Accidents Caused by Blind Spots - Seriously, ..anybody?

EazyD · 02-27-2012, 05:49 PM

Lots of complaints over blind spots on these cars over the years.. but has anyone actually gotten into an accident because of the design of this vehicle (not driver error)?

I know we are only a small sample of 370Z owners, but we gotta start somewhere..

If nobody comes out of the woodwork, then maybe we shut this 'complaint' down in the future right from the start.

martin82 · 02-27-2012, 05:50 PM

I have my mirrors all the way out and I just gas it when lane changing lol

Juruki · 02-27-2012, 05:58 PM

^^ mirros all the way out fix the blind spot issue. It worked for me

wstar · 02-27-2012, 06:00 PM

It is possible to have an accident due to blind spotting, the question is whether you blame the car or yourself. IMHO, with properly adjusted mirrors there isn't a practical blind spot on the highway, but many people don't know how to properly adjust mirrors (I didn't until this car required me to learn).

Quick Google link that seems to have the right technique: How to adjust your mirrors | The Web Page of Kristopher Linquist

Backing out of a parking space, on the other hand, is totally dangerous in this car. Be smart, go slow, pause for idiots

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Red__Zed · 02-27-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

It is possible to have an accident due to blind spotting, the question is whether you blame the car or yourself. IMHO, with properly adjusted mirrors there isn't a practical blind spot on the highway, but many people don't know how to properly adjust mirrors (I didn't until this car required me to learn).

Quick Google link that seems to have the right technique: How to adjust your mirrors | The Web Page of Kristopher Linquist

Backing out of a parking space, on the other hand, is totally dangerous in this car. Be smart, go slow, pause for idiots

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I think even with proper adjustment, you have a blind spot that is more than big enough to hide a bike.

wstar · 02-27-2012, 06:09 PM

It's ok, bikes just mean fender scratches

But seriously, adjusted correctly a motorcycle can't hide.

Red__Zed · 02-27-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

It's ok, bikes just mean fender scratches

But seriously, adjusted correctly a motorcycle can't hide.

Maybe it's a driver height thing. I know how to adjust mirrors and always had a blind spot that a big could easily tuck into

Pintsize725 · 02-27-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Maybe it's a driver height thing. I know how to adjust mirrors and always had a blind spot that a big could easily tuck into

Defintely a driver height issue. I had to buy the small convex mirrors to help a bit. The driver side mirror also blocks my left side view at intersections a bit. I'm 4' 10".

wstar · 02-27-2012, 06:19 PM

Are you on the short side or tall side? Maybe.

azn370z · 02-27-2012, 06:30 PM

If you get into an accident changing lanes it's your fault. You have to know where the cars in front and back are before merging. This isn't your typical car that has a small blindspot.

Vertigo · 02-27-2012, 06:31 PM

The design of the car can't be blamed for an accident. Granted, the Z has a nasty blind spot, but if you are extra careful when changing lanes, backing out, etc, I don't see how it could be an issue.

LakeShow · 02-27-2012, 06:32 PM

Turn on signal, hold the horn, swerve into the next lane. Always works. At least I'm considerate and warn people.

Red__Zed · 02-27-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Are you on the short side or tall side? Maybe.

Too tall to drive it with a helmet on

Gauge · 02-27-2012, 06:39 PM

I just gas it and make sure I have the room. I mean I still look but with the wing and the blind spot I might as well not lmao.

TO be fair I think the extra caution we use because we don't want to wreck our car compensates for the blind spot.

IMWEZL · 02-27-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I think even with proper adjustment, you have a blind spot that is more than big enough to hide a bike.

Yeah embarrassingly I almost took out a fellow motorcyclist. I had the windows down and didn't even hear him. After that I got small convex mirrors and attached them.

Moped riders are also hard to see. They are not as bad here in SC as they were in Korea but there is definetely an increase in riders.

02-27-2012, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Accidents Caused by Blind Spots - Seriously, ..anybody? Lots of complaints over blind spots on these cars over the years.. but has anyone actually gotten into an accident because of the design of this vehicle (not driver error)? I know we are only a small sample of 370Z owners, but we gotta start somewhere.. If nobody comes out of the woodwork, then maybe we shut this 'complaint' down in the future right from the start. __________________ 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, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	^^ mirros all the way out fix the blind spot issue. It worked for me __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

02-27-2012, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	It is possible to have an accident due to blind spotting, the question is whether you blame the car or yourself. IMHO, with properly adjusted mirrors there isn't a practical blind spot on the highway, but many people don't know how to properly adjust mirrors (I didn't until this car required me to learn). Quick Google link that seems to have the right technique: How to adjust your mirrors \| The Web Page of Kristopher Linquist Backing out of a parking space, on the other hand, is totally dangerous in this car. Be smart, go slow, pause for idiots . __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

02-27-2012, 06:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	It's ok, bikes just mean fender scratches But seriously, adjusted correctly a motorcycle can't hide. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

02-27-2012, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Are you on the short side or tall side? Maybe. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

02-27-2012, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I have my mirrors all the way out and I just gas it when lane changing lol

02-27-2012, 06:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	If you get into an accident changing lanes it's your fault. You have to know where the cars in front and back are before merging. This isn't your typical car that has a small blindspot. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

02-27-2012, 06:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 221	The design of the car can't be blamed for an accident. Granted, the Z has a nasty blind spot, but if you are extra careful when changing lanes, backing out, etc, I don't see how it could be an issue.

02-27-2012, 06:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Turn on signal, hold the horn, swerve into the next lane. Always works. At least I'm considerate and warn people. __________________ \|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\|

02-27-2012, 06:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	I just gas it and make sure I have the room. I mean I still look but with the wing and the blind spot I might as well not lmao. TO be fair I think the extra caution we use because we don't want to wreck our car compensates for the blind spot.

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