central rear view mirror (look earlier in the thread), the blind spots are essentially elliminated.

Actually, the only time I have a problem is when I have to merge off one of these really wide angle exit/merge lanes, you stop to look right, and the angle is such that you cant see anything, but that's just this one weird exit/merge that I drive by every once in a while, otherwise its ok.

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That's one way of doing it

I've considered getting the lanechanger mirror but I heard the adhesive doesn't really last long. Did you clip yours on or something?

Now that I've lived with my 370 for two months and have about 2,500 miles on it; I've concluded that the "blind spot" issue isn't really much of an issue.

Adjusting both outside rear-view mirrors correctly takes care of 90% of the problem; turning your head before changing lanes takes care of another 3% and simply paying attention and being aware of who and what is around you takes care of the remaining 7%.

For those who want to use them, a convex mirror on the driver's side outside mirror is certainly an improvement and should take care of any other concern with blind spots.

Wow. That's really good to hear that it isn't really a big issue, once you get used to it I guess.
I was really going get a different car if it was a huge issue.
Thanks for the input.
I'll be sure to put convex mirrors.

Yeah, the lanechanger mirror adhesive is pretty worthless (I think, i've owned my lanechanger mirror for more than a decade). All I know is that I use some silicon glue to attach it to the mirror, and as long as you dont mess with it, it will stay there forever (and I mean yrs and yrs).

Also, let us know if anyone finds a high quality convex mirror. So far, I can only find the dull mirrors for $2 at walmart etc.

+1 to properly adjusting the mirrors. no need for the convex mirrors if everything is adjusted properly. you should be able to follow a car from your rear view mirror, to your side mirror, and into you peripheral vision. if you can do that, how will there be any blind spots? if you can follow the car the whole way, where could it possibly hide? This is what I have always done, including my mitsubishi eclipse with smaller side mirrors than the Z, and I have never had an issue. I never turn and check over my shoulder, too much time not looking ahead; plus if i can see any cars near my in my mirrors, why would I? motorcycle mirrors aren't exactly the same setup as a car, so looking over your shoulder in that situation is a bit different.

I just installed small convex mirrors PLUS I also use my turn signals AND turn my head to check for other cars. Thats what you always do.

hey, ive read through all the posts in this thread. my question has to deal with backing out of a parking lot. i'm not worried about the changing lane aspect, every car has its blind spots. But i work in a retail store parking lot, and obviously backing out of a spot occurs a lot. how do you guys feel about backing out of a spot?

There's no fixing that really. The car has a long back and is low to the ground. Any time you're parked between two other cars, backing out is going to be risky. All you can do is take it slowly. Look, move a little, look again, move a little, until you can actually see around the other cars. If you just look once and go, you're taking a big risk in this car.

On the test drive I took I did the instinctive glance over my right shoulder when merging on the interstate. I was greeted with a face full of B/C pillar and not a lot else. I just busted out laughing... the salesman thought I was insane.

Heh, at least you got a testdrive. My Z was parked in the showroom and I was literally going "Woah" from the moment I drove off the lot AFTER purchasing it.

Haha.. no testdrive? Well I can't say I did much better.. I purchased the car and THEN went for a test drive.. ? haha It's true! I basically purchased over the phone and when I got to the dealership I went for the drive.

When I was cruising with the sales rep on the freeway, I went to change lanes and when I looked over my shoulder, the first thing he says is "make sure you look really good".. :bowrofl:

One option is to just reverse into your parking space, then you can pull out going forward more easily. I figure that backing in initially keeps other people more aware of your intentions. Since I have to back into my space at my condo, I've become pretty proficient using the side mirrors to pull off the maneuver.

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Gang,

I haven't pulled in to a parking space in years just for that reason. I don't care if I am in the Z or my X-Runner or whatever. It's easier to see when pulling out and you know what's behind you when you first get to your parking spot and you park.
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Bumping this back to the top...

One of two major complaints after my test drive night before last was the blind spot(s)... they're huge. My daily driver (at least until I pick up a Z) is an S2000, and there is a similar issue (though not nearly as bad). Since the S's driver's side mirror is already designed with a bit of convexity to it (notice the message "objects in mirror may be closer than they appear"?), some enterprising individuals purchased the driver's side mirror from the European version and replaced their passenger side with it. Sharp thinking, but has anyone considered doing the same for the Z? I'm obviously assuming the Z's driver mirror is convex...

I don't see the convex mirror message on the driver's side and from looking at it I don't think it is convex.

Give a couple of horn blasts as you back out blindly. That way at least you will be less likely to back over a distracted pedestrian.

In the Australian version, objects in the drivers side mirror seem to be further away than what they actually are. The passenger side is normal. My previous car which was also a nissan was the opposite. Have to watch out for that one.

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