370Z Blind Spots

frost · 01-16-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

LOL! Don't do that in Los Angeles. People don't give a sh!t about signals!

I guess I better just drive a beater there then!

Crash · 01-17-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I guess I better just drive a beater there then!

Meh, why not? If you do, you'll fit in for the most part. Seems nobody here can afford a decent car anymore anyway. It's turning into a bumper car rally now.

frost · 01-17-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Meh, why not? If you do, you'll fit in for the most part. Seems nobody here can afford a decent car anymore anyway. It's turning into a bumper car rally now.

When I was younger, it was fun to drive out to LA for the weekend, but I don't bother anymore. All the things that used to be nice have been ruined by LA's inflated costs, high population, and/or illegal immigration. Sadly, Phoenix is on the same path, just like, 15 years behind.

Robert_Nash · 01-19-2009, 01:01 PM

The blind spot, particularly on the driver's side is very bad in the 370Z - I got spoiled in my 350ZR as there was no blind spot at all!

While I haven't gone out and bought one yet, I'm going to buy a small dome/fish-eye mirror to put on the driver's side to help...other than that, the only thing you can do is to be very aware of the traffic around you before changing lanes...you just kind of have to assume there is a car in your blind spot until you prove otherwise!

jeepersnate · 01-16-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I just turn on my turn signals, and eventually move into the other lane. Anyone still sitting next to me deserves to get run off the road for not letting me over.

I signal and turn at the same time, while blarring the horn

CrownR426 · 01-17-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I just turn on my turn signals, and eventually move into the other lane. Anyone still sitting next to me deserves to get run off the road for not letting me over.

LOL!

mattkim85 · 01-17-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I just turn on my turn signals, and eventually move into the other lane. Anyone still sitting next to me deserves to get run off the road for not letting me over.

ho6950 · 03-09-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I just turn on my turn signals, and eventually move into the other lane. Anyone still sitting next to me deserves to get run off the road for not letting me over.

That's one way of doing it

frost · 01-16-2009, 10:24 PM

I had a GT fierro I installed airhorns installed. The loudest horn many ever heard, coming out of the smallest car many ever saw.

jeepersnate · 01-16-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I had a GT fierro I installed airhorns in. The loudest horn many ever heard, coming out of the smallest car many ever saw.

That's awesome!....scaring the shiv out of people!!

frost · 01-16-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepersnate

That's awesome!....scaring the shiv out of people!!

I took it to discount tire. And those guys always honk the horn as they are pulling out of the garage (not sure if that's for safety, or just communicating the car is done) but anyway, the guy hit my horn, and like, everyone in there jumped. Dudes dropping their tools and whatnot. Classic.

jeepersnate · 01-16-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I took it to discount tire. And those guys always honk the horn as they are pulling out of the garage (not sure if that's for safety, or just communicating the car is done) but anyway, the guy hit my horn, and like, everyone in there jumped. Dudes dropping their tools and whatnot. Classic.

edeeZee · 07-31-2009, 07:13 PM

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shumby · 01-16-2009, 10:35 PM

MyG37 - View Single Post - Blindspot Mirrors?

LaneFX® Interactive Demo - Test Drive the Award-Winning Blind Spot Mirror & Lane Change Technology for Safer Commutes

Adjust the driver side mirror by placing your left ear against the window glass and then adjusting the view so you can "just" see the left side of the car in the mirror. Adjust the passenger side mirror by moving your head to the middle of the car (over the console) and then adjust the same. No, you will not be able to see the sides of the car from the driver's position, but you will be able to see more of the adjacent lanes alongside your car.

shumby · 01-16-2009, 11:02 PM

You can also adjust mirror(s) while parked. It should not be a problem finding roads with parking along the right side, but for the left side, your best bet is finding a one way road. For either side, preferably, there should be no car parked right behind you.

This gives you a chance to get used to the view(s) in combination with the rear view mirror. For proper mirror positioning without overlap, as soon as the car is no longer in view of the rear view mirror, you should see it in the side view mirror.

01-19-2009, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 18	The blind spot, particularly on the driver's side is very bad in the 370Z - I got spoiled in my 350ZR as there was no blind spot at all! While I haven't gone out and bought one yet, I'm going to buy a small dome/fish-eye mirror to put on the driver's side to help...other than that, the only thing you can do is to be very aware of the traffic around you before changing lanes...you just kind of have to assume there is a car in your blind spot until you prove otherwise! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

01-16-2009, 10:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	MyG37 - View Single Post - Blindspot Mirrors? LaneFX® Interactive Demo - Test Drive the Award-Winning Blind Spot Mirror & Lane Change Technology for Safer Commutes Adjust the driver side mirror by placing your left ear against the window glass and then adjusting the view so you can "just" see the left side of the car in the mirror. Adjust the passenger side mirror by moving your head to the middle of the car (over the console) and then adjust the same. No, you will not be able to see the sides of the car from the driver's position, but you will be able to see more of the adjacent lanes alongside your car. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

01-16-2009, 11:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	You can also adjust mirror(s) while parked. It should not be a problem finding roads with parking along the right side, but for the left side, your best bet is finding a one way road. For either side, preferably, there should be no car parked right behind you. This gives you a chance to get used to the view(s) in combination with the rear view mirror. For proper mirror positioning without overlap, as soon as the car is no longer in view of the rear view mirror, you should see it in the side view mirror. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

07-31-2009, 07:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 267	side mirror.jpg