370Z Blind Spots

m4a1mustang · 02-20-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

The ones I've seen so far are the <$2 from walmart etc and they seem to be little unclear (opaque) as opposed to high quality mirror. Anyone know where you can get high quality convex mirrors?

I think I got mine at Target. They are good for about a year and then they start to haze up and need to be replaced.

Jayp03 · 03-09-2009, 01:53 PM

So the rear side windows are no help at all with these blind spots?

Does taking off the passenger head rest make it easier to see through the right rear window?

and how's the night time driving with these blind spots, do the fish domes help out?

I'm just concerned because my parents will also be driving this car and I don't want them to get into any accidents because they couldn't see out correctly.

k.alexander · 03-09-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayp03

So the rear side windows are no help at all with these blind spots?

Does taking off the passenger head rest make it easier to see through the right rear window?

and how's the night time driving with these blind spots, do the fish domes help out?

I'm just concerned because my parents will also be driving this car and I don't want them to get into any accidents because they couldn't see out correctly.

No, the rear quarter windows are completely useless. And when I say completely, I mean, just forget that they're even there. Even with the headrest removed, the windows are recessed into the plastic interior of the car; that plus their small size, makes the angle of view such that you cant see out of them at all (you can't even see them, the windows themselves).

Having said that, with properly adjuster dome mirrors, or I'm using the LaneChanger mirror on top of my central rear view mirror (look earlier in the thread), the blind spots are essentially elliminated.

Actually, the only time I have a problem is when I have to merge off one of these really wide angle exit/merge lanes, you stop to look right, and the angle is such that you cant see anything, but that's just this one weird exit/merge that I drive by every once in a while, otherwise its ok.

alan93rsa · 02-18-2009, 11:33 AM

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I always do a quick glance over the shoulder. It's the first thing they teach you in every motorcycle safety course I've ever been to.

The only thing that bothers me about glancing over my shoulder is the distance covered at speed while I'm not looking ahead. It's a crap shoot.

Asheth · 02-18-2009, 02:48 PM

Has anyone installed the convex mirrors yet? If so pics please

sbkim · 03-10-2009, 02:57 PM

Also, let us know if anyone finds a high quality convex mirror. So far, I can only find the dull mirrors for $2 at walmart etc.

enenen · 03-10-2009, 03:37 PM

+1 to properly adjusting the mirrors. no need for the convex mirrors if everything is adjusted properly. you should be able to follow a car from your rear view mirror, to your side mirror, and into you peripheral vision. if you can do that, how will there be any blind spots? if you can follow the car the whole way, where could it possibly hide? This is what I have always done, including my mitsubishi eclipse with smaller side mirrors than the Z, and I have never had an issue. I never turn and check over my shoulder, too much time not looking ahead; plus if i can see any cars near my in my mirrors, why would I? motorcycle mirrors aren't exactly the same setup as a car, so looking over your shoulder in that situation is a bit different.

hot370z · 03-10-2009, 05:41 PM

I just installed small convex mirrors PLUS I also use my turn signals AND turn my head to check for other cars. Thats what you always do.

Justin1686 · 04-01-2009, 03:35 PM

hey, ive read through all the posts in this thread. my question has to deal with backing out of a parking lot. i'm not worried about the changing lane aspect, every car has its blind spots. But i work in a retail store parking lot, and obviously backing out of a spot occurs a lot. how do you guys feel about backing out of a spot?

wstar · 04-01-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin1686

hey, ive read through all the posts in this thread. my question has to deal with backing out of a parking lot. i'm not worried about the changing lane aspect, every car has its blind spots. But i work in a retail store parking lot, and obviously backing out of a spot occurs a lot. how do you guys feel about backing out of a spot?

There's no fixing that really. The car has a long back and is low to the ground. Any time you're parked between two other cars, backing out is going to be risky. All you can do is take it slowly. Look, move a little, look again, move a little, until you can actually see around the other cars. If you just look once and go, you're taking a big risk in this car.

spearfish25 · 04-03-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin1686

hey, ive read through all the posts in this thread. my question has to deal with backing out of a parking lot. i'm not worried about the changing lane aspect, every car has its blind spots. But i work in a retail store parking lot, and obviously backing out of a spot occurs a lot. how do you guys feel about backing out of a spot?

