Seeing out the back

wolf370z · 11-16-2010, 08:14 AM

I've daily driven my 370z for about a year now and honestly I don't have any issues. At first the rear view does seem very limited but after about 2 weeks of driving you won't have any problems. Also, if you get the Z, make sure you take the time to adjust your mirrors to eliminate 99% of your blindspots and you will be fine. Honestly the cars a dream to drive daily even with a manual.... the car certainly slides in and out of parking spots easy.

Mandingo · 11-16-2010, 10:53 AM

I haven't had any real issue backing up after only having the car for a few weeks. It seems like the dimensions of the 370 are easy to learn. Plus I just rev it a few times when coming out of a parking place to warn people hehe.
I have to admit though, it would be cool to have the little back-up monitor inside the rear-view mirror like in the 2011s: 2011 370z options

fuct · 11-16-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzzywuzzy

Wait, so the main reason why you would buy one car over another is rear view mirror viability....yeaaaa right good luck.

i agree..... try looking out the nismos rear window!

wheee! · 11-15-2010, 08:58 AM

Group Buy/Interest - 2011 Rear View Camera

Check out this thread for the proper solution.....

I want a Z · 11-15-2010, 09:13 AM

2011's have rear view camera option

kenchan · 11-15-2010, 10:44 AM

definitely get a rearview camera.

clear view of short things (like barricade posts/stops) you wont see through your rear glass or your side mirrors.

Cmike2780 · 11-15-2010, 02:08 PM

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but the 370z does come in a convertible. Problem Solved.

370zsport09 · 11-16-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but the 370z does come in a convertible. Problem Solved.

And Umbrellaz when it RAINZ

kenchan · 11-15-2010, 02:17 PM

all is well until it's a rainy night and you have to back out of a tight parking spot. just invest in the rearview camera. it's worth every penny on the z.

370zsport09 · 11-16-2010, 12:20 PM

I try not to park next to full size pick-ups or those with long beds....kinda gotta creep when backin' out :P ....... but overall if you just are aware of your surroundings and use your mirrors you shouldn't really have any problems drivin a Z....other options: BACK-UP CAMERA, Always Back into parking spots, tell your passenger to get out and STOP Traffik???? NO Passenger, No Problem....just keep 2 TRAFFIK Cones in the Hatch

Place cones to left and right of area needing coverage :P

gregprep29 · 11-16-2010, 01:20 PM

awesome, thanks for the responses

370zHawaii · 11-17-2010, 10:36 PM

First thing I noticed was the poor visibility, was never too fond of the 350z so I never bothered getting in one, but the 370Z is so beautiful, I didnt let the visibility stop me from buying one, I do have to lean forward and look left when veering left on the highway, I also learned that parking in reverse in way better, and if I have to park forward I creep out extremely slow, My fiance bought me a rearview cam for the 370Z for xmas, she wont let me install till xmas

I told her that its probably a good idea to get one, found out today that little square on the rear bumper pops right off and the styrofoam inside is cylinder shaped perfect for a rearview cam. Minor sacrifices made for a beautiful car IMHO

11-16-2010, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 16	I've daily driven my 370z for about a year now and honestly I don't have any issues. At first the rear view does seem very limited but after about 2 weeks of driving you won't have any problems. Also, if you get the Z, make sure you take the time to adjust your mirrors to eliminate 99% of your blindspots and you will be fine. Honestly the cars a dream to drive daily even with a manual.... the car certainly slides in and out of parking spots easy. __________________ Good drivers just drive.

11-15-2010, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but the 370z does come in a convertible. Problem Solved. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 11-15-2010 at 02:23 PM.

11-17-2010, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	First thing I noticed was the poor visibility, was never too fond of the 350z so I never bothered getting in one, but the 370Z is so beautiful, I didnt let the visibility stop me from buying one, I do have to lean forward and look left when veering left on the highway, I also learned that parking in reverse in way better, and if I have to park forward I creep out extremely slow, My fiance bought me a rearview cam for the 370Z for xmas, she wont let me install till xmas I told her that its probably a good idea to get one, found out today that little square on the rear bumper pops right off and the styrofoam inside is cylinder shaped perfect for a rearview cam. Minor sacrifices made for a beautiful car IMHO Last edited by 370zHawaii; 11-17-2010 at 10:37 PM. Reason: grammar

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11-16-2010, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I haven't had any real issue backing up after only having the car for a few weeks. It seems like the dimensions of the 370 are easy to learn. Plus I just rev it a few times when coming out of a parking place to warn people hehe. I have to admit though, it would be cool to have the little back-up monitor inside the rear-view mirror like in the 2011s: 2011 370z options

11-15-2010, 09:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 16	2011's have rear view camera option

11-15-2010, 10:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	definitely get a rearview camera. clear view of short things (like barricade posts/stops) you wont see through your rear glass or your side mirrors.

11-15-2010, 02:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	all is well until it's a rainy night and you have to back out of a tight parking spot. just invest in the rearview camera. it's worth every penny on the z.

11-16-2010, 12:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 16	I try not to park next to full size pick-ups or those with long beds....kinda gotta creep when backin' out :P ....... but overall if you just are aware of your surroundings and use your mirrors you shouldn't really have any problems drivin a Z....other options: BACK-UP CAMERA, Always Back into parking spots, tell your passenger to get out and STOP Traffik???? NO Passenger, No Problem....just keep 2 TRAFFIK Cones in the Hatch Place cones to left and right of area needing coverage :P

11-16-2010, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
gregprep29 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: miami Posts: 5 Drives: gti Rep Power: 15	awesome, thanks for the responses