Supra visibility

[D3ad_Hand]

So if you any of you have been reading my threads you will know that I've been wanting to buy a supra for a lil while. Yesterday I went to test drive the 4cyl to get an idea of how the car rides unfortunately the 6cyl was not available. I loved everything about the car except for one thing the visibility ur lowkey blind while driving, but the blind spots help a bit, but to my supra owners out there how did u cope with it ur did u just get used to it?

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[J29DB03]

You get used to the lack of visibility compared to other vehicles. Once you get that second sense of the size and where your tires are it’s no longer a problem. For the blind spots, in a recent thread about it I had put a link to some blind spot mirrors I use. Between them and the windows I can see completely around the vehicle no problem.

 

[puzzled]

It shields outside viewers from seeing ugly driver inside so it works out for me.

370Z had much worse visibility so hasn’t bothered me..

 

[D3ad_Hand]

You get used to the lack of visibility compared to other vehicles. Once you get that second sense of the size and where your tires are it’s no longer a problem. For the blind spots, in a recent thread about it I had put a link to some blind spot mirrors I use. Between them and the windows I can see completely around the vehicle no problem.

I think I saw that thread ama check it out real quick but I get what you mean thats nice to hear man

 

[D3ad_Hand]

It shields outside viewers from seeing ugly driver inside so it works out for me.

370Z had much worse visibility so hasn’t bothered me..

oh come on bro i bet u look good lmao. well i have some experience with 350z so I guess it aint gonna be that bad

 

[comic0guy]

Did you take the time to adjust your seat? I agree it's not great, but my first test drive I thought the mirror blocked everything. My next one I took the time to adjust and it improved.

 

[JoeDaMechanic]

Adjust your mirrors properly and blind spots aren't an issue in the car. Your side mirrors should be a few degrees past the body lines.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15131074/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots/

 

[MKV2021]

Adjust your mirrors properly and blind spots aren't an issue in the car. Your side mirrors should be a few degrees past the body lines.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15131074/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots/

This was the very article that made a world of difference for me. I had just gotten a 370Z not long before this, and instead of half of my mirrors being filled with rear fender like a moron, doing no good whatsoever, I had what was essentially a panoramic view of the space behind me. Just the slightest bit of overlap between the 3 mirrors to ensure you're not missing anything, and the improvement was massive. In this day and age of increasingly incompetent drivers, we need all the help we can get.

 

[Patina]

This was the very article that made a world of difference for me. I had just gotten a 370Z not long before this, and instead of half of my mirrors being filled with rear fender like a moron, doing no good whatsoever, I had what was essentially a panoramic view of the space behind me. Just the slightest bit of overlap between the 3 mirrors to ensure you're not missing anything, and the improvement was massive. In this day and age of increasingly incompetent drivers, we need all the help we can get.

You can also heavily 'cheat' by simply getting aftermarket glass for the side mirrors. See my post here about the massive increase in visibility, it's night and day.

 

[J29DB03]

100% agree with side mirror adjustment. When I’m sitting at a light and can make eye contact with the driver in front of me in the side mirror I want to get out of my car and proceed to tell them just how stupid they are. It is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.

 

[Dannyvandelft]

No issues. Daily mine and can see everything fine.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

Convex mirror replacements make all the difference. The Suma one was linked above, I have Rexpeed, either is worlds better than stock.

 

[BadOne]

I always feel really weird when I hop into a "normal" car or SUV with crazy visibility.
Recently rented a 2020 Nissan Rogue and it felt like I was in a glass bubble I had so much visibility.
Hoping back into the Supra after a week of that...took a bit to get used to Supra again.

 

[darkknight302]

It takes a little getting used to it. My 19 Miata GT had a bigger windshield view than my 21 Supra, despite being a smaller car. Once you get used to it, it's not really that difficult to see out of it. Like others have said, use your mirrors to see your blind spots.

 

[D3ad_Hand]

Did you take the time to adjust your seat? I agree it's not great, but my first test drive I thought the mirror blocked everything. My next one I took the time to adjust and it improved.

Actually no not really the seat was in an okay position

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