S10 Z Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I never tire of giving my passengers items whilst driving and asking them to put them in the glove box Can't imagine why the designers decided that we needed to keep our gloves in little cupboards behind the seats. Even better when they ask whether the tray in the dashboard is the glovebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I only found this out a few days ago - what is that vertical line on the driver's side mirror for? The mirror on the outer side of the line is shaped differently and should show you vehicles that are in your "blind spot". Can't say I've ever noticed this before. Good God, didn't your driving instructor ever explain that.. he should have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Have you all found the secret document holder area, never knew that existed until recently. Under the glove box? Found this when fitting the phone kit. Glove box???? Glove box is behind the pax seat Oh, that is so odd I did find a pair of leather driving gloves in there when I bought the car......370Ad Ding Dong Haha.....and you've still got those shoes Linus yes and I am keeping them but you can have your scarf back Well I dare you to turn up at a track day like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 What is the blank button for next to the heated seats button (Pre-facelift, GT Model)? Is this used for Sat-Nav or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgs Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Would be where the roof button is on a roadster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Would be where the roof button is on a roadster Aaahhh! Finally put my mind at rest, now my OCD wants the blank one in the middle... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 What an excellent thread, took me all day to read it. Fact, the standard ride height of the Z is far to low to drive over a dead badger! Best to avoid, otherwise you will end up with three very large thuds, a broken exhaust and bits of fur + blood splatters on the underside of your car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Would be where the roof button is on a roadster No, the roadsters roof button is underneath the dashboard close to the petrol filler cap release button. The blank between the heated seats is a "Snow Mode" switch, only found on JDM imports. Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanmackk Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Re the LCD information 'gauge' that displays dte, temperature, mpg etc, there are obviously two buttons - one to cycle through the different displays (on top) and one to reset information such as mpg and trip meter (right below it)- if you hold the top button for 2 seconds it brings you back to clock - save you having to scroll through all the options! Another fun fact, the US cars didn't get a clock in the triple gauges either. I have a Florida car. So there you have it, no folding mirrors, no clock. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Ajay Panchal who designed the 350Z was born in Leicester. 18" wheels on JDM zeds are an option. UK cars have enhanced VLSD cooling over JDM models. JDM ECU gives 10bhp less than UK ECU'S. I'm all geeked out now, time for bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 JDM ECU gives 10bhp less than UK ECU'S. I am not sure thats factual, more heresy, I have also read that the other way round, jdms give 10bhp more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 JDM ECU gives 10bhp less than UK ECU'S. I am not sure thats factual, more heresy, I have also read that the other way round, jdms give 10bhp more Just on this point, its proven that JDM GT4s have more power than UK GT4s - so maybe there is something in it. Back on topic, after looking over Darrens 240z at the weekend, did you know that the basic layout of the Zed has been pretty much the same from its inception - despite being many iterations older his 240z had the cubbies behind the seats, the rear turrets intruding into the boot, even the bonnet has flaps either side that lift up to expose the battery and fluid box. Also has the triple gauge in the middle that is tilted towards the driver. Didnt have a bass speaker behind the driver though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Interesting reading people's ranges and MPG's. I do a 400 mile weekly commute on £65 of super, avg £1.20 a litre, that's 36.5mpg. 640 miles a tank, I make that. I have to say I was expecting rather less... I can also verify I've consistently gotten about 12-15% extra MPG on Shell V Power Nitro+ over their regular unleaded. Wouldn't have believed you if I hadn't trialled it myself. Used regular for about a month and struggled to go past about 32mpg on the same run. This is a great thread, very interesting read. Edited July 3, 2015 by Rook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Used regular for about a month :scare: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 If you're gunna use it, doing so for a slightly extended period is the way to do so, as chopping and changing week-on-week means the system's never quite going to acclimatise, making it more prone to knock. A good friend of mine is a Nissan engineer, it's his opinion (and also mine) that a month of regular should have no long term effects. The only real worries of using regular for long periods of time is build-up, which won't be an issue for just a month. The stations near where I work only sell regular. I was interested to see if I absolutely had to use it what effect it would have on performance and MPG. Aside from 'feeling' a little sluggish, which could be entirely placebo, I consistently measured MPG losses far greater than the difference in price. I ran the test for 3 or 4 weeks (not sure) to make sure the engine had adjusted relevant timings and I wasn't losing efficiency due to 'knock' effects. Don't worry, she's safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I presume you have the HR engine Rook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 RevUp DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Edit: oops double post. Edited July 4, 2015 by Rook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) If you're gunna use it, doing so for a slightly extended period is the way to do so, as chopping and changing week-on-week means the system's never quite going to acclimatise, making it more prone to knock. A good friend of mine is a Nissan engineer, it's his opinion (and also mine) that a month of regular should have no long term effects. The only real worries of using regular for long periods of time is build-up, which won't be an issue for just a month. The stations near where I work only sell regular. I was interested to see if I absolutely had to use it what effect it would have on performance and MPG. Aside from 'feeling' a little sluggish, which could be entirely placebo, I consistently measured MPG losses far greater than the difference in price. I ran the test for 3 or 4 weeks (not sure) to make sure the engine had adjusted relevant timings and I wasn't losing efficiency due to 'knock' effects. Don't worry, she's safe. Have a read here http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/56308-what-can-happen-if-you-run-your-zed-on-95-ron/ Better be safe than sorry Edited July 4, 2015 by veeg33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) That's kinda what I said, 'only risk of long term use is buildup' and Jez at H-Dev gave the other point I made; it should have switched. I wasn't condoning the use of regular; I hoped the tone of my post would have made my reluctance to use it clear, but I stand by it being fine for a month. Many people have safely used 95 in the VQ35DE much longer. I'm sure pictures also exist of cars always run on 97 or 99 that have gone catastrophically wrong! Honestly, my main purpose in posting in this thread was my 640 mile range tank! Edited July 4, 2015 by Rook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Don't exceed 5k rpm with regular. Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Changing the stock exhaust out for a SS one gained me 3 extra miles per gallon. It was a lot lighter than the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloopy Zed Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yep should have one with no buttons on it but a metal tag with a number. This is the valet key. As I only have two keys, that means there is someone (Previous owner / dealer?) out there who could easily drive off with my car at the moment.. ^^^ What he said í ½í¸¦ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 ....that it has same power to weight as a Porsche SUV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350David Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) I never knew about the secret compartments! I'm going to have a look now! I've just started reading this thread. Page 1 and I'm loving it already. Great idea!! Edited November 1, 2015 by 350David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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