Blind Spot ...

shadow2k · 10-31-2010, 11:19 AM

There are no blind spots if you adjust the mirrors properly. It can be a little disconcerting on the test drive, simply because most people are not used to using the mirrors alone.

As others have said, turn the mirrors both outward as far as they go. You shouldn't see YOUR car in the side mirrors at all, or you won't see THEIR car, which is what's important. You don't need extra mirrors to see all around.

If you are trying to look over your shoulder, you're not doing it right. You're not going to see smaller cars and motorcycles 100% of the time, you have to use your mirrors. The windows back there are too small to be useful. You'll easily lose them on the right side, and on the left side...well, I don't know how the hell you think you're seeing back that way without sticking your head out the window.

whoady4shoady · 10-31-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by butdamnbrian

there's absolutely no denying the 370 has very poor rear and rear side visibility. whether it's manageable is up for debate, but it definitely requires taking extra precaution.

nobody's perfect, and everyone has blind spot close calls. take a test drive and see how you feel about it.

personally, i find the right passenger side mirror pretty much useless. from the driver's seat angle, i can't even see much of the actual mirror unless i lean over. it's got to be a look over the shoulder consistently.

Thats the key right there. Is it really that big of a deal?

Jquad · 10-31-2010, 03:05 PM

Yup It is bad.Just gotta be extra careful

zmyride · 10-31-2010, 03:26 PM

Get one of these and you won't complain about the blind spot anymore. I have one on two of my cars even the other car has no blind spot issue. With this mirror you won't even need to turn your head around to check for the blind spot but I always do out of habits anyway.

http://www.stacksandstacks.com/image.../119902_zm.jpg

It actually looks cooler than the stock mirror.

B996 · 10-31-2010, 04:27 PM

The worst blind spot i have is when I merge onto a road from the left (with a downward sloping hill) and I have to cross over on to a flat road to the appropriate lane. I end up squinting through the small rear window..

AlphaSnacks · 10-31-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

The blind spots are pretty hard to get used to. I make sure that my passenger's seat is set so that my eyes have a clear view to the small window. Also, adjusting your mirrors using this method will help tremendously. I was paranoid as crap when I bought my car, but once I used this method, I got very comfortable.

How To Adjust Your Side-View Mirrors

This is exactly how I've had my mirrors setup for years. The BMW Performance School in South Carolina teaches you that, as well.

AllForTheCash · 10-31-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ncheung85

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

butdamnbrian · 10-31-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Thats the key right there. Is it really that big of a deal?

yeah, it sort of is. as i said, it's up for debate as to whether the extra effort is manageable.

in my opinion (and in CA traffic), having to lean my body to the right just to see more than a third of the right mirror can be a pain in the ***.

it's cool that you're cool with the extra effort required to check blind spots in the car. and yes, if we wanted a full 360 degree panoramic view of the road, we should roll in mini-vans. i'm 100% willing to deal with the limited visibility.

with that said, it's fair to point out to the OP that checking blind spots in the z takes more effort than it does in other cars.

whoady4shoady · 10-31-2010, 05:46 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, 06:10 PM

i 100% agree

sonic370 · 10-31-2010, 07:56 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.

antennahead · 10-31-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

The blind spots are pretty hard to get used to. I make sure that my passenger's seat is set so that my eyes have a clear view to the small window. Also, adjusting your mirrors using this method will help tremendously. I was paranoid as crap when I bought my car, but once I used this method, I got very comfortable.

How To Adjust Your Side-View Mirrors

If you search, there is also another thread here, from some time back, that addresses this and the "3 mirror for full coverage" approach. I use it and have no issues.

Youngwolf34 · 08-28-2014, 07:57 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, 08:23 AM

2010.

OP hasn't been back since 2011.

JARblue · 08-28-2014, 08:28 AM

I don't use my side view mirrors to find out if someone is in the lane next to me. I use them to continuously scan around my vehicle at all times. If and when I decide to make a lane maneuver, I already know exactly where the cars are in the next lane and that there is a spot for me to move into. I take one last check in my side view mirrors to make sure someone didn't change lanes into the spot I'm looking to take. Properly set up, you should have virtually no blind spots in your mirrors.

10-31-2010, 11:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
shadow2k Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 143 Drives: 09 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	There are no blind spots if you adjust the mirrors properly. It can be a little disconcerting on the test drive, simply because most people are not used to using the mirrors alone. As others have said, turn the mirrors both outward as far as they go. You shouldn't see YOUR car in the side mirrors at all, or you won't see THEIR car, which is what's important. You don't need extra mirrors to see all around. If you are trying to look over your shoulder, you're not doing it right. You're not going to see smaller cars and motorcycles 100% of the time, you have to use your mirrors. The windows back there are too small to be useful. You'll easily lose them on the right side, and on the left side...well, I don't know how the hell you think you're seeing back that way without sticking your head out the window. FERRARI and AngelNismo like this.

10-31-2010, 03:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	Yup It is bad.Just gotta be extra careful __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\|

08-28-2014, 08:23 AM	#29 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 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 10:12 AM.

08-28-2014, 08:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I don't use my side view mirrors to find out if someone is in the lane next to me. I use them to continuously scan around my vehicle at all times. If and when I decide to make a lane maneuver, I already know exactly where the cars are in the next lane and that there is a spot for me to move into. I take one last check in my side view mirrors to make sure someone didn't change lanes into the spot I'm looking to take. Properly set up, you should have virtually no blind spots in your mirrors. FERRARI and Smashley like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	Get one of these and you won't complain about the blind spot anymore. I have one on two of my cars even the other car has no blind spot issue. With this mirror you won't even need to turn your head around to check for the blind spot but I always do out of habits anyway. http://www.stacksandstacks.com/image.../119902_zm.jpg It actually looks cooler than the stock mirror.

10-31-2010, 05:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
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10-31-2010, 07:56 PM	#26 (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.