Favorite Minor Feature On Your Z

Elan · 07-05-2013, 10:34 PM

The TPS sensors that the 06 350 had and the digital speedo that the 350 had.....oh wait.

w0rM · 07-06-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

The TPS sensors that the 06 350 had and the digital speedo that the 350 had.....oh wait.

I miss those too.

jcosta79 · 07-08-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

The TPS sensors that the 06 350 had and the digital speedo that the 350 had.....oh wait.

YES! I was so bummed when I found out my 370 had LESS cool features than my 350.

And don't forget the oil pressure gauge.

Elan · 07-09-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

YES! I was so bummed when I found out my 370 had LESS cool features than my 350.

And don't forget the oil pressure gauge.

I have always wanted to write a letter to Nissan and ask them why they like to take away features that most car companies add in the newer models. I mean there is no reason to remove the dang TPS sensors and the digital speedo. I know it wasn't the best, but the 370 should have had an even better one. I love the Z and Nissan but come on!

Felix 808 · 07-09-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

I have always wanted to write a letter to Nissan and ask them why they like to take away features that most car companies add in the newer models. I mean there is no reason to remove the dang TPS sensors and the digital speedo. I know it wasn't the best, but the 370 should have had an even better one. I love the Z and Nissan but come on!

Personally I am glad it does not have a digital speedo. I think it gives it a sportier feel. I do not like luxury style sports cars with plush & all the gadgets, that is why I love the Z. I like the raw noisy feel of the car & the kinda of less is more type of approach in options.
While I can understand a lot of people who daily drive their Z's may see plenty of short comings, I did not buy mine for this purpose. I really wish I could get away from TPMS all together, but do to living in an ever growing Nanny state of a county were stuck with it until the end of days.

But hey that's just me. YMMV

1st · 07-09-2013, 11:22 AM

The vibrating knob to let you know the power is there.

Elan · 07-09-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Personally I am glad it does not have a digital speedo. I think it gives it a sportier feel. I do like luxury style sports cars with plush & all the gadgets, that is why I love the Z. I like the raw noisy feel of the car & the kinda of less is more type of approach in options.
While I can understand a lot of people who daily drive their Z's may see plenty of short comings, I did not buy mine for this purpose. I really wish I could get away from TPMS all together, but do to living in an ever growing Nanny state of a county were stuck with it until the end of days.

But hey that's just me. YMMV

I understand that point of view for sure. I just hate drivin by a state trooper thinking to myself "Ok I was somewhere between 70 and 80." I like being able to glance and know my exact speed but that's just me. I guess coming from the 350, I was spoiled with it.

Haboob · 07-09-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

I understand that point of view for sure. I just hate drivin by a state trooper thinking to myself "Ok I was somewhere between 70 and 80." I like being able to glance and know my exact speed but that's just me. I guess coming from the 350, I was spoiled with it.

9500ix has GPS and shows speed.

Drex · 07-09-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Personally I am glad it does not have a digital speedo. I think it gives it a sportier feel. I do like luxury style sports cars with plush & all the gadgets, that is why I love the Z. I like the raw noisy feel of the car & the kinda of less is more type of approach in options.
While I can understand a lot of people who daily drive their Z's may see plenty of short comings, I did not buy mine for this purpose. I really wish I could get away from TPMS all together, but do to living in an ever growing Nanny state of a county were stuck with it until the end of days.

But hey that's just me. YMMV

i agree, im not a fan of digital speedos. maybe a small HUD with digital speed?

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-09-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Drex

i agree, im not a fan of digital speedos. maybe a small HUD with digital speed?

A digital speedo would completely kill the Z. I wouldn't have bought one if the speedo looked any different?? I'd be in a C6 right now. What won me over is the Z interior. Which at the time superceded all interiors in it's price range. Today in 2013, this is more opinion than fact but, the Z is still the best sports car interior out there imho. In 2009, there was no argument. It was a fact.

Elan · 07-09-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

A digital speedo would completely kill the Z. I wouldn't have bought one if the speedo looked any different?? I'd be in a C6 right now. What won me over is the Z interior. Which at the time superceded all interiors in it's price range. Today in 2013, this is more opinion than fact but, the Z is still the best sports car interior out there imho. In 2009, there was no argument. It was a fact.

Unknown, I'm talkin about what they did with the 350Z. Still have the analog speedo in the same place but place the digital speedo in one of the 3 center gauge compartments is. The clock doesn't need to be there. I know some people like the raw sports car look, but I do like a sense of modern luxury too. The fact the tach is the middle brings me the sports car feel anyways!

On another note, does anyone know why Nissan took away the 4 tire TPS sensor after the 06? That I cannot explain. I will give you 1000 internets to whoever can explain why they took that feature away.

Vaughanabe13 · 07-09-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

A digital speedo would completely kill the Z. I wouldn't have bought one if the speedo looked any different?? I'd be in a C6 right now. What won me over is the Z interior. Which at the time superceded all interiors in it's price range. Today in 2013, this is more opinion than fact but, the Z is still the best sports car interior out there imho. In 2009, there was no argument. It was a fact.

Garmin just announced that they're coming out with a HUD similar to this. It's a box that you place on your dash and I think there's also a special film you have to apply to the inside where it projects the HUD. The box then connects to your phone via bluetooth and you have to use either the Garmin Street pilot or Navigon nav apps to feed the HUD turn by turn and other data.

Felix 808 · 07-09-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Drex

i agree, im not a fan of digital speedos. maybe a small HUD with digital speed?

Oh no!!! Sorry but I just not into that type stuff. Call it getting too old or something.

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

A digital speedo would completely kill the Z. I wouldn't have bought one if the speedo looked any different?? ....... What won me over is the Z interior. Which at the time superceded all interiors in it's price range. Today in 2013, this is more opinion than fact but, the Z is still the best sports car interior out there imho. In 2009, there was no argument. It was a fact.

I completely agree. When I sat in one I fell in love with the cockpit. The car just fit for me. I look at it this way. I can't see myself driving the car so even if it looks cool outside, if I don't feel for it on the inside it just doesn't work for me. I'm big on old school gauges not idiot lights & such. Then having the ability to sling the car around corners. I'm not a straight line speed guy, I live for the canyons on bikes & the Z. For me it's all about the twist & turns & being able to rail them.

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