Blindspot Mirror(s) for Z

OldGuy · 02-26-2010, 01:05 PM

In anticipation of the spring that seems like it will never arrive, I want to order 1 or 2 blind spot mirrors to attach to a corner of each of my Z side mirrors. Does anyone know of a model made to fit (or that will fit) our mirrors? I can't find anything on-line that will just sort of blend in and not detract from the beauty of my Z.

Slynky · 02-26-2010, 01:09 PM

I just hope you're not going to get one of those round glue-on plastic things from the "dollar store"...

J/K - Know you won't but, GAWD, aren't those things tacky !?

Pharmacist · 02-27-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

I just hope you're not going to get one of those round glue-on plastic things from the "dollar store"...

J/K - Know you won't but, GAWD, aren't those things tacky !?

why not? that's precisely what i did. they may not look too pretty but they are very effective at getting the job done. better stick on a cheap glued mirror than sideswipe someone in a lane change and damage or even total the car

NXTAZEE · 02-27-2010, 11:23 AM

I thought this was going to be an issue as well before I got my Z, but it's not. Set your side view mirrors so that when a passing vehicle begins to disappear in your rear view mirror, the are beginning to appear in your side view mirror. You should be able to see the front of the passing vehicle in your side view mirror and the rear of it in your rear view mirror. No more blind spot. Make sure you have your side view mirrors tilted up high enough so they can be adjusted out all the way, other wise you won't be able to fully adjust them.

Zsteve · 02-26-2010, 01:32 PM

I dont find ithard at all with the Z blind spots, I just turn my head and look before I jump.

PapoZalsa · 02-26-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

I dont find ithard at all with the Z blind spots, I just turn my head and look before I jump.

And get used to the car. At first I was driving like an old lady but I'm starting to feel more comfortable now.

Horseface · 02-26-2010, 01:37 PM

The blind spots were the #1 worry when I got the car, but now I don't even think about them at all.

Mirrors all the way out until click and lots of over the shoulder looking. If there is no passenger, I move the passenger seat forward so I can see out the little toy window.

If there is a passenger, I ask them to take a look for me if I'm not 110% sure there is nobody hiding in a tiny clown car at the side of me.

Trips · 02-26-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slynky

I just hope you're not going to get one of those round glue-on plastic things from the "dollar store"...

J/K - Know you won't but, GAWD, aren't those things tacky !?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horseface

The blind spots were the #1 worry when I got the car, but now I don't even think about them at all.

Mirrors all the way out until click and lots of over the shoulder looking. If there is no passenger, I move the passenger seat forward so I can see out the little toy window.

If there is a passenger, I ask them to take a look for me if I'm not 110% sure there is nobody hiding in a tiny clown car at the side of me.

Slynky · 02-26-2010, 01:50 PM

In my RSX, I kept the left mirror trained so that I could see a tiny bit of the body of the car. BUT, because there's this wide portion of the rear window in the Z that tends to block my side head check (remembering my old drivers ed classes), I have moved the left mirror to show, ummmm, OUT more than I usually do. I no longer see the side of the body now. If I want to do a good headcheck now, I actually have to lean forward a bit and look backwards more (because of the wide "bar" on the rear window).

If they made a piece of mirror that, say, fit the outside curve (one third of the mirror), that might be a decent consideration.

IDZRVIT · 02-26-2010, 02:37 PM

There was a post on this several months back. Try a search.

NCSUPACK09 · 02-26-2010, 02:55 PM

I have my mirrors setup so that I can see everything except for smart cars...lol.

Zsteve · 02-26-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSUPACK09

I have my mirrors setup so that I can see everything except for smart cars...lol.

But if they are smart enough they will avoid you.

Slynky · 02-26-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

But if they are smart enough they will avoid you.

Yeah, 'cause if you hit one, it would be like running over a large beercan...like...

"Mildred, did you feel something back there in the turn...?"

Trips · 02-26-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

Yeah, 'cause if you hit one, it would be like running over a large beercan...like...

"Mildred, did you feel something back there in the turn...?"

Or it could be your quarter panel being ripped off....

Xan · 02-26-2010, 03:32 PM

Xan Logic: "If you just make sure you go faster then everybody else, you always know what's behind you, as it was just in front of you, before you passed it.... So mirrors are useless unless you are driving backwards..."

02-26-2010, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Blindspot Mirror(s) for Z In anticipation of the spring that seems like it will never arrive, I want to order 1 or 2 blind spot mirrors to attach to a corner of each of my Z side mirrors. Does anyone know of a model made to fit (or that will fit) our mirrors? I can't find anything on-line that will just sort of blend in and not detract from the beauty of my Z.

02-26-2010, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	I just hope you're not going to get one of those round glue-on plastic things from the "dollar store"... J/K - Know you won't but, GAWD, aren't those things tacky !? __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

02-27-2010, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 18	I thought this was going to be an issue as well before I got my Z, but it's not. Set your side view mirrors so that when a passing vehicle begins to disappear in your rear view mirror, the are beginning to appear in your side view mirror. You should be able to see the front of the passing vehicle in your side view mirror and the rear of it in your rear view mirror. No more blind spot. Make sure you have your side view mirrors tilted up high enough so they can be adjusted out all the way, other wise you won't be able to fully adjust them. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

02-26-2010, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I dont find ithard at all with the Z blind spots, I just turn my head and look before I jump. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

02-26-2010, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 16	The blind spots were the #1 worry when I got the car, but now I don't even think about them at all. Mirrors all the way out until click and lots of over the shoulder looking. If there is no passenger, I move the passenger seat forward so I can see out the little toy window. If there is a passenger, I ask them to take a look for me if I'm not 110% sure there is nobody hiding in a tiny clown car at the side of me. __________________ Whinny!

02-26-2010, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	In my RSX, I kept the left mirror trained so that I could see a tiny bit of the body of the car. BUT, because there's this wide portion of the rear window in the Z that tends to block my side head check (remembering my old drivers ed classes), I have moved the left mirror to show, ummmm, OUT more than I usually do. I no longer see the side of the body now. If I want to do a good headcheck now, I actually have to lean forward a bit and look backwards more (because of the wide "bar" on the rear window). If they made a piece of mirror that, say, fit the outside curve (one third of the mirror), that might be a decent consideration. __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

02-26-2010, 02:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	There was a post on this several months back. Try a search. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

02-26-2010, 02:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 16	I have my mirrors setup so that I can see everything except for smart cars...lol.

02-26-2010, 03:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Xan Logic: "If you just make sure you go faster then everybody else, you always know what's behind you, as it was just in front of you, before you passed it.... So mirrors are useless unless you are driving backwards..."

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