I was following a 370z yesterday and noticed both his outside rear view mirrors had little convex mirrors (sorry- I now there must be a better description than that...) on each.

This got me thinking about a bit of a blind spot in my G37- albeit mostly on the driver's side. Despite how I adjust my mirror, and by ALWAYS shoulder-checking, I find there are still times I miss traffic sitting there. Never had a close call but now I'm thinking maybe these little things on my mirror might help.

Anyone have any experience with these or know if it's just an add-on?

I don't want to compromise the appearance too much but this seems a good addition to consider.

Thanks.

 

It's just an add on. I have those on mine and no one notices it. I was the same like you. At first I was very skeptical as I didn't want to compromise the look but I actually like it now. Not to mention, I never have to look over my shoulder any more.. You'll have to look closely at the pics to spot them. Hope this helps.

 

^^^ +1

I even took pictures of your car at the Glendale meet and didnt even noticed them until now

What size are they & where did you get them form....auto parts ?

Thanks,

Mike

 

Thanks darryl865- that is it exactly. I really appreciate the quick response and pictures.

Agreed- I never even would have noticed them.

Like Mike24 I'd like to know where I could get these and for that matter, what they are properly called. I assume they stick to the existing mirror somehow?

Have a good one.

 

It amazes me how many people think there is a blind spot. Learn to PROPERLY use and adjust your mirrors. There is not a blind spot in the G nor the Z if your mirrors are properly adjusted. They actually have very good mirrors on them.

 

I was waiting for a response like that and I think it's fair because I have felt the same thing. However, after driving many different vehicles for many years (ranging

 

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ranging from small, sporty to very large urban assault vehicles, I find the G coupe to be about the worst.
I've tried various mirror.seat adjustment combinations but still can't find the sweet spot.

 

Thanks Mike. My car has changed quite a bit since that Glendale meet As for size and where I got them from, I have no idea. My friend picked them up for me. I've seen them around various shops though. I see them for sale at the Nissan dealership near my work. Don't know if it's all dealers but its worth a try.

I don't know what they're properly called, but yes, they just stick to the existing mirror in however spot you would like them too. Very convenient when changing lanes.

 

Very very true.

Just do this and train yourself, get use to it and the blind spot will be gone.


How to Set Rearview Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots: 5 steps

 

So have I. I driven suv, mini vans, sports cars, and I set my mirrors like that and have no blind spot at all.

 

Bringing up a thread to show people how not to adjust their mirrors.

Bottom Mirror is wrong because you are seeing to much of your car's body. You should not be able to see your body at all. Look at the top mirror you should position it like that.

 

i used to have those blind spot mirrors on my old tibby... that thing was a death trap... all in all if you adjust your side views properly your not going to have that issue but those little convex mirrors are simply amazing

 

Apparently I need to fix my side mirrors lol

Coming from a Dodge Ram, they had built in convex mirrors, so I've been thinking about getting small ones for the G, but I may try just adjusting my mirrors to the "proper" form.

 

Or you can just buy a driver's mirror glass from the euro-spec G (it is spherical, like the passenger's). I did it on my sedan and don't have a blind spot like I had!