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Youngwolf34 09-05-2014 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by snaggeltooth (Post 788818)
Can anyone who drives their 370Z as the Daily Driver tell me about the blind spot .. I hear a lot about it in reviews , is it really that bad in thick traffic ??

You know what's interesting? I just test drove a 2014 370z because my 2012 magnetic black not being metallic irritates me to the point I'm thinking about trading it in and just buying a new metallic one, and I noticed I think the mirrors on the 2014 are MUCH bigger width wise then what I have on my 2012.

There's really no noticeable blind spot at all anymore. Buy a 2014 and don't worry about a thing man. The Z of today (2014) has better mirrors and windows then my daily driver....prius.

kenchan 09-05-2014 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngwolf34 (Post 2954092)
You know what's interesting? I just test drove a 2014 370z because my 2012 magnetic black not being metallic irritates me to the point I'm thinking about trading it in and just buying a new metallic one, and I noticed the mirrors on the 2014 are MUCH bigger then what I have on my 2012.

There's really no noticeable blind spot at all anymore. Buy a 2014 and don't worry about a thing man. The Z of today (2014) has better mirrors and windows then my daily driver....prius.

you sure they are "much bigger" and not just using a more convex lens?
anyone have a side by side comparison?

i cant image why they would make it even bigger when the mirror was already obstructing view for left-hand turns.

HEK 09-05-2014 08:44 AM

I have the one inch convex mirrors that I placed on the far bottom corner of both mirrors, have had them in all my rides therefore I'm used to them :driving:

kenchan 09-05-2014 08:45 AM

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ml#post2954142

2011 Nismo#91 09-05-2014 08:48 AM

What blindspot?

axmea? 09-05-2014 08:48 AM

I have Zoom Engineering mirrors. Works well. But if you rely on the heated mirror feature, you will no longer be able to use it. It is a convex mirror that fits over your stock mirrors.

Youngwolf34 09-05-2014 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2954142)
you sure they are "much bigger" and not just using a more convex lens?
anyone have a side by side comparison?

i cant image why they would make it even bigger when the mirror was already obstructing view for left-hand turns.

I think they are bigger width wise but I could be wrong, I was just test driving so I didn't get out with a tape measure to find out. But I don't think I'm mistaken.

cooltoy 09-05-2014 09:45 AM

Really? Hmmm. I wonder if they are convex?

I'll have to take a look.

I have not had any issues with blind spots. Either I drive too fast to have any car in there long enough or I used the information provided to properly adjust my mirrors.

Justice97 09-05-2014 09:50 AM

Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind.

cigarclifford 09-05-2014 10:16 AM

With or without mirrors I'm always aware of my surroundings.............GL..

:tup:


http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/arti...%20a%20car.jpg

kenchan 09-05-2014 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Justice97 (Post 2954275)
Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind.

you zoom in on the tiny reflection while you rear end the car in front of you. :tup:

xxAGAVExx 09-05-2014 10:49 AM

I have the zoom engineering mirrors, they help a lot and look good, they also have a slight blue tint to help at night


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Nargrakhan 09-05-2014 10:56 AM

I used to need blind spot mirrors until I realized having a bad driving habit.

Long story short: I used to position my side mirrors in a way, that showed my car's body when looking in them. I eventually figured out this was sorta of silly: if something was that close to me, there'd be no way to avoid it. I now position my side mirrors, where they don't show the body of my car, but would if I just moved them a centimeter over.

Poof. No more blindspots.

I know that doesn't work for everyone, but I think I'm not the only person who positions their mirrors in a way that "shows too much of your own car" in them.

0101 09-05-2014 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2954192)
I have Zoom Engineering mirrors. Works well. But if you rely on the heated mirror feature, you will no longer be able to use it. It is a convex mirror that fits over your stock mirrors.

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Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx (Post 2954342)
I have the zoom engineering mirrors, they help a lot and look good, they also have a slight blue tint to help at night

Nice! Did not know this existed.
Looking at their website it says this:
"Note: These mirrors were designed for RHD vehicles, which come convex on the driver side. LHD vehicles will require extra double sided tape on the passenger side to cover the gap in between (extra tape not included). Failure to use proper mounting may result in the mirror becoming disconnected, causing damage to the mirror."

Did either of you have any issues since this kit is for RHD?

Here's the link I think?
ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z

Fuzzzy 09-05-2014 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngwolf34 (Post 2954092)
You know what's interesting? I just test drove a 2014 370z because my 2012 magnetic black not being metallic irritates me to the point I'm thinking about trading it in and just buying a new metallic one, and I noticed I think the mirrors on the 2014 are MUCH bigger width wise then what I have on my 2012.

There's really no noticeable blind spot at all anymore. Buy a 2014 and don't worry about a thing man. The Z of today (2014) has better mirrors and windows then my daily driver....prius.

Somebody forgot to tell my 2014.

I can't comment on the comparison with earlier models, but my 2014 definitely has blind spots--at least for me.


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