Why did 370 Z go with Oil temp. guage?

Mt Tam I am · 07-03-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RexB

If the point of the gauge cluster was to play off the retro look, at least they could have used an analog clock. Just sayin'...

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Oil pressure gauge would have been nicer than that stupid fkin clock.

My Datsun 280Z had an analog clock in the cluster. I like the continuity (of the past) but I'd much rather have useful gauges.

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Originally Posted by elmz

Agreed, I also miss the individual tire pressure readings as well.

This I would like now. Goes with useful.

Bucketlist2012 · 07-03-2012, 08:46 PM

The 370Z is the "best bang for your Buck", but the Dollar is only worth 70 cents...

LMBmikeZ · 07-03-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Oil pressure gauge would have been nicer than that stupid fkin clock.

it would be better. But I think there could be better uses for those spots depending on what your plans are for the car.

I will share my plans for the centre gauge cluster when I go FI. I want to remove all of them and replace them with OIL Temp, Wide Band, Boost gauge/controller (like the AEM true boost I had in my Z32 2 different settings

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

The 370Z is the "best bang for your Buck", but the Dollar is only worth 70 cents...

So true the economy is f*cked

kellyefields · 07-03-2012, 09:18 PM

just pull the dash and change them like I did.

Bucketlist2012 · 07-03-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

just pull the dash and change them like I did.

Sweet...When in doubt....Rip it out....

L33T Z34 · 07-04-2012, 01:11 PM

Like sonic370 said previously, Nissan cost cutted any type of oil cooling so they thought well we better show the poor customer how hot his oil is becoming w/no sandwich plate cooler.

he he he! F**K You Nissan!

99% of OEM oil pressure gauges are slow and inaccurate, aftermarket is far better.

TPMS is complete BS and waste of $$$$. This was standardized on passenger vehicles thanks to all the lazy asses that can't check their tire pressure once a month.

sonic370 · 07-04-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by L33T Z34

Like sonic370 said previously, Nissan cost cutted any type of oil cooling so they thought well we better show the poor customer how hot his oil is becoming w/no sandwich plate cooler.

he he he! F**K You Nissan!

99% of OEM oil pressure gauges are slow and inaccurate, aftermarket is far better.

TPMS is complete BS and waste of $$$$. This was standardized on passenger vehicles thanks to all the lazy asses that can't check their tire pressure once a month.

so true tpms are joke. it came on yesterday and I had no idea
which tire it was even by looking. had to check every damn tire

mattleegee · 07-04-2012, 09:37 PM

first world problems

but once you have individual TPMS readouts, its hard to give them up

cossie1600 · 07-04-2012, 10:55 PM

no 05 to 06, 2003 and 2004 didnt have it

mattleegee · 07-04-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

no 05 to 06, 2003 and 2004 didnt have it

sure? my 2004 has it
03-06 have same part number for sensor

cossie1600 · 07-05-2012, 01:21 AM

maybe it was an option, my 04 didnt have it. I dont think it even had any at all

HKYStormFront · 07-03-2012, 09:38 AM

seriously though OP, the VVEL system adds a lot of heat to the oil system so the car got a factory gauge for not only the driver but also the car itself to keep track of oil temps and go into limp mode to protect itself if it has exceeded the factory limits (think it's 260*). oil temps were not really an issue on 350's unless they were tracked hard all day. doing a short stint of spirited driving, lets say on a nice mountain road, will cause oil temps on 370's to start climbing.

Compdoc777 · 07-05-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

seriously though OP, the VVEL system adds a lot of heat to the oil system so the car got a factory gauge for not only the driver but also the car itself to keep track of oil temps and go into limp mode to protect itself if it has exceeded the factory limits (think it's 260*). oil temps were not really an issue on 350's unless they were tracked hard all day. doing a short stint of spirited driving, lets say on a nice mountain road, will cause oil temps on 370's to start climbing.

Heck just driving to work will make them climb without oil cooler here in Houston.

HKYStormFront · 07-05-2012, 08:23 AM

yea but all that money you spent on the car is going into the advanced structure, aluminum panels, hyper advanced DOHC engine, safety equipment and development...

oh wait, the focus has a lot those too^

07-03-2012, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	seriously though OP, the VVEL system adds a lot of heat to the oil system so the car got a factory gauge for not only the driver but also the car itself to keep track of oil temps and go into limp mode to protect itself if it has exceeded the factory limits (think it's 260). oil temps were not really an issue on 350's unless they were tracked hard all day. doing a short stint of spirited driving, lets say on a nice mountain road, will cause oil temps on 370's to start climbing. __________________ Patrick* // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now Last edited by Trips; 07-03-2012 at 09:50 AM.

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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	yea but all that money you spent on the car is going into the advanced structure, aluminum panels, hyper advanced DOHC engine, safety equipment and development... oh wait, the focus has a lot those too^ __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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