Nismo interior question
 

Hi all new to the forum,

I just purchased a 2016 370Z Nismo tech 7AT - black.
I traded in a Camaro SS, let me tell you this car is much faster and more refined than the Camaro.
I absolutely LOVE it!!!
Two quick questions.
In the center console by the cup holder there are 3 blank closed cutouts that look like a toggle switch would go there, what are they.
Also on the media display there is an antenna emblem in the top right of the display, what is it for?

Thanks, Mike

The two outside blanks are for the heated seats option, and I think the center one is the convertible top?

Antenna emblem is showing cell reception for if you Bluetooth link your phone with your head unit.

Also, welcome. :)

Congrats and welcome, Mike! :tiphat:

there is a thread somewhere in the interior section where we swapped out those blanks for actual rockers. check them out.

Welcome to the forums!!!! Post some pics!!

Those three blank buttons are annoying for sure (On the non touring models). Not sure why Nissan decided not to put either a) put some sort of cover or b) a small hole for a phone or something else. People sometimes asks, you have the top of the line model and you have three blanks in there?m:icon14:

does the nismo tech come with heated seats? mine didn't and i haven't seen one of the newer nismos with them but if they did i, that would be awesome, i kind of miss that option

Nope, it has those Recaro seats. All nismos lack heated seats, kinda sucks since thats the most expensive trim.

Heated seats have no place in a nismo trim.

What, for weight savings? The pound of wire and a switch something like that weighs?

Or some misguided notion that being an enthusiast is at odds with being comfortable?

I'd say because you would be warm from pissing your pants driving that monster.

As someone who keeps their NISMO in the garage during the cold, snowy months, I don't really see a need for heated seats. But that's just my :twocents:

In my opinion, if you buy a top of the line Z (Nismo), it doesn't need 3 blank buttons.

I would say heated seats are "out of character" for a car that is supposed to be track focused. Having said that, am I always surprised how few upgrade options the Nismo 370z has available.

If a potential buyer has cash in hand and they want to upgrade, who is Nissan to say no?

Just my 2 cents

M

I feel like people here are losing sight of what the NISMO trim is supposed to be. It's not supposed to be the "top model." It's the performance/track-oriented model. If you want the "top model" for comfort purposes, look at the Touring model.

Then again, I think Nissan is losing sight of what the NISMO trim is supposed to be as well. A tech package and automatic transmission made the NISMO less of an enthusiast car, as soccer moms are now able to freely get in one and drive away. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of the "standard transmissions 4 lyfe," types. I just believe certain things should not be done.

Congrats and Welcome!

I Love My Heated Seat's,Leather,Bose & What ever else the Touring Trim offers-without sacrificing power!

Thank you. I feel like majority of people forgot that Nismo is short for Nissan Motorsports. It's not supposed to be high-end it's supposed to be more track focused. BUT that being said, people should be able to spring for the option if they really want it for some reason.

Unfortunately the tracked focused car is slower and heavier then the non track focused version. IMO the track version is the Nismo RC not the regular Nismo.

They do if you live in the great white north!

Does the new version still come with the inside door reflectors?

I'm not sure what those are for because mine don't light up (unless their broken lol)...and they're red. Didn't notice it until last might actually.

Notice I said track-oriented, not track-dedicated. ;)

Additional weight can be attributed to a number of different things. I don't know exactly where the extra ~20lbs over Touring-trim went besides the additional bracing, welds, etc, but I'm still not sure this equates the NISMO to being the "top model" for comfort and niceties.

Not exactly an accurate comparison, but imagine a person wanting the "top model" car when they wound up with an STi instead of the normal Impreza. "Man, this thing is stiff and uncomfortable."

the fk... i swaet like a monkey when i drive so it's full blast AC all the time lol

I didnt know the nismo Z was faster than the SS camaro

its the AT dat gives all nismo's the edge.

Oh kenchan it's you, for a second I thought it was FPenvy ;)

just fishin' for FP to chime in lol

I agree with everyone, just wish Nissan made use of the 3 blank buttons in the Nismo edition because it looks kind of tacky every time someone or myself gets in the car and it's just like "huh".

install the JDM fog light switch, 1 saying passenger eject. 1 saying NOS.

that'll shut'em up.

I am (very, very slowly) working on a conversion to relocate the start button in the blank spots. Similar to the GTR location.

wat would u put in the original push button location?

easy button? :ugh:

Same here. I wish they would have just made a flat blank plate and put Nismo or z logo there or the nismo number plate. The faux button look makes it look cheap. I get asked about what options I cheated out on by all non enthusiasts

Nismo numbers in that area would be amazing!! Damn you Nissan


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A capachino maker. Duh.

I wish I had the skill to turn it into a little square pocket to drop my phone in so it's not floating around the car.