370z needs better side mirrors

Trips · 11-01-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Took me well over a week to get mine just right, but no more blind spots. I would like to upgrade to the 2010 mirrors only for the heated mirrors, but I will wait to find out exactly what it will take to do it.

Same here Dreamer, Simple adjustments and the blind spots are taken care of. I keep my car parked outside and the morning dew frosts all the windows and side mirrors, I have to keep cleaning my side mirrors before I drive off to see backing out onto the street. Heated Mirrors would be nice option.

Jack370Z · 11-02-2009, 08:19 PM

I've found there appears to be blind areas on both sides due to the A pillars but with use the side mirrors do cover those areas. With approaching vehicles I adjust the side mirrors "out" until I can see the front of them as they clear the cockpit rearview mirror. The vehicles should just come into view in the side mirrors just as they begin to leave the rearview. I still find a quick glance over either shoulder is advisable for peace of mind. I do agree the driver's side mirror is a little large and does block your view, somewhat, when making left turns. Not sure of a fix for that. The rear visibility is limited in the 370Z. It reminds me of the Pontiac Trans Am Formula.

desertzrat · 11-02-2009, 09:09 PM

my first race instructor told me move the mirrors out, you can look at the side of your car anytime you want to, just get out and walk around, move em out

EVOR · 11-03-2009, 02:00 AM

Advance JDM have install a JDM aero mirror on their 370Z. Looks alot better than stock. I'll post pics laster

kannibul · 11-03-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonlitebiker

I'm going to have to take issue with that comment. It isn't bikers who don't pay attention to blind spots. It's the car & truck drivers who do this. Bikers pay the price.

It's a mutual thing, seriously. If you hang out in the blindspot of a vehicle, and they merge on top of you, well, that's on you, as far as I'm concerned...and that's how *I* ride.

earwicker7 · 11-03-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

It's a mutual thing, seriously. If you hang out in the blindspot of a vehicle, and they merge on top of you, well, that's on you, as far as I'm concerned...and that's how *I* ride.

I agree. It's really bad here in Los Angeles since you can legally (correct me if I get the term wrong) whiteline (i.e., squeeze between two cars that are next to each other). Where I grew up that wasn't legal because, well, it's insane. I've seen bikers literally have about 1" between themselves and the car next to them.

kannibul · 11-03-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by earwicker7

I agree. It's really bad here in Los Angeles since you can legally (correct me if I get the term wrong) whiteline (i.e., squeeze between two cars that are next to each other). Where I grew up that wasn't legal because, well, it's insane. I've seen bikers literally have about 1" between themselves and the car next to them.

Lanesplitting, and I agree, it's stupid. It should have been outlawed once car phones were invented, let alone cell phones.

junior_jam · 11-03-2009, 07:19 PM

I agree that adjusting the mirrors properly will allow you to see a car approach from behind at which point you can watch them in your side mirror, but they DO NOT help in the case of (1) heavy traffic where you're not watching cars approach or (2) you're not watching every car behind you.

For example, tonight I was in congested traffic traveling at the speed limit and I got aggressive because the guy in front of me was going slow and I saw an opening to the right. I checked my mirrors and (tried to) look out the right window and took off to the right. Nobody was there. The second I started to change lanes I saw a gigantic pickup truck that was in my blind spot. I ended up cutting him off.

I'm seriously thinking about getting those stupid half round mirrors for the sake of not wrecking my Z.

kenchan · 11-03-2009, 08:56 PM

or you can just slow down... free

EVOR · 11-03-2009, 11:34 PM

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earwicker7 · 11-04-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by junior_jam

I agree that adjusting the mirrors properly will allow you to see a car approach from behind at which point you can watch them in your side mirror, but they DO NOT help in the case of (1) heavy traffic

That is true... heavy traffic in this car is a bitch. When it's congested, I don't switch lanes unless I absolutely have to.

O'DoyleRules · 11-04-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Lanesplitting, and I agree, it's stupid. It should have been outlawed once car phones were invented, let alone cell phones.

the best thing about having a bike in LA is avoiding traffic in between lanes... 405 101 and the 5

kenchan · 11-04-2009, 06:31 PM

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

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11-02-2009, 08:19 PM	#32 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 15	I've found there appears to be blind areas on both sides due to the A pillars but with use the side mirrors do cover those areas. With approaching vehicles I adjust the side mirrors "out" until I can see the front of them as they clear the cockpit rearview mirror. The vehicles should just come into view in the side mirrors just as they begin to leave the rearview. I still find a quick glance over either shoulder is advisable for peace of mind. I do agree the driver's side mirror is a little large and does block your view, somewhat, when making left turns. Not sure of a fix for that. The rear visibility is limited in the 370Z. It reminds me of the Pontiac Trans Am Formula.

11-02-2009, 09:09 PM	#33 (permalink)
desertzrat Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Cruces NM Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370ZT Platinium 6 Rep Power: 15	my first race instructor told me move the mirrors out, you can look at the side of your car anytime you want to, just get out and walk around, move em out

11-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#38 (permalink)
junior_jam Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	I agree that adjusting the mirrors properly will allow you to see a car approach from behind at which point you can watch them in your side mirror, but they DO NOT help in the case of (1) heavy traffic where you're not watching cars approach or (2) you're not watching every car behind you. For example, tonight I was in congested traffic traveling at the speed limit and I got aggressive because the guy in front of me was going slow and I saw an opening to the right. I checked my mirrors and (tried to) look out the right window and took off to the right. Nobody was there. The second I started to change lanes I saw a gigantic pickup truck that was in my blind spot. I ended up cutting him off. I'm seriously thinking about getting those stupid half round mirrors for the sake of not wrecking my Z.

11-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#39 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	or you can just slow down... free

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	EVO-R- are you going to carry that mirror?