Blind Spot ...

Youngwolf34 · 09-05-2014, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Youngwolf34

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

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

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..

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

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.

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?

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx

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

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.

09-05-2014, 08:44 AM	#63 (permalink)
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09-05-2014, 09:45 AM	#68 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	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. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

09-05-2014, 09:50 AM	#69 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Blind spot? I don't know how that little mirror on my car is gonna help others see me coming up from behind. cooltoy, exsanity and Fuzzzy like this.

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cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	With or without mirrors I'm always aware of my surroundings.............GL.. http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/arti...%20a%20car.jpg __________________ -Clifford

09-05-2014, 10:49 AM	#72 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,014 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 20368	I have the zoom engineering mirrors, they help a lot and look good, they also have a slight blue tint to help at night Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0101 likes this. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

09-05-2014, 10:56 AM	#73 (permalink)
Nargrakhan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 176 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 11	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 likes this.

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