Blind Spot Indicators

KERMIT · 06-11-2013, 08:34 PM

Basic info about mirror setup

Seeing the side of your car is irrelevant, angle them outward so you can see the blind spot!

Nut_N_Much · 06-11-2013, 09:12 PM

I use these, they works great and looks good. Glass has a convex shape to it. ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z

OldGuy · 06-11-2013, 09:50 PM

Without some addition, the view from the Z is one giant blind spot. I characterize it as driving a submarine. Wife's new Volvo has BLIS. I'd love to have it on the Z. It's already available on the new Altima and Accord and will eventually be on the Z and most cars.

cooltoy · 06-11-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

I use these, they works great and looks good. Glass has a convex shape to it.

Does it look weird in blue? Does it bother you that they don't make them in normal mirror?

Nut_N_Much · 06-12-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Does it look weird in blue? Does it bother you that they don't make them in normal mirror?

No, not weird at all.. The blue tint looks really good, gives it a high-end effect. My wife is Filipino (Short) and wouldn't drive the car because of the blind spots. I got her a pillow to sit on and the mirror inserts. Now she drives it all the time.

Whats weird is seeing a really nice 370Z with tons of work done to it with a round or square small concave mirror stuck on. It works but not visually pleasing. That's what I had before, so i went with the blue tinted inserts.

Chuck33079 · 06-12-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

I use these, they works great and looks good. Glass has a convex shape to it. ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z

Do these work with the defrost feature of the OEM mirrors? I don't have blind spot issues, but that's just cool.

Once I adjusted the mirror so that just the very edge of the door handle is visible at the edge of the mirror, the blind spot went away. I don't need to see the side of the car, I know where that is. To be fair, I can imagine backing up is a huge pain in the *** without the camera.

zeeder · 06-12-2013, 08:25 AM

I came from 10 years of Miata driving where the blind spots are even worse with the top up so the mirror adjustment is second nature. I agree about backing out of a space though, I just go super slow so, hopefully, someone sees me if I don't see them!

Chuck33079 · 06-12-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

I agree about backing out of a space though, I just go super slow so, hopefully, someone sees me if I don't see them!

Go slowly, listen for a horn, right?

My sister's got a Miata. There's no visibility with the top up at all. It's a fun little car. I just wish I could drive it. Size 13EE feet don't allow one to hit only the gas or brake. It's both.

zeeder · 06-12-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Go slowly, listen for a horn, right?

Exactly!

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

My sister's got a Miata. There's no visibility with the top up at all. It's a fun little car. I just wish I could drive it. Size 13EE feet don't allow one to hit only the gas or brake. It's both.

Yeah, I had a lot of fun in my little NA. I had to remove the door pull and the visors to fit in the car...lol. When sitting straight up with the top down I could almost see over the windshield. My feet are normal width so that wasn't a problem but due to my height and proportions I'm physically incapable of heel-toe shifting so I'm loving the SRM in the Z!

Nailzs · 06-12-2013, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KERMIT

Basic info about mirror setup

Seeing the side of your car is irrelevant, angle them outward so you can see the blind spot!

Absolutely! Angle the mirrors out so you have to move your head to the left or right to see the side of the car. No more blind spot.

mults · 06-12-2013, 06:33 AM

I learned a long time ago to have the mirrors adjusted so I can barely see the side of the vehicle. This gives a better angle and blind spot coverage to help with the blind spot. It took some time to get used to the view, but now, I believe it really helps.

There are still some bad blind spots, especially when backing out of a parking spot. Backing in to the spot helps when you have to leave.

06-11-2013, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 15	Basic info about mirror setup Seeing the side of your car is irrelevant, angle them outward so you can see the blind spot! Nailzs likes this. __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

06-11-2013, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	I use these, they works great and looks good. Glass has a convex shape to it. ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z MX52Z likes this. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

06-12-2013, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 49 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3429	I came from 10 years of Miata driving where the blind spots are even worse with the top up so the mirror adjustment is second nature. I agree about backing out of a space though, I just go super slow so, hopefully, someone sees me if I don't see them! MX52Z likes this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

06-12-2013, 06:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 71 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16887	I learned a long time ago to have the mirrors adjusted so I can barely see the side of the vehicle. This gives a better angle and blind spot coverage to help with the blind spot. It took some time to get used to the view, but now, I believe it really helps. There are still some bad blind spots, especially when backing out of a parking spot. Backing in to the spot helps when you have to leave. __________________ 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club[/COLOR]

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06-11-2013, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	Without some addition, the view from the Z is one giant blind spot. I characterize it as driving a submarine. Wife's new Volvo has BLIS. I'd love to have it on the Z. It's already available on the new Altima and Accord and will eventually be on the Z and most cars.