You can change 3.

Auto Door Lock

I wish the doors would automatically lock when you exit the car, after the intellikey moves out of range for example. Is there a way to program this?

John

^^^ +1

Confused
 

Sorry I do not understand your response to my response? I stated "put away for the winter" etc in my response..........
:confused:

The point is that the majority of Z owners do not drive it in the winter months where there is snow. It is not the most graceful of cars, even with winter tires, and its height from the ground also means moderate snowfall will trap it.

The Corvettes do this, it is a nice feature. There's no way to do this with our cars, the range bubble is very limited.

my 370z has exactly the same noise too

Yes, I isolated it to be coming from under the engine cover. When you are inside the car you hear it through the firewall, sounds like it is coming from the dash..... but it is occuring from under the engine cover....... now what it is I don't know.

John

thread on the issue:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...pitch-arg.html

I will check out that thread, thanks :tup:

You do realize that it doesn't have to be winter for your mirrors to be fogged over (condensation) right? I drove my car every day since I got it January 8th except when the roads were covered in pea gravel to prevent a bunch of rock chips. So I'm not sure where you would get the idea that these cars will be in storage all winter. :confused:

See my comments about TPMS here: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...html#post73128

Convex Mirrors = FTW
 

I agree with a lot of the shortfalls listed in this thread. But all-in-all, I love my new 307z.

Fix # 1 on my Z was the blind spots. I put a 2" convex mirror on both outside mirrors. They were the smallest size that PepBoys had. But e-shopping a bit, I see there are some 1.5" ones out there.

They don't look bad, imo -- especially compared to the added safety during lane-changes, etc.

I'll try to post a couple pics in this post asap...

Would love to see this Nuk! Lane changes are always have me worried .... light sliding over -- feel a bump, you know a car is there! HA! lol

:shakes head:I installed a convex mirror about 2 months ago and I didn't like it at first thinking I would get used to it... but that never happened.

I'm still not quite used to it. I just can't seem to put enough faith into my mirrors so I always end up doing a head check.

Here they are. The convex mirrors I got can be adjusted in all directions inside their bezel (like a joystick). So you can adjust your regular mirrors and then fine-tune your convexes. I liked that idea best when shopping for them, and it works good:

Driver’s side from inside (window rolled up). Notice how much further past my brick piller you can see in the convex vs the regular mirror:
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8337/zmirrorleft1.jpg

Driver’s side from outside:
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5784/zmirrorleft2.jpg

Passenger’s side from inside driver’s seat (close-up, window rolled down). Notice you can even see the tail-end of the car parked next to me in the convex mirror: http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8154/zmirrorright1.jpg

Passenger’s side from outside:
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5505/zmirrorright2.jpg


IMO, Molamann is right in his thinking. It's still a good idea to swivel your head around. The mirrors do add some visibility though, especially to that huge passenger's side blind spot for the lane to your right.

And yup, that's our Murano parked in front of the Z. We had matching Muranos at one time (traded my wife's chevy pickup in on one, then traded my maxed-out Titan for another - WTF was I thinking?). Anyway... long saga short, we now have one Murano left and I am finally back in a Z - and it is the best sports car I've ever owned.

I dont think I could ever defile the exterior of my car by putting those on. I'd rather pull an Exorcism and twist my head around 360 degrees.

+1

I don't have any problems, have the 3 mirrors adjusted to eliminate almost all the blind spots. As long as you are careful and don't goose it backing up you are fine.

John

Meh... one man's defile is another man's safety.

I'd much rather have those mirrors on than defile the entire passenger's side exterior by side-swiping someone.

I love my car. But I love having arms and legs too - and being alive is also a plus. So for me at least, being able to 'un-blind' some spots was a necessary defile.

+1 on convex mirrors. Smart.

Agree, +1. They are barely noticeable, and to say they defile the exterior is a bit over the top.

The Japanese spec 370z has a rear wiper, right?

Yes

I wish it had a telescoping steering wheel.

