Blind Spot ...

Codename067 · 09-27-2014, 07:56 PM

I almost always look over the shoulder just to be safe. I hit a car once because I didn't, so ive been doing it very often ever since. Thankfully it was a light scrape!

FERRARI · 09-28-2014, 10:56 AM

There is no need to get anything other than OEM mirrors......but it seems like some people just want to waste money. Look at the pictures of the posts above with their new pricy mirrors.......I guess the guy just wants to see the side of his car and not cover ALL of the blind spot......

For the driver side mirror, roll up the window and press your head against the glass. Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. For the passenger side mirror, place your head in the center of the car (directly behind the inside mirror mount) and adjust the outside mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. This is necessary even with convex (curved) mirrors where the image is distorted a little. - See more at: How To Adjust Your Side-View Mirrors

Sensei Kreese · 09-28-2014, 12:07 PM

It does make a difference, you can see quite a lot more than the OEM mirror and there is much less glare. This is exactly what I was looking for, feel better about making lane changes when I drive in the dark cause the blind spot in the Z is the worst I've had in any car I've owned.

axmea? · 09-28-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI

There is no need to get anything other than OEM mirrors......but it seems like some people just want to waste money. Look at the pictures of the posts above with their new pricy mirrors.......I guess the guy just wants to see the side of his car and not cover ALL of the blind spot......

For the driver side mirror, roll up the window and press your head against the glass. Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. For the passenger side mirror, place your head in the center of the car (directly behind the inside mirror mount) and adjust the outside mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. This is necessary even with convex (curved) mirrors where the image is distorted a little. - See more at: How To Adjust Your Side-View Mirrors

I would not recommend this mirror if it did not work and would have gotten rid of it. And don't say I like to waste money. You have no clue what you are talking about.

damian_mb · 10-22-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI

There is no need to get anything other than OEM mirrors......but it seems like some people just want to waste money. Look at the pictures of the posts above with their new pricy mirrors.......I guess the guy just wants to see the side of his car and not cover ALL of the blind spot......

For the driver side mirror, roll up the window and press your head against the glass. Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. For the passenger side mirror, place your head in the center of the car (directly behind the inside mirror mount) and adjust the outside mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. This is necessary even with convex (curved) mirrors where the image is distorted a little. - See more at: How To Adjust Your Side-View Mirrors

I agree! I adjust mine to where I don't need to see the rear quarter panels....why would I need to see them

FERRARI · 10-28-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by damian_mb

I agree! I adjust mine to where I don't need to see the rear quarter panels....why would I need to see them

Your side-view mirrors overlap much of what your inside rearview mirror sees

FERRARI · 02-26-2017, 01:52 PM

Bump

09-28-2014, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
FERRARI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 324 Drives: PERFECTION Rep Power: 493	Just stuborn I guess.... There is no need to get anything other than OEM mirrors......but it seems like some people just want to waste money. Look at the pictures of the posts above with their new pricy mirrors.......I guess the guy just wants to see the side of his car and not cover ALL of the blind spot...... For the driver side mirror, roll up the window and press your head against the glass. Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. For the passenger side mirror, place your head in the center of the car (directly behind the inside mirror mount) and adjust the outside mirror so that you can just see the edge of the car. This is necessary even with convex (curved) mirrors where the image is distorted a little. - See more at: How To Adjust Your Side-View Mirrors damian_mb likes this.

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09-27-2014, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Codename067 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Hills, CA Posts: 386 Drives: 370z, R1, 636 Rep Power: 15	I almost always look over the shoulder just to be safe. I hit a car once because I didn't, so ive been doing it very often ever since. Thankfully it was a light scrape!

09-28-2014, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sensei Kreese Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 90 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 12	It does make a difference, you can see quite a lot more than the OEM mirror and there is much less glare. This is exactly what I was looking for, feel better about making lane changes when I drive in the dark cause the blind spot in the Z is the worst I've had in any car I've owned.

02-26-2017, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
FERRARI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 324 Drives: PERFECTION Rep Power: 493	Bump