LOVE this car!!! Umm... sunglasses holder? Center console tab? Bose display?

optiontrader · 10-24-2010, 09:53 PM

I always think to myself when I drive the car (it's a DD), "this much driving fun for $36K must be illegal!" Nissan did the design right!

But with any car, there are issues. We know the big ones: oil consumption, oil temperature, road noise, etc.

Some nitnoid design issues have me scratching my head, however. I know someone earlier posted his "issues" with the car and got shat upon. So to get these things off my chest, I'm gonna throw out some really picky things while I put my flame suit on.

- Where's the sunglasses holder? I use the cubby (great spot for them!), but the map light area's huge - why couldn't have that been added? Need to look cool while driving the Z!
- The center console tab is perfectly position to be opened by your elbow when you're driving. Side location perhaps?
- AC Delco radios have two line displays, which are nice for SAT Radio. Even in cheap rentals (the Dodge Caliber), the stock display is two line, VFD... nice. The one-liner Bose... meh.

I bought the car as a DD for it's engine and sportiness, and I love it. But I also own it, so I think a little bit of self criticism is helpful. Flame away!

eddieconfetti · 10-24-2010, 10:02 PM

there is nothing to flame about. i totally agree with you.

cab83_750 · 10-24-2010, 10:05 PM

Nah! No flames from me.

Yeah, the console "used" to open with my elbow for the first few months. For some reason, it stopped. I guess my body adjusted accordingly.

I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.

SophiaZ · 10-24-2010, 10:08 PM

You suck! j/k
Deal with the "I wish I had's..." and just enjoy the Z. Don't compare it to other cars..or you wouldn't be considered faithful and happy with your purchase. You bought it for a reason...so now, just deal with the flaws. But all-in-all..the pros out way the flaws! Enyjoy

PapoZalsa · 10-24-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.

370Zsteve · 10-24-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by cab83_750

I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

LOl huh?

cab83_750 · 10-24-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

. It is a sports car after all.

I guess my point is that the location sucked and it looked out of place and an after-thought.

Take it out and you will see how much cleaner the passenger side would look.

Am I the only one young and active enough to try squeezing myself with the passenger --- take it out and squeezing 4 legs is a little better.

370Zsteve · 10-24-2010, 10:15 PM

I must say I agree except I never opened the cubby with my elbow.

Rooskey · 10-24-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Nah! No flames from me.

Yeah, the console "used" to open with my elbow for the first few months. For some reason, it stopped. I guess my body adjusted accordingly.

I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.

Has anyone ever tried to plug up there phone charger while driving down the road. Its a good way to cause a big wreck.

ThoriumHotdog · 10-24-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

. It is a sports car after all.

I guess my point is that the location sucked and it looked out of place and an after-thought.

Take it out and you will see how much cleaner the passenger side would look.

Am I the only one young and active enough to try squeezing myself with the passenger --- take it out and squeezing 4 legs is a little better.

hahah. Tight fit I imagine. I guess if you can squeeze two people into the passenger seat of a CRX then anything is possible.

Jeffblue · 10-24-2010, 10:41 PM

i usually put my sunglasses in the cupholder on the driver door or in the glove box. i have the nav so no room in the center.

antennahead · 10-24-2010, 11:03 PM

350 had a nice drop down door for your sunglasses that was a part of the overhead/map light insert. Wish they had kept that idea on the 370.

Lemers · 10-24-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

350 had a nice drop down door for your sunglasses that was a part of the overhead/map light insert. Wish they had kept that idea on the 370.

Those are nice. Only problem is that they get in the way of the targa top, oh wait no targa.

antennahead · 10-24-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Those are nice. Only problem is that they get in the way of the targa top, oh wait no targa.

There is a member here that actually had a targa conversion done to his car. Not sure how I feel about it, as they ended up with roll cage/roll bar additions behind the seats to strengthen the body. To each their own

Lemers · 10-24-2010, 11:26 PM

Saw the conversion.

10-24-2010, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	LOVE this car!!! Umm... sunglasses holder? Center console tab? Bose display? I always think to myself when I drive the car (it's a DD), "this much driving fun for $36K must be illegal!" Nissan did the design right! But with any car, there are issues. We know the big ones: oil consumption, oil temperature, road noise, etc. Some nitnoid design issues have me scratching my head, however. I know someone earlier posted his "issues" with the car and got shat upon. So to get these things off my chest, I'm gonna throw out some really picky things while I put my flame suit on. - Where's the sunglasses holder? I use the cubby (great spot for them!), but the map light area's huge - why couldn't have that been added? Need to look cool while driving the Z! - The center console tab is perfectly position to be opened by your elbow when you're driving. Side location perhaps? - AC Delco radios have two line displays, which are nice for SAT Radio. Even in cheap rentals (the Dodge Caliber), the stock display is two line, VFD... nice. The one-liner Bose... meh. I bought the car as a DD for it's engine and sportiness, and I love it. But I also own it, so I think a little bit of self criticism is helpful. Flame away! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

10-24-2010, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	I must say I agree except I never opened the cubby with my elbow. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-24-2010, 11:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	350 had a nice drop down door for your sunglasses that was a part of the overhead/map light insert. Wish they had kept that idea on the 370. __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

10-24-2010, 11:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Saw the conversion. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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10-24-2010, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	there is nothing to flame about. i totally agree with you.

10-24-2010, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Nah! No flames from me. Yeah, the console "used" to open with my elbow for the first few months. For some reason, it stopped. I guess my body adjusted accordingly. I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.

10-24-2010, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	You suck! j/k Deal with the "I wish I had's..." and just enjoy the Z. Don't compare it to other cars..or you wouldn't be considered faithful and happy with your purchase. You bought it for a reason...so now, just deal with the flaws. But all-in-all..the pros out way the flaws! Enyjoy

10-24-2010, 10:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i usually put my sunglasses in the cupholder on the driver door or in the glove box. i have the nav so no room in the center.