Valet Parking

Red__Zed · 04-03-2011, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I believe you need an Uprev tune to enable a valet mode.

pretty much.

Red__Zed · 04-03-2011, 05:41 PM

Depends on the place. Never really had any issues valet parking cars, even the S.

m4a1mustang · 04-03-2011, 05:43 PM

I prefer to park myself, but if I ever have to valet I have never had an issue with it. I've had the Z valet parked a number of times.

Jamaica · 04-03-2011, 05:51 PM

Some valets have drove better cars then the zs especially in so cal. Shouldn't be an issue.

EazyD · 04-03-2011, 06:08 PM

Oh, so the spare key in the FOB doesn't limit the revs or anything? The Uprev tune...valet mode can just be turned on and off at will?

m4a1mustang · 04-03-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

Oh, so the spare key in the FOB doesn't limit the revs or anything? The Uprev tune...valet mode can just be turned on and off at will?

Nope, it's just a spare key.

And yes... I think there is a specific sequence of buttons you press with the Uprev tune to engage/disable valet mode.

sonic370 · 04-03-2011, 07:32 PM

so when valet parking just give the guy the key. you keep the fob.
when you get ready to leave give him the fob back insert key and get your car back.............

LunaZ · 04-03-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

so when valet parking just give the guy the key. you keep the fob.
when you get ready to leave give him the fob back insert key and get your car back.............

So basically, the only thing that's disabled is the fobgina.

supraman626 · 04-03-2011, 07:58 PM

VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the
mechanical key with you to protect your
belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures
below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent
Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping
the mechanical key in your pocket or bag for
insertion into the Intelligent Key when you
retrieve your vehicle.

OldGuy · 04-03-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nope, it's just a spare key.

And yes... I think there is a specific sequence of buttons you press with the Uprev tune to engage/disable valet mode.

Right. Just found it in the manual. There's always something new to learn about these cars!

christian370z · 04-03-2011, 08:43 PM

I just give them a couple bucks and park it myself, that way the valets don't generally complain. Just ask them where to park.

rede2go · 04-03-2011, 09:17 PM

Good info if I decide to valet. Thanks for the responses.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-03-2011, 09:45 PM

usually they park my car up front with the nice cars so it doesn't move much.. Idk why they park it with the nice cars though lol

rede2go · 04-03-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

usually they park my car up front with the nice cars so it doesn't move much.. Idk why they park it with the nice cars though lol

Um because its also nice may not cost as much but its still nice

Strangler · 04-03-2011, 11:34 PM

Be careful of those valet people. This could be your car.

YouTube - Valet abusing cars in a parking garage

04-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I prefer to park myself, but if I ever have to valet I have never had an issue with it. I've had the Z valet parked a number of times. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Oh, so the spare key in the FOB doesn't limit the revs or anything? The Uprev tune...valet mode can just be turned on and off at will? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

04-03-2011, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
supraman626 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sf, ca Posts: 58 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	straight from the manual VALET HAND-OFF When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the mechanical key with you to protect your belongings. To prevent the glove box from being opened during valet hand-off, follow the procedures below. 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key. 2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key. 3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your pocket or bag for insertion into the Intelligent Key when you retrieve your vehicle.

04-03-2011, 08:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 433	I just give them a couple bucks and park it myself, that way the valets don't generally complain. Just ask them where to park. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

04-03-2011, 09:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 19	usually they park my car up front with the nice cars so it doesn't move much.. Idk why they park it with the nice cars though lol __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-03-2011, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Depends on the place. Never really had any issues valet parking cars, even the S.

04-03-2011, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	Some valets have drove better cars then the zs especially in so cal. Shouldn't be an issue.

04-03-2011, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	so when valet parking just give the guy the key. you keep the fob. when you get ready to leave give him the fob back insert key and get your car back.............

04-03-2011, 09:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
rede2go Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: new york Posts: 20 Drives: 04 acura tl silv Rep Power: 15	Good info if I decide to valet. Thanks for the responses.

04-03-2011, 11:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	Be careful of those valet people. This could be your car. YouTube - Valet abusing cars in a parking garage

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