Greetings, Utah Owner broken down in Savannah, GA

nr7

That, unfortunately, is not cause of my current chagrin. I figured out that I had the "top-hatch fifth-bow smack" (that plagues EVERYONE) much earlier, shortly after dealing with the realization that she couldn't handle a spirited gallop from the valley up to the ski resorts in 45 F-degree weather without nearly shutting down due to oil cooking. The dozens upon dozens more hours searching, fretting and frustration about the bow-5 design cluster-f*** led me to per chance upon a convertible "top whisperer" in San Diego for whose attention I under took a 14 hour drive and 3 day's hotel stay in an attempt to preemptively stave off that disaster in the offing.

I'll share this wondrous Top Guru's coordinates and digits after I get a little less mad at my obstreperous, she-devil's current recalcitrant antics.

I am currently dealing with "slave disintegration syndrome." The previous owner said he had replaced the clutch with a "competition clutch and billet flywheel" at 15k mi., so I accidentally assumed that I might elude that multi-thousand dollar cluster ****, but as goes it with being owned by this bitch, bend over.

I've somehow learned to live (beaten dog style) with the $1000+ cash hemorrhages this doxie demands, but spending a week in this hellish sweat box, assuming I can find someone willing to work on her, is more than I can bear. The 5 day layover in Memphis was as much as I could tolerate, it's just getting as to where it's not any fun anymore.

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Rusty

You bought someone else's headache. When you buy used. It's a 50/50 shot. On this this one. You ate the bullet.

You need to get ahold of Joe at ZSpeed. He can go you going again with the right clutch parts. The previous owner might have not replaced the old CSC. If he did, it's was with the same oem CSC.

For the oil temps. Where you live at. A 34 row oil cooler should be on order.

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"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
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nr7

The vehicle had been well maintained and garaged. The mistake I made was pretending that driving the thing would be OK. It's designed more to be just looked at.

Joe's out of parts. Thanks. But yeah, I get the routine. Give some 3rd party vendor and mechanic (assuming you can find one who is willing to touch it) thousands of dollars to fix another POS design flaw.

Yup, I already bent over and grabbed my ankles on that one.

The absurdity of that statement becomes apparent when you re-parse it. "A $1000 in aftermarket parts should be purchased and installed if you would like to ready your sports car to be driven up a decent sized hill."




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MZ DAIZY

Ok, let me see if I have this straight... You bought someone else’s headache without doing your DD?

You’re angry because it took 6 months to get approved here?

Your 11 year old car has issues that have been fully documented and you had access too here for free and you’re mad at the car?

We’re supposed to feel sorry for you for being a victim?

The entire line of Z’s are POS’s because you didn’t do your homework?

Should I go on, Sweetie?

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Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

nr7

I am not sure how much due diligence you expect of one buying a car, but I did much more than most car buyers do. I had not read every page of this forum, no. Yes, I thought being a Nissan, I would benefit from "Japanese auto reliability" which was a critical mistake. Most other cars in this category are much more reliable whether they be of European or US origin.

Angry no. Disappointed in the way the forum membership is administrated? Yes, to a degree. The forum owners can administrate the forum anyway they please, obviously. They have no obligation to their members, or their advertisers and sponsors, I suppose.

It sounds like you have never joined another forum if a 6 month approval lag seems normal to you.

New 370z owners have the same issues. Nissan has done little to fix obvious issues with the vehicle.

No, the non approved member does not have full access.

No, I am not mad at the car. It is inanimate, so that would be silly. I am mad at myself. When I said I was mad at the car, that was metaphorically speaking, obviously (at least to readers of rudimentary intelligence).

The z cars are pieces of s*** due to major design flaws that the manufacturer refuses to address resulting in sub-par reliability and inordinate cost of ownership, especially for a Japanese car.

Do you need me to swoon over your car to get your knickers out of a knot? Are you so insecure that you cannot handle anyone belittling "your baby?"

I did compliment the HVAC and I could come up with other compliments if that would make you feel better, sweetie. Should I go on?

No, I'd prefer not, but I doubt you have any concern about my wishes, so I am sure you'll continue to blather on for several more posts. That's what those of your ilk usually do.

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MZ DAIZY

Law of holes
The first law of holes, or the law of holes, is an adage which states: "if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging".[1][2] Digging a hole makes it deeper and therefore harder to get out of, which is used as a metaphor that when in an untenable position, it is best to stop carrying on and exacerbating the situation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_holes

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Rusty

I like that. Did something like that yesterday. I stopped digging. Now if I can get my wifey to follow.

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"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
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nr7

Looks like advice you would be well advised to heed. If you choose to pull your head out of your hole, you may wish to peruse the Silver Rule as well.


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JARblue

Does the AC work at least?

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nr7

It's not like I can use it, if the car won't drive. The clutch was working ok, so to speak, I had to lift the pedal the last 4 inches with my toe. Took it to a mechanic, he tried to bleed it. Now the car won't move at all.

But if you are trying to get me to compliment the car, the HVAC on that money pit is among the best I've had.

JARblue

Well, I just figured it would come in handy in that "hellish sweat box" you're in since you can't go anywhere. Good luck with the repairs.

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nr7

Thanks, It's been a real s*** show so far.

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MZ DAIZY

Do you ask the previous owner why the clutch was replaced after 15,000 miles?

Yea, didn’t think so...

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Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

nr7

Yes, of course I did.

Well, that would likely be because you are stupid.


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