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JoeD 08-12-2009 05:40 AM
Minor differences that have gone unnoticed?
 
I am curious to find out some more information on some variance I've seen in some Zs. Perhaps it has something to do with build-date or trim-level, but I've noticed a difference in the tachometers of some cars which have hatches for every 100 RPM, whereas some do not. What's the deal? Yes, I know it's somewhat insignificant, but my curiosity gets the best of me as to why there are two versions. Perhaps there are other minor differences that are not officially mentioned by Nissan between trims and/or build-dates?

Also, there is no documentation that I could find on the difference between the Base and nav-equipped Touring climate-control layout. The Base has the very traditional three-dial layout while the Touring w/ nav's is somewhat integrated into the Bose as one unit. Is it dual-zone climate when you equip nav?

Silly questions, yes...but I'm a stickler on details. :)

JoeD 08-12-2009 11:11 PM
Here is what I mean just to clarify...

With 100 RPM marks:
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/f/a/1/...70z_gauges.jpg

Without:
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/DSC01297.jpg

Nikon FM 08-12-2009 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeD (Post 147892)
I am curious to find out some more information on some variance I've seen in some Zs. Perhaps it has something to do with build-date or trim-level, but I've noticed a difference in the tachometers of some cars which have hatches for every 100 RPM, whereas some do not. What's the deal? Yes, I know it's somewhat insignificant, but my curiosity gets the best of me as to why there are two versions. Perhaps there are other minor differences that are not officially mentioned by Nissan between trims and/or build-dates?

Also, there is no documentation that I could find on the difference between the Base and nav-equipped Touring climate-control layout. The Base has the very traditional three-dial layout while the Touring w/ nav's is somewhat integrated into the Bose as one unit. Is it dual-zone climate when you equip nav?


Silly questions, yes...but I'm a stickler on details. :)

Single zone with Nav.

Wow, good catch on that 100 rpm marking. Possibly 2009.5 or is that a 2010 build?

cave vulture 08-12-2009 11:19 PM
Touring plus Sport build number 365 and no 100 RPM hatches.

LattimerII 08-12-2009 11:37 PM
Mine has build date May 2009. It looks like second picture.

mcphelps 08-12-2009 11:39 PM
I would say the 100 rpm marks are early, as the fuel/temp gauges in the pic are as well. I though those gause were pre-production. Were the 100 rpm marks pre-productionas well?

cave vulture 08-13-2009 12:31 AM
I see what you mean. No black shading on the upper picture fuel-temp guage. Wondering now if both pictures were taken on production vehicles?

cave vulture 08-13-2009 12:33 AM
For sure, the 370Z brochure does not show the 100 RPM marks on any photos.

AK370Z 08-13-2009 12:41 AM
As mcphelps mentioned, picture 1 is PRE-production model. It's probably from demo cars that were given to Edmunds, Motortrends and many magazine journalists.

Picture 2 is production model dash layout. As you can see, the fuel and water temp has a black strip to increase visibility. I took picture no. 2 from my own car.

I believe 370Z is equipped with "Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)". I do not recall reading anything about "dual climate zone".

tbonesteak 08-13-2009 01:51 AM
AK is right. I have a build date of July09 (yeah i got it fassst) and no 100 rpm markers.

armensti 08-13-2009 02:17 AM
i just went downstairs to check out my car lol and no it doesnt have the 100rpm marks

molamann 08-13-2009 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by armensti (Post 149304)
i just went downstairs to check out my car lol and no it doesnt have the 100rpm marks
Man true enthusiasts would know if their Z had the marks. So disappointed at you. :shakes head:

armensti 08-13-2009 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by molamann (Post 149323)
Man true enthusiasts would know if their Z had the marks. So disappointed at you. :shakes head:
well im to busy keeping my eye on the red line area so i never even look down there :tup:

by the way a true enthusiasts would get out of his bed at 1am at night to walk to the downstairs parking lot to check to see if his car has them or not :cool:

ohhhh and a true enthusiasts gets a stick not an auto:p

i got you so good lol

Smallywood 08-13-2009 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by armensti (Post 149334)
well im to busy keeping my eye on the red line area so i never even look down there :tup:

by the way a true enthusiasts would get out of his bed at 1am at night to walk to the downstairs parking lot to check to see if his car has them or not :cool:

ohhhh and a true enthusiasts gets a stick not an auto:p

i got you so good lol
Nice!
:stirthepot:

armensti 08-13-2009 03:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smallywood (Post 149336)
Nice!
:stirthepot:
:driving:


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