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ohohoh123456 09-20-2013 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 10MPlayer (Post 2496178)
I drive a roadster and the rear visibility is even worse than the coupe. It's especially bad backing out of the driveway and turning to the left. Since mine's a base I put an aftermarket Nav system with rearview camera. That made a HUGE difference backing out. If you want great visibility buy a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. I don't think those have any blind spots at all. Seriously, though, yeah it's not a practical car in any way. It's a sports car. I'll leave it at that.

get a roadster. there will be no any kind of spot when you put the top down.

H2O_Doc 09-20-2013 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by critical (Post 2496764)
no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted correctly? maybe if you are 5' and sit all the way up front. lol

Tilt my head when changing lanes and no issue.

Chuck33079 09-20-2013 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by critical (Post 2496764)
no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted correctly? maybe if you are 5' and sit all the way up front. lol

I don't have any blind spot issues and I'm not 5' tall. The mirrors work well. The backup cam is a requirement, though.

Felix 808 09-20-2013 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by metthem (Post 2496740)
If you adjust your mirrors correctly, driving, passing, changing lanes are not a problem. http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...ay-mirrors.jpg

:iagree:
I am in the camp that thinks blind sports are from not setting the mirrors correctly. I'm a fraction shy of 6'. Seat adjustment has a lot to do with good vis as well. I sit slightly reclined to even the plane of the rear mirror & rear window. This helps a lot for vis. Picture this angle / trying to see out of this --- angle, It does not work very well. You want to level the 2 planes as much as possible. Left turns through intersections, I need to sit up to see over the mirror. Adjust your mirrors as pictured i& you will have proper coverage. You will still need to move your head from time to time though ;)

YMMV

Rusty 09-20-2013 11:36 AM

You live near the 'burgh?

What dealer you going to?

If you get the Z. Make sure to get the rear view camera.

Dwight Frye 09-20-2013 02:49 PM

Maintain you situational awareness at all times in a 360 degree radius. The car has blind spots and the roads and parking lots are populated by retards who are paying more attention to their phones or unnecessary electronic distractions in their cars than the road.

OldGuy 09-20-2013 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 2497216)
You live near the 'burgh?

What dealer you going to?

If you get the Z. Make sure to get the rear view camera.

Greensburg PA here. You? Had to leave town to get a good deal on my Z (suburban DC)

OldGuy 09-20-2013 03:11 PM

Cost of Aftermarket Backup Camera
 
What does a decent back up camera cost for a base 370 Z? How much ripping up and re-wiring is involved? I hate to see my car be torn apart. Sometimes, it's never the same afterward, with squeaks and rattles, etc.

Bking 09-20-2013 03:22 PM

My Z is my DD. You will get used to the the blind spots, especially backing up. Just change your exhaust and do baby rev's as you back up so other would know, or get a backup camera. I have no problem seeing the front of the hood when I'm driving (I'm 5'11), but my gf claims she has a hard time seeing anything in front. It really depends on how tall you are.

Rusty 09-20-2013 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy (Post 2497614)
Greensburg PA here. You? Had to leave town to get a good deal on my Z (suburban DC)

Brownsville. Got my Nismo at John Sisson's in Washington. Last time over that way. They had a '13 black Nismo sitting out in front. :yum:

dudesky 09-20-2013 03:58 PM

only thing is the blind spot as others are saying. I mean it's not that bad if you are careful, but I had a few occasion that I almost crashed a few cars that were in my blind spots. But Z's powerful acceleration, braking and perfect handling saved me! :)

Caustic 09-20-2013 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808 (Post 2497043)
:iagree:
I am in the camp that thinks blind sports are from not setting the mirrors correctly. I'm a fraction shy of 6'. Seat adjustment has a lot to do with good vis as well. I sit slightly reclined to even the plane of the rear mirror & rear window. This helps a lot for vis. Picture this angle / trying to see out of this --- angle, It does not work very well. You want to level the 2 planes as much as possible. Left turns through intersections, I need to sit up to see over the mirror. Adjust your mirrors as pictured i& you will have proper coverage. You will still need to move your head from time to time though ;)

YMMV

:iagree:

When I adjusted my mirrors like shown in the diagram a few years ago, it was a bit of an adjustment to get used to. But since then, visibility has been great in every car I've driven.

37ZERO 09-20-2013 09:03 PM

I DD mine and cant fault the car. Visibility is something you get used to but the steering rack and turning circle are fine for parking. Unlike alot of performance cars the Z can be very tame and controlled when you need it to be which also helps!

UnReal 09-20-2013 09:53 PM

I would recommend looking at these http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...eady-ship.html (the side view mirror stick on). Not to expensive and you get great visibility.

FYI got DD roadster w/ those mirrors :)

brucelidat 09-21-2013 12:43 AM

Be extra careful with lane changes and back out of spaces very slowly. other than that, you will get used to it.


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