Blind Spots

alan93rsa · 03-29-2009, 05:52 PM

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Only time I had a problem merging was when I had 4 tires stuffed into my car

What size tires were they, mounted? Sounds like 10 lb in a 5 lb bag.

ChrisSlicks · 03-29-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

What size tires were they, mounted? Sounds like 10 lb in a 5 lb bag.

They were the stock tires off the sport rims. I put 2 in the passenger seat and 2 in the back and I just barely got the hatch closed. The 2 in the passenger seat fell on me a couple of times when making right turns so I'm glad they weren't mounted, LOL.

BTW mounting tires with stiff sidewalls on this rims is a total PITA. They designed the rims with an abrupt lip, it was really hard to get the bead to pass over it, especially on the front rims. It took lubricant and 100 pounds of pressure. I'm just glad I wasn't the one doing the work, took 2 hours!

KillerBee370 · 03-30-2009, 11:54 AM

In a 370 you'll surely be going faster than surrounding traffic so who cares so long as you can see what's ahead!

Seriously though, I too found the blind spot on passenger side a bit freaky right at first but since I do a bit of track driving, I have my side mirrors set to the outside so that I don't really even have to turn my head at all. I don't find it to be a problem in the least.

(just don't let anyone borrow your car..

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Justin1686 · 04-01-2009, 04:27 PM

ive read through most of the posts in this thread. and seems like there are all mixed answers, which im not surprised. But my 1 curiosity is, how is backing out of a parking lot space? I'm not worred about the changing lang, i pay too much attention while passing everyone. But I work in a retail parking lot, and i have to back out a lot. so was curious as to everyone's opinion.

wstar · 04-01-2009, 04:49 PM

Before I owned this car, apparently I was never adjusting my mirrors properly because my other cars gave me such freedom to do it wrong and still mostly see everything. Now that I properly adjusted the mirrors on the Z, I can comfortably change lanes in traffic at any time without trying to look back over the shoulder.

You need to move them way to the outside, so that there isn't much overlap between the rear view and side view mirrors. With your head in its normal driving position, you shouldn't be able to see the edges of your car at all in the side view mirrors, by a comfortable margin. With this properly set up, there's never a time when a nearby car isn't either visible in the rear view, the side view, or obviously sitting right outside my side window. There's no "blind" spot for them to hide in: I can watch a car passing me move from rear view to side view to visible straight out the side window without ever disappearing.

My only remaining complaint in this regard is that the proper adjustment on the driver's side is pretty close to the max the adjuster allows.

SoCal 370Z · 04-01-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin1686

...how is backing out of a parking lot space?

Inches at a time. You backup up listening for a car horn, or the person you just ran over yelling "STOP" or waiting for the sensation of a nudge from the vehicle that just hit you. Backing out of a parking space has to be the worse; I would say synonymous to an extended panel van, but without the mirrors.

355890 · 04-01-2009, 06:23 PM

I use the mirrors...they seem to work just fine for me.

KillerBee370 · 04-01-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin1686

But I work in a retail parking lot, and i have to back out a lot. so was curious as to everyone's opinion.

Take the time to back INTO the space to begin with. Then, when it's time to split.. no hassles!

Anatoray · 04-01-2009, 10:53 PM

I have to say, backing out of spaces with this car is hell. You have to really work your neck to see around other cars for traffic and take it real slow. If you're good at backing into spaces, do it, but that's a learning experience with this car too... lol

MightyBobo · 04-01-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Take the time to back INTO the space to begin with. Then, when it's time to split.. no hassles!

Its what Ive been doing for years now, with all my vehicles. This one is no different. Although I find Im quite far away from whatever Im backing into - not used to the car ending so close behind me I guess...

04-01-2009, 04:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Before I owned this car, apparently I was never adjusting my mirrors properly because my other cars gave me such freedom to do it wrong and still mostly see everything. Now that I properly adjusted the mirrors on the Z, I can comfortably change lanes in traffic at any time without trying to look back over the shoulder. You need to move them way to the outside, so that there isn't much overlap between the rear view and side view mirrors. With your head in its normal driving position, you shouldn't be able to see the edges of your car at all in the side view mirrors, by a comfortable margin. With this properly set up, there's never a time when a nearby car isn't either visible in the rear view, the side view, or obviously sitting right outside my side window. There's no "blind" spot for them to hide in: I can watch a car passing me move from rear view to side view to visible straight out the side window without ever disappearing. My only remaining complaint in this regard is that the proper adjustment on the driver's side is pretty close to the max the adjuster allows. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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03-30-2009, 11:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	In a 370 you'll surely be going faster than surrounding traffic so who cares so long as you can see what's ahead! Seriously though, I too found the blind spot on passenger side a bit freaky right at first but since I do a bit of track driving, I have my side mirrors set to the outside so that I don't really even have to turn my head at all. I don't find it to be a problem in the least. (just don't let anyone borrow your car.. )

04-01-2009, 04:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 38 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	ive read through most of the posts in this thread. and seems like there are all mixed answers, which im not surprised. But my 1 curiosity is, how is backing out of a parking lot space? I'm not worred about the changing lang, i pay too much attention while passing everyone. But I work in a retail parking lot, and i have to back out a lot. so was curious as to everyone's opinion.

04-01-2009, 06:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	I use the mirrors...they seem to work just fine for me.

04-01-2009, 10:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	I have to say, backing out of spaces with this car is hell. You have to really work your neck to see around other cars for traffic and take it real slow. If you're good at backing into spaces, do it, but that's a learning experience with this car too... lol