370Z Blind Spots

m4a1mustang · 02-18-2009, 08:39 AM

Dome mirrors are great. I put them on every car I own.

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.

sbkim · 02-18-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Dome mirrors are great. I put them on every car I own.

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?

Asheth · 02-18-2009, 02:48 PM

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

zsport1 · 02-20-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Mirror procedure and discipline are your friends

Agree.

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.

ho6950 · 03-09-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I just turn on my turn signals, and eventually move into the other lane. Anyone still sitting next to me deserves to get run off the road for not letting me over.

That's one way of doing it

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).

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.

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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: 17	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: 16	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.

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sbkim Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 177 Drives: RRSC Rep Power: 16	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.

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enenen Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 30 Drives: 06 Nissan Frontier Rep Power: 16	+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.