370Z Fuel Gauge?!?!

nogoodname · 12-24-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

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

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!

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

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.

bullitt5897 · 03-10-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver

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.

12-26-2008, 06:07 AM	#17 (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 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! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

03-10-2009, 10:43 AM	#24 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 446	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. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

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