Did you ever do this with your Z?

geddy lee · 05-22-2013, 01:33 PM

Several times when I was in a hurry , I have jumped in my Z, pushed in the clutch and pushed the radio button to start the car.

I have jammed my fingers a few times when trying to use a detail spray and micro fiber towel to get up underneath the rear spoiler. There are a couple of tight little places up in there.

I have also had a hard time pressing the right sequence of the 2 buttons when a maintenance message pops up for an oil change etc. in order to re-set them

chrischhorn · 05-22-2013, 01:36 PM

nope- never done the radio thing.
I also have no spoiler.
I don't use the maintence stuff. I use windshield stickers.

kenchan · 05-22-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

I have also had a hard time pressing the right sequence of the 2 buttons when a maintenance message pops up for an oil change etc. in order to re-set them

yah, i hate those 2 button too. it's a stupid setup for sure. the should've just use a single infinite dial with push-button.

isayimandrew · 05-22-2013, 01:40 PM

Nope. ive never pushed the radio button instead of my start button either.
Spoiler is a pain to clean at times
No problem with the buttons

pbhakta · 05-22-2013, 02:06 PM

Never done the radio button
I have almost jammed my finger trying to dry the car under the spolier a few times
Really hate the two buttons as well

TheGreatOne · 05-22-2013, 02:30 PM

Haven't done the radio instead of push start but I have done the radio instead of AC control since with NAV they are the same size lol

frost · 05-22-2013, 02:44 PM

No, no, yes.

forza370z · 05-22-2013, 02:50 PM

No, No and No. But I often have this moment when I saw an incoming z and trying to stick out a peace sign but forgot the window is not rolled down. Ouch...

enkei2k · 05-22-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geddy lee

Several times when I was in a hurry , I have jumped in my Z, pushed in the clutch and pushed the radio button to start the car.

I have jammed my fingers a few times when trying to use a detail spray and micro fiber towel to get up underneath the rear spoiler. There are a couple of tight little places up in there.

I have also had a hard time pressing the right sequence of the 2 buttons when a maintenance message pops up for an oil change etc. in order to re-set them

No, no and no.

My radio was almost always off when I turn my car off. I try to be gentle, slow on the car and not rush cleaning/wiping. I've never had to reset my reminders yet, but that menu in general is a PITA to remember.

N8GTOL · 05-22-2013, 04:07 PM

1) No. Solution = plan ahead so you're not in a rush.

2) No. Solution = don't be a tool, use the right tool.

3) Okay you got me on this one...my line of sight to these buttons is directly blocked by my steering wheel position so I can't see the little symbols on the buttons. I guess wrong about 90% of the time so I just avoid changing that display at all cost. I set that MFD to the outside temp and I use the NAV for the maintanance reminders and realtime MPG junk. Only touch those buttons twice a year now to change the time on the stupid triple gauge.

CDepp · 05-22-2013, 05:30 PM

The radio one made me laugh

RN SHARK · 05-22-2013, 05:35 PM

You need to slow down. Just take a deep breath. It'll all be ok.

madwi · 05-22-2013, 07:47 PM

I'm too old to be jumping in and out of the Z fast enough to think the radio button is the starter lol. I have a couple pairs of microfiber gloves for working around the spoiler area and other hard to reach spots. Works great for me and is easy to remove polish/wax from those hard to reach areas. I haven't had to try and turn off the oil change warning but i'm sure I will curse a couple of times trying to clear it the first time.

ElVee · 05-22-2013, 07:55 PM

Nope.

But I do catch myself reaching to hit the Start button when I want to mute. There should've been a mute button on the steering wheel controls.

blackcherry20 · 05-22-2013, 08:15 PM

I threw a wine cooler against my Z28 window once. It was up.
Does that count?

05-22-2013, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	Did you ever do this with your Z? Several times when I was in a hurry , I have jumped in my Z, pushed in the clutch and pushed the radio button to start the car. I have jammed my fingers a few times when trying to use a detail spray and micro fiber towel to get up underneath the rear spoiler. There are a couple of tight little places up in there. I have also had a hard time pressing the right sequence of the 2 buttons when a maintenance message pops up for an oil change etc. in order to re-set them

05-22-2013, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	nope- never done the radio thing. I also have no spoiler. I don't use the maintence stuff. I use windshield stickers. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

05-22-2013, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
pbhakta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City Posts: 333 Drives: 11 GM 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 13	Never done the radio button I have almost jammed my finger trying to dry the car under the spolier a few times Really hate the two buttons as well __________________ 2011 6MT 370Z Gun Metallic :: Stillen G3 CAI :: Swift Springs :: EvoR :: JWM LEDs :: TommyKaira :: Forgestar F14 :: Motordyne Shockwave))) E370 :: CS Spec-Me Lip :: AeroJacket

05-22-2013, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Haven't done the radio instead of push start but I have done the radio instead of AC control since with NAV they are the same size lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

05-22-2013, 05:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 13	The radio one made me laugh __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

05-22-2013, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
isayimandrew Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 310 Drives: 13 370Z Nismo MR M6 Rep Power: 12	Nope. ive never pushed the radio button instead of my start button either. Spoiler is a pain to clean at times No problem with the buttons

05-22-2013, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	No, No and No. But I often have this moment when I saw an incoming z and trying to stick out a peace sign but forgot the window is not rolled down. Ouch...

05-22-2013, 04:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 21	1) No. Solution = plan ahead so you're not in a rush. 2) No. Solution = don't be a tool, use the right tool. 3) Okay you got me on this one...my line of sight to these buttons is directly blocked by my steering wheel position so I can't see the little symbols on the buttons. I guess wrong about 90% of the time so I just avoid changing that display at all cost. I set that MFD to the outside temp and I use the NAV for the maintanance reminders and realtime MPG junk. Only touch those buttons twice a year now to change the time on the stupid triple gauge.

05-22-2013, 05:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	You need to slow down. Just take a deep breath. It'll all be ok. blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

05-22-2013, 07:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	I'm too old to be jumping in and out of the Z fast enough to think the radio button is the starter lol. I have a couple pairs of microfiber gloves for working around the spoiler area and other hard to reach spots. Works great for me and is easy to remove polish/wax from those hard to reach areas. I haven't had to try and turn off the oil change warning but i'm sure I will curse a couple of times trying to clear it the first time.

05-22-2013, 07:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	Nope. But I do catch myself reaching to hit the Start button when I want to mute. There should've been a mute button on the steering wheel controls.

05-22-2013, 08:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 237103	I threw a wine cooler against my Z28 window once. It was up. Does that count? RN SHARK and AyandehRacing like this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White