Blind Spot Gripes...

fly yellow · 06-19-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gnarf

The FX50 has this...its legendary

Damn, I thought I may have been on to something.

AK370Z · 06-20-2009, 01:56 AM

The blind spot is very identical to 350Z. But with a little thicker rear quarter panel, I would say there's less visibility but nothing out of ordinary. I didn't have any problem with my Z but decided to add a rear view cam ANYWAY since the headunit had a really nice setup. If blind spot is an issue, you can simply get one of these cameras (for members with aftermarket radio) and life can be a little easier

speed_BMW330i · 06-23-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

The blind spot is very identical to 350Z. But with a little thicker rear quarter panel, I would say there's less visibility but nothing out of ordinary. I didn't have any problem with my Z but decided to add a rear view cam ANYWAY since the headunit had a really nice setup. If blind spot is an issue, you can simply get one of these cameras (for members with aftermarket radio) and life can be a little easier

If you have factory Nav, is the installation of a camera not possible?

nogoodname · 06-19-2009, 10:13 AM

since the mirrors are enormous, i adjust them to view just the edge of the body line, so i see everything beside me.

bdanna · 06-19-2009, 12:11 PM

backing out of my driveway, or out of a parking spot next to a truck are my main issues. While driving forward, it's not that bad.

IMWEZL · 06-19-2009, 01:02 PM

Yeah I tend to combat park (Tail end in first). Driving on the Highway with a good amount of traffic is the worst. My fear is hitting a motorcycle since I ride bikes too. Most of the time you can hear them but a few are quite.

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

My fear is hitting a motorcycle since I ride bikes too. Most of the time you can hear them but a few are quite.

Same here, on all accounts. I plan on selling my bike now though - Z is more fun - lol!

INSURANCE101 · 06-19-2009, 02:20 PM

for backing out of the driveway, give a good look at your surroundings, and as for busy parking lots, just park in reverse>>>

frost · 06-19-2009, 02:43 PM

I only have issues pulling out of parking spots. No issued while driving.
The huge mirrors are plain ugly.

IDZRVIT · 06-19-2009, 03:08 PM

I don't think the mirrors are overly large but you sit so low in a sports car that the mirrors are now at eye level rather than a bit below. At least the Z has a right mirror. My '76 'vette doesn't. That can be very challenging on a busy freeway. Personally, on my Z, I adjust the left mirror out as far as possible to eliminate most if not all of the blind spot. Using the edge of the left rear quarter is not helping you any with the blind spot.

BMW Killa · 06-19-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I don't think the mirrors are overly large

Not for a truck

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I don't think the mirrors are overly large but you sit so low in a sports car that the mirrors are now at eye level rather than a bit below. At least the Z has a right mirror. My '76 'vette doesn't. That can be very challenging on a busy freeway. Personally, on my Z, I adjust the left mirror out as far as possible to eliminate most if not all of the blind spot. Using the edge of the left rear quarter is not helping you any with the blind spot.

Yeah, but when you're not used to the car, it does help you learn the center of the lane.

That, and the right mirror won't go out enough for me

cwj370 · 06-19-2009, 04:47 PM

Seeing left and right is my biggest problem. If you guys think you sit low and the mirrors are in you line of sight, you can only image what it is like for me, all of 5'2" !!!

IDZRVIT · 06-19-2009, 03:13 PM

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Not for a truck

They are about the same size as my 2002 Kia Spectra!!!

frost · 06-19-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

They are about the same size as my 2002 Kia Spectra!!!

You don't need to lessen wind resistance in a kia spectra

I kid, I kid.

06-20-2009, 01:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	since the mirrors are enormous, i adjust them to view just the edge of the body line, so i see everything beside me.

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bdanna Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 61 Posts: 13 Drives: 370Z, 03 Evo Rep Power: 17	backing out of my driveway, or out of a parking spot next to a truck are my main issues. While driving forward, it's not that bad.

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IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	Yeah I tend to combat park (Tail end in first). Driving on the Highway with a good amount of traffic is the worst. My fear is hitting a motorcycle since I ride bikes too. Most of the time you can hear them but a few are quite.

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INSURANCE101 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: palm beach, FL Posts: 182 Drives: susp. dl untill sept Rep Power: 17	for backing out of the driveway, give a good look at your surroundings, and as for busy parking lots, just park in reverse>>>

06-19-2009, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I only have issues pulling out of parking spots. No issued while driving. The huge mirrors are plain ugly.

06-19-2009, 04:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 17	Seeing left and right is my biggest problem. If you guys think you sit low and the mirrors are in you line of sight, you can only image what it is like for me, all of 5'2" !!!