Blind Spot, Backing Up, Angry Lady.

Minhtin · 08-02-2014, 02:27 AM

This seems like a bad combination. I was backing up the Z at my usual speed of .5 mph because I knew I couldn't see out behind my 5 and 7 o'clock position. Then all the sudden I heard 2 rapid honks. I immediately stopped and scanned, but I couldn't see them so I knew they were in my blind spot and waited a good 5 seconds to let them pass. All the sudden I hear another honk and I couldn't see where they were at. At this point after seeing my rear was cleared, I backed out completely and saw a scion that was in my 5 o'clock position with a lady in the passenger seat frantically flailing her arms about. Being a grown up person, I rolled down my window and apologized and told her that I couldn't see out of of the vehicle when they're in our giant blind spot. Her respond was "well you should do something about that, you almost cause a "major" collision". I had a smart *** comment for her, but I felt it would be inappropriate to use as I was in the wrong.

Anyway, what do you guys usually do about that? As far as dealing with the situation and dealing with the blind spot itself. I wanted to get out of the car and wave them through, but I had my sidearm on me and felt that getting out of the car and possibly getting into an armed conflict would be an extremely bad idea.

Zbrah · 08-02-2014, 02:32 AM

Ignore and move on, and just be glad there wasn't a major collision happened. I try to back in any spaces whenever possible to avoid having to back out and situations like this.

Minhtin · 08-02-2014, 02:56 AM

Humm I haven't thought of that. I used to back up vehicles all the in time until i got my Acura TL, guess I'll start doing that again.

aszyd · 08-02-2014, 03:17 AM

Backup camera. Also, it sounds like you need to adjust your side mirrors.

Bleek · 08-02-2014, 03:39 AM

4 options;

1- Continue to do what you're doing and pray it doesn't end up badly

2- Get a backup camera

3- Park further away from everyone

4- Back in to the parking spot

dP3NGU1N · 08-02-2014, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by aszyd

Backup camera. Also, it sounds like you need to adjust your side mirrors.

^This. I don't see how you have a blind spot backing out unless you don't have your mirrors adjusted properly. If you can see your car in your own mirror then you're doing something wrong.

How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

Minhtin · 08-02-2014, 04:03 AM

Yes I am used to adjusting my mirrors so that it would barely shows my flaring. I'll adjust it out further and see how it goes. I wouldn't mind paying extra for those blind side sensors option like the ones equipped on Lexus vehicles. I need to move my passenger seat up as well I think. The way it is now, the headrest completely obstruct my view of the little quarter panel window.

Only had the car for a month now, and I pray every day I don't hit someone changing lane. Thanks for the tips fellas.

NoLaKrewe · 08-02-2014, 04:49 AM

Simple solution at your local autozone. 6 dollars for 2 blind spot mirrors. Attach to your mirrors and profit

NoLaKrewe · 08-02-2014, 04:50 AM

This mine on my Fj

grandpawmoses · 08-02-2014, 08:14 AM

I have the backup camera but due to about fifty years of looking over my shoulder to back up, I just glance at it before I start backing up. My fear is parking lot idiots. I'm talking about when you check & it's all clear, start backing up & some idiot comes speeding down the lane behind you. You check & it's all clear, start backing up & someone else across the lane backs up at the same time. Sometimes it's a pedestrian in a world of their own walking behind a backing up car.
My wifes car has a camera but also has an audible alarm if it detects an object when you're in reverse. I think Nissan should add this feature to the Z.

brancky3 · 08-02-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NoLaKrewe

Simple solution at your local autozone. 6 dollars for 2 blind spot mirrors. Attach to your mirrors and profit

I wish those didn't look so terrible. I believe you can buy a whole new mirror glass with wide angle built in for like $150, but then you lose heated mirrors.

NoLaKrewe · 08-02-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

I wish those didn't look so terrible. I believe you can buy a whole new mirror glass with wide angle built in for like $150, but then you lose heated mirrors.

Realistically my Fj cost me 40k plus I've sunk another 20 into her for rock crawling. If you've never driven a Fj cruiser the car literally has no vision. If you think a Z is bad drive a Fj for 6 seconds.

