370Z Blind Spots

Crash · 02-07-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Multivex

Here is a link to the Lotus forum where they review MultiVex for the Elise. Please note that Elise mirrors are manually adjusted so the mirror housing comprises the mirror assembly, and is not a shroud as it is with the 370Z: Multivex Mirror review

I like the LaneFX (especially their ParkFX feature as I have that on another automobile we own) but unless someone comes up with a plug-n-play adapter kit so that the 370Z can be returned completely to factory—without any wire splicing—then it's a no go for me.

Well, I don't know about this:

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CAUTION!! Turning your head to check your blind spot will cause you to lose sight of what is happening directly in front of your vehicle!! This is always a dangerous maneuver!

That in itself sounds stupid to me. It doesn't take much to look forward, glance to the right, and look forward again. If you're looking to the side after seeing cars not so far ahead of you (2-3 seconds ahead) then you're an idiot and shouldn't be driving.

A set of fish-eyes are the best way to go, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't glance over your shoulder for good measure.

zsport1 · 02-09-2009, 12:58 PM

I have owned 5 Z's and all of them have terrible blind spots. My Z32TT is just as bad as the 350Z and 370Z. Quarter windows are virtually useless. It's a sports car guys.
If you adjust your door mirrors properly you will not have any blind spots and will be able to see just fine.

SiXK · 02-09-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zsport1

I have owned 5 Z's and all of them have terrible blind spots. My Z32TT is just as bad as the 350Z and 370Z. Quarter windows are virtually useless. It's a sports car guys.
If you adjust your door mirrors properly you will not have any blind spots and will be able to see just fine.

I will agree with you on this. I have also owned 5 Z's, and, like you said, my Z32TT is just as bad as the 350 I had and the 370 I have now, they've all been bad. when setting the mirrors, if done right you can have no blind spots.

frost · 02-13-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Well, I don't know about this:

That in itself sounds stupid to me. It doesn't take much to look forward, glance to the right, and look forward again. If you're looking to the side after seeing cars not so far ahead of you (2-3 seconds ahead) then you're an idiot and shouldn't be driving.

A set of fish-eyes are the best way to go, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't glance over your shoulder for good measure.

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.

k.alexander · 02-13-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

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.

Frost, I agree. I ride a bike, and have taken the motorcycle safety course. But honestly, if you ever use the lanechanger, (and again, no association with that company whatsoever) and you get used to using one (and I've been using one for probably 12-13 years) you'll see that you really need not look over your shoulder. The lanechanger really shows you everything that is behind AND AROUND you and your mind, or at least mine, is able to put it all in relation to each other and together.

02-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
zsport1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 224 Drives: 300 Rep Power: 18	I have owned 5 Z's and all of them have terrible blind spots. My Z32TT is just as bad as the 350Z and 370Z. Quarter windows are virtually useless. It's a sports car guys. If you adjust your door mirrors properly you will not have any blind spots and will be able to see just fine.