Blind Spot Gripes...

KageZ · 06-19-2009, 08:49 AM

It's funny when I test drove the 370 I thought wow....tougher blind spots than my 350...But now that I have been driving it for a week...I don't understand all the gripes on blindspots and the call for a rear camera.

I think it was just getting used to "trusting the mirrors". It's just adjusting to a new way of driving.

Overall...besides the driver seat "click" this has been a dream week and I can't wait to get some miles on her so i can really have some fun with that seat click!

SiXK · 06-19-2009, 09:06 AM

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.

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 09:06 AM

There are some huge blind spots with the 370z...and it's more than what the mirrors can cover. Try backing out your driveway...

For the most part I have mine set to where if I turn my head and look at the mirror, I can see the edge of my rear quarters over the rear wheels at the very edge of the mirror.

I can't adjust the passenger side as far out as I'd prefer (click-click-click)...so I have it at about the same spot - where the edge of the rear fender if in the mirror when I turn my head to look...

I still nearly merged into a car the other day getting on the highway, and I checked mirrors AND looked out the driver's side window.

tranceformer · 06-19-2009, 09:11 AM

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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.

+1

They're pretty bad. Making left turns can be tricky at times.

Backing out of parking spaces can be tricky too.

DIGItonium · 06-19-2009, 09:50 AM

What drives me nuts is the "not so functional" window since most of the time my friend's head worsens the blind spot.

tooohip · 06-19-2009, 10:04 AM

The mirrors nor the "blind spots" seem that bad to me... Backing up is my only concern, but we knew that before we bought this purty ride. ;-)

fly yellow · 06-19-2009, 10:28 AM

The blind spots are pretty bad, but vision out of the rear window isn't nearly as bad as some have made it out to be.

zZSportZz · 06-19-2009, 10:30 AM

While I love the car, I usually have to say a little prayer before backing out of a spot in a busy parking lot.

fly yellow · 06-19-2009, 10:38 AM

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.

cajunz · 06-19-2009, 11:01 AM

the blind spots are my biggest gripe. I'm nearly 6'5" and with the seat all the way back, I really can't look over my left shoulder. I have the mirrors set so that I can barely see the edges of the fender flares. I knew this when I bought the car, but it is taking some getting used to. Other than this, I LOVE this car.

marcussoori · 06-19-2009, 11:09 AM

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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.

Volvo already does this...

nogoodname · 06-19-2009, 11:13 AM

since the mirrors are enormous, i adjust them to view just the edge of the body line, so i see everything beside me.

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

What drives me nuts is the "not so functional" window since most of the time my friend's head worsens the blind spot.

Make them sit forward/more upright.

That's what I did/do...

Robert_Nash · 06-19-2009, 12:30 PM

Whether the blind spots in the 370Z are any worse than the 350 or any other two-seat coup is debatable. Certainly, if you are driving a coupe with a back seat that gives you a longer roofline and generally, more side window area you blind spots will be reduced. Likewise, a four-door sedan with real side windows in the rear doors usually offers a good viewing area too.

However, no matter what you drive, changing lanes is always something or a risky move…even in a vehicle with good visibility and even if you really look and try to be safe, you can still get clobbered…I see it happen (or almost happen) all the time and I’m sure you do too.

Bottom line is, try not to change lanes any more than you REALLY have to and when you do change lanes, be as careful as you can and always, always , always try to be aware of who/what is around you. After doing all that, a little whispered prayer isn’t a bad idea!

bdanna · 06-19-2009, 01:11 PM

backing out of my driveway, or out of a parking spot next to a truck are my main issues. While driving forward, it's not that bad.

06-19-2009, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
KageZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z Yellow M/T Rep Power: 16	Blind Spot Gripes... It's funny when I test drove the 370 I thought wow....tougher blind spots than my 350...But now that I have been driving it for a week...I don't understand all the gripes on blindspots and the call for a rear camera. I think it was just getting used to "trusting the mirrors". It's just adjusting to a new way of driving. Overall...besides the driver seat "click" this has been a dream week and I can't wait to get some miles on her so i can really have some fun with that seat click!

06-19-2009, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	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. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

06-19-2009, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	What drives me nuts is the "not so functional" window since most of the time my friend's head worsens the blind spot. __________________

06-19-2009, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	The mirrors nor the "blind spots" seem that bad to me... Backing up is my only concern, but we knew that before we bought this purty ride. ;-) __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

06-19-2009, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	The blind spots are pretty bad, but vision out of the rear window isn't nearly as bad as some have made it out to be. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-19-2009, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	There are some huge blind spots with the 370z...and it's more than what the mirrors can cover. Try backing out your driveway... For the most part I have mine set to where if I turn my head and look at the mirror, I can see the edge of my rear quarters over the rear wheels at the very edge of the mirror. I can't adjust the passenger side as far out as I'd prefer (click-click-click)...so I have it at about the same spot - where the edge of the rear fender if in the mirror when I turn my head to look... I still nearly merged into a car the other day getting on the highway, and I checked mirrors AND looked out the driver's side window.

06-19-2009, 10:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	While I love the car, I usually have to say a little prayer before backing out of a spot in a busy parking lot.

06-19-2009, 10:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	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. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-19-2009, 11:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
cajunz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vernal, Ut Posts: 92 Drives: '09 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 16	the blind spots are my biggest gripe. I'm nearly 6'5" and with the seat all the way back, I really can't look over my left shoulder. I have the mirrors set so that I can barely see the edges of the fender flares. I knew this when I bought the car, but it is taking some getting used to. Other than this, I LOVE this car.

06-19-2009, 11:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	since the mirrors are enormous, i adjust them to view just the edge of the body line, so i see everything beside me.

06-19-2009, 12:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	Whether the blind spots in the 370Z are any worse than the 350 or any other two-seat coup is debatable. Certainly, if you are driving a coupe with a back seat that gives you a longer roofline and generally, more side window area you blind spots will be reduced. Likewise, a four-door sedan with real side windows in the rear doors usually offers a good viewing area too. However, no matter what you drive, changing lanes is always something or a risky move…even in a vehicle with good visibility and even if you really look and try to be safe, you can still get clobbered…I see it happen (or almost happen) all the time and I’m sure you do too. Bottom line is, try not to change lanes any more than you REALLY have to and when you do change lanes, be as careful as you can and always, always , always try to be aware of who/what is around you. After doing all that, a little whispered prayer isn’t a bad idea! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

06-19-2009, 01:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
bdanna Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 60 Posts: 13 Drives: 370Z, 03 Evo Rep Power: 16	backing out of my driveway, or out of a parking spot next to a truck are my main issues. While driving forward, it's not that bad.

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