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nogoodname 12-24-2008 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1 (Post 11704)
Here you go guys, this video shows the gauge in action, hope this helps. Still don't like it, but looks like it's pretty easy to read even in daylight.

Braden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2c60Flf5IU


doesnt look bad....lol....when we get tints...it will be easier to see anyways..lol

sunlight from the rear and side windows will make it hard....but we tint those good

Crash 12-26-2008 06:07 AM

Honestly, I don't mind it. I think I'd prefer an analog gauge more, but it's no where NEAR a deal breaker for me. I think I can build a replacement for it anyway. I'm pretty sure I can build something with all the dummy lights below 2 digital screens (the stock information center below a VF display that has the temp and fuel. No led gauges at all. Shouldn't be too hard. It would require a little metal work, a PLC controller and a VF display. Maybe a total of $250 in parts.

EDIT:: By the way, it sounds like the 80's just hit Japan! :D

CobraKnight 02-24-2009 03:44 PM

That fuel gauge looks like something from Pep Boys and I don't think it will be around long!

SiXK 03-02-2009 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maynard (Post 11830)
You know, considering all the things we could be bitching about a redesign, the fact that we're nitpicking a gauge is a good sign to me with how much Nissan DID do right with the 370Z.


Yeah, good point. It seems to be the biggest gripe so far. Getting the windows tinted helps too, I have no problems seeing it, even in daylight.

ADmaster71690 03-04-2009 01:24 PM

Anyone get a confirmation that Nissan will be redesigning the fuel gauge?

Its not a deal breaker for me, but if the 2010 370Z comes out with an analog one I'd rather wait for that.

arcticreaver 03-10-2009 03:34 AM

hehe am i the only one that doesn't mind the fuel gauge?

Demon Z 03-10-2009 05:21 AM

I test drove a 370 as soon as they hit the ground. It was cloudy and snowing that day, but it was pretty bright, and I had a fcuk of a time seeing the fuel/temp gauge. So, I'm thinking tint+polarized sunglasses= no problem. :D

bullitt5897 03-10-2009 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver (Post 41740)
hehe am i the only one that doesn't mind the fuel gauge?

I dont mind either lol these are a bunch of lil girls complaining! I mean if its that big of a deal sell the car or dont buy it. Its a freaking gauge!!! I leave it on range and call it a day! I can see it perfectly fine even in the sun!

par4bmw 03-10-2009 10:43 AM

No problems reading at all with 35% tinting. I like the guage.

Now the digital clock guage, I wish it was replace with something analog since I have nav.

ScooterN2 03-10-2009 12:25 PM

The fuel gauge does more than just display fuel (water temp, warnings/alerts, range, fuel mileage, outside temp). It was probably a good compromise for the extra functionality. I like it OK. I think having the water temp light up as a bar rather than single LED would have been more cool.

arcticreaver 03-10-2009 12:55 PM

i dig the gauge. it's different. i like it being unique in a way.

2bits 03-20-2009 03:35 AM

Doesn't bother me either, and I appreciate the extra stuff it does besides fuel level.

litefire 03-21-2009 11:11 AM

The precision of the led's (or whatever they are) seem to be more accurate than a dial guage would be. It seems that people dont like the trip computer the actual fuel guage is so toned down.

Brazilbro 03-21-2009 11:41 PM

I also like it, its different and doesnt mess with the to big gadge cluster they got going on, if u are worried about running out of gas or not seeing it , just put the display on the miles till you run out of gas option

Anatoray 03-22-2009 12:22 AM

My only gripe with the fuel guage is the lack of a "red zone" which most cars typically have as their "reserve" fuel. Thus far, I've been assuming that E for this car is in fact empty, and not a "one gallon to get your *** to a gas station" warning.


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