370Z 2009.5 Changes?

chubbs · 02-15-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unixpunk

I think the LED fuel guage makes more sense on the JDM Fairlady since it is right hand drive and the left guage is not right next to the driver window. If they had just flipped the guages around on the left drive version I don't think reviews would have even pointed it out since there would not have been the glare from the drivers window.

This is precisely what I've been thinking. As I'm in England, where we drive on the left, just like Japan, I'm hoping that this won't be an issue for us when the Z arrives in July, because the guage will be almost in the centre of the car, away from the windows. I feel for you Yankies!

DIGItonium · 02-15-2009, 03:44 PM

The Fuel/Temp gauge is NOT LED. The indicators are LCD segments underneath an LED-like diffuser. The contrast is terrible, and actual LED segments would make better sense. It's a cost thing.

MC · 02-15-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KManZ

what happened to the aluminum insert like on the 350? What do you guys think? I feel like the shift knob is a bit plain without it.

good obeservation, the all black knob does looks a little cheaper in my opinion. it was one of the first things i noticed. i would have expected the shift gate indicator to be brushed aluminum or something with some trim around the bottom that meets the boot

a quick fix is just get the G37 knob

Paradox · 02-15-2009, 06:11 PM

This is why I never purchase the first batch of production cars... Usually, on the 2.5 to 3rd year is when they make all the changes to "improve" on what the customers complain about. AND!!! all the mods have been R&D'ed and tested, only downside is by then everyone and their mom has one.... =(

brisk · 02-15-2009, 08:25 PM

^honestly i dont see any improvements needed on this car.
i usually wait 2 years(also had a 05 g35c)

i think the complains are just minor.
everyone is going to complain about something...always.

subterfuge242 · 02-15-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

Honestly, I think the LED system just needs improving. Instead of using the small amount large LEDs they're using, they should use 100 micro-LEDs to make it look somewhat fluid.

That would have a real sweet look to it, hopefully in a blue-white color. Anything other then orange IMO.

subterfuge242 · 02-15-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs

Exterior-wise, here's a plea to Nissan - please put a strip of LED's in the headlamp cluster - the sooner the better.

Just remember the transformation of the rear end when the 350z taillights changed from bulb to LED's.

Interior-wise, please catch up with other manufacturers and give the audio system a USB port somewhere in a cubby hole.

I agree, would be a nice improvement.

brisk · 02-15-2009, 09:31 PM

"Just remember the transformation of the rear end when the 350z taillights changed from bulb to LED's."

Aren't the 370z's tails LED's???

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 10:05 PM

^^ I think they are.....lol.....bulbs are so passé...lol

maybe they'll change it, like mid production update model...whatever the term is called....in the middle of the 5 year production life..

brisk · 02-15-2009, 10:24 PM

^ yea i just cheked on nissan and they say its led tails and brake and sidemarker.

i would like to see a backup camera though....

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 10:33 PM

i wonder why they didnt put one in the 1st place........car is too small for a camera to be placed...lol...dunno

brisk · 02-15-2009, 10:53 PM

i think its sorta reserved for its sister car like the g37.
luxury brand...luxury "stuff"

so your selling your g for the 370?

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 10:56 PM

^^ nah...might buy a Z later on

the G will be 2 yrs old this Aug.....

and it's an 08 model...

brisk · 02-15-2009, 11:06 PM

haha gotcha.
2 years is too soon to sell...unless you don't care about $$$ lol
besides the g37 is a great car too.

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 11:11 PM

^^ i'll drive it til it runs no more, an example is my pontiac 6000...lol...1989...still have

i'm the reason why leasing is not a good idea....hahaha

02-15-2009, 06:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paradox Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA Posts: 62 Drives: 05 G35 IP 6MT Rep Power: 200	This is why I never purchase the first batch of production cars... Usually, on the 2.5 to 3rd year is when they make all the changes to "improve" on what the customers complain about. AND!!! all the mods have been R&D'ed and tested, only downside is by then everyone and their mom has one.... =( __________________ Current: 05 IP G35C 6MT

02-15-2009, 03:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The Fuel/Temp gauge is NOT LED. The indicators are LCD segments underneath an LED-like diffuser. The contrast is terrible, and actual LED segments would make better sense. It's a cost thing.

02-15-2009, 08:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	^honestly i dont see any improvements needed on this car. i usually wait 2 years(also had a 05 g35c) i think the complains are just minor. everyone is going to complain about something...always.

02-15-2009, 09:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	"Just remember the transformation of the rear end when the 350z taillights changed from bulb to LED's." Aren't the 370z's tails LED's???

02-15-2009, 10:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ I think they are.....lol.....bulbs are so passé...lol maybe they'll change it, like mid production update model...whatever the term is called....in the middle of the 5 year production life..

02-15-2009, 10:24 PM	#25 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	^ yea i just cheked on nissan and they say its led tails and brake and sidemarker. i would like to see a backup camera though....

02-15-2009, 10:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	i wonder why they didnt put one in the 1st place........car is too small for a camera to be placed...lol...dunno

02-15-2009, 10:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	i think its sorta reserved for its sister car like the g37. luxury brand...luxury "stuff" so your selling your g for the 370?

02-15-2009, 10:56 PM	#28 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ nah...might buy a Z later on the G will be 2 yrs old this Aug..... and it's an 08 model...

02-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#29 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	haha gotcha. 2 years is too soon to sell...unless you don't care about $$$ lol besides the g37 is a great car too.

02-15-2009, 11:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ i'll drive it til it runs no more, an example is my pontiac 6000...lol...1989...still have i'm the reason why leasing is not a good idea....hahaha