For those asking for a Blind Spot Warning System on the Z

PapoZalsa · 07-01-2013, 05:27 PM

Yahoo!

A blind-spot warning (BSW) system can reduce both stress and the risk of a crash by helping you keep tabs on vehicles lurking over your shoulder and out of sight. But until recently, the only way to get one was to invest in a new car.

Never ones to miss an opportunity, the ever-vigilant automotive aftermarket has risen to the occasion, and a handful of kits are now available to update almost any vehicle with the technology. And we purchased one to try.

The Goshers Blind Spot Detection system includes a sensor for each side of the rear bumper, a left and right side LED warning display, an audible alarm unit, a controller, and all the necessary wiring to link the whole thing together.

The suggested retail price is $250; we paid $200 from an online retailer. A Premium model with two more sensors for the front is available for $350.

cossie1600 · 07-01-2013, 05:29 PM

That looks really ugly

Cbtech · 07-01-2013, 05:31 PM

why the wire and the GIANT orange dot...keerist.

cossie1600 · 07-01-2013, 05:59 PM

I drove on one a Lexus loaner, it looks so much nicer

Cbtech · 07-01-2013, 06:07 PM

this aftermarket version or just the BSW option?

w0rM · 07-01-2013, 06:10 PM

There's no real blind spot if you adjust your side mirrors properly.

ShutokuZ · 07-01-2013, 06:15 PM

+1 above. I have mine adjusted to eliminate the blind spots, and I hardly never have to look over my shoulder when changing lanes.

H2O_Doc · 07-01-2013, 06:22 PM

Like a said elsewhere, this is why a keep a wee-person with a walkie-talkie in the back of my Z. Train them up well and feed occasionally and you can get them to report on traffic hazards behind you.

Cbtech · 07-01-2013, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

Like a said elsewhere, this is why a keep a wee-person with a walkie-talkie in the back of my Z. Train them up well and feed occasionally and you can get them to report on traffic hazards behind you.

Keep the windows cracked when you go to the waffle house.

cooltoy · 07-01-2013, 06:45 PM

OldGuy · 07-02-2013, 08:09 AM

Early and imperfect. Typically, in a year or two, there will be new and improved versions available that will eliminate the deficiencies noted in the article. Definitely a desirable addition to the Z when perfected.

TheGreatOne · 07-02-2013, 09:56 AM

Not bad, I currently still enjoy feeling like a daredevil though everytime I change lanes lol

07-01-2013, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	For those asking for a Blind Spot Warning System on the Z Yahoo! A blind-spot warning (BSW) system can reduce both stress and the risk of a crash by helping you keep tabs on vehicles lurking over your shoulder and out of sight. But until recently, the only way to get one was to invest in a new car. Never ones to miss an opportunity, the ever-vigilant automotive aftermarket has risen to the occasion, and a handful of kits are now available to update almost any vehicle with the technology. And we purchased one to try. The Goshers Blind Spot Detection system includes a sensor for each side of the rear bumper, a left and right side LED warning display, an audible alarm unit, a controller, and all the necessary wiring to link the whole thing together. The suggested retail price is $250; we paid $200 from an online retailer. A Premium model with two more sensors for the front is available for $350. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-01-2013, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	why the wire and the GIANT orange dot...keerist. __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

07-01-2013, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	this aftermarket version or just the BSW option? __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

07-01-2013, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	There's no real blind spot if you adjust your side mirrors properly. edub370, gomer_110, Chteelers and 2 others like this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

07-02-2013, 09:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Not bad, I currently still enjoy feeling like a daredevil though everytime I change lanes lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

07-01-2013, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	That looks really ugly

07-01-2013, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I drove on one a Lexus loaner, it looks so much nicer

07-01-2013, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	+1 above. I have mine adjusted to eliminate the blind spots, and I hardly never have to look over my shoulder when changing lanes.

07-01-2013, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	Like a said elsewhere, this is why a keep a wee-person with a walkie-talkie in the back of my Z. Train them up well and feed occasionally and you can get them to report on traffic hazards behind you.

07-01-2013, 06:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,962 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722

07-02-2013, 08:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Early and imperfect. Typically, in a year or two, there will be new and improved versions available that will eliminate the deficiencies noted in the article. Definitely a desirable addition to the Z when perfected.

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