Worst problem about the Z imo

jaedub · 01-20-2011, 12:31 AM

Im not sure if Im the only one having this problem but when Im backing out from parking, I can NOT see my 4~5 o'clock due to the limited views.

It really is a gamble for me when I back out because of the blind spot. I crawl out, ever so slowly, and pray to god that there isnt a car coming that can strike my @ss from the right.

Looking at my left side (7~8 o'clock) isnt a problem because I can easily tilt my head forward and have enough angle to get a clear view. Its the right side and right side ONLY that I have a huge blind spot about the Z.

A porsche gt3 (my neighbors) had to swurve out of the way for me when I was backing out from my own house today. I looked and LOOKED and confirmed that there was no car coming when I was about to back up. I guess the blind spot 4~5o'clock gap was so huge that the porsche was still traveling through the blind spot which gave me the confirmation that I looked long enough for me to back up.

I'd rather have a side view camera then a rear view camera hands down.

ImportConvert · 01-20-2011, 12:37 AM

During my short experience with the 370Z (a few test-drives), I can agree, the blind-spot is a bit of an annoyance. Not a deal-breaker, but you need to give things "time" to move through it/be sure there is nothing there before you move the car.

chops · 01-20-2011, 01:14 AM

this was the number one reason why i bought a new deck and backup camera. the camera gives me enough angle to see everything

Trips · 01-20-2011, 02:18 AM

This has been discussed already

370z Complaints so far?

PapoZalsa · 01-20-2011, 07:46 AM

Just adjust your side mirrors, get some blind spot mirrors and be careful, FIXED!

m4a1mustang · 01-20-2011, 07:53 AM

Blind spot mirrors help. If you are worried about backing out into traffic, just do it very slowly and wait for someone to honk their horn.

Also, I always reclined the passenger seat such that the head rest was behind the passenger side quarter window so I could see.

shadoquad · 01-20-2011, 07:57 AM

This is a pretty obvious hindrance to anyone who's driven or sat in the car. Many sports cars suffer the same problem.

It's all about being patient and backing up slowly.

When merging, it's also about utilizing the gas peddle a little bit more.

m4a1mustang · 01-20-2011, 07:58 AM

Blind spot mirrors help a ton for merging. You can see everything. I know some people hate on how they look, but to me the function far outweighs the form.

Jeffblue · 01-20-2011, 08:15 AM

backup camera ftw

RockStarKick · 01-20-2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

This is a pretty obvious hindrance to anyone who's driven or sat in the car. Many sports cars suffer the same problem.

It's all about being patient and backing up slowly.

When merging, it's also about utilizing the gas peddle a little bit more.

^ Can't agree more, I find myself throttling up when I change lanes, just to be sure that no one is there ...

busa37z · 01-20-2011, 09:56 AM

FYI.I personally back up and park with the front facing, so I can see whats it front of me. I do this at my house as well, since I had a narrow miss from my neighbors car. No worries now.

zmyride · 01-20-2011, 12:58 PM

Five things that scare me the most with the Z:

1. Parallel park and scratch the wheels(I have the sports package).

2. Parallel park in front of a crowded coffee shop while everyone is watching me.

3. Back out of a parking space and not see the oncoming pedestrian/car.

4. Change lane on the freeway.

5. Someone opens their car door and dent my Z.

shadoquad · 01-20-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

1. Parallel park and scratch the wheels(I have the sports package).
.

Nobody wants to curb their wheels ever. This is not a fear specific to the sports package.

RockStarKick · 01-20-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

Five things that scare me the most with the Z:

1. Parallel park and scratch the wheels(I have the sports package).

Man, I would be pissed if I messed up my wheels, I love my sport pkg wheels.

m4a1mustang · 01-20-2011, 01:12 PM

Meh. I curbed mine. Consider them custom time attack stripes.

The good thing is the silver paint is easy to match so if you do curb a rim it can be repaired rather cheaply and easily.

01-20-2011, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Worst problem about the Z imo Im not sure if Im the only one having this problem but when Im backing out from parking, I can NOT see my 4~5 o'clock due to the limited views. It really is a gamble for me when I back out because of the blind spot. I crawl out, ever so slowly, and pray to god that there isnt a car coming that can strike my @ss from the right. Looking at my left side (7~8 o'clock) isnt a problem because I can easily tilt my head forward and have enough angle to get a clear view. Its the right side and right side ONLY that I have a huge blind spot about the Z. A porsche gt3 (my neighbors) had to swurve out of the way for me when I was backing out from my own house today. I looked and LOOKED and confirmed that there was no car coming when I was about to back up. I guess the blind spot 4~5o'clock gap was so huge that the porsche was still traveling through the blind spot which gave me the confirmation that I looked long enough for me to back up. I'd rather have a side view camera then a rear view camera hands down.

01-20-2011, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This has been discussed already 370z Complaints so far? __________________

01-20-2011, 07:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Just adjust your side mirrors, get some blind spot mirrors and be careful, FIXED! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-20-2011, 07:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Blind spot mirrors help. If you are worried about backing out into traffic, just do it very slowly and wait for someone to honk their horn. Also, I always reclined the passenger seat such that the head rest was behind the passenger side quarter window so I could see. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-20-2011, 07:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Blind spot mirrors help a ton for merging. You can see everything. I know some people hate on how they look, but to me the function far outweighs the form. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-20-2011, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	During my short experience with the 370Z (a few test-drives), I can agree, the blind-spot is a bit of an annoyance. Not a deal-breaker, but you need to give things "time" to move through it/be sure there is nothing there before you move the car.

01-20-2011, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	this was the number one reason why i bought a new deck and backup camera. the camera gives me enough angle to see everything

01-20-2011, 07:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	This is a pretty obvious hindrance to anyone who's driven or sat in the car. Many sports cars suffer the same problem. It's all about being patient and backing up slowly. When merging, it's also about utilizing the gas peddle a little bit more.

01-20-2011, 08:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	backup camera ftw

01-20-2011, 09:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
busa37z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 63 Drives: 09 Red 370Z CSPT M6 Rep Power: 15	FYI.I personally back up and park with the front facing, so I can see whats it front of me. I do this at my house as well, since I had a narrow miss from my neighbors car. No worries now.

01-20-2011, 12:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	Five things that scare me the most with the Z: 1. Parallel park and scratch the wheels(I have the sports package). 2. Parallel park in front of a crowded coffee shop while everyone is watching me. 3. Back out of a parking space and not see the oncoming pedestrian/car. 4. Change lane on the freeway. 5. Someone opens their car door and dent my Z.

01-20-2011, 01:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Meh. I curbed mine. Consider them custom time attack stripes. The good thing is the silver paint is easy to match so if you do curb a rim it can be repaired rather cheaply and easily. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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