370Z Blind Spots

hot370z · 03-10-2009, 06:41 PM

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.

Justin1686 · 04-01-2009, 04:35 PM

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?

wstar · 04-01-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin1686

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.

jbbrann · 04-01-2009, 07:27 PM

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.

molamann · 04-01-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jbbrann

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.

KillerBee370 · 04-01-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

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"..

spearfish25 · 04-03-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin1686

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?

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.

mspeasl · 04-04-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

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.

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.

Hi-TecDesigns · 07-31-2009, 11:57 AM

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...

CBRich · 07-31-2009, 04:59 PM

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.

cave vulture · 07-31-2009, 06:32 PM

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.

rudi · 07-31-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

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.

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.

edeeZee · 07-31-2009, 08:13 PM

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07-31-2009, 11:57 AM	#99 (permalink)
Hi-TecDesigns Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glenelg, MD Posts: 146 Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry Rep Power: 16	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... __________________ http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif 2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else

03-10-2009, 06:41 PM	#91 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	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.

04-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#92 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 38 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	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?

04-01-2009, 07:27 PM	#94 (permalink)
jbbrann Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 68 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 280	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.

07-31-2009, 04:59 PM	#100 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	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.

07-31-2009, 06:32 PM	#101 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 16	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.

07-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#103 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	side mirror.jpg