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Blind Spot Indicators
When is Nissan going to put blind spot indicator sensors on the side view mirrors on the Z? I think it's a pretty fair assupmtion that we all agree that our Zs have a serious blind spot which is hazardous at best when changing lanes. I had a MazdaSpeed3 which had blind spot indicators and although it wasn't neccessary on a 4 door hatch, it was still great to have. On a Z, I would think that it would be as necessary as signal lights and brake lights. Anybody hear of the possibility of Nissan making it available on future Zs?
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convex mirrors....much cheaper and not as lazy
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Never. I don't see it happening
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They should....as well as making the rear view camera a standard. You can't see a car when it's right on your passenger side rear corner. I've solved this by driving faster....for safety purposes.
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It may be a possibility considering the insane level of safety features on the Q50... The Z's blind spots can all be conquered with proper seat adjustment and extra caution. But I do concur that our side mirrors are too wide and cause a blind spot. If we don't make the proper adjustments. It can be a hazardous situation.
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I dunno about everyone, but I actually turn my head and move a bit to clear my blindspots when I've not paid close attention to those around me.
It does help to signal any lane changes or movements. We get a nice indicator on the side of the car for others to be warned and scream or honk at us. |
I use convex mirrors. Also helps with backing up without a backup camera.
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I do the same head turning. I use convex mirrors and I doubt Nissan will address this in the Z34 Z. Even if they did I would still be driving mine with a lessor safety level as I'm not selling over this. |
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I've almost sprained my neck Turning it so much when I switch lanes everytime, I've learned to deal with blind spots on a good seating position but dam I've had some close encounters.
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While it is true proper mirror adjustment eliminates the problem, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that got the mirrors for added safety (and so I didn't have to head-bob on every lane change).
I tried several types and have moved away from the round ones in favor of the rectangular ones - more efficient use of space. The backup camera also helps to take a peek behind as well (if you have one you can turn on and off w/o going into reverse). After looking into side view cameras actuated by turn signals, I found that it is entirely possible but enough of a pain that I have given the notion up indefinitely. Of course there is the philosophy of the Italian driver in Cannonball: "What isa behind me is not ina fronta me, what isa behind me isa not important!" |
I have my rear view and side mirrors perfectly placed for lane changing. Never had a problem. The mirrors in front are so big. On occasion, they give me issues looking out front at the quarter angles.
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the blind spots are terrible, but ive actually found the mirrors themselves blocking my view in front (and to the right/left) of the car. When I first got the car, there were a couple of close calls when making left turns where a car was completely covered up by the right side mirror. now ive learned to sit up to see over the side mirrors just in case (im 5'6").
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I am going to order my kit soon so I can wire it up. :tup: |
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