Blind Spot ...

0101 · 09-05-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HEK

I have the one inch convex mirrors that I placed on the far bottom corner of both mirrors, have had them in all my rides therefore I'm used to them

That's what I was initially thinking. It looks like the solution above might be cleaner. We'll see.

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

With or without mirrors I'm always aware of my surroundings.............GL..

Same. My main problem is the passenger side I feel like I have a massive blind spot there at the 5'oclock angle.

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Originally Posted by Justice97

Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind.

lulz. No one comes up from behind. But when I'm passing someone, I want to be able to see when I'm clear to get over. Also for parking lots and such.

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

What blindspot?

lol

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you drive a SUV?

What do you mean?

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Originally Posted by Nargrakhan

Long story short: I used to position my side mirrors in a way, that showed my car's body when looking in them. I eventually figured out this was sorta of silly: if something was that close to me, there'd be no way to avoid it. I now position my side mirrors, where they don't show the body of my car, but would if I just moved them a centimeter over.

Poof. No more blindspots.

This is a good tip. I've done the same. I've always in the past made my mirrors show just a little of my car for a reference point, but on the Z I've moved them way out which helps. I still feel like I'm not confident in lane changes though.

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

I do the mirror adjustment method, I do not have blind spots anmore. Just need to do a quick glance in the mirror, no car, swith lanes.
How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

This is good. I might need to just play with it more to get comfortable. My last car I could just turn my head and look, I didn't have to rely on mirrors 100%.

kenchan · 09-05-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 0101

What do you mean?

suv's usually come with those from the factory.

kenchan · 09-05-2014, 08:45 AM

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ml#post2954142

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-05-2014, 08:48 AM

What blindspot?

FERRARI · 09-06-2014, 01:14 PM

people that think they have a blind spot just do not know how to set their mirrors !

axmea? · 09-05-2014, 08:48 AM

I have Zoom Engineering mirrors. Works well. But if you rely on the heated mirror feature, you will no longer be able to use it. It is a convex mirror that fits over your stock mirrors.

Justice97 · 09-05-2014, 09:50 AM

Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind.

cigarclifford · 09-05-2014, 10:16 AM

With or without mirrors I'm always aware of my surroundings.............GL..

http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/arti...%20a%20car.jpg

kenchan · 09-05-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind.

you zoom in on the tiny reflection while you rear end the car in front of you.

0101 · 09-05-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I have Zoom Engineering mirrors. Works well. But if you rely on the heated mirror feature, you will no longer be able to use it. It is a convex mirror that fits over your stock mirrors.

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Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx

I have the zoom engineering mirrors, they help a lot and look good, they also have a slight blue tint to help at night

Nice! Did not know this existed.
Looking at their website it says this:
"Note: These mirrors were designed for RHD vehicles, which come convex on the driver side. LHD vehicles will require extra double sided tape on the passenger side to cover the gap in between (extra tape not included). Failure to use proper mounting may result in the mirror becoming disconnected, causing damage to the mirror."

Did either of you have any issues since this kit is for RHD?

Here's the link I think?
ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z

xxAGAVExx · 09-05-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 0101

Did either of you have any issues since this kit is for RHD?

Here's the link I think?

ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z

No issues, the tape worked fine, have had mine on for about a year

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xxAGAVExx · 09-05-2014, 10:49 AM

I have the zoom engineering mirrors, they help a lot and look good, they also have a slight blue tint to help at night

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Nargrakhan · 09-05-2014, 10:56 AM

I used to need blind spot mirrors until I realized having a bad driving habit.

Long story short: I used to position my side mirrors in a way, that showed my car's body when looking in them. I eventually figured out this was sorta of silly: if something was that close to me, there'd be no way to avoid it. I now position my side mirrors, where they don't show the body of my car, but would if I just moved them a centimeter over.

Poof. No more blindspots.

I know that doesn't work for everyone, but I think I'm not the only person who positions their mirrors in a way that "shows too much of your own car" in them.

ShutokuZ · 09-05-2014, 11:00 AM

I do the mirror adjustment method, I do not have blind spots anmore. Just need to do a quick glance in the mirror, no car, swith lanes.
How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

pfdaxe · 09-05-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

I do the mirror adjustment method, I do not have blind spots anmore. Just need to do a quick glance in the mirror, no car, swith lanes.
How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

09-05-2014, 08:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	I have Zoom Engineering mirrors. Works well. But if you rely on the heated mirror feature, you will no longer be able to use it. It is a convex mirror that fits over your stock mirrors. DEpointfive0, xxAGAVExx, 0101 and 1 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

09-05-2014, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind. cooltoy, exsanity and Fuzzzy like this.

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cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458714	With or without mirrors I'm always aware of my surroundings.............GL.. http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/arti...%20a%20car.jpg __________________ -Clifford

09-05-2014, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
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09-05-2014, 10:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	I have the zoom engineering mirrors, they help a lot and look good, they also have a slight blue tint to help at night Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0101 likes this. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

09-05-2014, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nargrakhan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 176 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 12	I used to need blind spot mirrors until I realized having a bad driving habit. Long story short: I used to position my side mirrors in a way, that showed my car's body when looking in them. I eventually figured out this was sorta of silly: if something was that close to me, there'd be no way to avoid it. I now position my side mirrors, where they don't show the body of my car, but would if I just moved them a centimeter over. Poof. No more blindspots. I know that doesn't work for everyone, but I think I'm not the only person who positions their mirrors in a way that "shows too much of your own car" in them. 0101 likes this.

09-05-2014, 11:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I do the mirror adjustment method, I do not have blind spots anmore. Just need to do a quick glance in the mirror, no car, swith lanes. How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver 0101 likes this.

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