side mirror

370Z doctor · 02-19-2011, 12:23 AM

Does anyone feel the driver side mirror block part of the driver's vision?
Has anyone tried to install a different kind of side mirror so as not to block the driver's vision?
If you have, please give details.

Ron · 02-19-2011, 01:09 AM

How tall are u? I'm 5'7 and it does block visibility a little, specially when turning left and trying to avoid a curb lol. Haven't thought on changing them though, I don't think its worth the trouble, for me at least.

hdskull · 02-19-2011, 01:37 AM

Yeah it blocks my view when I turn left, it's annoying when I turn left on my small streets. I'm 5'9 btw.

lafd002 · 02-23-2011, 04:43 PM

I agree, these mirrors do obstruct your vision. I drove a 350z for 7 years (mirrors much more slender) and I still can not get used to the 370 mirrors. I read that someone on this site sits on a object to raise their height so they can see over the side mirrors.

kenchan · 02-23-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z doctor

Does anyone feel the driver side mirror block part of the driver's vision?
Has anyone tried to install a different kind of side mirror so as not to block the driver's vision?
If you have, please give details.

yep it does, especially making left turns. raise your seat.

kenchan · 02-23-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lafd002

I read that someone on this site sits on a object to raise their height so they can see over the side mirrors.

raise the seat, not sit on an object.

was actually a modshack idea.

SE · 02-23-2011, 09:31 PM

Craftsquare TCA-RF Mirrors Released!

Jessobear · 02-23-2011, 09:34 PM

I actually figured out yesterday why the mirrors are so tall on the 370. The view out the back of the car is very limited. You can only see things that are basically right behind you. If you look out the driver's side mirror, the tall mirror lets you see a good distance back behind the car. I agree that they do block visibility a bit, but the nice view behind you sort of makes up for it.

02-19-2011, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
370Z doctor Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 1 Drives: 2010 370Z convertibl Rep Power: 14	side mirror Does anyone feel the driver side mirror block part of the driver's vision? Has anyone tried to install a different kind of side mirror so as not to block the driver's vision? If you have, please give details.

02-19-2011, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	How tall are u? I'm 5'7 and it does block visibility a little, specially when turning left and trying to avoid a curb lol. Haven't thought on changing them though, I don't think its worth the trouble, for me at least. Last edited by Ron; 02-19-2011 at 01:52 AM.

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hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Yeah it blocks my view when I turn left, it's annoying when I turn left on my small streets. I'm 5'9 btw.

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lafd002 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370z PG Rep Power: 16	I agree, these mirrors do obstruct your vision. I drove a 350z for 7 years (mirrors much more slender) and I still can not get used to the 370 mirrors. I read that someone on this site sits on a object to raise their height so they can see over the side mirrors.

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02-23-2011, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jessobear Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 201 Drives: '10 370Z Tour/Sp M6 Rep Power: 14	I actually figured out yesterday why the mirrors are so tall on the 370. The view out the back of the car is very limited. You can only see things that are basically right behind you. If you look out the driver's side mirror, the tall mirror lets you see a good distance back behind the car. I agree that they do block visibility a bit, but the nice view behind you sort of makes up for it.