370Z Blind Spots

Crash · 01-19-2009, 01:12 PM

^^^ LOL! Unless they just want to make sure their paint is still on the door.

FricFrac · 01-21-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sprix!

Well, if you are having problems with vision and changing lanes, I would surmise your mirror are angled inappropriately. There is no reason you should not be able to see a car that is either behind you or next to you with the mirrors angled properly. Most people use their side view mirrors as rear view mirrors. (it isn't like a car is going to pop out of the rear of your car...

) That is- they have them aimed at the rear corners of the car like that is an area that one can't see from the .... oh I dunno.... REAR view mirror. If you use your side view mirrors and angle them towards the side of the vehicle, you will eliminate this. I will try to give you an idea of how I have my mirrors set up.
- My rear view mirror shows me everything that is behind my car.
- As something passes out of the field of my rear view mirror, it passes into the field of the side view mirrors.
- As something passes out of the field of the side view mirrors, it passes into my personal field of peripheral vision. In my opinion, you should NOT be able to see the side of your car in your side view mirror. If you can, you are not utilizing your mirrors fully. Why look at the side of your own car as you are traveling when it benefits much more to look at what is adjacent to you?
For most people, this may seem odd, but I found that setting up my mirrors like that effectively removed the blind spot from my vehicle.

I usually have my side view mirrors set up so I can JUST see the side of the vehicle - that gives a good reference as to exactly where the other vehicle is while maximizing the viewing area of the mirror.

Besides what's the deal with dome mirrors - you just need pipes loud enough that everyone backs off ;P

Crash · 01-19-2009, 10:00 PM

I got mine from AutoZone. I got the lowest profile and flattest ones I could find. DON'T get the ones that rotate and are bulky. Those are just gimmicks and are complete junk.

dad · 01-19-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I got mine from AutoZone. I got the lowest profile and flattest ones I could find. DON'T get the ones that rotate and are bulky. Those are just gimmicks and are complete junk.

I'd like to see a photo of those?

Crash · 01-20-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

I'd like to see a photo of those?

Which ones?

And z34drifty, That's because they know camerys are slow.

They do it to me cause I'm young, and they do it to old people to see if their teeth fall out when they're yelling at out the window at them.

I can think of a million and a 1/2 reasons why jerks do that.

Z34drifty · 01-20-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Which ones?

And z34drifty, That's because they know camerys are slow.

They do it to me cause I'm young, and they do it to old people to see if their teeth fall out when they're yelling at out the window at them.

I can think of a million and a 1/2 reasons why jerks do that.

Yea I can see that too.
I just wish that the semi's stop taking there time when I'm trying to change lanes. They slow down even more.

dad · 01-21-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I got mine from AutoZone. I got the lowest profile and flattest ones I could find. DON'T get the ones that rotate and are bulky. Those are just gimmicks and are complete junk.

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Originally Posted by Crash

Which ones?

The low profile,flat ones!

Crash · 01-21-2009, 10:28 PM

CIPA-USA CIPA 49304 3-3/4" Round Adjustable Stick-On Convex: Compare Prices, View Price History and Read Reviews at NexTag

Autozone has these for cheaper. (Like $1.90) I couldn't find the exact ones I had, but I also got mine back in 2004.

Also, mine were 2 inch, not 3. The 2 inch was MORE than enough. 3 is a bit big.

Crash · 01-21-2009, 07:12 PM

The only issues I have with semi trucks here is that they merge over without looking often. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I was to have power on demand!

Z34drifty · 01-21-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

The only issues I have with semi trucks here is that they merge over without looking often. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I was to have power on demand!

It does feel good.

sbkim · 02-06-2009, 09:06 PM

bump - I noticed that this is pretty big issue with the 370z. So most of us are using convex mirrors? LaneFX sounds promising.

k.alexander · 02-06-2009, 09:32 PM

I've had one of these on all of my cars for about 12 years now.
Lanechanger: LaneChanger I

(the pic is terrible, they don't look that crooked).

I swear by this product, like $7 at PepBoys/AutoZone (a long time ago). Basically this gives you full rear 180 degree view. I dont use any of my other mirrors any more. One glance in this mirror and you can see everything that is going on behind you up and to your peripheral field of vision.

PS: This image shows off what I mean quite well:
http://www.lanechanger.com/images/mirror_028_web.jpg

I havent gotten my hands on the 370Z yet (three more days) and I plan on putting one of these on, immediately. Hope it works, considering how big the C-pillar is in the car, and how small the quarter windows are, not to mention how little visibility there is out of the rear window.

k.alexander · 02-13-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by k.alexander

I've had one of these on all of my cars for about 12 years now.
Lanechanger: LaneChanger I

(the pic is terrible, they don't look that crooked).

