Blind Spot Gripes...

IMWEZL · 06-19-2009, 02:02 PM

Yeah I tend to combat park (Tail end in first). Driving on the Highway with a good amount of traffic is the worst. My fear is hitting a motorcycle since I ride bikes too. Most of the time you can hear them but a few are quite.

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

My fear is hitting a motorcycle since I ride bikes too. Most of the time you can hear them but a few are quite.

Same here, on all accounts. I plan on selling my bike now though - Z is more fun - lol!

INSURANCE101 · 06-19-2009, 03:20 PM

for backing out of the driveway, give a good look at your surroundings, and as for busy parking lots, just park in reverse>>>

bluzman · 06-19-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

I agree, they aren't that bad.

you know what I notice more than the blind spots? the giant side mirrors block my vision to the front-left or front-right. I almost hit a pedestrian (really it wasn't that close) but I did not even see her because my mirror blocked her from my view. I am getting ready to turn and this lady comes out of nowhere...well, she appeared from behind my ginormous side mirror so that is somewhere but those things do get in the way sometimes.

Absolutely true.

frost · 06-19-2009, 03:43 PM

I only have issues pulling out of parking spots. No issued while driving.
The huge mirrors are plain ugly.

IDZRVIT · 06-19-2009, 04:08 PM

I don't think the mirrors are overly large but you sit so low in a sports car that the mirrors are now at eye level rather than a bit below. At least the Z has a right mirror. My '76 'vette doesn't. That can be very challenging on a busy freeway. Personally, on my Z, I adjust the left mirror out as far as possible to eliminate most if not all of the blind spot. Using the edge of the left rear quarter is not helping you any with the blind spot.

BMW Killa · 06-19-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I don't think the mirrors are overly large

Not for a truck

IDZRVIT · 06-19-2009, 04:13 PM

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Not for a truck

They are about the same size as my 2002 Kia Spectra!!!

frost · 06-19-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

They are about the same size as my 2002 Kia Spectra!!!

You don't need to lessen wind resistance in a kia spectra

I kid, I kid.

IDZRVIT · 06-19-2009, 04:38 PM

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You don't need to lessen wind resistance in a kia spectra I kid, I kid.

On the contrary, the Spectra mirrors create a smooth laminar air flow down each side making one very slippery Kia!!!

frost · 06-19-2009, 04:38 PM

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I don't think the mirrors are overly large but you sit so low in a sports car that the mirrors are now at eye level rather than a bit below. At least the Z has a right mirror. My '76 'vette doesn't. That can be very challenging on a busy freeway. Personally, on my Z, I adjust the left mirror out as far as possible to eliminate most if not all of the blind spot. Using the edge of the left rear quarter is not helping you any with the blind spot.

Yeah, but when you're not used to the car, it does help you learn the center of the lane.

That, and the right mirror won't go out enough for me

gnarf · 06-19-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

Here is an idea for the engineers to come up with. Blind spot cameras. Blind spot mirrors are unsightly and low rent. You could place a small large aperature camera in the corner of the mirrors that would be activated when you hit the turn signals. They could also work in tandem with the back up camera when the car is placed in reverse. You could have a 3 way split screen on the monitor.

If anyone steals this idea and makes millions with it please at least be like that guy in the movie "The Jerk" and give me half.

The FX50 has this...its legendary

cwj370 · 06-19-2009, 05:47 PM

Seeing left and right is my biggest problem. If you guys think you sit low and the mirrors are in you line of sight, you can only image what it is like for me, all of 5'2" !!!

CBRich · 06-19-2009, 05:55 PM

Come on guys. I'm too busy showing off and driving fast to look outside the car. I don't need any windows.

06-19-2009, 04:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
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IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Yeah I tend to combat park (Tail end in first). Driving on the Highway with a good amount of traffic is the worst. My fear is hitting a motorcycle since I ride bikes too. Most of the time you can hear them but a few are quite.

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INSURANCE101 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: palm beach, FL Posts: 182 Drives: susp. dl untill sept Rep Power: 16	for backing out of the driveway, give a good look at your surroundings, and as for busy parking lots, just park in reverse>>>

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I only have issues pulling out of parking spots. No issued while driving. The huge mirrors are plain ugly.

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cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 16	Seeing left and right is my biggest problem. If you guys think you sit low and the mirrors are in you line of sight, you can only image what it is like for me, all of 5'2" !!!

06-19-2009, 05:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Come on guys. I'm too busy showing off and driving fast to look outside the car. I don't need any windows.