Blind Spots

sdill · 03-28-2009, 03:17 PM

I know there is already a topic on this issue but I was just wondering specifically if you have found the blind spots to be that much of an issue.

I am seriously considering the Z and this is one of my major concerns.

A lot of the magazine articles I have read cite this as an issue but I was hoping to get some of your opinions on this.

Thank you

MightyBobo · 03-28-2009, 03:22 PM

Nope. Just make sure to use your mirrors plenty and properly, and you can see fine.

ZzzZz · 03-28-2009, 03:24 PM

The side mirrors are huge. adjust them facing outward. Use them in conjunction with the rear view mirror and there are no blind spots.

SoCal 370Z · 03-28-2009, 03:27 PM

You do get used to it. Is it optimal? No. There are several ways to get around it: 1) stick-on blind spot mirrors 2) adjusting the passenger's seat to where you can view through the rear side window, and 3) doing something along lines of LaneFX* or MultiVex.**

*LaneFX has answered none of my three inquires, and their website is s#!t.

**I contacted the owner of MultiVex and wanted them made for the 370Z. However, since they have not made any for our car he wanted $150 for their "new tooling." I said I would pass as they have them for the 350Z, and they are only $38 per side. Why should I pay for their business when they can write it off? Stupid.

jpit · 03-28-2009, 04:48 PM

I had this same problem in my MINI cabrio and the Multivex mirrors solved it completely. I was hoping the 350Z had the same mirrors as the 370Z but according to the above post this isn't the case.

ChrisSlicks · 03-28-2009, 08:03 PM

On the drivers side you can see the world with your door mirror. It's huge and due to the shape of the car lets you see directly behind the car with it, actually much better than you can see backwards with the rearview. The passenger side is a PITA, not so much when you are driving but when you are trying to back out into the street for example. You just have to move your head around a lot. You get used to it quick.

MightyBobo · 03-28-2009, 09:17 PM

I just lean forward, and I can see very far to the right of the car. It works fine.

molamann · 03-28-2009, 11:52 PM

^^^

I used to just lean forward but there's times when I would simultaneously hold the brake and try to lean forward and that obviously don't work too well. So I just stick on some blind spot mirrors and problem solved.

AK370Z · 03-29-2009, 03:05 AM

It's actually not that bad. If you're coming from 350Z than you'll be fine. The sideview mirrors are actually bigger than 350Z ones.

Pushing_Tin · 03-29-2009, 03:17 AM

It was awful at first, but you do get used to it. Backing out of a parking spot in a crowded lot is the worst though.

MightyBobo · 03-29-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

It was awful at first, but you do get used to it. Backing out of a parking spot in a crowded lot is the worst though.

I did find backing my Camaro up to be MUCH easier, but on the other hand, we have a GIGANTIC dome of a hatch on those, so....and the mirrors werent too bad, either.

sdill · 03-29-2009, 02:01 PM

I can see backing up will be a problem however the real problem im anticipating is merging.

How have you found merging into traffic?

Everyday I will have to merge into moving traffic so this is the reason for my concern.

ChrisSlicks · 03-29-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdill

I can see backing up will be a problem however the real problem im anticipating is merging.

How have you found merging into traffic?

Everyday I will have to merge into moving traffic so this is the reason for my concern.

Merging is perfectly fine.

Only time I had a problem merging was when I had 4 tires stuffed into my car (and I really do mean stuffed!) which blocked all of my rear and passenger side visibility.

Anatoray · 03-29-2009, 03:43 PM

I don't think merging is much of a problem once you learn the space your car occupies. Passenger side is hard to manage, but nothing I'd sweat about.

import111 · 03-29-2009, 04:57 PM

I have my side mirrors adjusted as far out as they will go, which gets rid of 90% of the blind spot problem for me. A motorcycle might be able to hide in my blind spot now, but that is it.

03-28-2009, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
sdill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2 Drives: ?? Rep Power: 16	Blind Spots I know there is already a topic on this issue but I was just wondering specifically if you have found the blind spots to be that much of an issue. I am seriously considering the Z and this is one of my major concerns. A lot of the magazine articles I have read cite this as an issue but I was hoping to get some of your opinions on this. Thank you

03-28-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Nope. Just make sure to use your mirrors plenty and properly, and you can see fine. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-28-2009, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	You do get used to it. Is it optimal? No. There are several ways to get around it: 1) stick-on blind spot mirrors 2) adjusting the passenger's seat to where you can view through the rear side window, and 3) doing something along lines of LaneFX* or MultiVex.** LaneFX has answered none of my three inquires, and their website is s#!t. I contacted the owner of MultiVex and wanted them made for the 370Z. However, since they have not made any for our car he wanted $150 for their "new tooling." I said I would pass as they have them for the 350Z, and they are only $38 per side. Why should I pay for their business when they can write it off? Stupid. __________________ ( Click to show/hide )* Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-28-2009, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I just lean forward, and I can see very far to the right of the car. It works fine. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-29-2009, 03:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	It's actually not that bad. If you're coming from 350Z than you'll be fine. The sideview mirrors are actually bigger than 350Z ones. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-28-2009, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZzzZz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 125 Drives: PG370, MT Rep Power: 16	The side mirrors are huge. adjust them facing outward. Use them in conjunction with the rear view mirror and there are no blind spots.

03-28-2009, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	I had this same problem in my MINI cabrio and the Multivex mirrors solved it completely. I was hoping the 350Z had the same mirrors as the 370Z but according to the above post this isn't the case.

03-28-2009, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	On the drivers side you can see the world with your door mirror. It's huge and due to the shape of the car lets you see directly behind the car with it, actually much better than you can see backwards with the rearview. The passenger side is a PITA, not so much when you are driving but when you are trying to back out into the street for example. You just have to move your head around a lot. You get used to it quick.

03-28-2009, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	^^^ I used to just lean forward but there's times when I would simultaneously hold the brake and try to lean forward and that obviously don't work too well. So I just stick on some blind spot mirrors and problem solved.

03-29-2009, 03:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	It was awful at first, but you do get used to it. Backing out of a parking spot in a crowded lot is the worst though.

03-29-2009, 02:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
sdill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2 Drives: ?? Rep Power: 16	I can see backing up will be a problem however the real problem im anticipating is merging. How have you found merging into traffic? Everyday I will have to merge into moving traffic so this is the reason for my concern.

03-29-2009, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	I don't think merging is much of a problem once you learn the space your car occupies. Passenger side is hard to manage, but nothing I'd sweat about.

03-29-2009, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I have my side mirrors adjusted as far out as they will go, which gets rid of 90% of the blind spot problem for me. A motorcycle might be able to hide in my blind spot now, but that is it.

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