convex mirror: blind spot
04-14-2008, 07:28 AM
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convex mirror: blind spot
Has anyone had a positive experience adding convex mirrors to the side-view mirrors? Given the significant blind spots on the roadster, I thought that this might be a useful modification; however, most of the mirrors appear to be of inferior quality or of such poor design that they would distract from the appearance of the car. Any suggestions?
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Ok this kills me. Let me set it straight for everyone. You should be able to see all vehicles with the 3 mirrors without having to look over your shoulder. The common mistake for all, is that they keep the side mirrors to the point where they see their own car, this is incorrect.
The best way to adjust your side mirrors is to pull up to a car that is parked and pull forward until you just see the front bumper disappear.
Then stop and run the mirror out until you can see the majority of the vehicle. Do this on both sides. From this point, if you don't see the car with your rear view mirror, then you can check your side and you should be able to see the car. Just like magic.
Not to push off the shoulder looking, but this will eliminate most of it. I only check the shoulder if i'm moving some what slow and I havn't peeked at the mirrors for a few.
Just in case you are curious, I've been driving like this for years. It's efficient and keeps you from looking away from the car that is in front of you (less likely to rear end someone). This is the problem with ppl. They tend to take their eyes off the objects in front of them while peering over their shoulders. Ppl tend to spend too much time trying to change lanes by looking over their shoulders and spending less time looking at the vehicle in front.
This is just an advice, but try it. Once you get used to it, it's like walking.
The best way to adjust your side mirrors is to pull up to a car that is parked and pull forward until you just see the front bumper disappear.
Then stop and run the mirror out until you can see the majority of the vehicle. Do this on both sides. From this point, if you don't see the car with your rear view mirror, then you can check your side and you should be able to see the car. Just like magic.
Not to push off the shoulder looking, but this will eliminate most of it. I only check the shoulder if i'm moving some what slow and I havn't peeked at the mirrors for a few.
Just in case you are curious, I've been driving like this for years. It's efficient and keeps you from looking away from the car that is in front of you (less likely to rear end someone). This is the problem with ppl. They tend to take their eyes off the objects in front of them while peering over their shoulders. Ppl tend to spend too much time trying to change lanes by looking over their shoulders and spending less time looking at the vehicle in front.
This is just an advice, but try it. Once you get used to it, it's like walking.
04-14-2008, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by xtrmspd
Ok this kills me. Let me set it straight for everyone. You should be able to see all vehicles with the 3 mirrors without having to look over your shoulder. The common mistake for all, is that they keep the side mirrors to the point where they see their own car, this is incorrect.
The best way to adjust your side mirrors is to pull up to a car that is parked and pull forward until you just see the front bumper disappear.
Then stop and run the mirror out until you can see the majority of the vehicle. Do this on both sides. From this point, if you don't see the car with your rear view mirror, then you can check your side and you should be able to see the car. Just like magic.
Not to push off the shoulder looking, but this will eliminate most of it. I only check the shoulder if i'm moving some what slow and I havn't peeked at the mirrors for a few.
Just in case you are curious, I've been driving like this for years. It's efficient and keeps you from looking away from the car that is in front of you (less likely to rear end someone). This is the problem with ppl. They tend to take their eyes off the objects in front of them while peering over their shoulders. Ppl tend to spend too much time trying to change lanes by looking over their shoulders and spending less time looking at the vehicle in front.
This is just an advice, but try it. Once you get used to it, it's like walking.
The best way to adjust your side mirrors is to pull up to a car that is parked and pull forward until you just see the front bumper disappear.
Then stop and run the mirror out until you can see the majority of the vehicle. Do this on both sides. From this point, if you don't see the car with your rear view mirror, then you can check your side and you should be able to see the car. Just like magic.
Not to push off the shoulder looking, but this will eliminate most of it. I only check the shoulder if i'm moving some what slow and I havn't peeked at the mirrors for a few.