I'd rather have 2x ugly *** mirrors that protect my 60k investment then no investment at all.

NoLaKrewe · 08-02-2014, 08:32 AM

I don't think they're so bad

Aviator44 · 08-02-2014, 08:39 AM

It might work lol

How to backup a Lamborghini - YouTube

kenchan · 08-02-2014, 08:44 AM

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08-02-2014, 02:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	Blind Spot, Backing Up, Angry Lady. This seems like a bad combination. I was backing up the Z at my usual speed of .5 mph because I knew I couldn't see out behind my 5 and 7 o'clock position. Then all the sudden I heard 2 rapid honks. I immediately stopped and scanned, but I couldn't see them so I knew they were in my blind spot and waited a good 5 seconds to let them pass. All the sudden I hear another honk and I couldn't see where they were at. At this point after seeing my rear was cleared, I backed out completely and saw a scion that was in my 5 o'clock position with a lady in the passenger seat frantically flailing her arms about. Being a grown up person, I rolled down my window and apologized and told her that I couldn't see out of of the vehicle when they're in our giant blind spot. Her respond was "well you should do something about that, you almost cause a "major" collision". I had a smart *** comment for her, but I felt it would be inappropriate to use as I was in the wrong. Anyway, what do you guys usually do about that? As far as dealing with the situation and dealing with the blind spot itself. I wanted to get out of the car and wave them through, but I had my sidearm on me and felt that getting out of the car and possibly getting into an armed conflict would be an extremely bad idea. onzedge likes this. Last edited by Minhtin; 08-02-2014 at 02:31 AM.

08-02-2014, 03:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Backup camera. Also, it sounds like you need to adjust your side mirrors. onzedge and 6MT-Z34 like this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

08-02-2014, 03:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bleek Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 214 Drives: 2014 Audi A4 Rep Power: 15	4 options; 1- Continue to do what you're doing and pray it doesn't end up badly 2- Get a backup camera 3- Park further away from everyone 4- Back in to the parking spot Footloose301 likes this.

08-02-2014, 04:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	Yes I am used to adjusting my mirrors so that it would barely shows my flaring. I'll adjust it out further and see how it goes. I wouldn't mind paying extra for those blind side sensors option like the ones equipped on Lexus vehicles. I need to move my passenger seat up as well I think. The way it is now, the headrest completely obstruct my view of the little quarter panel window. Only had the car for a month now, and I pray every day I don't hit someone changing lane. Thanks for the tips fellas. Last edited by Minhtin; 08-02-2014 at 04:07 AM.

08-02-2014, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	Simple solution at your local autozone. 6 dollars for 2 blind spot mirrors. Attach to your mirrors and profit wanker likes this. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

08-02-2014, 02:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Ignore and move on, and just be glad there wasn't a major collision happened. I try to back in any spaces whenever possible to avoid having to back out and situations like this.

08-02-2014, 02:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	Humm I haven't thought of that. I used to back up vehicles all the in time until i got my Acura TL, guess I'll start doing that again.

08-02-2014, 04:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	This mine on my Fj __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

08-02-2014, 08:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
grandpawmoses A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northport, Alabama Age: 80 Posts: 1,398 Drives: a hard bargain Rep Power: 26	I have the backup camera but due to about fifty years of looking over my shoulder to back up, I just glance at it before I start backing up. My fear is parking lot idiots. I'm talking about when you check & it's all clear, start backing up & some idiot comes speeding down the lane behind you. You check & it's all clear, start backing up & someone else across the lane backs up at the same time. Sometimes it's a pedestrian in a world of their own walking behind a backing up car. My wifes car has a camera but also has an audible alarm if it detects an object when you're in reverse. I think Nissan should add this feature to the Z. Akmcmahon and P's_Z like this.

08-02-2014, 08:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	I don't think they're so bad __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

08-02-2014, 08:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Aviator44 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 299 Drives: AAM Twin Turbo 370Z Rep Power: 11	It might work lol How to backup a Lamborghini - YouTube Bleek, ajm216 and aszyd like this. __________________ www.aamcompetition.com AAM Twin Turbo System

08-02-2014, 08:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Craftsquare is my friend

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