CaptainSensible Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 OK, I'm not a Z owner yet, I have a couple of big holidays this summer (including a fly drive round Califirnia ). Going to assess my finances upon my return and set myself a budget for a Z. Anyway I have a couple of questions which I'm amost embarrassed to ask, but here goes: 1) Vertical orange bits in front bumper. Some cars seem to have them, some don't. What are they? I quite like them. 2) Do the CD players (standard and Bose) play .mp3 CDs? Seeing as you can fit 120+ songs on one it would reduce the requirement for a 6 CD changer for me. Thanks, and sorry for being a dumb@ss. Quote
Beavis Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 OK, I'm not a Z owner yet, I have a couple of big holidays this summer (including a fly drive round Califirnia ). Going to assess my finances upon my return and set myself a budget for a Z. Anyway I have a couple of questions which I'm amost embarrassed to ask, but here goes: 1) Vertical orange bits in front bumper. Some cars seem to have them, some don't. What are they? I quite like them. 2) Do the CD players (standard and Bose) play .mp3 CDs? Seeing as you can fit 120+ songs on one it would reduce the requirement for a 6 CD changer for me. Thanks, and sorry for being a dumb@ss. 1. Reflectors, except mine are white.(You can change them) 2. No Quote
M13KYF Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 vertical orange bits, all Z's come with them, if you change the front bumper for a aftermarket one then you'll no longer have them so the Z's you've seen without will have a bodykit on Past Bose systems don't play MP3 files, not sure if the latest one does but I think it doesn't Quote
stanski Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 No latest Bose from 1982 I think , complete with tape drive still and not MP3 DVD compatible that I have tried (mines '07) pants really not even a free Ipod cable stuck in there although I think you can get a kit which knowing Nissan will cost about £90! Not worth it Ipod and fm transmitter like me mate - easiest and cheapest option! Quote
CaptainSensible Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 Cool, thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll be getting a standard one then. But you have got me thinking now about whether a GT pack is worth the premium. I am not too fussed on the leather seats, and if I get a non-GT I could use the cash saved to get a kick ass stereo fitted. Hmmm....decisions, decisions!! Quote
stanski Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 its the same questions really - get the Bose the cruise controls, the leaster heated seats (handy for a softtop) and the bluetooth if you get a coupe, but its the resale area that I think most people think about - if you want to sell later they appear to be the ones people look for ? You can get a decent steoro for peanuts these days - good luck with your search and btw A few of the guys are thinking of selling on here - put a wanted post up? Quote
adncd Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 i have one of those headphone to cassette conector things, i got it years ago so the new ones might have better quality, but it means i can plug one end into an ipod and put the cassette end in the bose stereo its not ace quality but it works, like i say my connector is prob 10 - 15 years old so new one might be much better, and cheaper than buying an external bolt on socket Quote
AK350Z Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Cool, thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll be getting a standard one then. But you have got me thinking now about whether a GT pack is worth the premium. I am not too fussed on the leather seats, and if I get a non-GT I could use the cash saved to get a kick ass stereo fitted. Hmmm....decisions, decisions!! I'm waiting for my new zed, i didn't pick the GT pack, but i seem to be in the minority. The only part of it i was bothered about was the seats, but it wasn't worth the cost. I am planning to replace the stereo anyway - the BOSE system isn't that great and you get the 6 disk CD changer anyway on 2007 models onwards i think! http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/passenger/Z33/grades-and-specs/index.html?ln=/en_GB Quote
Rentech Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Does anyone know if this applies to the latest models? Came across a 350Z 2006 owners manual in PDF. Clearly states that the unit plays MP3 and WMA files. This is an American version though http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-man ... n-350Z.pdf page 154, 164 Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Does anyone know if this applies to the latest models? Came across a 350Z 2006 owners manual in PDF. Clearly sates that the unit plays MP3 and WMA files. This is an American version though http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-man ... n-350Z.pdf page 154 the bose unit doesn't play mp3's etc it plays tapes Quote
bronzee Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 the bose unit doesn't play mp3's etc it plays tapes And the 6 stacker cd facility. Quote
Stew Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Who needs CDs when you can have the tape player! I'm currently looking for an adapter plate to fit the 8 track player that my dad had in his mini clubman! Quote
Z Boy Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Bear in mind though that if you put a decent aftermarket stereo in you'll probably lose the built-in SatNav and bluetooth controls as it uses some of the wiring. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Who needs CDs when you can have the tape player! I'm currently looking for an adapter plate to fit the 8 track player that my dad had in his mini clubman! i tried fitting a record player but it kept jumping Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Who needs CDs when you can have the tape player! I'm currently looking for an adapter plate to fit the 8 track player that my dad had in his mini clubman! i tried fitting a record player but it kept jumping I've still got an 8 Track up in my loft somewhere Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Who needs CDs when you can have the tape player! I'm currently looking for an adapter plate to fit the 8 track player that my dad had in his mini clubman! i tried fitting a record player but it kept jumping I've still got an 8 Track up in my loft somewhere and what happened to the austin 1100 it came out of ? Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Who needs CDs when you can have the tape player! I'm currently looking for an adapter plate to fit the 8 track player that my dad had in his mini clubman! i tried fitting a record player but it kept jumping I've still got an 8 Track up in my loft somewhere and what happened to the austin 1100 it came out of ? TR7 actually Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Who needs CDs when you can have the tape player! I'm currently looking for an adapter plate to fit the 8 track player that my dad had in his mini clubman! i tried fitting a record player but it kept jumping I've still got an 8 Track up in my loft somewhere and what happened to the austin 1100 it came out of ? TR7 actually full webasto sunroof ? mine did Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 No sunroof. Just a wiring loom that had a habit of self combusting every now and then Quote
martinmac Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 TR7s, three engines in 18 months. Definately not my best buy Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 TR7s, three engines in 18 months. Definately not my best buy good old BL i had a gearbox out in the first 6 months cracked the bell housing by accelerating too hard Quote
Maccaman Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Loved my 8 track At the time it was kick ass technology Quote
martinmac Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 With a marina gearbox. Trully the very worst car I ever bought. Quote
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