Blind Spot Gripes...

IDZRVIT · 06-19-2009, 03:38 PM

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You don't need to lessen wind resistance in a kia spectra I kid, I kid.

On the contrary, the Spectra mirrors create a smooth laminar air flow down each side making one very slippery Kia!!!

frost · 06-19-2009, 03:38 PM

CBRich · 06-19-2009, 04:55 PM

Come on guys. I'm too busy showing off and driving fast to look outside the car. I don't need any windows.

mojojonjon · 06-19-2009, 09:02 PM

I nearly bumped into somone the other day and i knew they were there. i was trying to move to the right lane from center, and i thought maybe they just turned off, sure enough they were still there. I finally decided to install small convex mirrors on the near corners of the outside mirrors. they work amazing. i thought they would look ugly but they dont look bad at all. my first idea was to install some small cameras looking outside the blindspot windows, that was too much wiring and work. settled on the mirrors.

CAN-ZED · 06-23-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mojojonjon

I nearly bumped into somone the other day and i knew they were there. i was trying to move to the right lane from center, and i thought maybe they just turned off, sure enough they were still there. I finally decided to install small convex mirrors on the near corners of the outside mirrors. they work amazing. i thought they would look ugly but they dont look bad at all. my first idea was to install some small cameras looking outside the blindspot windows, that was too much wiring and work. settled on the mirrors.

were these the stick on convex mirrors?
when you say the "near corners", do you mean the inside or outside corners
was thinking of putting these on also, but not sure if they would actually improve vision, does it really improve blindspot vision that much?

mojojonjon · 07-20-2009, 01:02 PM

ya these are the stick on, but be very careful because they're VERY sticky. and as far as the near corners, ya i guess inside corners would be more understandable. I've noticed a huge difference in blind spot visibility. it took about 4 days to get used to the new view, but i find myself rarely looking at anything other than the convex mirrors. they're only there to make sure i'm not bumping into someone.

k20z3 · 06-19-2009, 09:03 PM

I drove the 370z today and I can say my celica had worse blind spots than this car.

Viera · 06-20-2009, 08:17 PM

When my driver side window is down, I find my head popping outside frequently to check the blind spot. The right side isn't too bad, though.

Zof9i6 · 06-20-2009, 10:41 PM

im use to it now after change for a week. i normally set the side mirrors to the edge of the back fender but decide to go out more til i dont see the fenders. i find it more helpful when i see the blindspots now that i didnt before. when i see a car's front then mean im good to change lanes.

dawankler · 06-23-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zof9i6

im use to it now after change for a week. i normally set the side mirrors to the edge of the back fender but decide to go out more til i dont see the fenders. i find it more helpful when i see the blindspots now that i didnt before. when i see a car's front then mean im good to change lanes.

This is the answer. Why do you need to see where your rear wheelwells are? You should be setting your side mirrors out further (though I agree the passenger mirror doesn't QUITE go far enough).

http://www.cartalk.com/content/featu...alkMirrors.pdf

I've found the easiest way to avoid the blindspots is to just pass people and when you see them in the rear view you're good to go.

Zof9i6 · 06-24-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dawankler

This is the answer. Why do you need to see where your rear wheelwells are? You should be setting your side mirrors out further (though I agree the passenger mirror doesn't QUITE go far enough).

http://www.cartalk.com/content/featu...alkMirrors.pdf

I've found the easiest way to avoid the blindspots is to just pass people and when you see them in the rear view you're good to go.

yea that is the easiest to avoid blindspot when theres no traffic. but u cant blow past ppl when theres a traffic and also a slow car right in front of u and on ur sides at the same time while less of a traffic

Trips · 06-22-2009, 06:19 PM

I have the blind spot fix. Lets all trade in for the Roadster and drive with the top down Problem fixed.

FricFrac · 06-23-2009, 02:40 PM

I personally disagree. I have a sliver of my fender showing in my mirror and that gives a reference to where the vehicle is. Without a reference there is no way of knowing with any precision where the objects are. Sure you know there is someone beside you but I need to know exactly where.

