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

akster · 02-14-2013, 01:57 PM

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?

kenchan · 02-14-2013, 01:59 PM

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.

kenchan · 02-14-2013, 02:04 PM

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

JARblue · 02-14-2013, 02:31 PM

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

I pretty much have given up at this point

But yes, I would putting them face up. Who allows food and beverage in their Z anyway?

A fuse is cheap to replace

kenchan · 02-14-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

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

I pretty much have given up at this point

But yes, I would putting them face up. Who allows food and beverage in their Z anyway?

A fuse is cheap to replace

strike one to iggyland...

Wiggins3377 · 02-14-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

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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kenchan · 02-14-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggins3377

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

Haboob · 02-14-2013, 02:58 PM

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...

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-15-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

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...

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.

axmea? · 02-16-2013, 09:09 AM

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

kenchan · 02-14-2013, 03:08 PM

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

akster · 02-14-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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

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

Haboob · 02-14-2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akster

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?

akster · 02-15-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Does the "working" list include an iPhone?

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

kenchan · 02-14-2013, 03:10 PM

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

here you go op:

Switch Panel on console

02-14-2013, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
akster Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MD Posts: 15 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Blk Rep Power: 12	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?

02-14-2013, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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. onzedge and akster like this.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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 I pretty much have given up at this point But yes, I would putting them face up. Who allows food and beverage in their Z anyway? A fuse is cheap to replace akster likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	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... UNKNOWN_370 and 370Zsteve like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think the guy's name was ML. i cant remember, it's been a while since i installed those....

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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

02-14-2013, 03:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	M.J. was his name. found the thread via google. here you go op: Switch Panel on console VDC_OFF likes this.

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