Blind spot elemination idea

HDyoyo · 08-05-2012, 04:56 PM

http://www.wegetworld.com/images/pro...u160_400_4.jpg
these help a lot!

RiCharlie · 08-06-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HDyoyo

http://www.wegetworld.com/images/pro...u160_400_4.jpg
these help a lot!

Thanks for your post but this illustrates the problem..see how your mirrors duplicate a lot of what you already see?? They show a lot of area you already see and make the extra area very small,.

Imagine if the mirror was flat and placed at an angle to the original mirror..now you would see the additional area but objects in that area would not be so small...
Its not so much a problem on the drivers side but on the passengers side ..objects are so small you cannot see them..

I was thinking of carrying a microscope and using it each time I glanced at the passengers mirror but.....

cooltoy · 08-06-2012, 10:21 PM

Why don't you just use a small flat mirror, and create the angle you are describing by putting something in behind on one side to angle it away from you?

RiCharlie · 08-07-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Why don't you just use a small flat mirror, and create the angle you are describing by putting something in behind on one side to angle it away from you?

Thats is exactly what I am trying to do...but how?? I am not the handiest guy on the planet..in fact if you remember the comedy Home Improvement with some buffoon who could not hang a picture straight..that was based on my life!

cooltoy · 08-05-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwish

I almost side swipe another car so with that said the next day I came up with this set up.I used a set motorcycle mirrors and mounted them under the factory mirrors..honesty I didn't care what it look like as long as it was functional but it looked pretty good to me.
One of the company should design something like this to add on under our mirrors i used koso 380 degree but there are tons of designs to choose from i had these already .

Pictures?

RiCharlie · 08-06-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwish

I almost side swipe another car so with that said the next day I came up with this set up.I used a set motorcycle mirrors and mounted them under the factory mirrors..honesty I didn't care what it look like as long as it was functional but it looked pretty good to me.
One of the company should design something like this to add on under our mirrors i used koso 380 degree but there are tons of designs to choose from i had these already .

Yes lets see those pics..

Magic Bus · 08-06-2012, 11:55 PM

cooltoy, yes I agree. On the 2nd page of this thread, I posted Amazon carries non convex small mirrors. Most likely have to use double sided tape to attach this small mirror to passenger rear view mirror any way. So Just add another layer of tape to one side to create the angle you want.

RiCharlie · 08-07-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

cooltoy, yes I agree. On the 2nd page of this thread, I posted Amazon carries non convex small mirrors. Most likely have to use double sided tape to attach this small mirror to passenger rear view mirror any way. So Just add another layer of tape to one side to create the angle you want.

Yes I saw them but I was hoping for some ready made thing that attached to the mirror with about a 20-30 degree slant..something that looks professional.. Guess I will have to try to do this myself..but no idea as to the best way to proceed and layer after layer of tape just doesnt seem like something that would last or look very good...

Anybody got any other ideas as to how to mount a mirror at an angle on the passengers side in a way that would look professional?

cooltoy · 08-07-2012, 01:08 PM

Walk around the old hardware store and find a plastic angled piece that is used for a totally different purpose (for example a door jam or a door molding piece) and see if you can make it work.

I always find other uses for stuff they sell.

I have a cement edge in the garage that is below the wall and at the right height for my wife to smack her door when she gets out. I wanted to put a piece of rubber there, but could not find anything.
Ended up buying a plastic/rubber transition piece for carpeting. Works great.

cooltoy · 08-07-2012, 01:15 PM

Maybe these and cut them off?

DLSTR · 08-07-2012, 02:45 PM

BMW E39 Aspheric (Wide-Angle) Mirrors + Heating Info

Im posting this as an example as I cannot find the actual aspheric Z mirrors online. I am ordering 1 for my Z and will post up the results. I can tell you they made a huge difference on my GTI after getting the factory euro aspheric mirror for less than 40euro's! (drivers side)
I can drive/merge etc with ease.
I drove to the dealer I use here in my area in Germany and sure enough there they are on the new Z coupe on the lot. More to follow, and yes I adjust according to the linked article. Im sorry but this car has blind spots no matter and IM RELIGOUS about this.
The GTI was not too bad but the factory aspheric opens up a WHOLE new world across additional lane(s).
Again Im amazed at what is on the euro models and what crap is on a US model. SAD!

