370Z Blind Spots

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.

molamann · 03-10-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by k.alexander

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.

I've considered getting the lanechanger mirror but I heard the adhesive doesn't really last long. Did you clip yours on or something?

Robert_Nash · 03-10-2009, 07:42 AM

Now that I've lived with my 370 for two months and have about 2,500 miles on it; I've concluded that the "blind spot" issue isn't really much of an issue.

Adjusting both outside rear-view mirrors correctly takes care of 90% of the problem; turning your head before changing lanes takes care of another 3% and simply paying attention and being aware of who and what is around you takes care of the remaining 7%.

For those who want to use them, a convex mirror on the driver's side outside mirror is certainly an improvement and should take care of any other concern with blind spots.

Jayp03 · 03-10-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Now that I've lived with my 370 for two months and have about 2,500 miles on it; I've concluded that the "blind spot" issue isn't really much of an issue.

Adjusting both outside rear-view mirrors correctly takes care of 90% of the problem; turning your head before changing lanes takes care of another 3% and simply paying attention and being aware of who and what is around you takes care of the remaining 7%.

For those who want to use them, a convex mirror on the driver's side outside mirror is certainly an improvement and should take care of any other concern with blind spots.

Wow. That's really good to hear that it isn't really a big issue, once you get used to it I guess.
I was really going get a different car if it was a huge issue.
Thanks for the input.
I'll be sure to put convex mirrors.

k.alexander · 03-10-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

I've considered getting the lanechanger mirror but I heard the adhesive doesn't really last long. Did you clip yours on or something?

Yeah, the lanechanger mirror adhesive is pretty worthless (I think, i've owned my lanechanger mirror for more than a decade). All I know is that I use some silicon glue to attach it to the mirror, and as long as you dont mess with it, it will stay there forever (and I mean yrs and yrs).

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Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	Now that I've lived with my 370 for two months and have about 2,500 miles on it; I've concluded that the "blind spot" issue isn't really much of an issue. Adjusting both outside rear-view mirrors correctly takes care of 90% of the problem; turning your head before changing lanes takes care of another 3% and simply paying attention and being aware of who and what is around you takes care of the remaining 7%. For those who want to use them, a convex mirror on the driver's side outside mirror is certainly an improvement and should take care of any other concern with blind spots. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

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Jayp03 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 8 Drives: 2003 lexus Rep Power: 18	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.