Blind spot elemination idea

RiCharlie · 08-09-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Went to a Ford dealer to look at new Escape, and look what it has.

Yes this is the idea..too bad I cant get something like this on my Z..Generally speaking when I adjust the mirrors as several posters have suggested the visibility is okay..but I just want it to be as good as possible..

ddot196 · 08-09-2012, 04:45 PM

Idk. I owned an eclipse before my 370 and I don't see what the problem is. I can see just fine with my mirrors. I guess the eclipse small mirrors and blindspots helped the transition to a worse viewing angle in mirrors etc on the z lol. I guess if you owned a large SUV or truck it would be harder to get used to. But that's natural anyways.

DLSTR · 08-13-2012, 08:39 AM

My factory Nissan aspheric - wide angle will be here this week. Install on 20 or 21 August. More to follow. Driver's side.

nightwish · 08-16-2012, 05:17 PM

Ultimate blind spot mirror sold by pepboys.

RiCharlie · 08-17-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwish

Ultimate blind spot mirror sold by pepboys.

THAT DID IT!!
I went to Pep Boys and found a much better selection of mirrors than I had found elsewhere..I found a slightly convex one that is much better than what I had been using and got two for about y7 dollars.. They look great and add about 25% more on visibility on the passengers side!

Problem solved! Thanks so much!

nightwish · 08-18-2012, 11:10 AM

Congratulations on your successful search. Anyone else found it useful please Rep me, LoL

RiCharlie · 08-18-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwish

Congratulations on your successful search. Anyone else found it useful please Rep me, LoL

..I am not sure of the exact number of degrees but now I can see the area right behind the passenger, hidden by that pillar and I am happy!
Just hope it does not fall off!!

ahhlun · 12-17-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

..I am not sure of the exact number of degrees but now I can see the area right behind the passenger, hidden by that pillar and I am happy!
Just hope it does not fall off!!

care to share a link into which one you bought?

ElVee · 04-05-2013, 10:06 PM

I don't have my Z yet, but I've driven one in street traffic. The only, only thing I'm not looking forward to is the rear-angle visibility and blind spots. I've always liked having my mirrors in enough to just barely see the side of my car so that I have a reference. But already I've moved them to flare out more and start to get used to that placement. (I always turn my head to clear my blindspots anyway, no matter what, I just know that I can't actually do that in the Z. My driving style and awareness tend to not leave me surprised very often at all by unexpected cars.)

Sorry to bump an old thread, but it's a good one with good ideas. I still may try to locate an add-on to the side mirrors.

kenchan · 04-05-2013, 10:59 PM

with craftsquare, there are no blind spots as it's a convex mirror.

it's good to be blind when you look at the price though. lol
well, not so rediculously expensive if you bought them in japan.

OMGWTFBBQ · 04-05-2013, 11:11 PM

Even with the stock mirrors, as long as you set them up correctly, no blind spots whatsoever.

122554 · 04-05-2013, 11:14 PM

Wow, how did we drive before back-up cameras, mirror assists, and all the stupid s^^t on this thread? Easy, we learned how to do it without!

I really hope that the people out there buying mid-performance cars have a better driving skill than what's being posted here!

Flame ON!

6MT · 04-05-2013, 11:18 PM

The new Accord has a killer idea. The side view camera.

tonybui · 04-06-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

The new Accord has a killer idea. The side view camera.

I was wondering if we could do this to the Z

6MT · 04-06-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

I was wondering if we could do this to the Z

Because its really good...look for copy-cats. Just look at SRM on the Z. The innovator now becomes the copied.

04-05-2013, 10:59 PM	#85 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	with craftsquare, there are no blind spots as it's a convex mirror. it's good to be blind when you look at the price though. lol well, not so rediculously expensive if you bought them in japan. OMGWTFBBQ likes this.

04-05-2013, 11:14 PM	#87 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Wow, how did we drive before back-up cameras, mirror assists, and all the stupid s^^t on this thread? Easy, we learned how to do it without! I really hope that the people out there buying mid-performance cars have a better driving skill than what's being posted here! Flame ON! __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

04-05-2013, 11:18 PM	#88 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	The new Accord has a killer idea. The side view camera. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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08-09-2012, 04:45 PM	#77 (permalink)
ddot196 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 SR 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	Idk. I owned an eclipse before my 370 and I don't see what the problem is. I can see just fine with my mirrors. I guess the eclipse small mirrors and blindspots helped the transition to a worse viewing angle in mirrors etc on the z lol. I guess if you owned a large SUV or truck it would be harder to get used to. But that's natural anyways.

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	My factory Nissan aspheric - wide angle will be here this week. Install on 20 or 21 August. More to follow. Driver's side.

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08-18-2012, 11:10 AM	#81 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Congratulations on your successful search. Anyone else found it useful please Rep me, LoL

04-05-2013, 10:06 PM	#84 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	I don't have my Z yet, but I've driven one in street traffic. The only, only thing I'm not looking forward to is the rear-angle visibility and blind spots. I've always liked having my mirrors in enough to just barely see the side of my car so that I have a reference. But already I've moved them to flare out more and start to get used to that placement. (I always turn my head to clear my blindspots anyway, no matter what, I just know that I can't actually do that in the Z. My driving style and awareness tend to not leave me surprised very often at all by unexpected cars.) Sorry to bump an old thread, but it's a good one with good ideas. I still may try to locate an add-on to the side mirrors.

04-05-2013, 11:11 PM	#86 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Even with the stock mirrors, as long as you set them up correctly, no blind spots whatsoever.