Mostly, I'm driving the Z with may arms on my legs grabbing the wheel from underneath.

I'd prefer the 12:00 one-armed, left hand only style that I'm used to...but no can do without leaning forward...then everything is out of position (mirrors, etc) I can adjust the seatback and make it work...but the mirrors and blindspots move.

I'd also like a "quick release" seat-forward thing - there are small compartments behind the seats, but not in the hatch - it'd be nice to be able to get to them easier...

Navi-less systems having a deeper compartment. Can't store CD's there =/

Here's one...I can't fit.

do you mean the doors automatically lock when the car starts moving?

automatically lock when the car starts moving is not bad, i like that

No heated mirrors is a bigggg problem. What the heck do you do when the mirrors fog up or ice up? How can this be? my 350 has heated mirrors!?!?

Blow Torch?

Since there is 269 posts, I can't go through them all to see if this was said, but:
Still no hood struts, really?

Hi everyone! I'm new... MY biggest complaint at this time is the excessive paint chips. I do have a protective bra now (newly installed) but its over the existing chips. Ive only had my car a month...the dealer has offered to paint lower front of car but, will I get it back in a condition that is acceptable to me?
Has any one had a bra on (new car) long enough to see if it actually prevents paint chipping?
Also has anyone used a "invisicord" to mount radar? If so which model.

Tried to avoid the interstate until I had the clear bra put on, managed to pick up one small chip only. Since that time the bra has been flawless at protecting me, no chips at all. My 350 was a mess, looked like the front end was shot with a shot gun. I swore I would never deal with that again, hence the clear bra. The paint will chip it you just look at it hard.

John

How long have you had the clear bra? Also do you drive the interstate now? I drive 200 miles a day on the interstate.

Yes, since new, although I had a pro remove the original one I had put on the car, and another one installed. The first one was done by a rookie, and I wasn't happy with the job. New one looks fantastic. Yes, I drive the interstate daily, and have no issues at all. You're driving 200 mile a day? Wow, thats a lot of driving :tiphat:

John

Thanks for the input. I just went to the official Nissan site and complained about the paint. If everyone did it might make a difference. Now that I have my Z I love driving over 200 miles a day. It's a great drive across Alligator Alley (I 75 in sw Fl) It's 100 miles of straight flat highway. All I need now is help with a power cord and harness for my radar!

A lot of guys attach to the rear view mirror and wire in there. That assumes you have a power mirror. Try this link for an attachment: MGT Motorsports.com

John
PS: they also sell hardwire kits

Just read all the complaining here. Last Car was a 06 G35 Coupe. Before that an 05 G35 sedan. TPMS had a little symbol, no numbers. Symbols & lights are fine. Also ad a 93 300ZX TT. Stillen rear spoiler. The 370Z rear view and my 370Z view (with NISMO spoiler) is about the same; a small slit. So 20% tinted the rear window to really fix it up. G35 Coupe didn't have rear wiper either. RAINX worked fine on G will do same to Z. Road noise hasn't bothered me, less than G35. I find the vision thing challenging. Sort of under the mirror on corners. I have been able to use the portholes but I drive with the seat reclined to almost touch the bar behind. With the passenger seat at a more straight up angle the right side porthole works. No transmssion clunk. Might want to go to dealer and speak at them. My 300ZX TT was modified with suspension, brakes, intake, exhaust, turbos etc. Had the G35 for winter cause I could get winter tires for it. Ready to retire so sold the 300. G35 had suspension, exhaust, Supercharger etc. Never bonded. Saw 370Z. 5 minute conversation and I owned it. MY Z IS BACK!!!

Have the clear bra. Had it on the Infinitis. Works very well. Hence, 370. Working good here also.

my 2003 350z did the same clunk clunk clunk... when you depress the clutch, guess its "normal" although not too cool with people around.

hood struts=more cost, weight and is an extra thing to break

wow, 19 pages on complaints! :eek: