370z needs better side mirrors

EVOR · 11-06-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

EVO-R- are you going to carry that mirror?

No, soory. Its not from us.

vipor · 11-05-2009, 03:42 PM

I haven't had any issues with the mirrors being sub-par or anything. The blind spots took a little getting used to, but that's it. I prefer the "I'm driving past you so I know I can get over now" lane-changing technique.

lol

I got in my gf's 07 G35 coupe for the first time since I got my Z yesterday. I had no idea that the mirrors on it were so much smaller than mine. I believe the width is the same, but they are a whole lot shorter. Less blind spots in that car though, so it's a trade off.

vehl · 11-05-2009, 08:52 PM

hey EVOR, is that a ganador mirror on that 370z?? is it out already?

abakja1 · 02-02-2010, 01:36 AM

Any updates?

Minicobra1 · 02-02-2010, 04:22 AM

In for some smaller mirrors

BLUESLATE · 02-02-2010, 04:34 AM

Smaller? Why not get APR universal CF mirrors?

APR Performance - Formula GT3 Universal Mirrors Custom Installation Guideline

Minicobra1 · 02-02-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

Smaller? Why not get APR universal CF mirrors?

APR Performance - Formula GT3 Universal Mirrors Custom Installation Guideline

Yeah, those are pretty cool, but I think I want something more stock looking.
I like the look of the stock mirror, it just needs to be about an inch smaller and lower so that is doesn't have blind spots while cruising parking lots or making low speed turns.

370Zsteve · 02-02-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

Smaller? Why not get APR universal CF mirrors?

APR Performance - Formula GT3 Universal Mirrors Custom Installation Guideline

Man, those look awful

earwicker7 · 02-02-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Man, those look awful

Really, really awful. That is possibly the most RICE-y thing I've ever seen.

Danny3.7 · 02-02-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

Smaller? Why not get APR universal CF mirrors?

APR Performance - Formula GT3 Universal Mirrors Custom Installation Guideline

I think i just puked in my mouth a bit..

dad · 02-02-2010, 09:16 PM

Blind spots

antennahead · 02-02-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Blind spots

Great article Cliff! I have been using this method for years, and it works beautifully, especially if you keep aware of cars in the right or left lane relative to you, that are speeding past you into the blind spot...... you can track them from the rear view mirror, to the side view mirror to the edge of your peripheral vision outside the window.

earwicker7 · 02-03-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Great article Cliff! I have been using this method for years, and it works beautifully, especially if you keep aware of cars in the right or left lane relative to you, that are speeding past you into the blind spot...... you can track them from the rear view mirror, to the side view mirror to the edge of your peripheral vision outside the window.

Definitely works well. It's really funny... I went to visit my family over the summer and was allowed to use their Lincoln Town Car. My brother is exactly the same height as me, so, theoretically at least, we should see the same things while driving. I would borrow the car and adjust the mirrors, then when my brother got it the first thing he would do was look exasperated and change the mirrors back. The third or fourth time he said "Are you trying to drive me crazy?" I asked him, "Did the side of your car change in the last few blocks? 'Cause that's all you're looking at." He thinks I'm insane.

BLUESLATE · 02-03-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Man, those look awful

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Originally Posted by bluzman

^^+1

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Originally Posted by earwicker7

Really, really awful. That is possibly the most RICE-y thing I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by Danny3.7

I think i just puked in my mouth a bit..

Really? So none of you like the light weight mirrors? Lots of track vehicles use these mirrors and I haven't heard anyone complain about these.

1slow370 · 02-03-2010, 05:38 AM

well... they might work if you did something about the carbon fiber plate. that is grade Si rice material right there but by the time you had real mounts made craftsquare will have their mirrors done.

11-05-2009, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	I haven't had any issues with the mirrors being sub-par or anything. The blind spots took a little getting used to, but that's it. I prefer the "I'm driving past you so I know I can get over now" lane-changing technique. lol I got in my gf's 07 G35 coupe for the first time since I got my Z yesterday. I had no idea that the mirrors on it were so much smaller than mine. I believe the width is the same, but they are a whole lot shorter. Less blind spots in that car though, so it's a trade off. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers Last edited by vipor; 11-05-2009 at 03:44 PM. Reason: CUZ I FELT LIKE IT, BACK OFF!!!!

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