Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

KoolKarmaJoe · 07-14-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

So did a bunch of econoboxes but you fail to mention those

Those passed the Tow truck too. Even on a tow truck the Z "looks good....". It looked good both times the CSC had to be replaced. Wised up this time though, went with a HD CSC from ZSpeed instead of replacing it again with piece of sh*t Nissan OEM CSC

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 07:57 AM

Im excited to get my transmission upgraded.. Im still awaiting my fluids from in the mail. Maybe by this weekend, I could be rocking and rolling.

KoolKarmaJoe · 07-13-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Im excited to get my transmission upgraded.. Im still awaiting my fluids from in the mail. Maybe by this weekend, I could be rocking and rolling.

Still breaking in my "Upgraded" setup. Still pleased with my purchase. I got use to the lighter flywheel, & ACT Clutch Kit. I did notice that there is some minor chatter after car is hot, at idle, with A/C on and in neutral with clutch out. I hear it, but my fiends say they don't hear it. I'm just more "in-tune" with my car than they are. I only hear it with windows down. When widows are up, I just hear the aftermarket True Dual AAM exhaust.
I'm awaiting quote from AAM for a differential upgrade, a Quaife Rear with ZSpeed finned Diff Cover & new bearing setup.

MagmaRed370z · 07-13-2015, 09:15 AM

You think Nissan learned about their faulty CSCs from the later model 350z. I don't comprehend the reasoning behind "continuing a recalled known-problem" to the 370z. That's what gets me.

HEK · 07-13-2015, 10:02 AM

So in conclusion no matter how you drive your Z this will happen and on a side note that I may have missed , has anyone asked the dealer to replace the plastic piece with a more durable material non oem?...I just did my 15k maintenance myself and hope that I can reach the 20k marker without any issues but I guess is just a matter of time right?..

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 10:42 AM

I cant wait to get mine replaced just for the peace of mind..

njobe89 · 07-13-2015, 12:07 PM

i don't think they will ever issue a recall regarding this. not enough pressure on them to do so. i like what this thread was started for and it may get it some more push for attention, but the chances are small.

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i don't think they will ever issue a recall regarding this. not enough pressure on them to do so. i like what this thread was started for and it may get it some more push for attention, but the chances are small.

The only way to really get pressure on nissan is going through the media, thats the best way to get maximum number of eyes on the issue. (just my personal opinion)

njobe89 · 07-13-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

The only way to really get pressure on nissan is going through the media, thats the best way to get maximum number of eyes on the issue. (just my personal opinion)

that is true. media can give the most exposure

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

that is true. media can give the most exposure

I've been saying this for the longest...

MagmaRed370z · 07-13-2015, 03:16 PM

Alright, who has friends in the News industry/Magazines/Newspaper/Media?

Uxi · 07-13-2015, 03:56 PM

What are the sales number of Z's vs what percentage with this issue? Hard to believe I'm an outlier with it happening so soon but I suppose it's possible.

Someone want to crunch the number and get means and standard deviation on the numbers we have to extrapolate likelihood to have CSC failure vs those who get rid of them before it happens, etc?

BamBamZ · 07-14-2015, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

What are the sales number of Z's vs what percentage with this issue? Hard to believe I'm an outlier with it happening so soon but I suppose it's possible.

Someone want to crunch the number and get means and standard deviation on the numbers we have to extrapolate likelihood to have CSC failure vs those who get rid of them before it happens, etc?

I actually asked the guy unknowingly for the number of cars that had this replaced under warranty when I was on the phone with nissan some time ago. He said they didn't keep records of warranty repairs...

But our list should be about 86 or 87 cars on our own right now...

Maybe we should start looking into lawyering up, Starting like a gofundme page to pay for said attorney and someone with some legal intelligence to handle it (not it!)

BTW: I got a follow up email from the NHTSA pretty much saying they're investigating the issue and want more information from tire size to where I got the car and copies of invoices... I have the repair invoice and invoice from the Nissan dealership of inspection.

Zbrah · 07-13-2015, 04:05 PM

F this. I'm selling the Z and get a bike.

KoolKarmaJoe · 07-13-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

F this. I'm selling the Z and get a bike.

The Z can be improved! Don't give it up yet! We are all making noise hear that is beginning to drawl a lot of attention from Nissan & outside reviewers. No car manufacturer likes their "performance based" models referred to as WEAK &/or having FAULTY COMPONENTS. It's a tough market out there, and Nissan will have to fight to be a contender against other manufacturers.

07-13-2015, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	Im excited to get my transmission upgraded.. Im still awaiting my fluids from in the mail. Maybe by this weekend, I could be rocking and rolling. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

07-13-2015, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	I cant wait to get mine replaced just for the peace of mind.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

07-13-2015, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174286	i don't think they will ever issue a recall regarding this. not enough pressure on them to do so. i like what this thread was started for and it may get it some more push for attention, but the chances are small. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

07-13-2015, 04:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5453	F this. I'm selling the Z and get a bike. __________________

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Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3600	What are the sales number of Z's vs what percentage with this issue? Hard to believe I'm an outlier with it happening so soon but I suppose it's possible. Someone want to crunch the number and get means and standard deviation on the numbers we have to extrapolate likelihood to have CSC failure vs those who get rid of them before it happens, etc?