Any NEW ideas for the Dummy Switches in the Sport Package?
 

I'm still looking for something to replace the awful dummy switches in my 2013 370 w/sport pkg. I'm thinking a USB port for one but still not sure about the others.... Also, Has anyone seen a console replacement with 2 cup holders?

on my Z, im using some oem style rockers a member here found. check the interior section.

one for interior lamp, one for dvd bypass, one for rear fog.

not sure if you want to put a usb port facing up. one spill or drop of water and your fuse will blow.

i think the guy's name was ML. i cant remember, it's been a while since i installed those....

I had a hell of a time finding a USB port that I can properly wire to handle 12V and at least 2.3 amps :shakes head: I pretty much have given up at this point :ugh2:

But yes, I would putting them face up. Who allows food and beverage in their Z anyway? :icon17: A fuse is cheap to replace :tup:

Subd, I'd love to replace the center one in my car at some point. How do these rockets look? Post some pics.


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strike one to iggyland... :icon17:

try searching the interior forum. i think the guy's name was ML. i dont have picts.

Really do wish there was a USB port on this car, one that I wouldn't had to have paid $6k extra to get.

Guess I'm going to have to wait until I can get a 2DIN HU compatible with the iPhone 5.

There's this option for the dummy slots, which I'll be doing soon I think. Getting annoyed with my radar detector cord blocking my clock...

here we go, this is the one i use in my car as far as usb charging doc. it's super low profile.

Amazon.com: Griffin Powerjolt Dual Universal USB Micro Colors May Vary: MP3 Players & Accessories

Good solution :tiphat: and I see there are some 3A ones on the market as well :tup:

M.J. was his name. found the thread via google.

here you go op:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...l-console.html

yah, in china they just change the stamp font from "2" to "3" and it's suddenly 3A. :tup: :ugh2: :wtf2:

That's what they call Chinese efficiency :roflpuke2: :shakes head: :icon17:

Just an FYI.... I got one of these from BBY. Works for all small electronics (Phone, MP3 etc)... does NOT work for an iPad...

Does the "working" list include an iPhone?

Most of those are good for charging small PEDs, but I have a couple of devices that require USB power to run (like a small external hard drive). I need MOAR POWAH! :icon17:

Well, they will print "Use at own risk" on it.......... but in Chinese......... :icon18:

I thought that label translates into: Made in China






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Nope... ususally they will print Made In Italy in English... :icon18:

:icon14: Made in Italy????? do they even make anything other then Ferrari and expensive cloths?

dude.... you didn't get it....

I'm saying the China "3A" switch will have "Made In Italy" printed on it... :icon18:

When the Z34 came out for $30,000 in 09. They were the only car in the price range without a ipod connection and USB port. Now we are almost in the 2014 model year. And the Z is getting close to the $34,000 mark for a Z. And they remain the only car in the price range without ipod and USB connections. I never seen a $34,000 car with this shytty a stereo either. Materials were great quality at $30,000. At almost $34,000, We should have real magnesium trim everywhere as well.

We went from the best performance value in 09, to one of the worst buys right now for the money. not because z's are bad now in performance or reliability... It's still a high performing,reliable sports car... But by 2012, so many cars caught up in the driving excitement department and also found ways to massively upgrade their cars features and interiors along with improved performance.

We basically have new front, shocks and redesigned wheels. Oh and red paint on the brakes. Whoopyyyyyy!!! Yet prices strangely have gone up slightly over $3,000. I'm glad I bought a Z in 2011. Current Z prices today are laughable. 2011 was bordering ridiculous but I dealed $3,000 off my car. wish I hadn't wrecked my 09... That was an even better deal.:tup:

Instead of replacing the dummy switches with functional ones I'd like to replace that trim piece with a shallow coin/misc item holder. Has anyone thought about fabricating something up to fit in that area? Does that trim piece with the dummy switches come out by itself?

Dummy switches

1. Nitrous switches. (Make sure you also buy nitrous kit.) :icon17:
2. You can convert your base seats to have heated seating.
3.install a forward or bottom foglight/LED light kit and put the switches
4. You can rig an oil slick if you get chased by police... slip and slide party? lol
5. Switches for forward mounted guns
6. Add switch for radar to track EC2's with that satellite tracking chit and frogmen. :tup:

7. Wire the fog lamp





Ive seen someone on the forum putting a couple of switches inside the cubby of the armrest. Looked pretty cool, very low profile, and had much more than 3 switches. Ive also seen(for base models only) someone put the 12v outlet in the the dummy button where the rev match button is located. You can prob find that one on the DIY section.

yah, just pull up from the cup holder area and the entire piece pops out.
then there are screws on the bottom for the switch trim.

Yes, iPhone 5 (or earlier)... no problem for charging.

Yup, that's exactly what I would like to do with those switches. I searched the internet for something, but didn't see anything. Let me know if you see/hear about something.

Maybe install a subwoofer kill switch for the coppers?


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Or maybe fab up a smartphone dock there, like something you could plug your iPhone into where it's already hooked up to the HU.


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I installed a base control knob for a subwoofer in one of mine... it'll help if you install a subwoofer too :)

How about a switch for the rear hatch?
 

Most cars have it so why not a switch for the rear hatch. Should be easy to find the circuit. Just a thought.

yeah that's always irked me that I can't hit a button and pop the hatch for my wife when she wants to put something in there.

Me, too. I also would like to pop the hatch for Huck's wife from inside the car. :roflpuke2:

Just kidding, I had looked into this, but I was told that the wiring would be complicated. Actually, I had looked into replacing the blank button for the non-sports-package Z where S mode would normally be engaged.

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I'm guessing that all you would need to do is use the switch to complete a ground from the actuator. Simple, really....... Easy enough to test if that would work.

I did the same thing to turn on the radiator fans on my Vette.

Well, you have to make the decision to either run the wire to the trunk release or installing a wireless sensor where there wasn't one. The function of the button, unless I'm mistaken, is centralized in the rear of the vehicle.

I'm not at all experienced in wiring vehicles, but I was going off of what a reputable shop had told me concerning the install.

I may have to look into this while my interior is disassembled this spring.... I would like to wire a remote release into the trunk switch too!

^ The G37's have the circuit.