How bad are the Z's blind spots and rear window visibility?
05-04-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Alano
Yeah Im going to drive one tomorrow. Just thought I'd get a little insight.
05-04-2007, 09:31 PM
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Pretty bad compared to other cars I have driven. The rear view is limited, but the Lexus IS350 I drove prior had a big *** so rear view was also limited. The worst aspect is the blind spots, changing lanes has me double check the sideview mirrors for blind spot. Backing out is also a bit of an issue with it on the pasenger side as basically the chair blocks any side view you can have. Either way, with careful looking and slow reverses, it's a negative apsect of the car that can be overlooked. Those used to very small sports cars would probably be used to it, but if you're coming from a sports sedan or just a 4 door/SUV period, you will soon realize all the safe angles and views you had before are non-existent in the Z.
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05-04-2007, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by infiniteracing
Once you get over 6 ft tall the rearview mirror and the rear brace tend to get in the way but you get used to it.
05-04-2007, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Alano
That was the issue. Im 6'1. I fit nicely in it at the dealer when it was parked. Rear looked a little limited but I didnt check out the blinds..
05-04-2007, 09:44 PM
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how bad? I think worse than most car...but you learn to adapt...just learn how to use your side mirrors and make sure they're stretched to the farthest....I set mine to where I would have to move my head just a little just to see the slightest edge of the car, on both side...
05-04-2007, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by infiniteracing
Not to hijack the thread but does anyone know if there are other options in review mirrors? I hate the auto dim but would like to keep at least one of the hoem link buttons. I think getting rid of the auto dim would help with that blind spot. I know they make after market, basic mirrors but im looking something more oem looking.
05-04-2007, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
blind spot? what blind spot? look for other cars on the road, not planes....keep your eyes forward...haha...
05-04-2007, 10:01 PM
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+1...they are there, but not enough to hate the car or anything. I will say, that when I first started driving my Z, merging/exiting to the right was pretty tricky and required a few double takes. I'll just end with that it is bad enough for me to consider getting one of those ugly & cheesy round mirrors to put on my passenger-side quarter view mirror...
05-04-2007, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
+1...they are there, but not enough to hate the car or anything. I will say, that when I first started driving my Z, merging/exiting to the right was pretty tricky and required a few double takes. I'll just end with that it is bad enough for me to consider getting one of those ugly & cheesy round mirrors to put on my passenger-side quarter view mirror...
05-04-2007, 10:28 PM
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You get used to it. When I first drove the Z it was definitely the lowest-visibility car I've ever been in. But that wasn't going to stop me from buying it.
Feels normal now. When I think about it though, I use my eyes directly a lot more when looking out the side/back. And I use my drivers side mirror for my rearview quite often.
Feels normal now. When I think about it though, I use my eyes directly a lot more when looking out the side/back. And I use my drivers side mirror for my rearview quite often.