Blind Spot Gripes...

IDZRVIT · 06-24-2009, 02:28 PM

I've been using the 'cartalk' method for years so it's not like its a new idea. I find this method extremely helpful when riding my Road King also. The left mirror is pushed out to eliminate the blind spot and the right mirror does double duty as a somewhat effective rear view. When I first started using this method it did take a few days to gain confidence because of my previous dependency on setting the mirror to see the rear quarter as a point of reference. Suggest you guys try it for a few days on all your rides.

kannibul · 06-24-2009, 02:37 PM

Side mirrors are for seeing the lane next to you.

Rear view is for seeing someone about to rear end you - lol...

That said, I can't adjust mine OUT as far as I'd prefer. I get so far, and click-click-click =/

I've been moving myself in the seat a bit (forward, back, more upright, more down) trying to find a balance between comfort and visibility.

FricFrac · 06-25-2009, 01:39 AM

... and to each his/her own I suppose. My side view mirror covers from my fender edge well into my peripheral vision so I basically have a full field of view. I always shoulder check before I change lanes but its purely from habit as a double check. As I said earlier I am conscious of what is happening around me at all times and its very uncommon for a vehicle to be in my blind spot that I don't know about. The only real blind spot I have is behind the fenders and low behind the vehicle where no mirror can see anyhow.

cave vulture · 06-26-2009, 07:05 PM

By putting a small piece of electrical tape over the "eye". Seems like I might be more aware of what's passing me if I can see them coming full blast.

cab83_750 · 06-27-2009, 01:21 AM

Blind spots???????

How to get rid (or drastically reduce) blindspots.

Left/Driver Side Mirror
Put your left face as close to (or against the window/glass). Adjust the side mirror so that you could almost see the side of your car (or stop as soon as you could see the side of your car).

Right/Passenger Side Mirror
Put your head in the 'middle' of the 2 seats; in other words, pretend that there is only one seat and it is situated in the middle. Now adjust the right side mirrow so that you your barely see the side of your car (or stop adjusting the mirrow just a tad before you can see the side of your car).

These adjustments should be plenty. Others may require those 'convex' overlays."]

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.

mpp9 · 07-20-2009, 02:22 PM

I park in a crowded lot every day with people walking all around me. I have my mirrors just past where you can see the outline of the rear haunches, I poke my head out the side window to check if anyone's near me, and move my head around checking my rearview mirror and the rear window from different angles. I'm only 5'7 so I have the luxury of shifting around in the seat but I feel fully confident with the car and I just picked it up last week.

06-24-2009, 02:28 PM	#46 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	I've been using the 'cartalk' method for years so it's not like its a new idea. I find this method extremely helpful when riding my Road King also. The left mirror is pushed out to eliminate the blind spot and the right mirror does double duty as a somewhat effective rear view. When I first started using this method it did take a few days to gain confidence because of my previous dependency on setting the mirror to see the rear quarter as a point of reference. Suggest you guys try it for a few days on all your rides. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

06-25-2009, 01:39 AM	#48 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	... and to each his/her own I suppose. My side view mirror covers from my fender edge well into my peripheral vision so I basically have a full field of view. I always shoulder check before I change lanes but its purely from habit as a double check. As I said earlier I am conscious of what is happening around me at all times and its very uncommon for a vehicle to be in my blind spot that I don't know about. The only real blind spot I have is behind the fenders and low behind the vehicle where no mirror can see anyhow. __________________ '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 //

06-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#49 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	I'm thinking of turning off the self dimming mirror..... By putting a small piece of electrical tape over the "eye". Seems like I might be more aware of what's passing me if I can see them coming full blast.

06-27-2009, 01:21 AM	#50 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Blind spots??????? How to get rid (or drastically reduce) blindspots. Left/Driver Side Mirror Put your left face as close to (or against the window/glass). Adjust the side mirror so that you could almost see the side of your car (or stop as soon as you could see the side of your car). Right/Passenger Side Mirror Put your head in the 'middle' of the 2 seats; in other words, pretend that there is only one seat and it is situated in the middle. Now adjust the right side mirrow so that you your barely see the side of your car (or stop adjusting the mirrow just a tad before you can see the side of your car). These adjustments should be plenty. Others may require those 'convex' overlays."] Last edited by cab83_750; 06-27-2009 at 01:25 AM.

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06-24-2009, 02:37 PM	#47 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	Side mirrors are for seeing the lane next to you. Rear view is for seeing someone about to rear end you - lol... That said, I can't adjust mine OUT as far as I'd prefer. I get so far, and click-click-click =/ I've been moving myself in the seat a bit (forward, back, more upright, more down) trying to find a balance between comfort and visibility.

07-20-2009, 01:02 PM	#51 (permalink)
mojojonjon Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Yellow Auto Rep Power: 15	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.

07-20-2009, 02:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
mpp9 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 103 Drives: 2012 sti Rep Power: 16	I park in a crowded lot every day with people walking all around me. I have my mirrors just past where you can see the outline of the rear haunches, I poke my head out the side window to check if anyone's near me, and move my head around checking my rearview mirror and the rear window from different angles. I'm only 5'7 so I have the luxury of shifting around in the seat but I feel fully confident with the car and I just picked it up last week.