370Z Dashboard Gauges

dave · 12-10-2008, 07:45 AM

i wonder if the clock also works as a digital speedo? my 03 350 had that i i like it. easy to keep track of speed

AK370Z · 12-10-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dave

i wonder if the clock also works as a digital speedo? my 03 350 had that i i like it. easy to keep track of speed

Def. I never look at my speedometer anymore. I just look at the gauge for digital speed. I think for 370Z, they have moved the digital speedo to the left side in this square box.

bboypuertoroc · 12-10-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Def. I never look at my speedometer anymore. I just look at the gauge for digital speed. I think for 370Z, they have moved the digital speedo to the left side in this square box.

That would suck since in that area you might as well look at the regular speedo.

AK370Z · 12-10-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc

That would suck since in that area you might as well look at the regular speedo.

Exactly. This is one of the only frustrating thing about the new Z. My eyes naturally goes to the Left gauge for speed and I don't think I can ever drive looking at dash again. I'm pretty sure it's (left gauge) customizable.

bigdog1250 · 12-12-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Def. I never look at my speedometer anymore. I just look at the gauge for digital speed. I think for 370Z, they have moved the digital speedo to the left side in this square box.

If they were to have the digital speedo, they most definitely wouldn't put it in that sceen... what the fuc would be the point? Its just as easy to look at the real speedo as that little screen. Having the digital speedo up in the trio on the dash is a nice cheap heads up display to me. I loved it in my 03.

Im surprised no one has switched that gauge to see what else it can display, or at least I have not seen a thread on it yet. If it doesn't do the digital speedo, im definitely going to mod it so that it does. Very useful up there.

Namir · 12-14-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

If they were to have the digital speedo, they most definitely wouldn't put it in that sceen... what the fuc would be the point? Its just as easy to look at the real speedo as that little screen. Having the digital speedo up in the trio on the dash is a nice cheap heads up display to me. I loved it in my 03.

Im surprised no one has switched that gauge to see what else it can display, or at least I have not seen a thread on it yet. If it doesn't do the digital speedo, im definitely going to mod it so that it does. Very useful up there.

heres a video that shows the different functions of that screen.

nogoodname · 12-10-2008, 02:00 PM

^^ no need for 2 clocks if you get the navi...that was my point....lol

RCZ · 12-10-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

^^ no need for 2 clocks if you get the navi...that was my point....lol

yup, but if they Navi's clock is small and on the top corner of the screen, trust me its gonna be a pain to look for it. I know this because it happens with my current car.

BlackBullet · 12-13-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

^^ no need for 2 clocks if you get the navi...that was my point....lol

Obviously, you never had a OEM navi system.

For one, Nissan is not going to make 2 sets of the Z. One with the clock and one without. They're gonna make the clock for all the Z's, and the Navi is added option.

Second, I have owned several cars with Navi/Tech package. In order to used the Navi, you have to press "ok" every time(It is pain in the butt). After a while, I just stop pressing it if I don't need to use it. Hence, you will not have the clock function. So, the clock up top is functional...IMO.

Additional note. The cars I've own are Toyotas and Acuras. They have 2 clocks and 2 sets of radio/cd player display. Hence, I don't have to turn on the navi if i wanted to used the cd player/radio. I don't know how it will go for the Z in that aspect.

shumby · 12-13-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBullet

Obviously, you never had a OEM navi system.

Second, I have owned several cars with Navi/Tech package. In order to used the Navi, you have to press "ok" every time(It is pain in the butt). After a while, I just stop pressing it if I don't need to use it. Hence, you will not have the clock function. So, the clock up top is functional...IMO.

KP technologies makes a bypass modual that allows you not to press the button.

JeepZen · 12-14-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBullet

Obviously, you never had a OEM navi system.
In order to used the Navi, you have to press "ok" every time(It is pain in the butt).

I drive a new model G35 with the Navi right now the screen is much more than just a navigation system. The 370z looks like it is the same hardware so I am guessing it will operate in a similar way. All of the radio/status bits work without having to agree to an "ok" screen as well as the voice activated stuff. The "ok" screen only comes up when you enter the interactive menu (like to change setting or reset mileage after a fill up) or when you are actually using the navigation system itself. You can use the steering wheel mounted "enter" button to hit "ok" as well and don't actually have to reach out and touch the screen or center stack buttons. I rarely use anything except the steering wheel controls and most of the time I drive the car I never see the "ok" menu because I don't use the features that require it very often.

I have about 14k miles on the G and I believe the system has a fantastic interface. I see navigation itself as an overpriced, underused option, but all the stuff that comes with it is fantastic. I would gladly pay hundreds for the ipod integration and musicbox system even if there was no navigation. Actually, I seriously wish this was an option. The screen also fills the center stack out nicely and makes the 370z interior look a bit like an Infiniti which most people would consider a good thing.

nogoodname · 12-10-2008, 02:04 PM

^^ LOL, why even worry about time.....you got a 370z...you'll make it anywhere in time

bboypuertoroc · 12-10-2008, 04:45 PM

Well, unlike with the 350Z I wouldn't feel bad about replacing the gauges in the 370Z. The clock is pretty much pointless unlike the computer that occupied that space in the 350Z.

Oh well, a set of Defis would look sweet in that spot (and I wouldn't have to put a ghey a-pillar pod in the car).

Ryephile · 12-10-2008, 10:59 PM

I would've liked to see an oil pressure gauge instead of a clock...OR, I'd keep the clock if it had a lap-timer function built-in!

Minicobra1 · 01-10-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

I would've liked to see an oil pressure gauge instead of a clock...OR, I'd keep the clock if it had a lap-timer function built-in!

Hey Ryephile, seen your post over on NAM, so are you converting from MINI too Z

I just picked up my 370Z last week, need to sell my 07 MINI Cooper S now. I'm loving the Z, but I will miss the MINI, that is a great car.
They are 2 different animals.

Braden

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Ryephile Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 23 Drives: '02 Cooper S Rep Power: 17	I would've liked to see an oil pressure gauge instead of a clock...OR, I'd keep the clock if it had a lap-timer function built-in! __________________

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dave Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florida Posts: 33 Drives: 2003 svt/soon a z Rep Power: 186	i wonder if the clock also works as a digital speedo? my 03 350 had that i i like it. easy to keep track of speed

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ no need for 2 clocks if you get the navi...that was my point....lol

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ LOL, why even worry about time.....you got a 370z...you'll make it anywhere in time

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bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 389	Well, unlike with the 350Z I wouldn't feel bad about replacing the gauges in the 370Z. The clock is pretty much pointless unlike the computer that occupied that space in the 350Z. Oh well, a set of Defis would look sweet in that spot (and I wouldn't have to put a ghey a-pillar pod in the car).