One option is to just reverse into your parking space, then you can pull out going forward more easily. I figure that backing in initially keeps other people more aware of your intentions. Since I have to back into my space at my condo, I've become pretty proficient using the side mirrors to pull off the maneuver.

mspeasl · 04-04-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

One option is to just reverse into your parking space, then you can pull out going forward more easily. I figure that backing in initially keeps other people more aware of your intentions. Since I have to back into my space at my condo, I've become pretty proficient using the side mirrors to pull off the maneuver.

Gang,

I haven't pulled in to a parking space in years just for that reason. I don't care if I am in the Z or my X-Runner or whatever. It's easier to see when pulling out and you know what's behind you when you first get to your parking spot and you park.

jbbrann · 04-01-2009, 06:27 PM

On the test drive I took I did the instinctive glance over my right shoulder when merging on the interstate. I was greeted with a face full of B/C pillar and not a lot else. I just busted out laughing... the salesman thought I was insane.

molamann · 04-01-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jbbrann

On the test drive I took I did the instinctive glance over my right shoulder when merging on the interstate. I was greeted with a face full of B/C pillar and not a lot else. I just busted out laughing... the salesman thought I was insane.

Heh, at least you got a testdrive. My Z was parked in the showroom and I was literally going "Woah" from the moment I drove off the lot AFTER purchasing it.

KillerBee370 · 04-01-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Heh, at least you got a testdrive. My Z was parked in the showroom and I was literally going "Woah" from the moment I drove off the lot AFTER purchasing it.

Haha.. no testdrive? Well I can't say I did much better.. I purchased the car and THEN went for a test drive.. ? haha It's true! I basically purchased over the phone and when I got to the dealership I went for the drive.

When I was cruising with the sales rep on the freeway, I went to change lanes and when I looked over my shoulder, the first thing he says is "make sure you look really good"..

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03-09-2009, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jayp03 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 8 Drives: 2003 lexus Rep Power: 17	So the rear side windows are no help at all with these blind spots? Does taking off the passenger head rest make it easier to see through the right rear window? and how's the night time driving with these blind spots, do the fish domes help out? I'm just concerned because my parents will also be driving this car and I don't want them to get into any accidents because they couldn't see out correctly.

03-10-2009, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
sbkim Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 177 Drives: RRSC Rep Power: 17	Also, let us know if anyone finds a high quality convex mirror. So far, I can only find the dull mirrors for $2 at walmart etc.

03-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
enenen Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 30 Drives: 06 Nissan Frontier Rep Power: 17	+1 to properly adjusting the mirrors. no need for the convex mirrors if everything is adjusted properly. you should be able to follow a car from your rear view mirror, to your side mirror, and into you peripheral vision. if you can do that, how will there be any blind spots? if you can follow the car the whole way, where could it possibly hide? This is what I have always done, including my mitsubishi eclipse with smaller side mirrors than the Z, and I have never had an issue. I never turn and check over my shoulder, too much time not looking ahead; plus if i can see any cars near my in my mirrors, why would I? motorcycle mirrors aren't exactly the same setup as a car, so looking over your shoulder in that situation is a bit different.

03-10-2009, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	I just installed small convex mirrors PLUS I also use my turn signals AND turn my head to check for other cars. Thats what you always do.

04-01-2009, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 39 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 18	hey, ive read through all the posts in this thread. my question has to deal with backing out of a parking lot. i'm not worried about the changing lane aspect, every car has its blind spots. But i work in a retail store parking lot, and obviously backing out of a spot occurs a lot. how do you guys feel about backing out of a spot?

04-01-2009, 06:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
jbbrann Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 68 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 281	On the test drive I took I did the instinctive glance over my right shoulder when merging on the interstate. I was greeted with a face full of B/C pillar and not a lot else. I just busted out laughing... the salesman thought I was insane.