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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......

you can buy some stick-on convex mirrors, it helps a lot.

Most blind spot threads are going to go the same way; some people will tell you that if you just adjust your mirrors correctly, it won't be an issue. Others will tell you to to go wal mart / autozone and pick up the little stick on convex mirrors, as red did above. Then people will tell you to never stick those little mirrors on, because they look terrible. Then a practicality versus aesthetics argument ensues.

For the record, I'm in the "if you adjust the mirrors correctly, there is no blind spot" category.

:iagree: Frost has summed it up nicely. I also am in the same category as him as well

ok, I can try adjusting the mirrors, but at times it reminds me when I drove Formula Ford, look over my shoulder and you couldn't see anything.

So when adjusting the mirrors how much of the body work do you see?

In my experience, none. You push them out until you see just a smidgen of the body, then you go a twat hair more.

Get some of these with the convex mirror option!

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...rrors-z34.html

I have no body work visible in the mirrors. Setup like this, as a car leaves my rear view mirror, it comes into my side view mirror. As it starts to leave my side mirrors I can make a quick glance left or right and see the car in my side windows. Even so, i can't angle my side mirrors as far out as I would like. I prefer to have a very very small overlap between my rear view mirror and side mirrors and I can't get it as small as I want due to limited adjustment. So right now, my mirrors are angled as far out as i can possibly get them.

I always buy blind spot mirrors when I get a new vehicle. If you get the smaller ones, they don't look too bad:

http://www.the370z.com/members/wgw37...1-img-0971.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/wgw37...e41276-z03.jpg


WGW

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Best help for blind spot and I still look back. Sometimes the car on either of your side will disappear for a mili sec.

A lot of it depends on how tall you are and how you sit. . Most people won't be able to get rid of the blind spots though

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

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.

Fixt! :tup:

Truth! I almost hit a RX300 hiding in my blind spot while trying to merge left. I even looked out the side window beforehand:confused: That same day I searched this forum and decided I needed a stick-on convex mirror. It works well, but I wish that there was a replacement stock convex mirror.

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)

"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.

:shakes head: werd asian guy.

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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 :stirthepot:

That's funny!! :icon18::bowrofl::inoutroflpuke:

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.

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

I just stick a couple of these on my mirrors.

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...islife/805.jpg

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.....

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.

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

True!!! So True!!! No one can stay at your blind spots at all.

So does Officer Bob, but he will appear on your rear mirror with the cherries blinking.


LOL

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My issue is that other drivers can't normally see me not me seeing. My seat is as far back as it will go and if I put the mirrors as far out as they can go, the blind spot gets really small and it's towards the front. Setting the mirrors far outside and just looking over your shoulder on either side will cover it.

I simply lean forward in my seat to look at the blind spots left and right. The only time I really can't see is when I'm backing out of a parking spot or driveway and can't see the perpendicular traffic on the right side.

i just removed my factory side mirrors all together actually.

Haha on a roll today huh? :bowrofl:

every day. :icon17:

Convex mirrors are nice. I know some people hate them because they think they look stupid, but they completely eliminate blind spots. They are also great for positioning the car since you can see the rear wheels. It made backing into parking spaces extra easy with my 2009 Z.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-n...0/IMG_8299.JPG

i guess if they were more rectanular it might look better? those round mirrors reminds me of security mirrors at convience stores. :icon17:

The round ones are usually the most compact and give you the best FOV, though. I never got caught up with how they looked, anyways. Most people didn't even notice. If someone ever commented on my side mirrors it'd be to ask me why Nissan put Titan mirrors on the Z. :bowrofl:

I just have a small convex mirror on the left hand side mirror (which would be the right hand side mirror for you yanks) or passengers side.

I always also have a quick look over my shoulder (when safe) and give it a bit of gas before changing lanes to ensure no ones in my way!

Have parking sensors installed which are great help when backing up as well, getting front and rear cameras installed soon as well. (Probably overkill but I s2 tech!)

Ooh, I know what if they were shaped like those ladies you see on Trucker mud flaps?

what blindspot? :P fix your mirrors properly lol