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Old 11-10-2010, 01:00 PM
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hatch button is right in between the 2 license plate lights
Old 11-10-2010, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 Enthusiast Z
Does the rear-view mirror "auto dimmer" really work? Everytime I start my Z, the "auto" light on the mirror illuminates but when there are bright lights behind me at night, it doesn't seem to dim. Any ideas?
Mine only works part time, i believe the window tint causes proplems with it. Same thing happened with my Explorer when i tinted it.

I didn't know this car would turn into a very fun money pit when i bought it. I bought it to race in B stock autocross, now its a mildly built Time Attack car
Old 11-10-2010, 06:14 PM
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Am I the only one who doesnt think the Z is that bad in the rain/snow...I drive that **** like a champ in the winter
Old 11-10-2010, 07:55 PM
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Learned that 350Z bumper is one of the most durable material ever. (bumped into the concerte wall, poped right back out without a scratch. lol!)

idk about the coupe, but roadster has the automatic volume control when you're playing your music (CD ofcourse). so when your car gets loud, (bad road surface/high rev etc) the volume of the music automatically increases.. i thought it was the coolest thing ever until i realized most of the infiniti car has this feature already. XD
Old 11-11-2010, 05:08 AM
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majority of your cars these days have the auto volume controle. early model gm products have that from like 96 and up..Its a nice thing to have.
Old 11-24-2010, 04:01 AM
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I think it drives just fine in the rain, I have not had any issues in the rain.
Old 11-24-2010, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMike
I had no idea where the fuel door button was the first time I had to get gas. Plus it was dark outside. I had to get the manual out. LOL
hahahhahahaha happend to me too
Old 11-24-2010, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by needed 2
Am I the only one who doesnt think the Z is that bad in the rain/snow...I drive that **** like a champ in the winter
Rain, not so bad. But, in snow it is miserable. Mine gets stuck on the slightest incline, and Civics and such, fly right on by me.

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Old 11-24-2010, 08:17 AM
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not as fast as i expected it to be. such a let down.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Venture
not as fast as i expected it to be. such a let down.
true but its not that slow N/A 6 banger. The plus side is that there is so much potential with so many options to do for theses cars and they look bad ***
Old 11-24-2010, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by slmdchvy05
true but its not that slow N/A 6 banger. The plus side is that there is so much potential with so many options to do for theses cars and they look bad ***

Oh don't get me wrong i love my Z and the handling by far is superior to many other cars in its class. Specially with the mods i have done.

just saying form the mother should of had a little more pep! Or at the least they should of updated and came out with the 370 turbo!
Old 11-24-2010, 12:21 PM
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I never knew in freezing temperature the car's gauge auto detects and displays the temp + ICY. (no winter in sanfran)
Old 08-13-2011, 11:47 PM
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there's a section on the grill of the car that you can remove to screw in a bolt looking thing with a loop on it in the case you have to tow your vehicle. if you look at the front of the car you'll be able to spot out the part that you can take off. noticed it in the manual, looks pretty neat.
Old 08-15-2011, 07:42 PM
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When the rear windshield wiper is installed backwards by the dealership, and you try it out to see if it works, it leaves a lot of nice scratches. Then theyll buff it out free of charge and burn the paint, awesome!!
Old 08-21-2011, 10:38 PM
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1. Bad paint
2. Uncomfortable seats
3. Plasticky interior
4. Adding twins, priceless!
Old 08-21-2011, 11:28 PM
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Noticed that my Z's steering angle sucks compared to my old s14.

-miLes.
Old 08-22-2011, 02:26 AM
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i discovered that my z was super fast.










after crazy money put into modding.

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Old 08-22-2011, 07:02 AM
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random compartments and delicate paint.
Old 08-25-2011, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BxMyler
Well... I cant find the d*mn hatch release button from the inside...
Yeah, I didn't realize that til 3months after having my car!
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found a alpine type R behind my driver seat. ( no joke, PO didnt open the grille and see what was in there.) had no idea what the two amps were for till now. one amp fuse keeps blowing so ill have it bumpin in no time.


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