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Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Notsud 13

It really isn't all that bad. I look over my shoulders to see my blind spots before switching lanes and i back out slowly out of parking spots. If anything i think s2000s with soft tops are a lot worse than our 370s....IIRC

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top down=what blind spots?

Sibze · 11-16-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Check, check, and ... check.

Frost, he can see the future

JB-370z · 11-16-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by harry370z

Not on the Z they don't.

We don't have the luxury of rear passengers windows

Got a massive mirror on the kluger / highlander and it does help in that situation

Well that sucks

kenchan · 11-16-2011, 09:16 PM

woo school bus mirror!

i have a wide angle mirror i use in the garage to keep away my indian neighbor down the street in green yaris.

EazyD · 11-17-2011, 11:26 AM

fix your side mirrors:

Slowly start passing something big (house or something).

As you see it in front of you [through windshield], keep moving until it's by your side: it will be outside your side window. It should not be in your mirror's view because that's a waste of mirror... you can see it through the glass by turning your head.

As it passes your window, it should now start to be visible in your side mirror all the way through your blind spot. When it leaves that mirror view, it should now start to be visible in your rear view as you've passed it completely.

Adjust your mirrors until all of those things happen.
Does someone have that diagram of what I just horribly explained?

Skeeterbop · 11-17-2011, 05:00 PM

It's understandable, my only problem is i run out of adjustment on the side mirrors. I can't turn them out as far as I would like.

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

These help
Broadway Mirror | Password JDM

ITS HUGE!!! how can you see out the front windshield with that installed?!

Bonzo · 11-17-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

ITS HUGE!!! how can you see out the front windshield with that installed?!

No kidding. The friggin' mirror causes it's own FORWARD blind spot!!!!

Frost was right on the money. Yep. Frost gets to give you all a big

Personally, the looks "don't bother me none," so I'll get some little round convex "rotating" mirrors and stick them on. If you like to adjust your main mirrors way out (which I believe is the way they should be), then the convex mirrors still offer 2 things: help with backing up the car next to things like curbs etc, and a double check for general objects like cars etc when changing lanes. If you like your side mirrors in so you can see the side of the car, then the convex mirrors show your bigger outside blind spot. To each his own. It certainly doesn't hurt anything to have 2 mirrors, at least not for me, and it gives you options. I'd rather be more comfortable and safer than worry about whether some total stranger thinks they are ugly or not. This isn't Jr. High School, it's the open road full of bad drivers.

eastwest2300 · 11-18-2011, 12:35 AM

dude, the Z has horrible blind spots, i bought the convex mirrors, it doesnt look bad, but even then im still very very cautious changing lanes.

Skeeterbop · 11-18-2011, 01:08 AM

Just inquired about the Craftsquare mirrors. If they are still available, I may get them early next year.

alcheng · 11-18-2011, 01:11 AM

Don't fix the blind spot issue.

The blinking side-marker is actually the solution. It lets the driver/car whose at your blind spot realize that you are bashing over onto his lane.

See, the R&D team at Nissan is so Brilliant!!!

haitech · 11-18-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Don't fix the blind spot issue.

The blinking side-marker is actually the solution. It lets the driver/car whose at your blind spot realize that you are bashing over onto his lane.

See, the R&D team at Nissan is so Brilliant!!!

True story. I signaled to change lanes and was leaning a little and I got honked at. They let me know they were there lol

somatic · 11-18-2011, 01:37 AM

I still have no idea what blind spots y'all are talking about...I have perfect visibility when I'm on the road, and I weave like crazy on the highway

Skeeterbop · 11-18-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by somatic

I still have no idea what blind spots y'all are talking about...I have perfect visibility when I'm on the road, and I weave like crazy on the highway

It's more like this: Once they are behind the door, they no longer exist; therefore I can't hit what isn't there!

somatic · 11-18-2011, 01:41 AM

I've never had a problem :P

11-17-2011, 11:26 AM	#50 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	fix your side mirrors: Slowly start passing something big (house or something). As you see it in front of you [through windshield], keep moving until it's by your side: it will be outside your side window. It should not be in your mirror's view because that's a waste of mirror... you can see it through the glass by turning your head. As it passes your window, it should now start to be visible in your side mirror all the way through your blind spot. When it leaves that mirror view, it should now start to be visible in your rear view as you've passed it completely. Adjust your mirrors until all of those things happen. Does someone have that diagram of what I just horribly explained? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

11-17-2011, 05:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	It's understandable, my only problem is i run out of adjustment on the side mirrors. I can't turn them out as far as I would like. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-18-2011, 12:35 AM	#54 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,985 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	dude, the Z has horrible blind spots, i bought the convex mirrors, it doesnt look bad, but even then im still very very cautious changing lanes. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-18-2011, 01:08 AM	#55 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Just inquired about the Craftsquare mirrors. If they are still available, I may get them early next year. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-18-2011, 01:37 AM	#58 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	I still have no idea what blind spots y'all are talking about...I have perfect visibility when I'm on the road, and I weave like crazy on the highway __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD

11-16-2011, 09:16 PM	#49 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	woo school bus mirror! i have a wide angle mirror i use in the garage to keep away my indian neighbor down the street in green yaris.

11-18-2011, 01:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	Don't fix the blind spot issue. The blinking side-marker is actually the solution. It lets the driver/car whose at your blind spot realize that you are bashing over onto his lane. See, the R&D team at Nissan is so Brilliant!!!

11-18-2011, 01:41 AM	#60 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	I've never had a problem :P __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD

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