finially looked at a Z today!

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-20-2013, 05:54 AM

I have the backup camera. I barely even use it anymore... You eventually get used to watching your p's and q's well enough not to need the aid if you're naturally a cautious person.

H2O_Doc · 09-20-2013, 06:11 AM

It would be easy to overstate the blind spot issues IF you don't have properly adjusted side mirrors as some have pointed out. Most people don't properly adjust side mirrors and I speak from personal experience (I was one of those people for a number of years). Even if you think you might be doing it correctly, it might be worth reviewing the proper method to be sure.

After adjustment, there are no real blind spots, but care must be taken nonetheless. I have a backup camera that I can run anytime (170° view) that I thought I'd use regularly for driving and it turns out to be needed only for backing up. Even then, if you actually turn your head around when you back up, you'll be fine.

Like someone else stated, I was freaked out on my drive home from the dealership, but now it is a great DD. So glad I didn't get anything else. For me, it is a fantastic car all around. It doesn't hurt the ego that people seem to think it is much more exotic than it really is. I have never driven a car that has generated so many compliments and so much curiosity.

metthem · 09-20-2013, 07:42 AM

If you adjust your mirrors correctly, driving, passing, changing lanes are not a problem.

Felix 808 · 09-20-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by metthem

If you adjust your mirrors correctly, driving, passing, changing lanes are not a problem.

I am in the camp that thinks blind sports are from not setting the mirrors correctly. I'm a fraction shy of 6'. Seat adjustment has a lot to do with good vis as well. I sit slightly reclined to even the plane of the rear mirror & rear window. This helps a lot for vis. Picture this angle / trying to see out of this --- angle, It does not work very well. You want to level the 2 planes as much as possible. Left turns through intersections, I need to sit up to see over the mirror. Adjust your mirrors as pictured i& you will have proper coverage. You will still need to move your head from time to time though

YMMV

Caustic · 09-20-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

I am in the camp that thinks blind sports are from not setting the mirrors correctly. I'm a fraction shy of 6'. Seat adjustment has a lot to do with good vis as well. I sit slightly reclined to even the plane of the rear mirror & rear window. This helps a lot for vis. Picture this angle / trying to see out of this --- angle, It does not work very well. You want to level the 2 planes as much as possible. Left turns through intersections, I need to sit up to see over the mirror. Adjust your mirrors as pictured i& you will have proper coverage. You will still need to move your head from time to time though

YMMV

When I adjusted my mirrors like shown in the diagram a few years ago, it was a bit of an adjustment to get used to. But since then, visibility has been great in every car I've driven.

metthem · 09-20-2013, 07:48 AM

or here is a video on adjusting your mirrors
AutoFocus - How to adjust your car's mirrors - YouTube

critical · 09-20-2013, 08:07 AM

no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted correctly? maybe if you are 5' and sit all the way up front. lol

H2O_Doc · 09-20-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted correctly? maybe if you are 5' and sit all the way up front. lol

Tilt my head when changing lanes and no issue.

Chuck33079 · 09-20-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted correctly? maybe if you are 5' and sit all the way up front. lol

I don't have any blind spot issues and I'm not 5' tall. The mirrors work well. The backup cam is a requirement, though.

Dwight Frye · 09-20-2013, 02:49 PM

Maintain you situational awareness at all times in a 360 degree radius. The car has blind spots and the roads and parking lots are populated by retards who are paying more attention to their phones or unnecessary electronic distractions in their cars than the road.

Bking · 09-20-2013, 03:22 PM

My Z is my DD. You will get used to the the blind spots, especially backing up. Just change your exhaust and do baby rev's as you back up so other would know, or get a backup camera. I have no problem seeing the front of the hood when I'm driving (I'm 5'11), but my gf claims she has a hard time seeing anything in front. It really depends on how tall you are.

dudesky · 09-20-2013, 03:58 PM

only thing is the blind spot as others are saying. I mean it's not that bad if you are careful, but I had a few occasion that I almost crashed a few cars that were in my blind spots. But Z's powerful acceleration, braking and perfect handling saved me!

