Just damaged my car blind spot side view mirrior

sheps58 · 08-20-2011, 07:52 PM

I was making a left hand turn. I'm usually very careful. I did not see a stopped car and clipped it. The side view mirror blocks my line of sight during turns. Does any one else have this problem? No one hurt. I think I have to replace my front bumper and get a booster seat to see over my side view mirrior.

kenchan · 08-20-2011, 07:57 PM

Yep one of the reasons why I have the craftsquare. But if this is your dd you're better off raising the seat.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-20-2011, 10:23 PM

I just about hit a little old lady (in her car) today partially because of the mirror.

Trips · 08-20-2011, 10:48 PM

Found Op's solution

SPOHN · 08-20-2011, 10:51 PM

onzedge · 08-20-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Found Op's solution

houkouonchi · 08-20-2011, 11:15 PM

How tall are you OP? I haven't ever noticed any problem with not seeing the mirror myself. I am not what I would call tall but not short either (6 ft). I wonder if its only a problem if your a bit shorter than that?

JZNx · 08-20-2011, 11:22 PM

You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors.
Helps prevent the blind spots.
Amazing for parking, especially parallel parking.
Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =).
And sorry to here about your accidents.

wilsonp · 08-20-2011, 11:35 PM

I think the 350z shorter mirrors look like they don't block so much, something about the design/angle of the stock mirrors really block a lot of forward corner view.

And blind spot mirrors won't help that. We need to replace the mirrors with LCD screens that switch front/back view

DJ-of-E · 08-21-2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

How tall are you OP? I haven't ever noticed any problem with not seeing the mirror myself. I am not what I would call tall but not short either (6 ft). I wonder if its only a problem if your a bit shorter than that?

I wonder the same as well because I'm just 5' 10".

happytheman · 08-21-2011, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZNx

You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors.
Helps prevent the blind spots.
Amazing for parking, especially parallel parking.
Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =).
And sorry to here about your accidents.

I don't have an issue with the mirrors, per se...but I would like to see pics of these on your Z so I can evaluate.

CraigP · 08-21-2011, 08:18 AM

I've noticed that when making a left hand turn at an intersection where there's a concrete curb that it's very difficult to see around the mirror. Been REAL careful with that.

PluckyPurcell · 08-21-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JZNx

You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors.

Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =).

I have a blind spot mirror on the driver's side but I'm pretty sure you should still check over your shoulder.

EazyD · 08-21-2011, 10:05 AM

Btw- we are talking about the physical mirror housing being the blind spot, not behind the car.

I don't have a problem seeing over the mirror, I'm 5'11" but also have the seat adjusted higher. Try turning the knob and seeing if it gets you over that point. Or stop putting your seat reclined all the way like a G

Trips · 08-21-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Btw- we are talking about the physical mirror housing being the blind spot, not behind the car.

I don't have a problem seeing over the mirror, I'm 5'11" but also have the seat adjusted higher. Try turning the knob and seeing if it gets you over that point. Or stop putting your seat reclined all the way like a G

This ^^

08-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 14	Just damaged my car blind spot side view mirrior I was making a left hand turn. I'm usually very careful. I did not see a stopped car and clipped it. The side view mirror blocks my line of sight during turns. Does any one else have this problem? No one hurt. I think I have to replace my front bumper and get a booster seat to see over my side view mirrior.

08-20-2011, 10:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Found Op's solution __________________

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	I think the 350z shorter mirrors look like they don't block so much, something about the design/angle of the stock mirrors really block a lot of forward corner view. And blind spot mirrors won't help that. We need to replace the mirrors with LCD screens that switch front/back view __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Btw- we are talking about the physical mirror housing being the blind spot, not behind the car. I don't have a problem seeing over the mirror, I'm 5'11" but also have the seat adjusted higher. Try turning the knob and seeing if it gets you over that point. Or stop putting your seat reclined all the way like a G __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

08-20-2011, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Yep one of the reasons why I have the craftsquare. But if this is your dd you're better off raising the seat.

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I just about hit a little old lady (in her car) today partially because of the mirror.

08-20-2011, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 14	How tall are you OP? I haven't ever noticed any problem with not seeing the mirror myself. I am not what I would call tall but not short either (6 ft). I wonder if its only a problem if your a bit shorter than that?

08-20-2011, 11:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	You should really think about getting the circle convex mirrors. Helps prevent the blind spots. Amazing for parking, especially parallel parking. Also helps you lane change, you don't have to turn over to your shoulder =). And sorry to here about your accidents.

08-21-2011, 08:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
CraigP Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stevensville, MD Posts: 40 Drives: '11 370z 7AT Touring Rep Power: 13	I've noticed that when making a left hand turn at an intersection where there's a concrete curb that it's very difficult to see around the mirror. Been REAL careful with that.

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