NISMO 370Z Differential Failing

ArtVandaleigh · 06-29-2009, 12:39 PM

It's becoming a bit rediculous now, especially promoting a TRACK-ORIENTED car without adequate cooling and now rear diff. Looks like to keep the costs down they really skimped out on a few key areas, at least for a sports-car.

Reality · 06-29-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

I seriously don't see the logic on putting a VLSD on any sports car. Specifically one that is likely going to see track use. Time to shove in a nice clutch type.

It worked on the z33. I don't recall any ppl blowing up the diffs on lapping days..

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Originally Posted by ArtVandaleigh

It's becoming a bit rediculous now, especially promoting a TRACK-ORIENTED car without adequate cooling and now rear diff. Looks like to keep the costs down they really skimped out on a few key areas, at least for a sports-car.

Agreed.. Def swaying my decision to move to this platform, right away.

mrmixitup · 06-29-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtVandaleigh

It's becoming a bit rediculous now, especially promoting a TRACK-ORIENTED car without adequate cooling and now rear diff. Looks like to keep the costs down they really skimped out on a few key areas, at least for a sports-car.

How many people are REALLY going to take their 370Z to a track and race it competitively? Less than 2%.

I agree that the LSD should have been built a little stronger, though.

135i owners are finding out that their Brembo brake calipers crack severely (requiring complete replacement) under hard braking at the track.

StreetSpeed · 06-30-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmixitup

How many people are REALLY going to take their 370Z to a track and race it competitively? Less than 2%.

I agree that the LSD should have been built a little stronger, though.

135i owners are finding out that their Brembo brake calipers crack severely (requiring complete replacement) under hard braking at the track.

I for one, am really going to track it. First oil temp issues and now differential issues? I GOTTA think Nissan is gonna make good on it in the not so distant future.

Coincidentally, the OTHER car I was interested in was the 135i, which also has cooling issues, and now brake issues? Perhaps I'll stick with my rock solid GTI for awhile longer...

kster · 06-30-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetSpeed

I for one, am really going to track it. First oil temp issues and now differential issues? I GOTTA think Nissan is gonna make good on it in the not so distant future.

Coincidentally, the OTHER car I was interested in was the 135i, which also has cooling issues, and now brake issues? Perhaps I'll stick with my rock solid GTI for awhile longer...

I agree. I keep reading about new "sports cars" breaking at the track as well; I think I'll keep beating on my perfectly reliable Miata.

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ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 677	It's becoming a bit rediculous now, especially promoting a TRACK-ORIENTED car without adequate cooling and now rear diff. Looks like to keep the costs down they really skimped out on a few key areas, at least for a sports-car.