I swear by this product, like $7 at PepBoys/AutoZone (a long time ago). Basically this gives you full rear 180 degree view. I dont use any of my other mirrors any more. One glance in this mirror and you can see everything that is going on behind you up and to your peripheral field of vision.

PS: This image shows off what I mean quite well:
http://www.lanechanger.com/images/mirror_028_web.jpg

I havent gotten my hands on the 370Z yet (three more days) and I plan on putting one of these on, immediately. Hope it works, considering how big the C-pillar is in the car, and how small the quarter windows are, not to mention how little visibility there is out of the rear window.

After driving for a few days now, with the lanechanger mirror, I posted a link to above, I have the following observations:

The mirror does work on the Z. The C-pillar is huge on this car, and since we simply can't see through metal, the mirror cant either. Having said that, you can JUST ABOUT rely only on this mirror and nothing else. I've tested it now, when standing in traffic, and you can see some part (either front or back) of the car in your blind spot.

That should just about be enough. However, in addition, I did what many here recommended, and adjusted my outside mirrors so that I can just about barely see the side of my car, with the rest of the mirror showing me what is to the side of the car. As a result, with the outside mirrors, I can see the other part of the car (the one I cant see with the lanechanger).

Bottom line, between the lanechanger mirror and the outside mirrors adjusted, as described above, I feel like I'm fine (o need to turn the head, as in fact I see less when I do that), and essentially my entire blind spot is covered.

sbkim · 02-13-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by k.alexander

After driving for a few days now, with the lanechanger mirror, I posted a link to above, I have the following observations:

The mirror does work on the Z. The C-pillar is huge on this car, and since we simply can't see through metal, the mirror cant either. Having said that, you can JUST ABOUT rely only on this mirror and nothing else. I've tested it now, when standing in traffic, and you can see some part (either front or back) of the car in your blind spot.

That should just about be enough. However, in addition, I did what many here recommended, and adjusted my outside mirrors so that I can just about barely see the side of my car, with the rest of the mirror showing me what is to the side of the car. As a result, with the outside mirrors, I can see the other part of the car (the one I cant see with the lanechanger).

Bottom line, between the lanechanger mirror and the outside mirror adjustment, as described above, I feel like I'm fine. No need to turn the head, as in fact I see less when I do that.

Thanks for the update. After test driving the Z again, I see your point with Lanechanger - without more windows in the car, it won't do much good...

I guess for even more added safey, I guess you can install convex mirror on the side. Do you need one on the driver side as well?

k.alexander · 02-13-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Thanks for the update. After test driving the Z again, I see your point with Lanechanger - without more windows in the car, it won't do much good...

I guess for even more added safey, I guess you can install convex mirror on the side. Do you need one on the driver side as well?

I might still install those little mirrors. For a buck or so a piece it's a no brainer, but since they'll be on the outside edge of the external mirror's they'll also take away from the external mirrors themselves. Dont know, will have to test this out.

01-19-2009, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	^^^ LOL! Unless they just want to make sure their paint is still on the door. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-19-2009, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	I got mine from AutoZone. I got the lowest profile and flattest ones I could find. DON'T get the ones that rotate and are bulky. Those are just gimmicks and are complete junk. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-21-2009, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	CIPA-USA CIPA 49304 3-3/4" Round Adjustable Stick-On Convex: Compare Prices, View Price History and Read Reviews at NexTag Autozone has these for cheaper. (Like $1.90) I couldn't find the exact ones I had, but I also got mine back in 2004. Also, mine were 2 inch, not 3. The 2 inch was MORE than enough. 3 is a bit big. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-21-2009, 07:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	The only issues I have with semi trucks here is that they merge over without looking often. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I was to have power on demand! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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02-06-2009, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
sbkim Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 177 Drives: RRSC Rep Power: 18	bump - I noticed that this is pretty big issue with the 370z. So most of us are using convex mirrors? LaneFX sounds promising.

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k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 47 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 716	I've had one of these on all of my cars for about 12 years now. Lanechanger: LaneChanger I (the pic is terrible, they don't look that crooked). I swear by this product, like $7 at PepBoys/AutoZone (a long time ago). Basically this gives you full rear 180 degree view. I dont use any of my other mirrors any more. One glance in this mirror and you can see everything that is going on behind you up and to your peripheral field of vision. PS: This image shows off what I mean quite well: http://www.lanechanger.com/images/mirror_028_web.jpg I havent gotten my hands on the 370Z yet (three more days) and I plan on putting one of these on, immediately. Hope it works, considering how big the C-pillar is in the car, and how small the quarter windows are, not to mention how little visibility there is out of the rear window.