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sheps58 08-20-2011 07:52 PM

Just damaged my car blind spot side view mirrior
 
I was making a left hand turn. I'm usually very careful. I did not see a stopped car and clipped it. The side view mirror blocks my line of sight during turns. Does any one else have this problem? No one hurt. I think I have to replace my front bumper and get a booster seat to see over my side view mirrior.

kenchan 08-20-2011 07:57 PM

Yep one of the reasons why I have the craftsquare. But if this is your dd you're better off raising the seat.

TreeSemdyZee 08-20-2011 10:23 PM

I just about hit a little old lady (in her car) today partially because of the mirror.

Trips 08-20-2011 10:48 PM

Found Op's solution

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SPOHN 08-20-2011 10:51 PM

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onzedge 08-20-2011 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 1271820)

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houkouonchi 08-20-2011 11:15 PM

How tall are you OP? I haven't ever noticed any problem with not seeing the mirror myself. I am not what I would call tall but not short either (6 ft). I wonder if its only a problem if your a bit shorter than that?

JZNx 08-20-2011 11:22 PM

You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors.
Helps prevent the blind spots.
Amazing for parking, especially parallel parking.
Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =).
And sorry to here about your accidents.

wilsonp 08-20-2011 11:35 PM

I think the 350z shorter mirrors look like they don't block so much, something about the design/angle of the stock mirrors really block a lot of forward corner view.

And blind spot mirrors won't help that. We need to replace the mirrors with LCD screens that switch front/back view :)

DJ-of-E 08-21-2011 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi (Post 1271843)
How tall are you OP? I haven't ever noticed any problem with not seeing the mirror myself. I am not what I would call tall but not short either (6 ft). I wonder if its only a problem if your a bit shorter than that?

I wonder the same as well because I'm just 5' 10".

happytheman 08-21-2011 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZNx (Post 1271847)
You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors.
Helps prevent the blind spots.
Amazing for parking, especially parallel parking.
Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =).
And sorry to here about your accidents.

I don't have an issue with the mirrors, per se...but I would like to see pics of these on your Z so I can evaluate.

CraigP 08-21-2011 08:18 AM

I've noticed that when making a left hand turn at an intersection where there's a concrete curb that it's very difficult to see around the mirror. Been REAL careful with that.

PluckyPurcell 08-21-2011 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZNx (Post 1271847)
You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors.

Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =).

I have a blind spot mirror on the driver's side but I'm pretty sure you should still check over your shoulder.

EazyD 08-21-2011 10:05 AM

Btw- we are talking about the physical mirror housing being the blind spot, not behind the car.

I don't have a problem seeing over the mirror, I'm 5'11" but also have the seat adjusted higher. Try turning the knob and seeing if it gets you over that point. Or stop putting your seat reclined all the way like a G :tup:

Trips 08-21-2011 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1272139)
Btw- we are talking about the physical mirror housing being the blind spot, not behind the car.

I don't have a problem seeing over the mirror, I'm 5'11" but also have the seat adjusted higher. Try turning the knob and seeing if it gets you over that point. Or stop putting your seat reclined all the way like a G :tup:

This ^^


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