Things you didnt know about your 370z

MR.nismo · 05-07-2015, 01:46 AM

And you can lock your vehicle from the outside with the key fob on hand while the engine is running. I do it during the summer time if I'm at a convenience store and just getting a soda or water bottle, I leave the engine running with A/C blasting cold air while I get my drinks. Upon returning I just press unlock and get in.
So far this is the only vehicle that allows me to do that. Any other car, I have to turn off the engine in order to "lock it".

POS VETT · 05-07-2015, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

And you can lock your vehicle from the outside with the key fob on hand while the engine is running. I do it during the summer time if I'm at a convenience store and just getting a soda or water bottle, I leave the engine running with A/C blasting cold air while I get my drinks. Upon returning I just press unlock and get in.
So far this is the only vehicle that allows me to do that. Any other car, I have to turn off the engine in order to "lock it".

My GMs, 350Z, previous 240SX, previous LS400, previous E36M3s, and a few others allow door locking using the remote while the engine is running. I do this when warming up in the cold months to prevent theft.

MadMan · 05-07-2015, 11:14 AM

I didn't know that after 2 yrs of ownership, that on occasion, I would still be floored by how aggressively gorgeous a car she is.

sx moneypit · 05-07-2015, 01:46 PM

vtec to vvel · 05-09-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

And you can lock your vehicle from the outside with the key fob on hand while the engine is running. I do it during the summer time if I'm at a convenience store and just getting a soda or water bottle, I leave the engine running with A/C blasting cold air while I get my drinks. Upon returning I just press unlock and get in.
So far this is the only vehicle that allows me to do that. Any other car, I have to turn off the engine in order to "lock it".

every time i exit the car with fob in hand, it beeps and displays a "no key" message. what happens if i keep walking away with the key and out of range of the car?

vtec to vvel · 05-09-2015, 02:30 AM

one thing i found on from my 07 Si and that i've tested on my 07 350Z and now my 09 370Z is that if you push the unlock button from your key fob, but don't open the door, within 45 seconds, the car will lock itself on its own.

MR.nismo · 05-09-2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

every time i exit the car with fob in hand, it beeps and displays a "no key" message. what happens if i keep walking away with the key and out of range of the car?

It will get tired of beeping. Perhaps it may follow the key fob.
On a serious note, nothing happens. It only beeps for a few seconds, but if you don't lock it anyone can still drive it away.
I haven't tried this, but I will "leave" the key fob in the garage while I drive around my block to see if it shuts down after a few minutes or if anything happens at all.

MR.nismo · 05-09-2015, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

one thing i found on from my 07 Si and that i've tested on my 07 350Z and now my 09 370Z is that if you push the unlock button from your key fob, but don't open the door, within 45 seconds, the car will lock itself on its own.

Most cars do that (modern cars with factory alarms). You can unlock it, but if no doors are ever opened then the car lock itself again. Some manufacturers gives you 45 seconds, others 30 seconds or a minute.

MR.nismo · 05-09-2015, 03:03 AM

I bet no one knows this......
If you want the passenger to STFU, all you have to do is (while in a safe zone/area to do this) do a quick input in the steering wheel of hard left followed by a hard right. The passenger's head (the side of the head) will hit the glass. They will get the message..

I do it to my wife whenever she starts bickering or annoying me. She gets the message.

P's_Z · 05-09-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

I bet no one knows this......
If you want the passenger to STFU, all you have to do is (while in a safe zone/area to do this) do a quick input in the steering wheel of hard left followed by a hard right. The passenger's head (the side of the head) will hit the glass. They will get the message..

I do it to my wife whenever she starts bickering or annoying me. She gets the message.

vtec to vvel · 05-09-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

It will get tired of beeping. Perhaps it may follow the key fob.
On a serious note, nothing happens. It only beeps for a few seconds, but if you don't lock it anyone can still drive it away.
I haven't tried this, but I will "leave" the key fob in the garage while I drive around my block to see if it shuts down after a few minutes or if anything happens at all.

lol i tried it today. car still runs, but you just won't be able to start it back up.

MR.nismo · 05-09-2015, 10:11 PM

[QUOTE=P's_Z;3192978]

I forgot to mention while the vehicle is in motion I.E. anything above 30-35 mph.

apatter8 · 05-10-2015, 04:58 AM

All this talk about storing a handgun in the cubby holes got me thinking; If you're in an accident, couldn't you have a gun flying around your head?

axmea? · 05-10-2015, 05:10 AM

Something I discovered a long time ago. Treat your lady right and you will have endless mods.

TexasChuck · 05-10-2015, 10:28 AM

Lot of good infor here. So many posts are just rambling stuff.
Thanks

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MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	And you can lock your vehicle from the outside with the key fob on hand while the engine is running. I do it during the summer time if I'm at a convenience store and just getting a soda or water bottle, I leave the engine running with A/C blasting cold air while I get my drinks. Upon returning I just press unlock and get in. So far this is the only vehicle that allows me to do that. Any other car, I have to turn off the engine in order to "lock it". __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

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MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	I bet no one knows this...... If you want the passenger to STFU, all you have to do is (while in a safe zone/area to do this) do a quick input in the steering wheel of hard left followed by a hard right. The passenger's head (the side of the head) will hit the glass. They will get the message.. I do it to my wife whenever she starts bickering or annoying me. She gets the message. MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

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MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	[QUOTE=P's_Z;3192978] I forgot to mention while the vehicle is in motion I.E. anything above 30-35 mph. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

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vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	one thing i found on from my 07 Si and that i've tested on my 07 350Z and now my 09 370Z is that if you push the unlock button from your key fob, but don't open the door, within 45 seconds, the car will lock itself on its own.

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apatter8 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 13	All this talk about storing a handgun in the cubby holes got me thinking; If you're in an accident, couldn't you have a gun flying around your head?

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TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Good Info! Lot of good infor here. So many posts are just rambling stuff. Thanks

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