My interior gripes

JoeyD · 02-03-2009, 05:55 PM

For the most part the interior is a HUGE step up from the 350Z. I do have a few gripes.

The bezel surrounding the shifter (the one that looks like a certain cartoon mouse) is made of soft plastic. It scratches very easily. Mine already has two deep and noticeable scratches.

And...On the touring seats it would be great to have adjustable bolsters.

Again on the seats if you put your head on the head rest the whole seat back flexes.

RANT OVER

JacksHereR · 02-03-2009, 05:59 PM

... wondering how big Joeys head is... and how big his rings are?

JoeyD · 02-03-2009, 06:04 PM

HAHA. I do have a fairly large head. I don't wear rings though. I can't figure what could of scratched it but regardless the plastic is extremely soft.

JacksHereR · 02-04-2009, 04:53 AM

hehe soz I couldnt resist,

booo i cant believe i gota wait till july to see one in the UK?

TerribleONE · 02-04-2009, 07:42 AM

G37 had the same problem with the scratches... aftermarket shift knob FTW!

G&M Performance · 02-04-2009, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the heads up. It appears that will be the first thing that I will fiberglass and color match to the car then!

DIGItonium · 02-04-2009, 08:50 PM

Ouch... nothing new. The aluminum "ring" around the shift boot is soft and gets dents easily. Plus, the silver paint on the shift knob peels over the years. Do you think it's possible to get some sort of vinyl sticker to protect it?

SoCal 370Z · 02-06-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyD

Again on the seats if you put your head on the head rest the whole seat back flexes.

What you are feeling when you press up against the back of the seat is the Active Head Restraint System used to help reduce whiplash in an accident. If you can get your hands on a brochure, it will show a diagram regarding them.

Paradox · 02-06-2009, 07:51 AM

Time for an aftermarket knob!!!

JoeyD · 02-06-2009, 09:22 AM

It's not the knob it's the mickey mouse shaped bezel surrounding the shifter assembly. The one with the hazard light switch built in it.

cartracer12 · 03-12-2009, 03:05 AM

I love everything from the old 350z interior. Yes I like the new better quality feel but the steering wheel of this car is just GAY I have never seen a worse steering wheel.

ADmaster71690 · 03-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

What you are feeling when you press up against the back of the seat is the Active Head Restraint System used to help reduce whiplash in an accident. If you can get your hands on a brochure, it will show a diagram regarding them.

Don't think that is true. My sister's SAAB 9-3 has active head restraints, but does not exhibit this issue.

SoCal 370Z · 03-29-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADmaster71690

Don't think that is true. My sister's SAAB 9-3 has active head restraints, but does not exhibit this issue.

Directly from Nissan's 370Z marketing brochure; AK has also provided the brochure here: 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Brochure .pdf

If you push your back into the seat next time you are in your 370Z, you will feel it push the headrest forward.

ChrisSlicks · 03-29-2009, 10:06 PM

Yeah, I found it weird when I banged my head against the headrest that it would hit me in the middle of the back. Yes, I like to bang my head, LOL.

ADmaster71690 · 03-30-2009, 11:29 AM

I definately agree that it is the active head restraint system that causes the weird feeling. Thanks for clarifying with the diagram.

But I just wanted to mention that there are other cars that have the active head restraints that do not have this feeling.

02-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	My interior gripes For the most part the interior is a HUGE step up from the 350Z. I do have a few gripes. The bezel surrounding the shifter (the one that looks like a certain cartoon mouse) is made of soft plastic. It scratches very easily. Mine already has two deep and noticeable scratches. And...On the touring seats it would be great to have adjustable bolsters. Again on the seats if you put your head on the head rest the whole seat back flexes. RANT OVER __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

02-03-2009, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	HAHA. I do have a fairly large head. I don't wear rings though. I can't figure what could of scratched it but regardless the plastic is extremely soft. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

02-06-2009, 07:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paradox Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA Posts: 62 Drives: 05 G35 IP 6MT Rep Power: 200	Time for an aftermarket knob!!! __________________ Current: 05 IP G35C 6MT

02-06-2009, 09:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	It's not the knob it's the mickey mouse shaped bezel surrounding the shifter assembly. The one with the hazard light switch built in it. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

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02-03-2009, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
JacksHereR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 32 Drives: 356 Replica Rep Power: 16	... wondering how big Joeys head is... and how big his rings are?

02-04-2009, 04:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
JacksHereR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 32 Drives: 356 Replica Rep Power: 16	hehe soz I couldnt resist, booo i cant believe i gota wait till july to see one in the UK?

02-04-2009, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	G37 had the same problem with the scratches... aftermarket shift knob FTW!

02-04-2009, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	Thanks for the heads up. It appears that will be the first thing that I will fiberglass and color match to the car then!

02-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Ouch... nothing new. The aluminum "ring" around the shift boot is soft and gets dents easily. Plus, the silver paint on the shift knob peels over the years. Do you think it's possible to get some sort of vinyl sticker to protect it?

03-12-2009, 03:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
cartracer12 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kelowna Posts: 12 Drives: 94 Nissan 240sx BL M Rep Power: 16	I love everything from the old 350z interior. Yes I like the new better quality feel but the steering wheel of this car is just GAY I have never seen a worse steering wheel.

03-29-2009, 10:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yeah, I found it weird when I banged my head against the headrest that it would hit me in the middle of the back. Yes, I like to bang my head, LOL.

03-30-2009, 11:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
ADmaster71690 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 79 Drives: 2003 Saab 9-3 Rep Power: 261	I definately agree that it is the active head restraint system that causes the weird feeling. Thanks for clarifying with the diagram. But I just wanted to mention that there are other cars that have the active head restraints that do not have this feeling.