overly restrictive seatbelt

igota21incher · 02-25-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

The first problem is that you shouldn't have to be inching forward to get a good view of the cars in the next lanes. You don't have your mirrors configured correctly if you're hunching over to change the angle of your view in the mirror before a merge or lane change.

For driver's side: you're supposed to angle your mirror out until you can either no longer see your car or just BARELY see your car. The point of this is to reflect directly what's to the side of you, including the other lane - which will help you see if some jerk is switching into the same spot and lane as you.

For passenger side: same. Adjust your mirrors until you can just barely see the side of your car. And by barely, I do mean barely. I personally add an extra little push, you'll be able to see at least 2 lanes, as well as cars and even bikes that would normally be in your blind spots.

The bottom line is, you don't really need a reflection of your car in your mirrors. You should have them setup in a way that you'll only see your car and its wheel well when you're parallel parking - which normally involves you sticking your head toward the center of the car and looking into the passenger mirror.

Arnold, no matter how well configured your mirrors are. You will always need to scan them to ensure that there is absolutely no one in your blind spot. With a car such as ours with no useable back window this is just the case. No matter how well adjusted you think your mirrors are, you would always need to scan them no matter what.
Another sign that adds to the point that my belt is faulty is the fact that it does not take up the extra slack when I do take it off

ImportConvert · 02-25-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

Arnold, no matter how well configured your mirrors are. You will always need to scan them to ensure that there is absolutely no one in your blind spot. With a car such as ours with no useable back window this is just the case. No matter how well adjusted you think your mirrors are, you would always need to scan them no matter what.
Another sign that adds to the point that my belt is faulty is the fact that it does not take up the extra slack when I do take it off

The dealership. Have they assessed the situation?

Nikkolai · 02-25-2012, 10:44 AM

I have blind spot mirrors. They may be ugly, but they are very useful.

AlphaSnacks · 02-25-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igota21incher

Arnold, no matter how well configured your mirrors are. You will always need to scan them to ensure that there is absolutely no one in your blind spot. With a car such as ours with no useable back window this is just the case. No matter how well adjusted you think your mirrors are, you would always need to scan them no matter what.
Another sign that adds to the point that my belt is faulty is the fact that it does not take up the extra slack when I do take it off

I only have to quickly glance to the side when switching lanes to make sure there is no one next to me - otherwise, my mirror setup covers 95% of things. I had the same in my 350Z and the 370Z. I never move my entire body forward.

Another suggestion, perhaps your seatbelt adjuster is too low? You can adjust it by raising the handle on the pillar.

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Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 16	I have blind spot mirrors. They may be ugly, but they are very useful.