370z Complaints so far?

Fountainhead · 12-09-2013, 10:02 AM

Yeah I held out for the Nav version too, the biggest complaint I hear about the Nav version is the stereo system. Rap/Techno/Rave music guys replace all the drivers in the car, add 1000 watts of 2 ohm amp, and replace alternator and battery. Nav version makes that really difficult in that the head unit has most of the functions of the car HVAC integrated.
I just couldn't settle for the base or sport version after I'd seen the Navi/Touring Sport model.

winnre · 12-09-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fountainhead

Yeah I held out for the Nav version too, the biggest complaint I hear about the Nav version is the stereo system. Rap/Techno/Rave music guys replace all the drivers in the car, add 1000 watts of 2 ohm amp, and replace alternator and battery. Nav version makes that really difficult in that the head unit has most of the functions of the car HVAC integrated.
I just couldn't settle for the base or sport version after I'd seen the Navi/Touring Sport model.

I had nav in my heart from the start, even looking at the 2014 Mustang and a 2013 Toyota Avalon. I do agree that the stereo will need new speakers, I like to crank it to 11 and the sound it just not there. Very odd considering it has Bose in it.

Fountainhead · 12-09-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I had nav in my heart from the start, even looking at the 2014 Mustang and a 2013 Toyota Avalon. I do agree that the stereo will need new speakers, I like to crank it to 11 and the sound it just not there. Very odd considering it has Bose in it.

The Bose system is a cohesive unit with everything matched parameter wise, and the drivers are tuned to the EQ in the Bose amplifier if I'm not mistaken.
We've curved the response in driver and passenger positions and it's relatively good down to 40 Hz.

Changing the drivers will necessitate consulting some of the guys that have done so and know what drivers to get. Most Navi guys end up buying a speaker or line to amplifier adapter then replacing all the drivers and adding a 200 x 4 2 Ohm amp and a 2 x 12 custom enclosure in the rear with a 1000 x 2 ohm amp.
It's quite expensive, unless you buy BOSS kits.

PS: Most guys that go that route end up adding 200 lbs of noise dampening materials in the doors and cabin due to Noise and Vibration induced by the radically increased music/low freq volumes.

kenchan · 12-09-2013, 01:00 PM

tires only come in black.

onzedge · 12-09-2013, 01:10 PM

There is no little hook upon which to hang my dry cleaning.

kenchan · 12-09-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

There is no little hook upon which to hang my dry cleaning.

i can't remember but does the Z have an oh-shitto handle on the passenger side?

ElVee · 12-09-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i can't remember but does the Z have an oh-shitto handle on the passenger side?

Only on the 6MT.

kenchan · 12-09-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

Only on the 6MT.

nice. i knew the 6MT came complete unlike them AT's.

Glennm27 · 07-06-2014, 11:51 AM

The outside mirrors are too BIG.

The drivers side mirror actually causes a huge blind spot. I've never had a car with this problem. When making left turns is when it's most apparent. I've had to really adjust for this before it causes a major issue.
Anyone else have this issue?

kenchan · 07-06-2014, 11:55 AM

brancky3 · 07-06-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Glennm27

The outside mirrors are too BIG.

The drivers side mirror actually causes a huge blind spot. I've never had a car with this problem. When making left turns is when it's most apparent. I've had to really adjust for this before it causes a major issue.
Anyone else have this issue?

Never noticed that yet.... just curious, how tall are you?

conor1123 · 07-06-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennm27

The outside mirrors are too BIG.

The drivers side mirror actually causes a huge blind spot. I've never had a car with this problem. When making left turns is when it's most apparent. I've had to really adjust for this before it causes a major issue.
Anyone else have this issue?

I have the same problem. Also with the pillars. I think it is because of height because i'm 5'3...

14ZTSport · 07-06-2014, 12:51 PM

Personally, I like the size of the mirrors as they help me navigate the blind spots caused by the pillars and headrests...and lack of visibility through the tiny rear window. Never really had any trouble seeing over or around them when turning left or right.

Darketch · 07-06-2014, 12:50 PM

I'm 6'3" and have the same problem lol!

jpkirk · 07-06-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennm27

The outside mirrors are too BIG.

The drivers side mirror actually causes a huge blind spot. I've never had a car with this problem. When making left turns is when it's most apparent. I've had to really adjust for this before it causes a major issue.
Anyone else have this issue?

Those mirrors must double as major downforce generators.

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Glennm27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 20 Drives: 08 Z06 M, 14 370Z M Rep Power: 11	My only complaint with my 370Z...... The outside mirrors are too BIG. The drivers side mirror actually causes a huge blind spot. I've never had a car with this problem. When making left turns is when it's most apparent. I've had to really adjust for this before it causes a major issue. Anyone else have this issue? Ed_Collins likes this.

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12-09-2013, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	Yeah I held out for the Nav version too, the biggest complaint I hear about the Nav version is the stereo system. Rap/Techno/Rave music guys replace all the drivers in the car, add 1000 watts of 2 ohm amp, and replace alternator and battery. Nav version makes that really difficult in that the head unit has most of the functions of the car HVAC integrated. I just couldn't settle for the base or sport version after I'd seen the Navi/Touring Sport model.

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14ZTSport Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 118 Drives: 14 Z M6 PW T/S Rep Power: 11	Personally, I like the size of the mirrors as they help me navigate the blind spots caused by the pillars and headrests...and lack of visibility through the tiny rear window. Never really had any trouble seeing over or around them when turning left or right.