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EazyD

11-15-2011 02:15 AM

Side mirrors are to see to the side. Rear-view mirror is to see behind. No reason your side mirrors should see any of the body or behind you, they should be all the way out to the side.

When backing up into a parking space you can move your head so you see the fenders/parking space lines.

Also... I got a back-up camera. really helps with parking and making sure I don't hit any kids walking by. (peace of mind)

yaheard

11-15-2011 01:08 PM

"As untouched as an asian woman's turn signal" - YouTube

You just have to do it like this. Family Guy has a life lesson on everything.

kenchan

11-15-2011 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Csquared (Post 1407296)

Get some of these with the convex mirror option!

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...rrors-z34.html

:shakes head: werd asian guy.

:icon17:

6MT	11-15-2011 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 1407251)

Not trying to be funny but... the 370 is NOT a pick-up truck. We don't tow anything (I think) with our cars. Yes, the rear view is not the greatest (the coupe, that is). But really.... I wouldn't be caught dead driving a car like the 370 with convex mirrors on the side mirrors. And I'm quite sure the 'Vette set" or the "Audi set" (or any other true sports car owner) would feel the same way. Oh sorry.... except for the Ford owners :stirthepot:

6MT	11-15-2011 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1407733)

Side mirrors are to see to the side. No reason your side mirrors should see any of the body or behind you, they should be all the way out to the side.

That's funny!! :icon18::bowrofl::inoutroflpuke:

UNKNOWN_370

11-15-2011 05:15 PM

There's automated mirror equipment that can automatically move your mirrors into your blind position the second you click on a blinker. That's slightly more pricey and it takes splicing into the electrical system but its out there.

Notsud 13

11-15-2011 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 1407251)

OK,

what have all you done about the blind spot, only thing that I am having a problem with on my Z, and getting use to driving it.

Ford has a great idea on the focus with convex lenses built into the side view mirrors. I was thinking of looking for some to put on the mirrors. It really drives me up the wall.

The other thing I miss with the Z, its a little short on torque, then again my daily car is 91 Mustang GT

thanks for anything and everything......

drive 100mph everywhere you go and you wont have any issues with blind spots.....i kid i kid

370zFORme!!

11-15-2011 06:37 PM

I just stick a couple of these on my mirrors.

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...islife/805.jpg

alcheng

11-15-2011 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1407733)

I agree. Why would you adjust the side mirrors so they give you the same view as the rear mirror??

In fact, I wish the angle of the side mirror on the Z could go out a bit further more, there is a tad blind spot.

I notice, the side mirrors of European car has a much further outward angle than Japanese car, at least on the Audi, Jag, Bimmer and Mercedes......

;)

Notsud 13

11-15-2011 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1409117)

i agree, i had 20th anniversary mirrors on my VW GTI and it kinda splits towards the end of the mirror and it gives you this angled view.

i still think everyone should just drive 100mph, youll be flying by everyone which will eliminate the need to look at blind spots.....

sonic370

11-15-2011 08:09 PM

it will take a little time to get use to the blind spots. but adjusting the mirrors
all the way out really is the best way for me. but you still have to be very aware of your surrounding's. the worst is backing out of any parking spot.
no way around that............. my main gripe about the mirrors is they look like
nissan stole them from the ford f150's

gmr19

11-15-2011 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370 (Post 1409250)

The only thing you can do about backing out of a parking spot is to reverse into the spot. Or just make sure you're facing forward when driving out of a spot. Pain in the ***, especially angled parking spaces.

PapoZalsa

11-15-2011 08:37 PM

The convex small mirrors might not look great, but is better safe than sorry! ;)

alcheng

11-16-2011 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Notsud 13 (Post 1409053)

drive 100mph everywhere you go and you wont have any issues with blind spots.....i kid i kid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notsud 13 (Post 1409118)

i agree, i had 20th anniversary mirrors on my VW GTI and it kinda splits towards the end of the mirror and it gives you this angled view.

i still think everyone should just drive 100mph, youll be flying by everyone which will eliminate the need to look at blind spots.....

True!!! So True!!! No one can stay at your blind spots at all.

So does Officer Bob, but he will appear on your rear mirror with the cherries blinking.

LOL

:roflpuke2: :roflpuke2:

awesomez

11-16-2011 11:43 AM

My issue is that other drivers can't normally see me not me seeing. My seat is as far back as it will go and if I put the mirrors as far out as they can go, the blind spot gets really small and it's towards the front. Setting the mirrors far outside and just looking over your shoulder on either side will cover it.

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