"Unlisted" model year changes

SeattleLion · 11-12-2010, 03:45 PM

Nissan, like Toyota, seems very reluctant to reveal anything but feature upgrades from year to year. An example of this is that the nav unit is completely different on the 2010 (compared to the 2009). This caught NavTool and others by surprise. I know it affected my backup camera install. Fortunately, someone here had already run into this.

That got me thinking. Are there other changes between 2009 and 2010?

shadoquad · 11-12-2010, 03:58 PM

2010 Z's are jam-packed with more awesome from factory. Of course, that's just from what I've read.

m4a1mustang · 11-12-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

2010 Z's are jam-packed with more awesome from factory. Of course, that's just from what I've read.

Very helpful post.

fullmonty · 11-12-2010, 04:37 PM

I jam packed shado full of awesome.... Just sayin'

I want a Z · 11-12-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion

Nissan, like Toyota, seems very reluctant to reveal anything but feature upgrades from year to year. An example of this is that the nav unit is completely different on the 2010 (compared to the 2009). This caught NavTool and others by surprise. I know it affected my backup camera install. Fortunately, someone here had already run into this.

That got me thinking. Are there other changes between 2009 and 2010?

It's actually a very good question, I am sure manufacturers also make unannounced mid year changes to fix problems and improve quality. I have never really come across a concise list of these on line

6spd · 11-12-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

I jam packed shado full of awesome.... Just sayin'

ghey-est quote EVER

wilsonp · 11-12-2010, 05:21 PM

Actually, the changed Navigation/Stereo were documented by Nissan, just not all the technical details of how the internals changed to support USB music devices and higher resolution Navigation screen.

However, I would not be surprised if there are other running changes that are less well documented, such as the improved piston seal to prevent excessive oil consumption.

Jordo! · 11-12-2010, 05:32 PM

Isn't there a difference between the 09 and 10 TPMS? There's a TSB about it.

Different Key fob...

Possibly some minor ECU tweaks -- for starters, fixing whatever caused the mysterious 09 ECU whine.

wilsonp · 11-12-2010, 05:42 PM

Whine possibly caused by capacitors so a better assembly or better caps would have fixed it.

LuckyJinx · 11-12-2010, 07:40 PM

They change the year plates from 2009 to 2010. Significant change.

shadoquad · 11-12-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

They change the year plates from 2009 to 2010. Significant change.

It adds like 6 hp!

sajonf · 11-12-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

ghey-est quote EVER

LOL I was thinking the same thing.. Almost spit out my drink!

sonic370 · 11-12-2010, 08:29 PM

heard they added that new car smell to all 2010 model's

man i miss that smell but not worth trading in for it...

2012 here i come

shadoquad · 11-12-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

heard they added that new car smell to all 2010 model's

man i miss that smell but not worth trading in for it...

2012 here i come

I love new car smell, too, but apparently there are studies being done to determine how toxic the air is that causes that smell.

whoops.

6spd · 11-12-2010, 08:46 PM

yeah supposedly car manu's are creating ways to remove that smell before the cars hit the showrooms...

11-12-2010, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 234	"Unlisted" model year changes Nissan, like Toyota, seems very reluctant to reveal anything but feature upgrades from year to year. An example of this is that the nav unit is completely different on the 2010 (compared to the 2009). This caught NavTool and others by surprise. I know it affected my backup camera install. Fortunately, someone here had already run into this. That got me thinking. Are there other changes between 2009 and 2010?

11-12-2010, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I jam packed shado full of awesome.... Just sayin' __________________

11-12-2010, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Actually, the changed Navigation/Stereo were documented by Nissan, just not all the technical details of how the internals changed to support USB music devices and higher resolution Navigation screen. However, I would not be surprised if there are other running changes that are less well documented, such as the improved piston seal to prevent excessive oil consumption. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-12-2010, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Isn't there a difference between the 09 and 10 TPMS? There's a TSB about it. Different Key fob... Possibly some minor ECU tweaks -- for starters, fixing whatever caused the mysterious 09 ECU whine. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-12-2010, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Whine possibly caused by capacitors so a better assembly or better caps would have fixed it. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-12-2010, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	2010 Z's are jam-packed with more awesome from factory. Of course, that's just from what I've read.

11-12-2010, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	They change the year plates from 2009 to 2010. Significant change.

11-12-2010, 08:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	heard they added that new car smell to all 2010 model's man i miss that smell but not worth trading in for it... 2012 here i come

11-12-2010, 08:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	yeah supposedly car manu's are creating ways to remove that smell before the cars hit the showrooms... __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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