370Z Blind Spots

Hi-TecDesigns · 07-31-2009, 10:57 AM

Bumping this back to the top...

One of two major complaints after my test drive night before last was the blind spot(s)... they're huge. My daily driver (at least until I pick up a Z) is an S2000, and there is a similar issue (though not nearly as bad). Since the S's driver's side mirror is already designed with a bit of convexity to it (notice the message "objects in mirror may be closer than they appear"?), some enterprising individuals purchased the driver's side mirror from the European version and replaced their passenger side with it. Sharp thinking, but has anyone considered doing the same for the Z? I'm obviously assuming the Z's driver mirror is convex...

CBRich · 07-31-2009, 03:59 PM

I don't see the convex mirror message on the driver's side and from looking at it I don't think it is convex.

cave vulture · 07-31-2009, 05:32 PM

Give a couple of horn blasts as you back out blindly. That way at least you will be less likely to back over a distracted pedestrian.

rudi · 07-31-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I don't see the convex mirror message on the driver's side and from looking at it I don't think it is convex.

In the Australian version, objects in the drivers side mirror seem to be further away than what they actually are. The passenger side is normal. My previous car which was also a nissan was the opposite. Have to watch out for that one.

07-31-2009, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hi-TecDesigns Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glenelg, MD Posts: 146 Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry Rep Power: 17	Bumping this back to the top... One of two major complaints after my test drive night before last was the blind spot(s)... they're huge. My daily driver (at least until I pick up a Z) is an S2000, and there is a similar issue (though not nearly as bad). Since the S's driver's side mirror is already designed with a bit of convexity to it (notice the message "objects in mirror may be closer than they appear"?), some enterprising individuals purchased the driver's side mirror from the European version and replaced their passenger side with it. Sharp thinking, but has anyone considered doing the same for the Z? I'm obviously assuming the Z's driver mirror is convex... __________________ http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif 2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else

07-31-2009, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	I don't see the convex mirror message on the driver's side and from looking at it I don't think it is convex.

07-31-2009, 05:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 17	Give a couple of horn blasts as you back out blindly. That way at least you will be less likely to back over a distracted pedestrian.