I find for driving most of my blind spots are not a huge issue as I am constantly looking around the vehicle to see what my environment is and how its changing.

MJM33067 · 06-23-2009, 04:57 PM

I personally disagree. I have a sliver of my fender showing in my mirror and that gives a reference to where the vehicle is. Without a reference there is no way of knowing with any precision where the objects are. Sure you know there is someone beside you but I need to know exactly where.

I find for driving most of my blind spots are not a huge issue as I am constantly looking around the vehicle to see what my environment is and how its changing.

That is still too close to the car, which will leave you some blindspot. If you set mirrors as stated in the article you do not need a reference. If you see something in your side mirror you should not be changing lanes.

FricFrac · 06-23-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MJM33067

I personally disagree. I have a sliver of my fender showing in my mirror and that gives a reference to where the vehicle is. Without a reference there is no way of knowing with any precision where the objects are. Sure you know there is someone beside you but I need to know exactly where.

I find for driving most of my blind spots are not a huge issue as I am constantly looking around the vehicle to see what my environment is and how its changing.

That is still too close to the car, which will leave you some blindspot. If you set mirrors as stated in the article you do not need a reference. If you see something in your side mirror you should not be changing lanes.

Which is why I'm glad the mirrors are adjustable because as far as I'm concerned that's crap. Aligning your side view mirrors to match your rear view mirror is just silly. They are in two completely different fields of view - its not like they are side by side. By the time you switch your view from rear view to side you've lost any sort of reference. If you have no frame of reference for your side view mirrors you can not make an accurate assessment of where the vehicle is in regards to the angles reflected, etc. Its how our brains work and it optimizes how quickly we can process the information and respond. If you still feel you have a blind spot because of limited peripheral vision then add the stick on dome mirrors. The side view mirrors are more than ample as far as real estate to place the dome mirrors.

06-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 34 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 406	I drove the 370z today and I can say my celica had worse blind spots than this car. __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

06-22-2009, 06:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I have the blind spot fix. Lets all trade in for the Roadster and drive with the top down Problem fixed. __________________

06-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	I personally disagree. I have a sliver of my fender showing in my mirror and that gives a reference to where the vehicle is. Without a reference there is no way of knowing with any precision where the objects are. Sure you know there is someone beside you but I need to know exactly where. I find for driving most of my blind spots are not a huge issue as I am constantly looking around the vehicle to see what my environment is and how its changing. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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mojojonjon Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Yellow Auto Rep Power: 17	I nearly bumped into somone the other day and i knew they were there. i was trying to move to the right lane from center, and i thought maybe they just turned off, sure enough they were still there. I finally decided to install small convex mirrors on the near corners of the outside mirrors. they work amazing. i thought they would look ugly but they dont look bad at all. my first idea was to install some small cameras looking outside the blindspot windows, that was too much wiring and work. settled on the mirrors.

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mojojonjon Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Yellow Auto Rep Power: 17	ya these are the stick on, but be very careful because they're VERY sticky. and as far as the near corners, ya i guess inside corners would be more understandable. I've noticed a huge difference in blind spot visibility. it took about 4 days to get used to the new view, but i find myself rarely looking at anything other than the convex mirrors. they're only there to make sure i'm not bumping into someone.

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Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 265	When my driver side window is down, I find my head popping outside frequently to check the blind spot. The right side isn't too bad, though.

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MJM33067 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	I personally disagree. I have a sliver of my fender showing in my mirror and that gives a reference to where the vehicle is. Without a reference there is no way of knowing with any precision where the objects are. Sure you know there is someone beside you but I need to know exactly where. I find for driving most of my blind spots are not a huge issue as I am constantly looking around the vehicle to see what my environment is and how its changing. That is still too close to the car, which will leave you some blindspot. If you set mirrors as stated in the article you do not need a reference. If you see something in your side mirror you should not be changing lanes.