Blind Spot ...

0101 · 09-05-2014, 07:59 AM

I'm going to go hunt for a set of blind spot mirrors.
Wondering if anyone has found any they like and look okay.

For those who don't know the term, something like this:

kenchan · 09-05-2014, 08:01 AM

you drive a SUV?

HEK · 09-05-2014, 08:44 AM

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

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.

0101 · 09-05-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

suv's usually come with those from the factory.

Ahh. lol.
I think the new Mustang has one as well.
My last car I could just raise up out of my seat, look and see just about everything. I'm not complaining, I like the **** out of my Z. Just want to adjust to it and feel safe/confident. I also want to track it, and when you're tracking the more visual data you have the better.

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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09-05-2014, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
0101 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stockholm, Germany Posts: 95 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 12	Blind Spot mirrors -- Any recos? I'm going to go hunt for a set of blind spot mirrors. Wondering if anyone has found any they like and look okay. For those who don't know the term, something like this:

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HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	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 0101 and wanker like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you drive a SUV?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ml#post2954142

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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

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