Just in case you are curious, I've been driving like this for years. It's efficient and keeps you from looking away from the car that is in front of you (less likely to rear end someone). This is the problem with ppl. They tend to take their eyes off the objects in front of them while peering over their shoulders. Ppl tend to spend too much time trying to change lanes by looking over their shoulders and spending less time looking at the vehicle in front.
This is just an advice, but try it. Once you get used to it, it's like walking.
^^^ What he said...
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No blind spots with the top down...who drives a roadster with the top up...its only there to keep the dust off the interior when your not driving...
I am actually kidding.. first day I had the car I decided to see how it was with the top up.. cut somebody off that I had no idea was there. Have to be ultra careful with the blind spots in that car..in fact I would say there are very few visible spots.
I am actually kidding.. first day I had the car I decided to see how it was with the top up.. cut somebody off that I had no idea was there. Have to be ultra careful with the blind spots in that car..in fact I would say there are very few visible spots.
05-01-2008, 11:24 AM
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350Z European version side mirrors
Originally Posted by xtrmspd
Ok this kills me. Let me set it straight for everyone. You should be able to see all vehicles with the 3 mirrors without having to look over your shoulder. The common mistake for all, is that they keep the side mirrors to the point where they see their own car, this is incorrect.
The best way to adjust your side mirrors is to pull up to a car that is parked and pull forward until you just see the front bumper disappear.
Then stop and run the mirror out until you can see the majority of the vehicle. Do this on both sides. From this point, if you don't see the car with your rear view mirror, then you can check your side and you should be able to see the car. Just like magic.
Not to push off the shoulder looking, but this will eliminate most of it. I only check the shoulder if i'm moving some what slow and I havn't peeked at the mirrors for a few.
Just in case you are curious, I've been driving like this for years. It's efficient and keeps you from looking away from the car that is in front of you (less likely to rear end someone). This is the problem with ppl. They tend to take their eyes off the objects in front of them while peering over their shoulders. Ppl tend to spend too much time trying to change lanes by looking over their shoulders and spending less time looking at the vehicle in front.
This is just an advice, but try it. Once you get used to it, it's like walking.
The best way to adjust your side mirrors is to pull up to a car that is parked and pull forward until you just see the front bumper disappear.
Then stop and run the mirror out until you can see the majority of the vehicle. Do this on both sides. From this point, if you don't see the car with your rear view mirror, then you can check your side and you should be able to see the car. Just like magic.
Not to push off the shoulder looking, but this will eliminate most of it. I only check the shoulder if i'm moving some what slow and I havn't peeked at the mirrors for a few.
Just in case you are curious, I've been driving like this for years. It's efficient and keeps you from looking away from the car that is in front of you (less likely to rear end someone). This is the problem with ppl. They tend to take their eyes off the objects in front of them while peering over their shoulders. Ppl tend to spend too much time trying to change lanes by looking over their shoulders and spending less time looking at the vehicle in front.
This is just an advice, but try it. Once you get used to it, it's like walking.
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05-01-2008, 12:49 PM
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Euro mirrors
Many thanks for the tip regarding availability of wider-view side mirrors in Europe. I'm visiting several cities in Europe next month on business and would like to purchase a set. Can you provide more details (part numbers) and/or pictures?
Does anyone know if these mirrors can be purchased on a foreign website?
Could one of our European members coordinate a buy for us?
Does anyone know if these mirrors can be purchased on a foreign website?
Could one of our European members coordinate a buy for us?
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Hi Corporate- the part numbers are: nissan genuine parts: 96366-CD800 (the left) and 96365-CD460 for the right. I compared both mirrors to the ones on the Fiat i'm renting and the quality of course is better with the nissan's and the wide angle was even slightly greater. Cost 124E for both, which compared to the cost of an accident is a great deal.
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Do these mirrors have the electrical connections for the mirror defroster? I was able to order convex mirrors from a dealer in Australia but they did not have the defroster connections.
Thanks.
-Steven
Thanks.
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