My First Complaint About The Z

G Fo12ce · 12-17-2009, 12:36 AM

OK to be honest I can deal with it but even in your periferal vision it's amazingly (in a bad way) bright. To the point that I'm going to make someone dealer/Nissan aware at least of my feedback and I'm a pretty tolerant person. Any other quirks the car has I'm ok with and I otherwise love the car so far.

Hoodust, even cheaper why don't I just put my left thumb over the light and use my knees to steer on shifts lol. Save the tape altogether! I'd be curious to know just for the hell of it if it bugs you too. Come back and post like you said.

hoodust · 12-17-2009, 12:46 AM

Lol! It's always a good idea to drive down the highway with your thumb on the gauge.

Yeah sitting in a dark garage with the brights on I can't tell (the highbeams themselves reflect off the cupboards and walls too much) but I'll let you know how much it irks me when I'm in the middle of nowhere and it's pitch black.

schrute · 12-17-2009, 02:12 AM

The high beam indicator is bright to the point that I won't use the high beams unless I really want to. I've had the same problem on a few Honda bikes I've owned. On my current bike I solved the problem but removing the dash plate and putting some cotton pulled from the end of a Q-tip between the bulb and the lens. This would be a much more complicated process on the Z - I doubt I'll tackle it unless I have some other reason to get inside the dash.

kannibul · 12-17-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by schrute

The high beam indicator is bright to the point that I won't use the high beams unless I really want to. I've had the same problem on a few Honda bikes I've owned. On my current bike I solved the problem but removing the dash plate and putting some cotton pulled from the end of a Q-tip between the bulb and the lens. This would be a much more complicated process on the Z - I doubt I'll tackle it unless I have some other reason to get inside the dash.

Yep, my VTX1300C has a bright indicator on the tank, that's bright enough to cause glare on the helmet visor.

I've thought about disconnecting it. When my brights are on, I'll know it.

Might do the same with the Z.

370Zsteve · 12-17-2009, 07:47 AM

Mine seems fine

nicknick · 12-17-2009, 06:05 PM

is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad.
I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

phelan · 12-17-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad.
I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

Depending on how sensitive you are to light, it could go from petty to dangerous very quickly.

With that said, I'd take a look at the high beam light first before commenting if it's petty or not.

G Fo12ce · 12-17-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad.
I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

HAHAHA you comment and then say

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I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment

I did say this may not apply to everyone and since you haven't even used your high beams...
I live in S. CA where 90% of the roads are lit. When I had a Supra I had an HID low beam upgrade and I could never understand why guys in TX, AZ Ect would spend double the money to get the high beams too until I got this job/commute. They have a lot of unlit highway there.

Wait until you drive on a dark road with no other light pollution and turn it on. Then come back. I hardly see the apples to apples comaprison in these two situations. The lack of a desk top short cut and a distraction while driving or not using the high beams when you need them to see down the road because the indicator is too bright.

Also I don't have light sensitivity or wear glasses, I just don't want to end up with a deer riding shotgun.

kannibul · 12-17-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad.
I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

If you don't like IT, you can always push a broom.

gladeslvrcoq · 12-19-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad.I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

Wouldn't want you to bitch and moan about anything....

hoodust · 12-19-2009, 10:25 PM

LOL

Can we please agree not to comment about the light not bothering us unless we know where it is and have seen it light up? I will if you will!

G Fo12ce · 12-19-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hoodust

LOL

Can we please agree not to comment about the light not bothering us unless we know where it is and have seen it light up? I will if you will!

Pushing_Tin · 12-19-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad.
I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

Yes it is that bad, especially if you live in a rural area where you use high beams often and there are few outside lights. And WTF are you talking about, you say you haven't seen the light and can't comment, yet here you are commenting.

12-17-2009, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 53	OK to be honest I can deal with it but even in your periferal vision it's amazingly (in a bad way) bright. To the point that I'm going to make someone dealer/Nissan aware at least of my feedback and I'm a pretty tolerant person. Any other quirks the car has I'm ok with and I otherwise love the car so far. Hoodust, even cheaper why don't I just put my left thumb over the light and use my knees to steer on shifts lol. Save the tape altogether! I'd be curious to know just for the hell of it if it bugs you too. Come back and post like you said. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

12-17-2009, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
hoodust Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 17	Lol! It's always a good idea to drive down the highway with your thumb on the gauge. Yeah sitting in a dark garage with the brights on I can't tell (the highbeams themselves reflect off the cupboards and walls too much) but I'll let you know how much it irks me when I'm in the middle of nowhere and it's pitch black. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport Coupe Platinum Graphite 7-Speed Auto

12-17-2009, 02:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	The high beam indicator is bright to the point that I won't use the high beams unless I really want to. I've had the same problem on a few Honda bikes I've owned. On my current bike I solved the problem but removing the dash plate and putting some cotton pulled from the end of a Q-tip between the bulb and the lens. This would be a much more complicated process on the Z - I doubt I'll tackle it unless I have some other reason to get inside the dash. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

12-17-2009, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 44	Mine seems fine __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-19-2009, 10:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
hoodust Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 17	LOL Can we please agree not to comment about the light not bothering us unless we know where it is and have seen it light up? I will if you will! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport Coupe Platinum Graphite 7-Speed Auto

12-17-2009, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 18	is this petty? These cars have to pass standards across the world due to it being sold internationally, can it really be that bad. I work in IT and people bitch and moan cause there is no Outlook icon on the desktop, they have to go into programs to initiate it. People have become so lazy and complain about the littlest things. I myself have not seen the high beam light so can't comment.

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