370z multi-function gauge in sunlight

dsmz · 12-27-2008, 01:26 PM

just because the gauge caught ONE bad angle of light doesnt make it a flaw... if you cant adjust your head 12 degrees to read the gauge then thats a problem...

Educ8r · 12-27-2008, 03:38 PM

LOL "ONE bad angle of light"

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Originally Posted by dsmz

just because the gauge caught ONE bad angle of light doesnt make it a flaw... if you cant adjust your head 12 degrees to read the gauge then thats a problem...

Slidefox · 12-27-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dsmz

just because the gauge caught ONE bad angle of light doesnt make it a flaw... if you cant adjust your head 12 degrees to read the gauge then thats a problem...

Easier said than done. I know driving in my car, there are certain parts of the day when the LEDs on my dash are not visible, and when your driving in the same direction for 45min plus; it gets annoying to not see them.

G in ny · 12-27-2008, 01:44 PM

Im sure you can notice it when its in front of you. Theres alot of cars like that.

Its just in pictures theres a glare from the glass and sun.

also just get tints problem solved stop whining people nissan isnt going to change this back to needle cuz we make a thread about it

Crash · 12-27-2008, 02:46 PM

Tinting the driver window is a problem in Los Angeles. Cops here can be real dicks about it.

Mythos219 · 12-27-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Tinting the driver window is a problem in Los Angeles. Cops here can be real dicks about it.

I went through the whole window tint pseudo gangsta phase and it was a major headache b/c front tints were not allowed in my state. Unfortunately, NY and CA are some of the numerous states that forbid window tinting. If the cops don't catch you they'll get you when the car gets inspected. Window tint solves the problem for buyers in TX though.

Crash · 12-27-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mythos219

I went through the whole window tint pseudo gangsta phase and it was a major headache b/c front tints were not allowed in my state. Unfortunately, NY and CA are some of the numerous states that forbid window tinting. If the cops don't catch you they'll get you when the car gets inspected. Window tint solves the problem for buyers in TX though.

Exactly. My friend and I were booking it on the freeway one day in his Corvette. We were doing about 100-ish. And we saw a CHP car getting on the freeway just a bit a head of us, so we instantly were slowing down really fast, but he still saw that... We tried to roll the LIMO TINT windows down but he pulled us over anyway. He got to the window and said, "Well, you slowed down fast enough that I didn't catch your speed, but I saw your windows... I'm writing you a fix-it ticket. Slow the hell down!"

We "technically" got lucky.

semtex · 01-29-2009, 02:52 PM

I don't understand why some people are so touchy about others stating that xyz is a "flaw." It's as if they're secretly the designers at Nissan responsible for the piece and are getting all defensive like they're being personally attacked. No car is perfect. All cars have certain flaws. Nobody is saying that because such and such flaw exists, the entire car is therefore crap and nobody should buy it. Settle down, Beavis.

TacoZ · 01-30-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I don't understand why some people are so touchy about others stating that xyz is a "flaw." It's as if they're secretly the designers at Nissan responsible for the piece and are getting all defensive like they're being personally attacked. No car is perfect. All cars have certain flaws. Nobody is saying that because such and such flaw exists, the entire car is therefore crap and nobody should buy it. Settle down, Beavis.

And just because someone considers it a flaw does not mean it's a flaw to others. Some people want wipers in the back. I don't. Some people don't want Syncro Rev. I do. Some people don't like the headlights. I do. And so on...

Crash · 01-29-2009, 08:25 PM

Honestly, I've come to the realization that the analog gas gauges are pointless. The LED solution is fine for me. Most of the time the gas needle isn't even close to accurate. And it's not like we're sitting there trying to figure out how much gas we have down to the 16th or 32nd of a tank. We just need a general idea. We already have DTE meter, so what's the big deal?

MastaRip · 01-29-2009, 09:47 PM

If it's that sunny outside, you should obviously be wearing sunglasses. Just get polarized and the glare will go away. Problem Solved.

MastaRip · 01-29-2009, 09:47 PM

Just noticed that was my first post haha.

zero · 01-29-2009, 11:13 PM

This shouldn't be notice with the right-handed model. I personally don't think there is an issue here. How often you are looking at the multi-function gauge while driving.

MastaRip · 01-30-2009, 12:28 AM

who the hell has a rhd in the usa?... o_o

SocalBurt · 01-30-2009, 07:44 PM

I kinda noticed it was hard to read on my test drive of the 370 but this thread has me thinking.
What if you put one of those anti glare sheets cut out to fit the gauge area? My Apple MacBook
came with a glossy screen that is completely unreadable in direct sun but then I purchased an
anti glare film and now it is just fine in direct sunlight, well just my 2 cents as far a a temporary fix plus the film is barely noticeable.

12-27-2008, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Tinting the driver window is a problem in Los Angeles. Cops here can be real dicks about it. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-29-2009, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I don't understand why some people are so touchy about others stating that xyz is a "flaw." It's as if they're secretly the designers at Nissan responsible for the piece and are getting all defensive like they're being personally attacked. No car is perfect. All cars have certain flaws. Nobody is saying that because such and such flaw exists, the entire car is therefore crap and nobody should buy it. Settle down, Beavis. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-29-2009, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Honestly, I've come to the realization that the analog gas gauges are pointless. The LED solution is fine for me. Most of the time the gas needle isn't even close to accurate. And it's not like we're sitting there trying to figure out how much gas we have down to the 16th or 32nd of a tank. We just need a general idea. We already have DTE meter, so what's the big deal? __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-29-2009, 11:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 23	This shouldn't be notice with the right-handed model. I personally don't think there is an issue here. How often you are looking at the multi-function gauge while driving. Last edited by zero; 02-01-2009 at 09:51 PM.

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12-27-2008, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
dsmz Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: jersey Posts: 13 Drives: 04 350zr Rep Power: 17	just because the gauge caught ONE bad angle of light doesnt make it a flaw... if you cant adjust your head 12 degrees to read the gauge then thats a problem...

12-27-2008, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 228	Im sure you can notice it when its in front of you. Theres alot of cars like that. Its just in pictures theres a glare from the glass and sun. also just get tints problem solved stop whining people nissan isnt going to change this back to needle cuz we make a thread about it

01-29-2009, 09:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
MastaRip Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 18 Drives: 06 G35 COUPE MT Rep Power: 17	If it's that sunny outside, you should obviously be wearing sunglasses. Just get polarized and the glare will go away. Problem Solved.

01-29-2009, 09:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
MastaRip Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 18 Drives: 06 G35 COUPE MT Rep Power: 17	Just noticed that was my first post haha.

01-30-2009, 12:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
MastaRip Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 18 Drives: 06 G35 COUPE MT Rep Power: 17	who the hell has a rhd in the usa?... o_o

01-30-2009, 07:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
SocalBurt Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 25 Drives: 06 350z Black 6MT Rep Power: 17	I kinda noticed it was hard to read on my test drive of the 370 but this thread has me thinking. What if you put one of those anti glare sheets cut out to fit the gauge area? My Apple MacBook came with a glossy screen that is completely unreadable in direct sun but then I purchased an anti glare film and now it is just fine in direct sunlight, well just my 2 cents as far a a temporary fix plus the film is barely noticeable.