[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?

Red-Hat

I noticed that too. I have mixed feelings - there are elements of the existing interior I don't mind they keep, but a few things badly need updating...

TBH, I hope they retain the same overall layout but with some basic changes that would make a Z perfect (for my tastes):

• Replace the old infotainment unit with a with a state of the art TFT HD display (obviously give it AA/CP).
• Get rid of the crappy LCD calculator display in the left gauge of the instrument cluster and replace it with a configurable TFT display that includes a digital speed readout.
• Give the steering wheel reach adjustment in addition to rake.
• Replace any 'satin silver' plastic trim pieces with *real* aluminium or high quality faux carbon fibre (real CF is probably too much to hope for).

Things I hope they keep but I fear they will replace:

• Keep the real, analogue instrument cluster (with real tacho and speedo) that moves up and down with the wheel. Not a fan of fully digital instrument clusters, they lack soul.
• Keep the three centre round pod gauges on the dashboard (but maybe make them configurable TFTs). Because they are now iconic and still cool IMO.
• Keep the infotainment screen down below the centre pod gauges. The 'tablet stuck on the dashboard' infotainment fadis junk and will age a car's interior badly.
• Keep the suede/alcantara arm rest and door pads on the door cards, but yes, extend it to cover more surfaces that are currently just plastic.

Do all that and I'll be a happy camper. Not too much needs changing, just a few details to bring it up to date.

Z_ealot

You forgot to add: get rid of the nightmare that is the digital fuel gauge cluster

chubbs

I've got used to the digital fuel gauge, but you're absolutely correct - it's not good and never has been.

As for the infotainment system, the Z's console is crying out for a big vertical touchscreen.

__________________
.

'03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

1/4atatime

You mean like this?

Attached Images

La6WIbS.jpg (481.0 KB, 30 views)

__________________

chubbs

Nooo. MUCH bigger than that

__________________
.

'03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

1/4atatime

Haha dang man that's a 10in display if you want bigger might as well just stick a computer monitor in the car or maybe a TV

__________________

chubbs

50" plasma screen would be quite nice, with cinema surround sound, but NOT Bose, as it would be nice to upgrade it at some point.

__________________
.

'03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

tvfreakazoid

Is that aftermarket? Looks good

I'll be in my bunk!

__________________
Mudders milk

theART

Do not want ipad in my Z.

1/4atatime

Thanks yeah it's from a company called workshop 12

https://workshoptwelve.com/nissan-370z/

__________________