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Old May 30, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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.... driving a Z was today. I loved it, and it made me want to buy one ASAP. Unfortunately that glorious day is still a few months away.

It was a dark, metallic blue, with white leather interior, 2008, with only 13k miles, automatic (I don't want an automatic, I just wanted to drive it).

My only complaint is the blind spot. I couldn't see chit, but I guess it's something you get used to?

At any rate, I enjoyed the experience and I believe it would have been better if the model I drove had been a manual. Today just reinforced my desire for a 350z.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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uuhhh....
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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lol sounds like a good time.

get one
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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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There's a very simple fix for the blind spots...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+adjust+rear+view+mirror
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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i remember my first time she was a fatty
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
There's a very simple fix for the blind spots...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+adjust+rear+view+mirror
o snaps that was cool
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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genome,
you get one of those little wedge wide angle mirrors for the drivers side
and youll get used to looking over your shoulder on the passengers side
you'll hit the curb once or twice with the bumper and maybe the rear wheel, but if you dont get used to it within a day or 2 you probably shouldnt be driving it LOL
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
There's a very simple fix for the blind spots...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+adjust+rear+view+mirror
Well played sir, touche.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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^^ Cool.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
There's a very simple fix for the blind spots...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+adjust+rear+view+mirror
How is that going to fix the inherent bad rear visibility of a sports car, dork?
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Old May 31, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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glad you love the the drive, you know what to do now =D
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Old May 31, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
There's a very simple fix for the blind spots...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+adjust+rear+view+mirror
lo0ol that was fun
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Old May 31, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ambientflier
How is that going to fix the inherent bad rear visibility of a sports car, dork?
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Old May 31, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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welcome! :-) now buy one!!!

and if your worried about visibility, then buy a prius, not a z
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Old May 31, 2009 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ambientflier
How is that going to fix the inherent bad rear visibility of a sports car, dork?
Try it out and you'll see exactly how that will fix the problem.

This question first came up over 6 years ago when the first Zs hit the streets. This method of setting your mirrors is for ALL cars, not just sports cars with limited visibility. I knew about this trick before my Z even arrived so blind splots were never a problem for me.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Try it out and you'll see exactly how that will fix the problem.

This question first came up over 6 years ago when the first Zs hit the streets. This method of setting your mirrors is for ALL cars, not just sports cars with limited visibility. I knew about this trick before my Z even arrived so blind splots were never a problem for me.
+100000000

I have no problem seeing out of my Z. Learn how to set your mirrors, make the roads a safer place.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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1. Go buy one asap
2. Wash and Wax it
3. Drink a beer
4. Post pics of said Z
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ambientflier
How is that going to fix the inherent bad rear visibility of a sports car, dork?
Here you go sweetie, it sounds like it might be your time of the month...

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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Well,

I tried but I can't let this go.

My way is better with the wide angle on the drivers side

Dont argue with me. Im right! LOL
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Wide angle = distorted view. FTL
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