370Z Blind Spots

Sergio98 · 01-15-2009, 07:21 AM

Any suggestions on how to fix blind spots? I use the mirrors and I look before changing lines. I almost ran into another vehicle as I was changing lanes.

RDGR12 · 01-15-2009, 08:48 AM

I suggest you buy those small dome mirrors. I use that on my fiancee's tC (blind spot an issue on that car as well - driver side) and it helps alot. I take a peek on the mirror, then on the dome and then I look back. Once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

G in ny · 01-15-2009, 08:56 AM

ppost pics of ur car

mspeasl · 01-15-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RDGR12

I suggest you buy those small dome mirrors. I use that on my fiancee's tC (blind spot an issue on that car as well - driver side) and it helps alot. I take a peek on the mirror, then on the dome and then I look back. Once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

The 350 has the same problem. So I obtained the small spot (dome)mirrors for it also and it helps the problem. In these cars we just have to be very careful when we drive them.

Sergio98 · 01-15-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by G in ny

ppost pics of ur car

Done!

OMGWTFBBQ · 01-16-2009, 02:52 AM

I'm guess this is the wrong section for this topic, but I'll chime in anyways.

Has anyone found a use for the rear side windows? During my test drive, it seemed that the passenger's headrest always blocked the window and made it really hard for me to see that corner of the car. The window on my side wasn't any better haha.

Crash · 01-16-2009, 04:58 AM

Fish-eye mirrors! My 2002 Trans Am had the same problem. (HUGE sail panels)

The fish-eye mirrors were so good that eventually I stopped using the rest of the side mirrors and just used the fish-eyes. Good stuff, and I'll never go back.

semtex · 01-16-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I'm guess this is the wrong section for this topic, but I'll chime in anyways.

Has anyone found a use for the rear side windows? During my test drive, it seemed that the passenger's headrest always blocked the window and made it really hard for me to see that corner of the car. The window on my side wasn't any better haha.

Those little side portal windows are useless. I went ahead and stuck a convex dome mirror on my left mirror.

dad · 01-16-2009, 01:34 PM

Safety Tip: Put the dome/fish eye mirror on the "car body side " of your regular mirror! It easier and faster to look at it there,"plus your eyes aren't taken off the road as much".

frost · 01-16-2009, 07:21 PM

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.

Crash · 01-16-2009, 09:06 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.

LOL! Don't do that in Los Angeles. People don't give a sh!t about signals!

frost · 01-16-2009, 10:16 PM

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LOL! Don't do that in Los Angeles. People don't give a sh!t about signals!

I guess I better just drive a beater there then!

jeepersnate · 01-16-2009, 10:19 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.

I signal and turn at the same time, while blarring the horn

frost · 01-16-2009, 10:24 PM

I had a GT fierro I installed airhorns installed. The loudest horn many ever heard, coming out of the smallest car many ever saw.

jeepersnate · 01-16-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I had a GT fierro I installed airhorns in. The loudest horn many ever heard, coming out of the smallest car many ever saw.

That's awesome!....scaring the shiv out of people!!

01-15-2009, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sergio98 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Drives: Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 16	370Z Blind Spots Any suggestions on how to fix blind spots? I use the mirrors and I look before changing lines. I almost ran into another vehicle as I was changing lanes. __________________ Sergio

01-16-2009, 04:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Fish-eye mirrors! My 2002 Trans Am had the same problem. (HUGE sail panels) The fish-eye mirrors were so good that eventually I stopped using the rest of the side mirrors and just used the fish-eyes. Good stuff, and I'll never go back. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-16-2009, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Safety Tip: Put the dome/fish eye mirror on the "car body side " of your regular mirror! It easier and faster to look at it there,"plus your eyes aren't taken off the road as much". __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

01-15-2009, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
RDGR12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 90 Drives: An Old Beater Rep Power: 16	I suggest you buy those small dome mirrors. I use that on my fiancee's tC (blind spot an issue on that car as well - driver side) and it helps alot. I take a peek on the mirror, then on the dome and then I look back. Once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

01-15-2009, 08:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 227	ppost pics of ur car

01-16-2009, 02:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I'm guess this is the wrong section for this topic, but I'll chime in anyways. Has anyone found a use for the rear side windows? During my test drive, it seemed that the passenger's headrest always blocked the window and made it really hard for me to see that corner of the car. The window on my side wasn't any better haha.