37ZERO · 09-20-2013, 09:03 PM

I DD mine and cant fault the car. Visibility is something you get used to but the steering rack and turning circle are fine for parking. Unlike alot of performance cars the Z can be very tame and controlled when you need it to be which also helps!

UnReal · 09-20-2013, 09:53 PM

I would recommend looking at these New Product!! Zoom Engineering Carbon Rear View Mirrors ** In Stock & Ready to Ship!! (the side view mirror stick on). Not to expensive and you get great visibility.

FYI got DD roadster w/ those mirrors

brucelidat · 09-21-2013, 12:43 AM

Be extra careful with lane changes and back out of spaces very slowly. other than that, you will get used to it.

09-20-2013, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	I have the backup camera. I barely even use it anymore... You eventually get used to watching your p's and q's well enough not to need the aid if you're naturally a cautious person. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-20-2013, 06:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 15	It would be easy to overstate the blind spot issues IF you don't have properly adjusted side mirrors as some have pointed out. Most people don't properly adjust side mirrors and I speak from personal experience (I was one of those people for a number of years). Even if you think you might be doing it correctly, it might be worth reviewing the proper method to be sure. After adjustment, there are no real blind spots, but care must be taken nonetheless. I have a backup camera that I can run anytime (170° view) that I thought I'd use regularly for driving and it turns out to be needed only for backing up. Even then, if you actually turn your head around when you back up, you'll be fine. Like someone else stated, I was freaked out on my drive home from the dealership, but now it is a great DD. So glad I didn't get anything else. For me, it is a fantastic car all around. It doesn't hurt the ego that people seem to think it is much more exotic than it really is. I have never driven a car that has generated so many compliments and so much curiosity. blackcherry20 likes this.

09-20-2013, 08:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted correctly? maybe if you are 5' and sit all the way up front. lol __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

09-20-2013, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
UnReal Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Age: 39 Posts: 210 Drives: 13 370ZR A7 Rep Power: 13	I would recommend looking at these New Product!! Zoom Engineering Carbon Rear View Mirrors ** In Stock & Ready to Ship!! (the side view mirror stick on). Not to expensive and you get great visibility. FYI got DD roadster w/ those mirrors __________________ ____2013 370z 7AT Roadster Touring + Sport + Navigation .: STILLEN \| CarbonSignal \| Fujimura \| FastIntentions \| ZELE :.

09-21-2013, 12:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Be extra careful with lane changes and back out of spaces very slowly. other than that, you will get used to it. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

09-20-2013, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
metthem Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: south west ohio Posts: 107 Drives: 2013 370 Sport Coupe Rep Power: 13	or here is a video on adjusting your mirrors AutoFocus - How to adjust your car's mirrors - YouTube

09-20-2013, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	Maintain you situational awareness at all times in a 360 degree radius. The car has blind spots and the roads and parking lots are populated by retards who are paying more attention to their phones or unnecessary electronic distractions in their cars than the road.

09-20-2013, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	My Z is my DD. You will get used to the the blind spots, especially backing up. Just change your exhaust and do baby rev's as you back up so other would know, or get a backup camera. I have no problem seeing the front of the hood when I'm driving (I'm 5'11), but my gf claims she has a hard time seeing anything in front. It really depends on how tall you are.

09-20-2013, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 16	only thing is the blind spot as others are saying. I mean it's not that bad if you are careful, but I had a few occasion that I almost crashed a few cars that were in my blind spots. But Z's powerful acceleration, braking and perfect handling saved me!

09-20-2013, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
37ZERO Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burradoo Posts: 26 Drives: --- Rep Power: 13	I DD mine and cant fault the car. Visibility is something you get used to but the steering rack and turning circle are fine for parking. Unlike alot of performance cars the Z can be very tame and controlled when you need it to be which also helps!

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