What's the coolest car tech you've seen?

vividracing · 04-28-2015, 08:57 PM

What innovation from a manufacturer made you just say "wow, that's ingenious!" Or it's just super innovative, never been done before or this application is perfect for it.

To me, the new Ford GT takes all my wows...

-The exhaust in the middle looks like jet fighter after burners and can basically be called that.
-The taillights and the hole in the middle is actually an outlet for hot air from the intercoolers and wastegates.
-The rear spoiler is functional, going up and down for more downforce and assist with braking.
-The wings going from the wheel fenders to the roof are actually the air intakes for the engine and also function to divert more air to the rear spoiler.

What have you seen that made you go "wow"?

-RyanG

SurfDog · 04-28-2015, 09:07 PM

Synchro rev match rocks

JARblue · 04-28-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

-The exhaust in the middle looks like jet fighter after burners and can basically be called that.

They're not the first one to do after burner exhaust tips

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Although the Z doesn't have quite the power to match the look

And Ford pulls them off beautifully in the center

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Synchro rev match rocks

I thought it was cool before even purchasing, but four years of Z ownership has convinced me that SRM is a bad a$$ feature

I really like that you can turn it ON/OFF.

Spooler · 04-28-2015, 10:54 PM

When Nissan came out with the Quad cab Frontier. They were the first.

MR.nismo · 04-28-2015, 11:36 PM

Whatever model/brand that came out with a ac unit is my favorite tech. AC is the best invention ever.
Whoever invented the air conditioning should be given a Nobel prize. Thanks Mr. Carrier

kenchan · 04-29-2015, 12:45 AM

blinkers.

jcosta79 · 04-29-2015, 05:20 AM

The new Koenigsegg has NO transmission. Yes, you read that right.

What the what?!?!

MagmaRed370z · 04-29-2015, 08:32 AM

Insane Mode on the new Tesla P85D. First one with the actual word "Insane" on the dash for launch control/Drive mode.

Haboob · 04-29-2015, 10:35 AM

In no order:

SRM is sweet, no doubt.

The P1's taillights.

The 918's exhaust.

The speed brake on cars (I think I saw it first on the F1?). Love that thing... That's one feature I want on every car I own.

This new fuel rumour by Audi seems pretty crazy...

And the digital cluster in many new cars is pretty awesome.

At the Phoenix Auto Show I saw Infiniti had the around-view cameras - you could see every direction around the car on the screen. Protecting you from curbing wheels, etc. Must. Have. This.

The DCT transmission. Esp. PDK...

JARblue · 04-29-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

At the Phoenix Auto Show I saw Infiniti had the around-view cameras - you could see every direction around the car on the screen. Protecting you from curbing wheels, etc. Must. Have. This.

Lol my grandparents had this in their Lexas like 8 years ago. My Dad just bought a Rogue last year and it came in one of the packages. It is a pretty cool feature though

Haboob · 04-29-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Lol my grandparents had this in their Lexas like 8 years ago. My Dad just bought a Rogue last year and it came in one of the packages. It is a pretty cool feature though

That's the first time I had seen it (in action). Cam's on the mirrors so you can see the sides, etc. So sweet, as I'm always worried about hitting the curb (even though I'm not even close

)

I would probably drive with the around-view on all the time, especially on the Z, with it's ginormous mirrors and blind spots.

BadboyDCC · 04-29-2015, 10:44 AM

I still think this is cool.

Volvo Trucks - Emergency braking system

jcosta79 · 04-29-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Yup. It is the One:1

Actually it's the Regera, a whole new model. The One:1 is still based on the Agera and has a transmission.

JARblue · 04-29-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Actually it's the Regera, a whole new model. The One:1 is still based on the Agera and has a transmission.

Thank you for correcting me... my buddy and I were both wrong. Trying to think of it. And yes, I see now the One:1 has a 7 speed DCT. But the no transmission car looks crazy

Fuzzzy · 04-29-2015, 12:51 PM

Buncha young guys itt.

Air-conditioning
FM radio
8-track tape players
Interval windshield wipers

04-28-2015, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	What's the coolest car tech you've seen? What innovation from a manufacturer made you just say "wow, that's ingenious!" Or it's just super innovative, never been done before or this application is perfect for it. To me, the new Ford GT takes all my wows... -The exhaust in the middle looks like jet fighter after burners and can basically be called that. -The taillights and the hole in the middle is actually an outlet for hot air from the intercoolers and wastegates. -The rear spoiler is functional, going up and down for more downforce and assist with braking. -The wings going from the wheel fenders to the roof are actually the air intakes for the engine and also function to divert more air to the rear spoiler. What have you seen that made you go "wow"? -RyanG TerribleONE likes this. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

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SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Synchro rev match rocks osbornsm and 1st like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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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	Whatever model/brand that came out with a ac unit is my favorite tech. AC is the best invention ever. Whoever invented the air conditioning should be given a Nobel prize. Thanks Mr. Carrier vividracing, DEpointfive0, Zoren 370 and 1 others like this. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	The new Koenigsegg has NO transmission. Yes, you read that right. What the what?!?! TerribleONE, vividracing and JARblue like this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	In no order: SRM is sweet, no doubt. The P1's taillights. The 918's exhaust. The speed brake on cars (I think I saw it first on the F1?). Love that thing... That's one feature I want on every car I own. This new fuel rumour by Audi seems pretty crazy... And the digital cluster in many new cars is pretty awesome. At the Phoenix Auto Show I saw Infiniti had the around-view cameras - you could see every direction around the car on the screen. Protecting you from curbing wheels, etc. Must. Have. This. The DCT transmission. Esp. PDK...

04-28-2015, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,834 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	When Nissan came out with the Quad cab Frontier. They were the first.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	blinkers.

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MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Insane Mode on the new Tesla P85D. First one with the actual word "Insane" on the dash for launch control/Drive mode.

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BadboyDCC Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 96 Drives: 2016 Maxima SR Rep Power: 11	I still think this is cool. Volvo Trucks - Emergency braking system Haboob likes this.

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