Am I missing something (in the hatch?). Pic.

Scribe · 03-10-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

Literally. It looks like that's where your tire jack is supposed to be. I can't believe that Nissan would be so cheap as to not include one.

Take it back to the dealer and demand one.

I will if that is the case. Do YOU have a tire jack there? (I think it's on the left).

jakoye · 03-10-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by in.the.dark

I will if that is the case. Do YOU have a tire jack there? (I think it's on the left).

I do. But then again, I own a Mustang GT, so that's not gonna help you much!

I guess we'll have to wait for someone who actually owns one of these sweet cars to post with an answer for ya.

dad · 03-10-2009, 07:12 PM

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jakoye · 03-10-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

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How completely and totally odd.

Perhaps it's a weight-saving gimmick!

Scribe · 03-10-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

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Thanks. I feel better now. I sleep with my Z under my pillow, so now I'll be able to sleep tonight.

Robert_Nash · 03-10-2009, 07:17 PM

Ok...once you remove the carpet mat (if you have one), the thin mat that should be in all 370s and then the "hard" plastic cover; you should be looking at the top of your spare tire.

To the right is the towhook and to the right is the jack and tire iron...they are both "silver" in color and if they aren't there it should be obvious.

OldGuy · 12-12-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Ok...once you remove the carpet mat (if you have one), the thin mat that should be in all 370s and then the "hard" plastic cover; you should be looking at the top of your spare tire.

To the right is the towhook and to the right is the jack and tire iron...they are both "silver" in color and if they aren't there it should be obvious.

What's the purpose of those 2 empty carved out, recessed spaces, one on each side of the tire. Their both empty on my '09 also and the jack, and other tool are where they are supposed to be.

Modshack · 12-12-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

What's the purpose of those 2 empty carved out, recessed spaces, one on each side of the tire. Their both empty on my '09 also and the jack, and other tool are where they are supposed to be.

Hello? Hit the link a few posts up..

OldGuy · 12-12-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Hello? Hit the link a few posts up..

Hello? This is what that link says, "To the right is the towhook and to the right is the jack and tire iron...they are both "silver" in color and if they aren't there it should be obvious." I'm not talking about that. Those pieces are present. I'm talking about the other 2 small carved, empty recesses.

OldGuy · 12-12-2009, 04:43 PM

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.

Modshack · 12-12-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

What's the purpose of those 2 empty carved out, recessed spaces, one on each side of the tire. Their both empty on my '09 also and the jack, and other tool are where they are supposed to be.

Hello? Hit the link a few posts up and the aswer shall be revealed..

OldGuy · 12-12-2009, 04:39 PM

Here is the correct answer appearing in another thread:
This has been discussed before. The empty slots are for pliers and a screwdriver equipped in other regions (similar to how the US doesn't have a functional fog light). Nothing to worry about, you've got the same thing as the rest of us.

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12-12-2009, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	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.

12-12-2009, 04:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Here is the correct answer appearing in another thread: This has been discussed before. The empty slots are for pliers and a screwdriver equipped in other regions (similar to how the US doesn't have a functional fog light). Nothing to worry about, you've got the same thing as the rest of us.