Blind Spot

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-27-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I've never once had a blind spot problem when changing lanes or anything with my Z... If your mirrors are set up properly you should essentially have no blind spots.

THIS... and I have a backup cam with the runway lanes which help a lot.. I put my mirror in a down position so I can see 50% ground and 50% air where people walk. That way I can see small and large objects easily. Back up slowly and use all 3 mirrors while backing up. The cam is just reassurance that nothing small is behind the car or its perripheral. So this method would work without the camera.

Its really not a problem when you get in the habit.

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-27-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

You'll crash the car from turning off VDC before you hit someone in your blind spot.

QFT. There are definitely more people who have done that.

Z_Girl · 02-27-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

I've read and heard this is a problem when people are backing up. How about when your just looking to change lanes? or merge onto the highway?

I do take more time backing up but I've gotten used to being more careful...as for changing lanes... I try to always change lanes just after passing someone, takes the guess work out of it.

TheGreatOne · 02-27-2012, 12:19 PM

I remember the first time getting in and looking back going "WTF" because i had read about the poor rear visibility and and was like..they weren't kidding lol.

Mirror adjustments help a lot...I have had a few here or there where I could have sworn no one was in my blindspot but someone was...I agree with someone above...just speed up then pass lol

thetaste · 02-27-2012, 12:23 PM

Mirror adjustments and I have the passenger seat moved up a little to expose the 1/4 glass for extra visibility.

BlackZeda · 02-27-2012, 12:43 PM

My last 3 vehicles have been pickups (specifically Toyota Tacomas) which allow for a great amount of visibility. For me going to a Z I felt that the blind spots were terrible and even accidentally cut off a few cars the first couple of months driving. After a couple of years and proper rear view mirror setup I am pretty comfortable now even with the NISMO wing. I think I just needed to get used to it.

ProfessorDave · 02-27-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

Just follow your gut when you're backing up in the Z.

heebus · 02-27-2012, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

You'll crash the car from turning off VDC before you hit someone in your blind spot.

Also the Nismo Wing makes the rearview mirror pretty useless.

sonic370 · 02-27-2012, 09:36 PM

It can be a pain. i find my self always checking traffic in both rear views...
you would think that wouldn't be an issue since they are the size of f150's
it was like an after though slapped on at the last minute..........

vo2max99 · 02-28-2012, 01:07 AM

Yeah I noticed the blind sport issue when I took one for a test drive. Too much focus on design vs. function. It's the same deal with the brakes as well unfortunately. Maybe you can get a blind sport warning device installed. For the brakes, some sort of cooling ducts would be good al though I'm not sure the after market has anything.

cc370z · 02-28-2012, 10:20 AM

I think of the Z as more of a point and shoot. Just pick the lane... and hit the gas

Gauge · 02-28-2012, 11:23 AM

Gas solves any blind spot

Also I just stay in the left lane ><

On a serious note, it's not such an issue on driver side as you can look back if you lean foward, the passenger side is the real issue though. I take long hard looks before I move over. Most of the time I'll pass a car and look back and make sure I see that car I passed before making the merge.

02-27-2012, 12:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I remember the first time getting in and looking back going "WTF" because i had read about the poor rear visibility and and was like..they weren't kidding lol. Mirror adjustments help a lot...I have had a few here or there where I could have sworn no one was in my blindspot but someone was...I agree with someone above...just speed up then pass lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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thetaste Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Soddy Daisy Posts: 236 Drives: GTR Rep Power: 14	Mirror adjustments and I have the passenger seat moved up a little to expose the 1/4 glass for extra visibility.

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BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	My last 3 vehicles have been pickups (specifically Toyota Tacomas) which allow for a great amount of visibility. For me going to a Z I felt that the blind spots were terrible and even accidentally cut off a few cars the first couple of months driving. After a couple of years and proper rear view mirror setup I am pretty comfortable now even with the NISMO wing. I think I just needed to get used to it.

02-27-2012, 09:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	It can be a pain. i find my self always checking traffic in both rear views... you would think that wouldn't be an issue since they are the size of f150's it was like an after though slapped on at the last minute..........

02-28-2012, 01:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	Yeah I noticed the blind sport issue when I took one for a test drive. Too much focus on design vs. function. It's the same deal with the brakes as well unfortunately. Maybe you can get a blind sport warning device installed. For the brakes, some sort of cooling ducts would be good al though I'm not sure the after market has anything.

02-28-2012, 10:20 AM	#26 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I think of the Z as more of a point and shoot. Just pick the lane... and hit the gas

02-28-2012, 11:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	Gas solves any blind spot Also I just stay in the left lane >< On a serious note, it's not such an issue on driver side as you can look back if you lean foward, the passenger side is the real issue though. I take long hard looks before I move over. Most of the time I'll pass a car and look back and make sure I see that car I passed before making the merge.