What to do with the three "non-functional" buttons in the center console

BlackCherryZ · 01-15-2010, 03:23 PM

for those with a base model, i am sure you will agree with me.....

those three "unused buttons" look horrendous......

with one, i am thinking about adding in the fog light, but how about the other two? not because i like the fog light, but to make use of the buttons on the center console.....

any ideas or suggestions?

has anyone tried aftermarket heated seats?

theDreamer · 01-15-2010, 03:25 PM

Left: Rear fog
Center: Heated side mirrors (2009 did not get them)
Right: Unknown
Currently none of them are wired as I am working on other things currently.

sig11 · 01-15-2010, 03:56 PM

I am going to put my voice recognition switch into one of them but I haven't figured out exactly how yet. It has a smaller square base and I'm not handy with things like this.

phelan · 01-15-2010, 03:57 PM

fog light

get headlight mod and put switch to turn leds on/off

paint the other one over with a happy face or something rofl

or make another ash tray!

fullmonty · 01-15-2010, 04:03 PM

Like with my Touring, the left and right are heated seats. Now that space in the center isn't all that noticeable but sine its there I might as well hook up the rear fog light to it. If you went with aftermarket heated seats, you could use the buttons out of a touring, for a nice OEM look.

theDreamer · 01-15-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Like with my Touring, the left and right are heated seats. Now that space in the center isn't all that noticeable but sine its there I might as well hook up the rear fog light to it. If you went with aftermarket heated seats, you could use the buttons out of a touring, for a nice OEM look.

Just a heads up, there is a OEM rear fog light switch.
DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics

BlackCherryZ · 01-15-2010, 04:08 PM

i have a 2010 model, but it already has heated side mirror....

i searched internet for OEM heated seat buttoms, but i could not find any.....

also, i do not know if it is a good idea to get heated seats.....never gone with an aftermarket heated seat product before.....

also, the button for the aftermarket heated seats are horrendous................!!!!!!

would it be possible to swap or replace the aftermarket knob/button with an OEM one...?

it seems possible, but has anyone done it before?>

chuckd05 · 01-15-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

or make another ash tray!

another ash tray ? where is the first one ?

theDreamer · 01-15-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCherryZ

i have a 2010 model, but it already has heated side mirror....

i searched internet for OEM heated seat buttoms, but i could not find any.....

also, i do not know if it is a good idea to get heated seats.....never gone with an aftermarket heated seat product before.....

also, the button for the aftermarket heated seats are horrendous................!!!!!!

would it be possible to swap or replace the aftermarket knob/button with an OEM one...?

it seems possible, but has anyone done it before?>

Check out courtestyparts.com for the OEM parts. I know a few people have purchased the OEM heated seats button, and now there is an OEM rear fog light switch.
There are a few other options for aftermarket switches, the ones in my pictures are very small and blend in with the black. Most people who have seen them think they are OEM, other people do not even notice them as if there is nothing there.

SlikNik · 01-15-2010, 04:14 PM

I put in a Bass Control Knob (hd-rlc) that plugs into my JL Hd 900/5 amp for full subwoofer gain control.

Matt · 01-15-2010, 04:34 PM

I originally planned to add a remote control device for my radar detector, but it ended up being more of a reach than the radar itself on my windshield!

antman22 · 01-15-2010, 04:44 PM

im thinking a rocket booster, machine guns, and oil slicks.

oh wait, im not james bond....

KillerBee370 · 01-15-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman22

im thinking a rocket booster, machine guns, and oil slicks.

oh wait, im not james bond....

theDreamer · 01-15-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman22

im thinking a rocket booster, machine guns, and oil slicks.

oh wait, im not james bond....

I prefer the tire spikes (that drop to blow other car tires), ejector seat, black smoke.

CBRich · 01-15-2010, 04:50 PM

I have looked around but haven't been able to locate the OEM switch without the harness. If anybody could help I would appreciate it.

01-15-2010, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 15	What to do with the three "non-functional" buttons in the center console for those with a base model, i am sure you will agree with me..... those three "unused buttons" look horrendous...... with one, i am thinking about adding in the fog light, but how about the other two? not because i like the fog light, but to make use of the buttons on the center console..... any ideas or suggestions? has anyone tried aftermarket heated seats? jodyeupnext likes this.

01-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Left: Rear fog Center: Heated side mirrors (2009 did not get them) Right: Unknown Currently none of them are wired as I am working on other things currently. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-15-2010, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	fog light get headlight mod and put switch to turn leds on/off paint the other one over with a happy face or something rofl or make another ash tray! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

01-15-2010, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	I put in a Bass Control Knob (hd-rlc) that plugs into my JL Hd 900/5 amp for full subwoofer gain control. snizzle, FireDan50 and RBfastback like this. __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

01-15-2010, 04:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I originally planned to add a remote control device for my radar detector, but it ended up being more of a reach than the radar itself on my windshield! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

01-15-2010, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I am going to put my voice recognition switch into one of them but I haven't figured out exactly how yet. It has a smaller square base and I'm not handy with things like this.

01-15-2010, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Like with my Touring, the left and right are heated seats. Now that space in the center isn't all that noticeable but sine its there I might as well hook up the rear fog light to it. If you went with aftermarket heated seats, you could use the buttons out of a touring, for a nice OEM look.

01-15-2010, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 15	i have a 2010 model, but it already has heated side mirror.... i searched internet for OEM heated seat buttoms, but i could not find any..... also, i do not know if it is a good idea to get heated seats.....never gone with an aftermarket heated seat product before..... also, the button for the aftermarket heated seats are horrendous................!!!!!! would it be possible to swap or replace the aftermarket knob/button with an OEM one...? it seems possible, but has anyone done it before?>

01-15-2010, 04:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	im thinking a rocket booster, machine guns, and oil slicks. oh wait, im not james bond.... zefaulter, GSS138, NismoZ70 and 1 others like this.

01-15-2010, 04:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I have looked around but haven't been able to locate the OEM switch without the harness. If anybody could help I would appreciate it.

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