Blind Spot

mhcoss · 02-26-2012, 10:07 PM

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?

Nick911sc · 02-26-2012, 10:11 PM

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.

TerribleONE · 02-26-2012, 10:12 PM

It's an issue with that as well... You just have to be aware of your surroundings and you'll be alright! It's worth the fun of driving it!

LakeShow · 02-26-2012, 10:13 PM

Blind spots are there. You must just adjust mirrors accordingly, basically pointed where the body of your car is not visible.

Trips · 02-26-2012, 10:13 PM

As for lane changing? Not a problem if you adjust your mirrors correctly.

Now backing? Yea definitely a little on the blind side but the new models do have a rear view camera to somewhat help.

You get a little used too it but not a big enough issue to stop you from enjoying it.

mhcoss · 02-26-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Blind spots are there. You must just adjust mirrors accordingly, basically pointed where the body of your car is not visible.

Yea i've read that is what you need to do. The question then becomes how do you back into a parking spot straight if you don't have the side of your car as a reference? I guess you would just get used to it

Nick911sc · 02-26-2012, 10:29 PM

If you lean towards the side you're trying to see the side of your car will come back into view for reference. Or, you can just adjust the mirror back slightly when you're backing in. But honestly, once you get used to the mirrors being adjusted out you'll understand where your car is in reference to other cars you're backing in next to.

mantella87 · 02-26-2012, 10:41 PM

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

Bucketlist2012 · 02-26-2012, 10:48 PM

I have, among all the older z's, a 300ZX that had blind spots until you were driving and at speed..

The Same with my 350Z , and now the 370Z... You just have to have your mirrors right, and pay attention like the others said...

EazyD · 02-26-2012, 10:50 PM

I made an investment in an aftermarket back-up camera. Saves me from getting some gray hairs/not hitting children with the Z.

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-27-2012, 10:04 AM

Backing out of a space isn't a blind spot problem, you can be in a convertible and not be able to see if you have cars parked next to you. The blind spots in this car for driving are like any other coupe you must set your mirrors and turn your head, your not driving a sedan.

edub370 · 02-27-2012, 10:27 AM

i use my right foot to eliminate blind spots when changing lines. probably 9 out of 10 times a will accel a little to make sure that anything in my blind spot i could have missed isn't an issue. might sound dumb... but o well

kenchan · 02-27-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

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?

just punch gas. then no hitting.

go for a test drive.

Nick911sc · 02-27-2012, 10:40 AM

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

kenchan · 02-27-2012, 10:41 AM

with CS, no blind spot.

02-26-2012, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	Blind Spot 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?

02-26-2012, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	It's an issue with that as well... You just have to be aware of your surroundings and you'll be alright! It's worth the fun of driving it! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Blind spots are there. You must just adjust mirrors accordingly, basically pointed where the body of your car is not visible. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	As for lane changing? Not a problem if you adjust your mirrors correctly. Now backing? Yea definitely a little on the blind side but the new models do have a rear view camera to somewhat help. You get a little used too it but not a big enough issue to stop you from enjoying it. __________________

02-26-2012, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	I have, among all the older z's, a 300ZX that had blind spots until you were driving and at speed.. The Same with my 350Z , and now the 370Z... You just have to have your mirrors right, and pay attention like the others said... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

02-26-2012, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	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.

02-26-2012, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	If you lean towards the side you're trying to see the side of your car will come back into view for reference. Or, you can just adjust the mirror back slightly when you're backing in. But honestly, once you get used to the mirrors being adjusted out you'll understand where your car is in reference to other cars you're backing in next to.

02-26-2012, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Just follow your gut when you're backing up in the Z.

02-26-2012, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	I made an investment in an aftermarket back-up camera. Saves me from getting some gray hairs/not hitting children with the Z. __________________ 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.

02-27-2012, 10:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Backing out of a space isn't a blind spot problem, you can be in a convertible and not be able to see if you have cars parked next to you. The blind spots in this car for driving are like any other coupe you must set your mirrors and turn your head, your not driving a sedan.

02-27-2012, 10:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	i use my right foot to eliminate blind spots when changing lines. probably 9 out of 10 times a will accel a little to make sure that anything in my blind spot i could have missed isn't an issue. might sound dumb... but o well __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-27-2012, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	You'll crash the car from turning off VDC before you hit someone in your blind spot.

02-27-2012, 10:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	with CS, no blind spot.

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