[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?

Ghostvette · 08-19-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by takemorepills

I used to do mods like this "back in the day" fortunately Nissan/Infiniti have very basic electrical systems. If you have a friendly junkyard nearby, see if they can put a 370Z column and a G37/Q60('14 or '15) column next to each other, they should be the exact same mounting dimensions.

Also, remember that later year models won't have the steering column lock, that's the same for the Infiniti G/Q, they dropped it also.

I'd wager that the connectors to hook up the electric tilt/tele are probably under the dash of the Z, just like the power seat connectors are already under the console.

ZoomZ · 08-19-2021, 02:09 PM

Whats the usefulness of the Turbine speed gauge on a production road car? Again, the triple gauge cluster wasted on useless info. (boost ok)

Specially if available on the digital display anyway.

JARblue · 08-19-2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

Whats the usefulness of the Turbine speed gauge on a production road car?

It was pretty useful in the Chrysler Turbine

tx11 · 08-19-2021, 02:59 PM

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/th...os-garage.452/

tvfreakazoid · 08-19-2021, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tx11

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/th...os-garage.452/

So Jay doesn't have to travel to NY lol

I'll be in my bunk!

Magic Bus · 08-19-2021, 03:55 PM

At least Jay's reveal was better than Nissans

tvfreakazoid · 08-19-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

At least Jay's reveal was better than Nissans

Lol true. But thats a terrible comparison. Cause most any youtuber reviews of the Z is better than nissans. Jay is ok.

I'll be in my bunk!

TreeSemdyZee · 08-19-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

Whats the usefulness of the Turbine speed gauge on a production road car? Again, the triple gauge cluster wasted on useless info. (boost ok)

Specially if available on the digital display anyway.

I want my tire pressure gauge back.

FL 4Motion · 08-19-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Wow! The new Z hasn't even hit the streets yet, and you're already calling for the "next" Z to be killed off.

How about we just enjoy this new model... you know, when it even available, and then just enjoy it for what it is. Who cares what happens in 5 or 10 years. LOL!

X2. There’s some seriously negative muthrfvckers in here.

It’s a damn miracle there’s even a z35 at all considering that a sports car, esp a 2 seater, is a tough sell for any manufacturer and Nissan isn’t in exactly the best financial shape right now.

It’s not a hybrid, (yet); that alone is cause for celebration.

My only concern is the electric steering, even the best setups from Porsche etc still aren’t on par with a hydraulic rack and pinion setup. They’re getting much closer now but I doubt Nissan is gonna match a new 911 electric rack. (Here’s hoping tho).

FL 4Motion · 08-19-2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

There are several older cars that have tilt/tele columns that don't have electronic power steering. My 2005 Malibu had EPS and it was a pain in the backside. It would intermittently quit working while I was driving and the only way to reset it was to stop the car, turn off the engine & restart. Then when it came time for alignment, part of the setup is to sweep the steering wheel left to right to center the wheels. Doing that would set a check engine light and the idiots aligning the car wanted to charge me extra $$ to 'diagnose' the light.

2005 gm product, that was the root cause of your problem.

takemorepills · 08-19-2021, 06:53 PM

Jay Leno is a badass!
One week, he's climbing out of a plane to mess with the pilots, next week he's got a hand's on with what may be the most anticipated Japanese enthusiast car of all time.

takemorepills · 08-19-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

Whats the usefulness of the Turbine speed gauge on a production road car? Again, the triple gauge cluster wasted on useless info. (boost ok)

Specially if available on the digital display anyway.

Not super useful, I agree. But you may be able to correlate lag to turbine speed, especially useful if you are roll racing a 6MT??

Just grabbing at straws!

takemorepills · 08-19-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I want my tire pressure gauge back.

It's on the LCD cluster now, shows all 4 tires individually (about time)

takemorepills · 08-19-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

My only concern is the electric steering, even the best setups from Porsche etc still aren’t on par with a hydraulic rack and pinion setup. They’re getting much closer now but I doubt Nissan is gonna match a new 911 electric rack. (Here’s hoping tho).

Go check out the recent reviews of the new GR86, the consensus is that the 86 is finally the best manifestation of itself possible. Rave reviews about it's steering feel.

The GR86 uses EPS! Subaru and Nissan have been known to utilize the same vendors over the decades.......just sayin'

1/4atatime · 08-19-2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by takemorepills

Go check out the recent reviews of the new GR86, the consensus is that the 86 is finally the best manifestation of itself possible. Rave reviews about it's steering feel.

The GR86 uses EPS! Subaru and Nissan have been known to utilize the same vendors over the decades.......just sayin'

The new Z isn't using EPS it's using DAS which is the worst version of electric steering.

New Z specs

"Vehicle speed-sensitive electric power steering"

Q60 DAS:
"With the DAS system, steering effort gradually increases with vehicle speed and lateral G,"

https://global.infinitinews.com/en/c...9ae80d78022898

Nissan obviously is burying the fact that their using DAS (due to being known to be terrible steering) since you have to go dig up their technically definition of their DAS to even understand the specifications on the new Z

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