Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

350Z Blindspots

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-27-2009, 03:20 PM
  #21  
sandthepilot
Registered User
 
sandthepilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: TUALATIN,OR-E-GON NOT ORY-GONE
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

At least you can actually see out of the 350's rear quarter windows, whereas the 370, now that's another story
Old 02-27-2009, 03:56 PM
  #22  
jdavis169
Registered User
iTrader: (38)
 
jdavis169's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Boston, Ma.
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Blindspots are fun!
Old 02-27-2009, 05:42 PM
  #23  
sandthepilot
Registered User
 
sandthepilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: TUALATIN,OR-E-GON NOT ORY-GONE
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I love how whenever you look through the rear view mirror all you see is either the road or the bumper of the car behind you hahahahaha
Old 02-27-2009, 06:42 PM
  #24  
VO...
Administrator
iTrader: (25)
 
VO...'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Down Under & Dirty
Posts: 58,609
Received 2,747 Likes on 1,836 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jray8
go to autozone or walmart and purhcase 2 blind spot mirrors like these below, problem solved

+1.

I use those on every car I've owned. Best dang invention for a car ever. You never have to look over your shoulder again...
Old 02-27-2009, 08:35 PM
  #25  
johns350
Registered User
 
johns350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southlake, Texas
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Blind Spots - HA!

Try driving a roadster with the top up! I've adjusted the mirrors properly and that helps a great deal.

Best fix - drop the top
Old 02-27-2009, 09:11 PM
  #26  
n00bis
Registered User
 
n00bis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah it doesnt take long to get used to. Just dont buy f1 style mirrors i got some on at the moment and they make the problem twice as bad. Oh wells some one sell me a right hand side mirror so i can go back to my stock ones lol
Old 02-27-2009, 11:28 PM
  #27  
p4l
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
p4l's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: georgia
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

nice link dave!
Old 02-28-2009, 12:13 AM
  #28  
Namas
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Namas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: https://t.me/pump_upp
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Almost got into accident 2 days ago because the car in other lane was completely invisible for me. Luckily I don't do crazy fast lane switch so other car was able to honk the crap out of me.

But ya, after I moved the mirror(the right one) towards outside where my fender was no where to be seen, I felt more safe switching lanes.
Old 02-28-2009, 07:13 PM
  #29  
jdella681
New Member
iTrader: (3)
 
jdella681's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 122
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

the convex mirror helps alot.. it's gonna be my first "mod" when I get mine lol.. I have it currently on my car and i finally got used to it
Old 02-28-2009, 07:31 PM
  #30  
Z33_kid
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Z33_kid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ATL
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by G4L-MEL
I had this problem when I first got my Z. You get used to it after a while!

same here
Old 03-01-2009, 07:57 AM
  #31  
dhays
New Member
iTrader: (10)
 
dhays's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by SkyBox
I have had several sport cars and tend to jumps lanes quickly - always after checking my blindspot.
This gives me an image of a stupid kid quickly changing lanes in and out of heavy traffic. Don't be that kid it is stupid and dangerous. When you change lanes, check your mirrors, turn your head, check mirrors and then change lanes smoothly. If you do this, you won't have problems and won't make every other motorist on the road hate you.


Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
There's a very simple solution without the need for the distorted view provided by those add-on. Here's how you should be adjusting your mirrors...

http://www.motorists.org/blog/how-to...-view-mirrors/
Good link. I drove for 20 years before I learned how to adjust side mirrors properly. It makes all the difference in the world.
Old 03-01-2009, 10:56 AM
  #32  
gastoneii
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
gastoneii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

not sure if there's a car in your blind spot? FLOOR IT!!! problem solved!
Old 03-01-2009, 01:32 PM
  #33  
Blu Hvn
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Blu Hvn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO.
Posts: 1,724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Lot's of good advise here, especially having your mirrors adjusted properly and taking a quick glance over your shoulder.
Old 03-01-2009, 01:40 PM
  #34  
youngh
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
youngh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chino Hills, California
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

the blind spot is really easy to take care of, you just need to get an idea of what cars are around you. its not a hassle at all for me. and when i do get unsure i just turn my head to check, or speed up ;p

now one thing i DO hate is when im listening to music and the bass from the music vibrates my rearview mirror everytime the beat goes off ;[
Old 03-01-2009, 01:42 PM
  #35  
braydogZ
Registered User
 
braydogZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: socal
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i am always aware of the cars around me, blind spots shouldnt be the reason u crashed... jk

my windows are extra tinted so its hard at night sometimes but i can actually see through the side windows. +1 on finding out the 370z mirrors are a pain
Old 03-01-2009, 06:02 PM
  #36  
dhays
New Member
iTrader: (10)
 
dhays's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by braydogZ
i am always aware of the cars around me, blind spots shouldnt be the reason u crashed... jk

my windows are extra tinted so its hard at night sometimes but i can actually see through the side windows. +1 on finding out the 370z mirrors are a pain
I agree that it is important to be aware of the cars around you. However, you simply can't trust that all the time. You have to look, both with properly adjusted mirrors as well as turning your head. Drive for enough years, and you will be amazed at the number of times a car or motorcycle has suddenly "appeared" where you knew no car was.

Extra dark window tints are a hazard, period. Vanity over safety is stupid.
Old 03-03-2009, 12:37 PM
  #37  
350z Guy
Registered User
 
350z Guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surf City
Posts: 462
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i know what you mean, the small windows on the sides are a bit too small

i think i should start investing in these mirrors too
Old 03-04-2009, 10:19 AM
  #38  
BrockSolid
Registered User
 
BrockSolid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dhays
This gives me an image of a stupid kid quickly changing lanes in and out of heavy traffic. Don't be that kid it is stupid and dangerous. When you change lanes, check your mirrors, turn your head, check mirrors and then change lanes smoothly. If you do this, you won't have problems and won't make every other motorist on the road hate you.




Good link. I drove for 20 years before I learned how to adjust side mirrors properly. It makes all the difference in the world.
I adjusted mine (properly) last night, excellent link!
Old 03-04-2009, 01:41 PM
  #39  
trodis
350Z-holic
 
trodis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Interwebz
Posts: 6,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The only real blind spot is when someone is neck and neck with your rear qrt pannel, all else can be seen fine with adjusted mirrors.
Old 03-05-2009, 04:33 PM
  #40  
zcoupe
Registered User
 
zcoupe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SkyBox
I will be purchasing a 2007 Z soon and recently test drove one. I know you don't buy a car like this based on driver visibility, but I was nervous when changing lanes becasue of the small, back corner windows.

I have had several sport cars and tend to jumps lanes quickly - always after checking my blindspot.

If this something you get used to with the Z? Do you have to rely on your side mirrors for lane changing?

Has this caused anyone accidents or almost?
properly adjusted mirrors wont have any blindspot.


Quick Reply: 350Z Blindspots



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:39 PM.