Initial thoughts and pics of my new Z!

Minicobra1 · 01-10-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

Here's a video explaining what the noise is and how to fix it for *computer* speakers. Unfortunately this doesn't seem like a viable fix for your car system because you would have to take out all the speakers to get to the wires.

Namir,

Thanks for that video!!

Snap choke cores huh. Ok, well at least I know there is a possible fix for this annoying thing. I'm going to wait and see if any others start experiencing this, if it is widespread, maybe Nissan will issue a fix and I won't have to deal with pulling out the speakers myself.

Braden

Pushing_Tin · 01-10-2009, 01:03 PM

Okay two more observations on the car:

When I drove home from work last night I noticed that when I have my brights on the little blue indicator in the dash is very bright. So bright I moved my arm on the steering wheel to block it. And when you dim the dash lights down it does not change in intensity.

I use a radar detector (of course) and the power point location is in a very odd location. Down low near the passenger's feet. In fact when I first started looking for it I could not find it and I was freaking out a bit.

And the lack of heated mirrors was a problem again last night. Huge blindspot+useless side mirrors equals danger IMO.

3SeventyZ · 01-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Congratulations!
Just purchased a black sport edition myself.
Taking delivery on Monday.

Pushing_Tin · 01-10-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

Congratulations!
Just purchased a black sport edition myself.
Taking delivery on Monday.

Sweet! You'll love the black. What are you doing with the old Z?

azn370z · 01-10-2009, 02:53 PM

It's odd that it doesn't have heated mirrors. My 06 z has heated mirrors. The power outlet has always been near the passenger area but there is another one under the center armrest. I don't think i've ever used my highbeams around the seattle area.

Supergoji · 01-10-2009, 03:11 PM

heated mirrors is an easy fix. just run an electric current through the mirror.

how much you wanna bet this is the 3lbs of "audio system" weight that was shaved haha.

blind spots sound really annoying to me.

look into a set of multivex mirrors.

msb3079 · 01-10-2009, 03:54 PM

there shouldn't be blind spots if you adjust the mirrors correctly... (facing out.. not toward the side of the car)

Namir · 01-10-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Namir,

Thanks for that video!!

Snap choke cores huh. Ok, well at least I know there is a possible fix for this annoying thing. I'm going to wait and see if any others start experiencing this, if it is widespread, maybe Nissan will issue a fix and I won't have to deal with pulling out the speakers myself.

Braden

Yea it seems kind of ridiculous to have to do yourself. Hopefully there will be a TSIB and they (Nissan) will fix it themselves.

Pushing_Tin · 01-10-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by msb3079

there shouldn't be blind spots if you adjust the mirrors correctly... (facing out.. not toward the side of the car)

True, but if they are covered in ice or dew it's a moot point.

Namir · 01-10-2009, 07:09 PM

They should start putting split mirrors on US spec cars. I know they use them in Europe and they really help with blind spots. My friend had them on his 3 series and you can see the back of your car and your blind spot without leaning forward or turning your head.

3SeventyZ · 01-11-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Sweet! You'll love the black. What are you doing with the old Z?

Keeping it for right now but I'm sure It'll be sold by the summer.

Greg · 01-11-2009, 10:39 PM

Good review and congrats PT!

semtex · 01-15-2009, 08:25 AM

Your ride looks awesome! Regarding those blind spots -- yeah they're pretty bad. Those little portals are completely useless. Although, for some reason I find it easier to check the blind spot on the right side easier than in the 350. But on the left side, it's awful. I stuck a little convex mirror on my left mirror. I did that when I had an S2000 as well (car prior to the 350), because in the S2, you turn your head to check the blind spot and all you see is black canopy (unless the top is down, of course).

G in ny · 01-15-2009, 08:27 AM

black is a hard color to maintain the car looks like u had it for months because of the weather

Pushing_Tin · 01-15-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by G in ny

black is a hard color to maintain the car looks like u had it for months because of the weather

It is hard to keep clean, especially this time of year, and it's even harder because I live in the country down a 1/4 mile gravel driveway! But when it's clean you just can't beat it. I don't care about dirt and mud, it's the rock chips I worry about. I'm getting a clear bra and tint done next week so hopefully that will prevent a lot of chips.

01-10-2009, 01:21 PM	#33 (permalink)
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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	It's odd that it doesn't have heated mirrors. My 06 z has heated mirrors. The power outlet has always been near the passenger area but there is another one under the center armrest. I don't think i've ever used my highbeams around the seattle area. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

01-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
Supergoji Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westchester NY Age: 35 Posts: 311 Drives: Z32tt / Supra tt Rep Power: 256	heated mirrors is an easy fix. just run an electric current through the mirror. how much you wanna bet this is the 3lbs of "audio system" weight that was shaved haha. blind spots sound really annoying to me. look into a set of multivex mirrors. Last edited by Supergoji; 01-10-2009 at 03:17 PM.

01-10-2009, 07:09 PM	#40 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 255	They should start putting split mirrors on US spec cars. I know they use them in Europe and they really help with blind spots. My friend had them on his 3 series and you can see the back of your car and your blind spot without leaning forward or turning your head. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

01-11-2009, 10:39 PM	#42 (permalink)
Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 56 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 299	Good review and congrats PT! __________________ Chef Greg At Your Service

01-10-2009, 01:03 PM	#32 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	Okay two more observations on the car: When I drove home from work last night I noticed that when I have my brights on the little blue indicator in the dash is very bright. So bright I moved my arm on the steering wheel to block it. And when you dim the dash lights down it does not change in intensity. I use a radar detector (of course) and the power point location is in a very odd location. Down low near the passenger's feet. In fact when I first started looking for it I could not find it and I was freaking out a bit. And the lack of heated mirrors was a problem again last night. Huge blindspot+useless side mirrors equals danger IMO.

01-10-2009, 03:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	there shouldn't be blind spots if you adjust the mirrors correctly... (facing out.. not toward the side of the car)

01-15-2009, 08:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Your ride looks awesome! Regarding those blind spots -- yeah they're pretty bad. Those little portals are completely useless. Although, for some reason I find it easier to check the blind spot on the right side easier than in the 350. But on the left side, it's awful. I stuck a little convex mirror on my left mirror. I did that when I had an S2000 as well (car prior to the 350), because in the S2, you turn your head to check the blind spot and all you see is black canopy (unless the top is down, of course). __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-15-2009, 08:27 AM	#44 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 227	black is a hard color to maintain the car looks like u had it for months because of the weather

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