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I've always adjusted my mirrors in a parking lot. Park so that you know a vehicle is in the blind spot and then adjust your mirrors accordingly. I can't comment on the G37 specifically but I've used this method with all vehicles I've owned and have never had a problem with not knowing where adjacent vehicles are.
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I've always adjusted my mirrors in a parking lot. Park so that you know a vehicle is in the blind spot and then adjust your mirrors accordingly. I can't comment on the G37 specifically but I've used this method with all vehicles I've owned and have never had a problem with not knowing where adjacent vehicles are.
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Or, adjust your mirrors as R&T has suggested. Adjust the driver side mirror by placing your left ear against the window glass and then adjusting the view so you can "just" see the left side of the car in the mirror. Adjust the passenger side mirror by moving your head to the middle of the car (over the console) and then adjust the same. No, you will not be able to see the sides of the car from the driver's position, but you will be able to see more of the adjacent lanes alongside your car.
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it blows my mind how many people don't know this. and when i take my car somewhere and they changed to mirrors back to the incorrect way.
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this has been touched on in previous posts in this thread, but here's a good write-up about positioning your mirrors to eliminate blind spots.
http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/
i've used this method for over a year now and have NO problems knowing what's around me.
http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/
i've used this method for over a year now and have NO problems knowing what's around me.
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When I bought a new 300zx in 1989 (1990 model - new design), Nissan included a one day performance driving course at a local track. Adjusting the mirrors like that is the first thing they taught us. When I saw it, it was like 'doh!' moment. Why the heck do you need to see the same thing in all 3 mirrors?? Changed my mirror position to that configuration and haven't done a shoulder check in over 15 years. Not only does it eliminate the blind spot and the need for a shoulder check, but you are more aware of the traffic around you as the cars are right there in your peripheral vision all the time in both side mirrors.
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^^ Good illustration. Compared with the parked along busy road method, this driving forward and backwards against a parked car in a parking lot eliminates the need to wait for passing cars.
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Or, adjust your mirrors as R&T has suggested. Adjust the driver side mirror by placing your left ear against the window glass and then adjusting the view so you can "just" see the left side of the car in the mirror. Adjust the passenger side mirror by moving your head to the middle of the car (over the console) and then adjust the same. No, you will not be able to see the sides of the car from the driver's position, but you will be able to see more of the adjacent lanes alongside your car.
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Yeah, actually for most cars you don't even need to go through the procedure outlined earlier. Just adjust them out as far as they will go. Most go right to about where you want them.
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