RiCharlie · 08-08-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

BMW E39 Aspheric (Wide-Angle) Mirrors + Heating Info

Im posting this as an example as I cannot find the actual aspheric Z mirrors online. I am ordering 1 for my Z and will post up the results. I can tell you they made a huge difference on my GTI after getting the factory euro aspheric mirror for less than 40euro's! (drivers side)
I can drive/merge etc with ease.
I drove to the dealer I use here in my area in Germany and sure enough there they are on the new Z coupe on the lot. More to follow, and yes I adjust according to the linked article. Im sorry but this car has blind spots no matter and IM RELIGOUS about this.
The GTI was not too bad but the factory aspheric opens up a WHOLE new world across additional lane(s).
Again Im amazed at what is on the euro models and what crap is on a US model. SAD!

Sounds interesting but I guess I will have to drive to Germany..

If you find something for the Z please let me know..

DLSTR · 08-08-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Sounds interesting but I guess I will have to drive to Germany..

If you find something for the Z please let me know..

I will and when I order I will give you the data and price. If it can be ordered from Nissan then any dealer should be able to access it.
The German model has 1 aspheric on the drivers side. Was the same for my GTI>

RiCharlie · 08-08-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Maybe these and cut them off?

Sounds like a good idea..or i should say Looks like a good idea..

cooltoy · 08-07-2012, 03:39 PM

I think this is what you need RiCharlie. Angled and everything.

MI-003 Pilot Slim Blind-Spot Mirror 2.25 X 1.25 for 09-up Nissan 370z at Andy's Auto Sport

08-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	Aspheric mirror.....standard on the Euro model Z BMW E39 Aspheric (Wide-Angle) Mirrors + Heating Info Im posting this as an example as I cannot find the actual aspheric Z mirrors online. I am ordering 1 for my Z and will post up the results. I can tell you they made a huge difference on my GTI after getting the factory euro aspheric mirror for less than 40euro's! (drivers side) I can drive/merge etc with ease. I drove to the dealer I use here in my area in Germany and sure enough there they are on the new Z coupe on the lot. More to follow, and yes I adjust according to the linked article. Im sorry but this car has blind spots no matter and IM RELIGOUS about this. The GTI was not too bad but the factory aspheric opens up a WHOLE new world across additional lane(s). Again Im amazed at what is on the euro models and what crap is on a US model. SAD! Last edited by DLSTR; 08-07-2012 at 02:48 PM.

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08-05-2012, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
HDyoyo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z SL Tr Rep Power: 14	http://www.wegetworld.com/images/pro...u160_400_4.jpg these help a lot!

08-06-2012, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,006 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Why don't you just use a small flat mirror, and create the angle you are describing by putting something in behind on one side to angle it away from you?

08-06-2012, 11:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	cooltoy, yes I agree. On the 2nd page of this thread, I posted Amazon carries non convex small mirrors. Most likely have to use double sided tape to attach this small mirror to passenger rear view mirror any way. So Just add another layer of tape to one side to create the angle you want.

08-07-2012, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,006 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Walk around the old hardware store and find a plastic angled piece that is used for a totally different purpose (for example a door jam or a door molding piece) and see if you can make it work. I always find other uses for stuff they sell. I have a cement edge in the garage that is below the wall and at the right height for my wife to smack her door when she gets out. I wanted to put a piece of rubber there, but could not find anything. Ended up buying a plastic/rubber transition piece for carpeting. Works great.

08-07-2012, 01:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,006 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Maybe these and cut them off?

08-07-2012, 03:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,006 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	I think this is what you need RiCharlie. Angled and everything. MI-003 Pilot Slim Blind-Spot Mirror 2.25 X 1.25 for 09-up Nissan 370z at Andy's Auto Sport