Help Identify Mystery Missing Tools

Phil Wallace · 02-13-2009, 09:20 AM

OK, no luck with the Nissan training school. They didn't know...
I'm trying to push this up the ladder and get an answer, it going to take some time.

Gas Hed · 02-13-2009, 01:30 PM

Same deal with my '04 G 35. This is likely the remnant of an old design. Nissan is probably recycling molding tools as they can. They probably found an old tool that would work for the Z, modified it, but didn't maching away that cavity.

But I could be wrong...

ctzn · 02-13-2009, 06:56 PM

I noticed these when I took delivery, for a moment I thought my salesman was being shiesty by saying nothing went in there. I guess he is now vindicated.

frost · 02-13-2009, 07:04 PM

I wouldnt have trusted the dealer either. I would have been all crazy in the dealership "WHERE THE EFF ARE MY TOOLS?!?!?!"
Dealers, pfft, they do it to themselves.

AK370Z · 02-16-2009, 08:15 PM

Socal370Z, here's the official answer from Nissan USA

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Originally Posted by Nissan USA Technology Dept.

I’ve learned that the indentations in the foam around the spare tire in the 370Z are for a screwdriver and pliers. These tools are only included in cars destined for Global Overseas Markets or places other than Japan, the Americas or Europe. I believe there are regulations in some of these countries (like the Middle East) for these tools. So just to be clear nothing was left out for the U.S. customer.

Thanks for asking this question. It gave me a good reason to find out about this.

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2009, 12:51 AM

So you are telling me that my Snap-on screwdriver and pliers were pilfered in the Middle East?

AK370Z · 02-17-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

So you are telling me that my Snap-on screwdriver and pliers were pilfered in the Middle East?

YES! It not about Touring or sports package, it's all about the OEM pliers from Nissan that makes people "go crazy" in Middle east

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batman_4 · 02-17-2009, 02:03 AM

^ lmao!

BanningZ · 02-18-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Originally Posted by Nissan USA Technology Dept.
I’ve learned that the indentations in the foam around the spare tire in the 370Z are for a screwdriver and pliers.

Okay I own two Leatherman's, various forms of vice grips, channel locks, needlenose, jewelers, and many standard pairs of pliers. Can someone tell or show me what the hell these pliers look like?

Strange tools are used in the Middle East apparently. Have they figured out something we haven't in the plier department?

BamBam · 08-16-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Okay I own two Leatherman's, various forms of vice grips, channel locks, needlenose, jewelers, and many standard pairs of pliers. Can someone tell or show me what the hell these pliers look like?

Strange tools are used in the Middle East apparently. Have they figured out something we haven't in the plier department?

You guys have it all wrong, that mold is obviously for the syringe from the 1970's Fisher Price Medical Kit.....

http://app2.sellersourcebook.com/use...3/dsc05337.jpg

Snakebite202 · 08-16-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BamBam

You guys have it all wrong, that mold is obviously for the syringe from the 1970's Fisher Price Medical Kit.....

http://app2.sellersourcebook.com/use...3/dsc05337.jpg

Lmao

BanningZ · 02-18-2009, 09:33 AM

Like this maybe?

Lineman Pliers

epod86 · 02-21-2009, 10:55 PM

Anyone tried putting tools in the slots? you could start up a thread with the title "what screw driver/pliers will fit in the recesses in your trunk."

Could be interesting.

Edit: I keep forgetting to say that I like your "vehicle" BanningZ. That is probably only funny in very small circles like my own

skydvr · 08-01-2009, 03:08 PM

Mine came with the scewdriver but the "mistery tool" is missing on my car also
as long as it's not something you need like a special tool they can have it.
Nissan should be honest with the customers and not say BS like it's a pair of pliers and the US cars don't get those or the screw driver.

platyperz · 08-19-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by epod86

Anyone tried putting tools in the slots? you could start up a thread with the title "what screw driver/pliers will fit in the recesses in your trunk."

That's a great idea, I would like to find a small tool kit or safety kit to put there, I think it would be kind of neat.

02-17-2009, 02:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
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02-18-2009, 09:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
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02-21-2009, 10:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
epod86 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 229 Drives: 06 Mustang GT BK M5 Rep Power: 242	Anyone tried putting tools in the slots? you could start up a thread with the title "what screw driver/pliers will fit in the recesses in your trunk." Could be interesting. Edit: I keep forgetting to say that I like your "vehicle" BanningZ. That is probably only funny in very small circles like my own Last edited by epod86; 02-21-2009 at 10:57 PM.

08-01-2009, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
skydvr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 66 Drives: 370Z Nismo PG #0020 Rep Power: 17	Excuses Mine came with the scewdriver but the "mistery tool" is missing on my car also as long as it's not something you need like a special tool they can have it. Nissan should be honest with the customers and not say BS like it's a pair of pliers and the US cars don't get those or the screw driver.

02-13-2009, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phil Wallace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 Drives: 1991 300ZX TT Rep Power: 220	OK, no luck with the Nissan training school. They didn't know... I'm trying to push this up the ladder and get an answer, it going to take some time.

02-13-2009, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gas Hed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 12 Drives: 04 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 220	Same deal with my '04 G 35. This is likely the remnant of an old design. Nissan is probably recycling molding tools as they can. They probably found an old tool that would work for the Z, modified it, but didn't maching away that cavity. But I could be wrong...

02-13-2009, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	I noticed these when I took delivery, for a moment I thought my salesman was being shiesty by saying nothing went in there. I guess he is now vindicated.

02-17-2009, 12:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	So you are telling me that my Snap-on screwdriver and pliers were pilfered in the Middle East?