What is your must have car tech?

Fuzzzy · 09-05-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

There are some gizmos I like to have (cruise, ABS) but I was perfectly happy with the all-manual, no-electronics 1964-1/2 Mustang I had. But I'm an Old Fart so YMMV.

This.

I was also happy without A/C in a vehicle until ca. 1970 and living in the deep south. I could do perfectly well without some of these new-fangled gizmos, but I prefer to select some that make my life easier and better.

I also was fine without seat belts and when they began appearing in my cars, I stuffed them under the seat to get them out of the way--as did almost everybody I knew. I hated air bags too. I still haven't had one explode in my face, but I'm mostly glad they are there.

ImportConvert · 09-06-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

Before the Z I drove a 97 Ford probe. My other vehicles are a 11 Ford ranger and the wifes 07 328i. When I decided to move away from the probe the only tech I sought after was pretty modest, bluetooth. Needless to say none of my vehicles have any notable gadgets (android auto, lane assist, etc.). Since you don't know what you "dont know" I'm curious what bit of tech has become a "must have" for you guys. For example, my Z has the tech package so the backup camera has become a must-have for me.

-Air conditioned or ventilated and heated seats seats
-AWD
-AA/ACP
-NAV
-XM/satellite radio
-Radar adaptive CC

These are 6 "must haves" for me at this point.

Spooler · 09-06-2019, 12:21 PM

CD player and a decent stereo. That's it. I don't need NAV and all that other junk.

Rusty · 09-06-2019, 12:34 PM

No a/c. Crank windows. Vents that you have to open by hand. FM radio and 8track player. Foot operated windshield washer. 4 speed with a heavy clutch pedal. Now that's a driver's car.

mikeb · 09-06-2019, 01:43 PM

... I remember when landline were just fine, who the heck needs a cell phone; kids these days.
Lol guys I get it and I can relate. We like our Z for its analog style and i avoid threads lamenting the Z as "outdated". However Im both old *and* a geek, so I don't share the view that new tech is inherently bad. NAV, cruise, VDC etc all good for me. Adaptive cruise sound goods too and I have not experienced it yet, so I'm curious but my curiosity is not related to the Z

3.7 ZPA · 09-06-2019, 02:35 PM

AC, and music in some way, shape, or form. I don't care if it's an 8 track.

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ImportConvert · 09-06-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

... I remember when landline were just fine, who the heck needs a cell phone; kids these days.
Lol guys I get it and I can relate. We like our Z for its analog style and i avoid threads lamenting the Z as "outdated". However Im both old *and* a geek, so I don't share the view that new tech is inherently bad. NAV, cruise, VDC etc all good for me. Adaptive cruise sound goods too and I have not experienced it yet, so I'm curious but my curiosity is not related to the Z

It's nice. You basically turn it on, set the follow distance, and it accelerates/stops/starts/decelerates for you, with traffic. Great in rush hour, or just a cross-country cruise.

Zingston · 09-06-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

It's nice. You basically turn it on, set the follow distance, and it accelerates/stops/starts/decelerates for you, with traffic. Great in rush hour, or just a cross-country cruise.

Yep... my Lexus has it and it's great for what it is.

Zingston · 09-06-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

No a/c. Crank windows. Vents that you have to open by hand. FM radio and 8track player. Foot operated windshield washer. 4 speed with a heavy clutch pedal. Now that's a driver's car.

You forgot the left foot high beam button. I loved that feature!!! Why... why they take it away????

ImportConvert · 09-06-2019, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

You forgot the left foot high beam button. I loved that feature!!! Why... why they take it away????

Auto headlights negate it, but in older or lower optioned cars without it, I really liked it, too. Hands free. I prefer the autodim though. Is best. Add that to my list, lol

CRiZO · 09-06-2019, 08:46 PM

Those laser headlights that just don't shine at oncoming cars or pedestrians are so ******* cool, it's a shame they're not legal in the states yet.

ImportConvert · 09-06-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Those laser headlights that just don't shine at oncoming cars or pedestrians are so ******* cool, it's a shame they're not legal in the states yet.

I have LED adaptive headlights. Would love to see the lasers! Never one what I was missing with non adaptive lights.

alcheng · 01-11-2020, 01:58 AM

a button to press and the curb side exterior mirror will turn downward so I can see how far my car is from the curb.

and maybe a rearview camera for patking, but not a must.

otherwise I don't need any driving aid, I drive the car, not the computer n sensors.

ZCanadian · 01-12-2020, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

a button to press and the curb side exterior mirror will turn downward so I can see how far my car is from the curb.

and maybe a rearview camera for patking, but not a must.

otherwise I don't need any driving aid, I drive the car, not the computer n sensors.

Titan has a great “bird’s eye view” (composite of cameras around the vehicle), which is really useful when berthing that aircraft carrier. I do appreciate this feature, as tailgates have become taller and trucks longer/wider over the years. When the cameras aren’t slimed over from road grime, that is.

Fuzzzy · 01-12-2020, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Titan has a great “bird’s eye view” (composite of cameras around the vehicle), which is really useful when berthing that aircraft carrier. I do appreciate this feature, as tailgates have become taller and trucks longer/wider over the years. When the cameras aren’t slimed over from road grime, that is.

My wife recently bought a Hyundai Santa Fe that has that view. It is so easy to get spoiled and lazy!

It also tilts both outside mirrors slightly down when shifted into reverse. I was surprised at how much easier that makes things.

Neither of those are "must have" but I do concede that they are nice.

09-06-2019, 12:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	No a/c. Crank windows. Vents that you have to open by hand. FM radio and 8track player. Foot operated windshield washer. 4 speed with a heavy clutch pedal. Now that's a driver's car. JARblue and Zingston like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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mikeb Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: gboro Posts: 80 Drives: 15 Sport Tech MagBlk Rep Power: 10	... I remember when landline were just fine, who the heck needs a cell phone; kids these days. Lol guys I get it and I can relate. We like our Z for its analog style and i avoid threads lamenting the Z as "outdated". However Im both old and a geek, so I don't share the view that new tech is inherently bad. NAV, cruise, VDC etc all good for me. Adaptive cruise sound goods too and I have not experienced it yet, so I'm curious but my curiosity is not related to the Z __________________ mlb

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3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	AC, and music in some way, shape, or form. I don't care if it's an 8 track. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 6MT Touring Sport Z1///Tanabe///ZSpeed///EVO-R///Michelin

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	a button to press and the curb side exterior mirror will turn downward so I can see how far my car is from the curb. and maybe a rearview camera for patking, but not a must. otherwise I don't need any driving aid, I drive the car, not the computer n sensors. JARblue and old guy like this.

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