Blind Spot ...

kenchan · 08-28-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Driftomodachi

So many people were taught the wrong way. I was also taught to use the side view mirrors to look back but that's what the center rear view mirror is for

yah, when i ran the stock mirrors i had no trouble with blind spots either.
but the left mirror housing was blocking the view while i was making
left-hand turns so that was my reason for getting the cs.

the convex lens that they come with was just an added bonus.
no need to shoulder check any more.

JACKPAC · 10-30-2010, 01:50 PM

I have my side mirrors set all the way out (until you hear click, click, click). I don't have any blind spots.

LuckyJinx · 10-30-2010, 03:27 PM

Turn the mirrors outward. Whereas you can barely see the rear of the car. Can't see behind you? Look at rearview. Toodles.

TongMan · 10-30-2010, 05:30 PM

Yes, its pretty bad. I almost hit another vehicle while changing lanes to the right. Scary. Look over your shoulder every time.

whoady4shoady · 10-30-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Yes, its pretty bad. I almost hit another vehicle while changing lanes to the right. Scary. Look over your shoulder every time.

Im sorry, but I disagree. That just sounds like a lapse in concentration to me, which we all have every once in a while. I am also glad you didnt wreck.

whoady4shoady · 10-30-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

Can anyone who drives their 370Z as the Daily Driver tell me about the blind spot .. I hear a lot about it in reviews , is it really that bad in thick traffic ??

Honestly I read the same thing a million times on this forum before my purchase, and I am still not seeing the big deal that was made of it. I mean i drive mine to work everyday and it has never been an issue. If you are even remotely intelligent and understand how to set and use your mirros correctly you will never have a problem. The side mirrors on this car are awesome too. Great field of view.

doubleG370Z · 10-30-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Honestly I read the same thing a million times on this forum before my purchase, and I am still not seeing the big deal that was made of it. I mean i drive mine to work everyday and it has never been an issue. If you are even remotely intelligent and understand how to set and use your mirros correctly you will never have a problem. The side mirrors on this car are awesome too. Great field of view.

also remember your driving a smaller low to the ground vehicle & just like motorcycles other drivers may not see you so drive more defensively too.

PapoZalsa · 10-30-2010, 06:22 PM

Adjust your mirrors, get used to driving the Z in traffic and buy the little blind spot mirrors.

Even that I don't like those little blind spot mirrors they help a lot!

ncheung85 · 10-30-2010, 06:39 PM

it takes some time to get use to the blind spots. they are unlike other cars that i have driven. it is best to speed up a bit before switching lane just in case you lose something in the right side blind spot.

you can have a semi hidden in the right side blind spot. lol

i still can't get use to looking over my left mirror.

AllForTheCash · 10-31-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ncheung85

you can have a semi hidden in the right side blind spot. lol

whoady4shoady · 10-31-2010, 04:46 PM

Im just glad I have adjusted to it easily and I wish the best to all you guys when driving yours.

butdamnbrian · 10-31-2010, 05:10 PM

i 100% agree

sonic370 · 10-31-2010, 06:56 PM

The worst is when backing out from a parking space like when you are in between two other cars. forget it then you can't see anything...

the rest of the time adjust both side mirror's all the way out and use caution..

i find myself using the rear view mirror the most so i can check whats coming
up on either side of me.

Youngwolf34 · 08-28-2014, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

Can anyone who drives their 370Z as the Daily Driver tell me about the blind spot .. I hear a lot about it in reviews , is it really that bad in thick traffic ??

No man its a hyped up non issue, not bad at all IMO. The cool thing about the Z is its so small inside when you change lanes you're practically using your rear view window to look out of, since its comparable to where the rear right window is located distance wise, in lets say a Honda Accord. No complaints from me.

Something that's helpful that I do is moving the passenger chair forward so the top doesn't obstruct the view out of the small right side window when changing lanes.

Besides that I have no problems what so ever. The mirrors for changing lanes on the Z are awesome, some of the best I've ever used

cooltoy · 08-28-2014, 07:23 AM

2010.

OP hasn't been back since 2011.

10-30-2010, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	I have my side mirrors set all the way out (until you hear click, click, click). I don't have any blind spots. FERRARI likes this.

10-30-2010, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Turn the mirrors outward. Whereas you can barely see the rear of the car. Can't see behind you? Look at rearview. Toodles. FERRARI likes this.

10-30-2010, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Adjust your mirrors, get used to driving the Z in traffic and buy the little blind spot mirrors. Even that I don't like those little blind spot mirrors they help a lot! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-30-2010, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 16	it takes some time to get use to the blind spots. they are unlike other cars that i have driven. it is best to speed up a bit before switching lane just in case you lose something in the right side blind spot. you can have a semi hidden in the right side blind spot. lol i still can't get use to looking over my left mirror. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube Last edited by ncheung85; 10-30-2010 at 06:42 PM.

08-28-2014, 07:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,985 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	2010. OP hasn't been back since 2011. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 08-28-2014 at 09:12 AM.

10-30-2010, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	Yes, its pretty bad. I almost hit another vehicle while changing lanes to the right. Scary. Look over your shoulder every time.

10-31-2010, 04:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	Im just glad I have adjusted to it easily and I wish the best to all you guys when driving yours.

10-31-2010, 05:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	i 100% agree

10-31-2010, 06:56 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	The worst is when backing out from a parking space like when you are in between two other cars. forget it then you can't see anything... the rest of the time adjust both side mirror's all the way out and use caution.. i find myself using the rear view mirror the most so i can check whats coming up on either side of me.

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