finially looked at a Z today!

marty31 · 09-20-2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kittens

I DD mine in Connecticut, snow and all... the blind spots are just a minor issue if you love the car get it!

What snow tires are you running?

fzgood · 09-19-2013, 07:54 PM

I had to make adjustments to my lane-changing habits because of the blind spots. 1) Changed how I set my mirrors. 2) Changed the directions I look. Got used to it in less than a week. When I'm too lazy to lean my head forward, I just downshift. Wheee~

DR_ · 09-19-2013, 07:56 PM

Just drive faster than everyone else and you don't have to worry about blind spots.

Rusty · 09-20-2013, 11:36 AM

You live near the 'burgh?

What dealer you going to?

If you get the Z. Make sure to get the rear view camera.

OldGuy · 09-20-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You live near the 'burgh?

What dealer you going to?

If you get the Z. Make sure to get the rear view camera.

Greensburg PA here. You? Had to leave town to get a good deal on my Z (suburban DC)

OldGuy · 09-20-2013, 03:11 PM

What does a decent back up camera cost for a base 370 Z? How much ripping up and re-wiring is involved? I hate to see my car be torn apart. Sometimes, it's never the same afterward, with squeaks and rattles, etc.

Rusty · 09-20-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Greensburg PA here. You? Had to leave town to get a good deal on my Z (suburban DC)

Brownsville. Got my Nismo at John Sisson's in Washington. Last time over that way. They had a '13 black Nismo sitting out in front.

10MPlayer · 09-19-2013, 08:00 PM

I drive a roadster and the rear visibility is even worse than the coupe. It's especially bad backing out of the driveway and turning to the left. Since mine's a base I put an aftermarket Nav system with rearview camera. That made a HUGE difference backing out. If you want great visibility buy a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. I don't think those have any blind spots at all. Seriously, though, yeah it's not a practical car in any way. It's a sports car. I'll leave it at that.

ohohoh123456 · 09-20-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 10MPlayer

I drive a roadster and the rear visibility is even worse than the coupe. It's especially bad backing out of the driveway and turning to the left. Since mine's a base I put an aftermarket Nav system with rearview camera. That made a HUGE difference backing out. If you want great visibility buy a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. I don't think those have any blind spots at all. Seriously, though, yeah it's not a practical car in any way. It's a sports car. I'll leave it at that.

get a roadster. there will be no any kind of spot when you put the top down.

Tigger · 09-19-2013, 08:09 PM

Nope. No uncertainty. If I'm really blind, I'll wind down my windows and listen for cars coming close. That is, if I wasn't able to back into a spot for some reason. But I back in like 99% of the time anyway.

On the highway, just be careful. Look twice. And if you make a habit to drive faster than everyone else then it doesn't really mater, does it?

Just saw DR's comment. So there's two votes for driving faster than everyone else.

kfull · 09-19-2013, 08:50 PM

once you get used to it it's like second nature. i dd and have no problems. just check blind spots before you change lanes and dont just rely on mirrors, even if they cover your blind spot, I just check moreso for peace of mind. Also backup camera imo is a must. I don't know what I would do without it when I back up.

tonythetiger · 09-19-2013, 10:18 PM

watch out for blindspots, not very economical, can be uncomfortable depending how well the streets are built but i still DD with a smile every single day !!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-20-2013, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

watch out for blindspots, not very economical, can be uncomfortable depending how well the streets are built but i still DD with a smile every single day !!!

Try contintental DWS tires if comfort becomes an issue over time..

Nailzs · 09-20-2013, 05:32 AM

Crank the side mirrors out until you have to move your head to the left or right to see the side of the car. That helps with blind spots.

Business Kat · 09-20-2013, 12:33 AM

so i had a camaro and now i have a z. coming form the camaro visibility is no problem in the z. the camaro is competing for worst blind spots with the fj cruiser. It's kind of bad in the z but you can work around it. It took me a while to get the right seat adjustment to be comfortable. They were both my daily driving cars and the camaro is just a much more bulky, clunky, american car. it has a lot more bells and whistles for the price though. the z, in my opinion, is more of a drivers car. it'll handle like a ferrari compared to the camaro and be a bit more zippy. go with the heart though! you're gonna be driving it every day make sure u love it

09-19-2013, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 18	Just drive faster than everyone else and you don't have to worry about blind spots. jburke26, Leuz, P's_Z and 1 others like this.

09-20-2013, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,557 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684439	You live near the 'burgh? What dealer you going to? If you get the Z. Make sure to get the rear view camera. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-20-2013, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Cost of Aftermarket Backup Camera What does a decent back up camera cost for a base 370 Z? How much ripping up and re-wiring is involved? I hate to see my car be torn apart. Sometimes, it's never the same afterward, with squeaks and rattles, etc.

09-19-2013, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	once you get used to it it's like second nature. i dd and have no problems. just check blind spots before you change lanes and dont just rely on mirrors, even if they cover your blind spot, I just check moreso for peace of mind. Also backup camera imo is a must. I don't know what I would do without it when I back up. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

09-19-2013, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	watch out for blindspots, not very economical, can be uncomfortable depending how well the streets are built but i still DD with a smile every single day !!! __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

09-19-2013, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
fzgood Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 136 Drives: '13 370z 6MT TS PW Rep Power: 26	I had to make adjustments to my lane-changing habits because of the blind spots. 1) Changed how I set my mirrors. 2) Changed the directions I look. Got used to it in less than a week. When I'm too lazy to lean my head forward, I just downshift. Wheee~

09-19-2013, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 14	I drive a roadster and the rear visibility is even worse than the coupe. It's especially bad backing out of the driveway and turning to the left. Since mine's a base I put an aftermarket Nav system with rearview camera. That made a HUGE difference backing out. If you want great visibility buy a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. I don't think those have any blind spots at all. Seriously, though, yeah it's not a practical car in any way. It's a sports car. I'll leave it at that.

09-19-2013, 08:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 603	Nope. No uncertainty. If I'm really blind, I'll wind down my windows and listen for cars coming close. That is, if I wasn't able to back into a spot for some reason. But I back in like 99% of the time anyway. On the highway, just be careful. Look twice. And if you make a habit to drive faster than everyone else then it doesn't really mater, does it? Just saw DR's comment. So there's two votes for driving faster than everyone else.

09-20-2013, 05:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 14	Crank the side mirrors out until you have to move your head to the left or right to see the side of the car. That helps with blind spots. __________________ 3M Crystalline Tint

09-20-2013, 12:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Business Kat Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125 Drives: 2013 Stillen SC MT Rep Power: 13	so i had a camaro and now i have a z. coming form the camaro visibility is no problem in the z. the camaro is competing for worst blind spots with the fj cruiser. It's kind of bad in the z but you can work around it. It took me a while to get the right seat adjustment to be comfortable. They were both my daily driving cars and the camaro is just a much more bulky, clunky, american car. it has a lot more bells and whistles for the price though. the z, in my opinion, is more of a drivers car. it'll handle like a ferrari compared to the camaro and be a bit more zippy. go with the heart though! you're gonna be driving it every day make sure u love it

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