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happytheman · 11-14-2011, 10:08 PM

I just power through into the other lane after insuring that my courtesy indicators are on!

LakeShow · 11-14-2011, 11:24 PM

Hold the horn and swerve into the desired lane

.Honestly the blind spots are not that bad. You just need to learn the car and adjust mirrors accordingly. It is a small car, not really much space for hiding in blind spots.

Skeeterbop · 11-14-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I just power through the other car in the other lane after insuring that my courtesy indicators are on!

Fixt!

EazyD · 11-15-2011, 02:15 AM

Side mirrors are to see to the side. Rear-view mirror is to see behind. No reason your side mirrors should see any of the body or behind you, they should be all the way out to the side.

When backing up into a parking space you can move your head so you see the fenders/parking space lines.

Also... I got a back-up camera. really helps with parking and making sure I don't hit any kids walking by. (peace of mind)

6MT · 11-15-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Side mirrors are to see to the side. No reason your side mirrors should see any of the body or behind you, they should be all the way out to the side.

That's funny!!

alcheng · 11-15-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Side mirrors are to see to the side. Rear-view mirror is to see behind. No reason your side mirrors should see any of the body or behind you, they should be all the way out to the side.

When backing up into a parking space you can move your head so you see the fenders/parking space lines.

Also... I got a back-up camera. really helps with parking and making sure I don't hit any kids walking by. (peace of mind)

I agree. Why would you adjust the side mirrors so they give you the same view as the rear mirror??

In fact, I wish the angle of the side mirror on the Z could go out a bit further more, there is a tad blind spot.

I notice, the side mirrors of European car has a much further outward angle than Japanese car, at least on the Audi, Jag, Bimmer and Mercedes......

Notsud 13 · 11-15-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I agree. Why would you adjust the side mirrors so they give you the same view as the rear mirror??

In fact, I wish the angle of the side mirror on the Z could go out a bit further more, there is a tad blind spot.

I notice, the side mirrors of European car has a much further outward angle than Japanese car, at least on the Audi, Jag, Bimmer and Mercedes......

i agree, i had 20th anniversary mirrors on my VW GTI and it kinda splits towards the end of the mirror and it gives you this angled view.

i still think everyone should just drive 100mph, youll be flying by everyone which will eliminate the need to look at blind spots.....

sonic370 · 11-15-2011, 08:09 PM

it will take a little time to get use to the blind spots. but adjusting the mirrors
all the way out really is the best way for me. but you still have to be very aware of your surrounding's. the worst is backing out of any parking spot.
no way around that............. my main gripe about the mirrors is they look like
nissan stole them from the ford f150's

gmr19 · 11-15-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

it will take a little time to get use to the blind spots. but adjusting the mirrors
all the way out really is the best way for me. but you still have to be very aware of your surrounding's. the worst is backing out of any parking spot.
no way around that............. my main gripe about the mirrors is they look like
nissan stole them from the ford f150's

The only thing you can do about backing out of a parking spot is to reverse into the spot. Or just make sure you're facing forward when driving out of a spot. Pain in the ***, especially angled parking spaces.

yaheard · 11-15-2011, 01:08 PM

"As untouched as an asian woman's turn signal" - YouTube

You just have to do it like this. Family Guy has a life lesson on everything.

6MT · 11-15-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

OK,

what have all you done about the blind spot, only thing that I am having a problem with on my Z, and getting use to driving it.

Ford has a great idea on the focus with convex lenses built into the side view mirrors. I was thinking of looking for some to put on the mirrors. It really drives me up the wall.

......

Not trying to be funny but... the 370 is NOT a pick-up truck. We don't tow anything (I think) with our cars. Yes, the rear view is not the greatest (the coupe, that is). But really.... I wouldn't be caught dead driving a car like the 370 with convex mirrors on the side mirrors. And I'm quite sure the 'Vette set" or the "Audi set" (or any other true sports car owner) would feel the same way. Oh sorry.... except for the Ford owners

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-15-2011, 05:15 PM

There's automated mirror equipment that can automatically move your mirrors into your blind position the second you click on a blinker. That's slightly more pricey and it takes splicing into the electrical system but its out there.

Notsud 13 · 11-15-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

OK,

what have all you done about the blind spot, only thing that I am having a problem with on my Z, and getting use to driving it.

Ford has a great idea on the focus with convex lenses built into the side view mirrors. I was thinking of looking for some to put on the mirrors. It really drives me up the wall.

The other thing I miss with the Z, its a little short on torque, then again my daily car is 91 Mustang GT

thanks for anything and everything......

drive 100mph everywhere you go and you wont have any issues with blind spots.....i kid i kid

370zFORme!! · 11-15-2011, 06:37 PM

I just stick a couple of these on my mirrors.

PapoZalsa · 11-15-2011, 08:37 PM

The convex small mirrors might not look great, but is better safe than sorry!

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LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Hold the horn and swerve into the desired lane.Honestly the blind spots are not that bad. You just need to learn the car and adjust mirrors accordingly. It is a small car, not really much space for hiding in blind spots. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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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: 26	Side mirrors are to see to the side. Rear-view mirror is to see behind. No reason your side mirrors should see any of the body or behind you, they should be all the way out to the side. When backing up into a parking space you can move your head so you see the fenders/parking space lines. Also... I got a back-up camera. really helps with parking and making sure I don't hit any kids walking by. (peace of mind) __________________ 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.

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370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 18	I just stick a couple of these on my mirrors. __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

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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	The convex small mirrors might not look great, but is better safe than sorry! __________________ 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 Last edited by PapoZalsa; 11-16-2011 at 07:34 AM.

11-15-2011, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	it will take a little time to get use to the blind spots. but adjusting the mirrors all the way out really is the best way for me. but you still have to be very aware of your surrounding's. the worst is backing out of any parking spot. no way around that............. my main gripe about the mirrors is they look like nissan stole them from the ford f150's

11-15-2011, 01:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 16	"As untouched as an asian woman's turn signal" - YouTube You just have to do it like this. Family Guy has a life lesson on everything.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	There's automated mirror equipment that can automatically move your mirrors into your blind position the second you click on a blinker. That's slightly more pricey and it takes splicing into the electrical system but its out there.

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