Comment on side view mirrors

sonic370 · 05-15-2010, 06:57 PM

Went from a 05 350 to a 09 370 man what a difference love the car.
My comment is anyone that has owned both cars notice on the 370 the
bigger side view mirrors can block out curbs when making a hard or sharp
left hand turn. Has then been a issue with anyone else.Thanks

PapoZalsa · 05-15-2010, 10:33 PM

At first but you will get used to it!

Cyberium · 05-15-2010, 11:15 PM

They used to be a issue but then I hit a pedestrian on a left hand turn and they knocked my mirror off. I've been problem free ever since.

DarkPath · 05-15-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

They used to be a issue but then I hit a pedestrian on a left hand turn and they knocked my mirror off. I've been problem free ever since.

Just picked my 370 up today, previous was an 06 350ZR, my first adverse comment was that the mirrors seem taller not longer as one might expect to kill off some of that blind spot of previous models... Go figure... Taller has to obscure some vision...

40th370z · 05-16-2010, 12:38 AM

Drive a Titan an then complain about forward blind spots, that tiny mirror on my Z is nothing compared the door posts on my Titan.

Image that mirror 2 feet higher on a backward slant...that's the Titan's forward blind spot.

Jesse_Hunter · 05-16-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40th370z

Drive a Titan an then complain about forward blind spots, that tiny mirror on my Z is nothing compared the door posts on my Titan.

Image that mirror 2 feet higher on a backward slant...that's the Titan's forward blind spot.

I also have a Titan, Totally agree! ha ha

Another complaint about the Titan, when the shifter is in "D" position it is right infront of the volume knob for radio, you have to reach over gear shirt to use knob!

nolan1016 · 05-16-2010, 11:20 AM

I just make it a little wide and you will have no worries.

kenchan · 05-16-2010, 11:27 AM

yah, i have a short sitting height so had to raise the seat a little bit to be able to get a better view.

SoCal 370Z · 05-16-2010, 12:38 PM

The mirrors are simply too tall, as others have stated. Since they are not setoff from the door (most likely to accommodate the factory electric folding mirror option available elsewhere in the world) they inconveniently block a crucial part of your view when turning in tight places. Too much of a stylistic statement.

370zproject · 05-16-2010, 12:40 PM

i like the 350 mirrors.. lot smaller...

Nick911sc · 05-16-2010, 05:32 PM

I find for my height(6ft) I have absolutely no problems with mirrors blocking my view.

SoCal 370Z · 05-16-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I find for my height(6ft) I have absolutely no problems with mirrors blocking my view.

Show-off

PapoZalsa · 05-16-2010, 10:18 PM

Someone wil come out with something smaller and more practical.

For now LEARN your blind spots!

brakedrift12 · 05-17-2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

At first but you will get used to it!

370zproject · 05-17-2010, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Someone wil come out with something smaller and more practical.

For now LEARN your blind spots!

05-15-2010, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Comment on side view mirrors Went from a 05 350 to a 09 370 man what a difference love the car. My comment is anyone that has owned both cars notice on the 370 the bigger side view mirrors can block out curbs when making a hard or sharp left hand turn. Has then been a issue with anyone else.Thanks

05-15-2010, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	At first but you will get used to it! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

05-15-2010, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	They used to be a issue but then I hit a pedestrian on a left hand turn and they knocked my mirror off. I've been problem free ever since. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

05-16-2010, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	The mirrors are simply too tall, as others have stated. Since they are not setoff from the door (most likely to accommodate the factory electric folding mirror option available elsewhere in the world) they inconveniently block a crucial part of your view when turning in tight places. Too much of a stylistic statement. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 05-16-2010 at 12:41 PM.

05-16-2010, 12:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	i like the 350 mirrors.. lot smaller... __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

05-16-2010, 12:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	Drive a Titan an then complain about forward blind spots, that tiny mirror on my Z is nothing compared the door posts on my Titan. Image that mirror 2 feet higher on a backward slant...that's the Titan's forward blind spot.

05-16-2010, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
nolan1016 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock Posts: 214 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A6 Rep Power: 15	I just make it a little wide and you will have no worries.

05-16-2010, 11:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, i have a short sitting height so had to raise the seat a little bit to be able to get a better view.

05-16-2010, 05:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I find for my height(6ft) I have absolutely no problems with mirrors blocking my view.

05-16-2010, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Someone wil come out with something smaller and more practical. For now LEARN your blind spots! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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