My list of 7 biggest, but solvable issues with stock 370Z Nismo

OptionZero · 05-30-2019, 06:44 PM

3.916 final drive for the 6spd manual Nismo from 2015+

https://nissannews.com/media_storage...ecs%206-16.pdf

basically everyone of these issues has been known for . . . almost a decade. this isn't a new car

SG4247 · 05-30-2019, 07:23 PM

Brakes overheat with ease...

BettyZ · 05-30-2019, 09:00 PM

We've overlooked the biggest issue.. one ******* cupholder that actually holds cups, except it doesn't if you have a MT.

RN SHARK · 05-30-2019, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

We've overlooked the biggest issue.. one ******* cupholder that actually holds cups, except it doesn't if you have a MT.

Stop drinking and driving. Problem solved!

Rusty · 05-30-2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RN SHARK

Stop drinking and driving. Problem solved!

wideglideleon · 05-31-2019, 02:30 PM

I hate how the doors shut on you when trying to exit the cockpit, the stops they use SUCK!
A daily annoyance for sure.

ltullos · 05-31-2019, 07:45 PM

I think you missed the #1 or #2 issue which is bad saddle tank design leading to fuel starvation! Most of the other issues you listed are far behind this and need for oil cooler. This is unforgivable for $40K+ Nismo.

As for your #3 - adjustable upper control arms, I think it's common for this to be aftermarket mod - even for Lotus. I'd estimate that <20% of Nismo owners regularly track theirs (a good poll question), and it just doesn't make sense for Nissan (or any other manufacturer) to include them. And even if they did, they wouldn't be as good as SPL.

SPDKING · 06-13-2019, 03:28 PM

This isn't specific to Nismos, it's all 370Z models. You should've put a problem with the Nismo is how it's a "performance" version of the 370Z but barely any different from the Sport models besides aesthetics lol

Volk Z · 07-20-2019, 10:39 AM

Mine were:
1. Door handles are too bulky and not color matched.
2. Fender flares hideous, removed right away
3. Front bumper on Nismo 2015+ is way too low. The front actually angles down underneath and would buy over and inch and a half if it went back straight like any other normal bumper.
4. Sunken in offsets and ride height.
5. Plastic plenum. 350z had a metal one... come on
6. 2015+ wheels compared to older years are far inferior looks wise.

Falconquey · 09-09-2019, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volk Z

Mine were:
1. Door handles are too bulky and not color matched.
2. Fender flares hideous, removed right away
3. Front bumper on Nismo 2015+ is way too low. The front actually angles down underneath and would buy over and inch and a half if it went back straight like any other normal bumper.
4. Sunken in offsets and ride height.
5. Plastic plenum. 350z had a metal one... come on
6. 2015+ wheels compared to older years are far inferior looks wise.

Volk Z · 12-09-2019, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falconquey

Rusty · 12-09-2019, 07:55 PM

Need a block, and head redesign to better hold under high boost conditions. Plus a sequential transmission.

370zBoyz · 08-16-2019, 11:51 PM

My 2017 doesn’t have a trunk release button in the cabin and my trunk gets stuck when trying to open it

PapoZalsa · 08-20-2019, 08:28 PM

I'm been looking for a Nismo 15+, but I see that most of the issues a had with my 2009 still hunting the 370 to this date ....

Volk Z · 12-09-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I'm been looking for a Nismo 15+, but I see that most of the issues a had with my 2009 still hunting the 370 to this date ....

Not sure what problems you are referring to but the transmission issue was resolved, they did add an oil cooler which helps but doesn't totally solve the problem.
Amsoil for me had NO oil consumption so that was easily resolved. The fuel starvation never once had a problem in my 2017. And also had 45k miles original clutch with no csc failure....
Maybe I got lucky or maybe Nissan fixed most things....

05-30-2019, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,264 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	3.916 final drive for the 6spd manual Nismo from 2015+ https://nissannews.com/media_storage...ecs%206-16.pdf basically everyone of these issues has been known for . . . almost a decade. this isn't a new car __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

05-30-2019, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 813 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	Brakes overheat with ease... wideglideleon likes this.

05-30-2019, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Age: 38 Posts: 5,260 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	We've overlooked the biggest issue.. one ******* cupholder that actually holds cups, except it doesn't if you have a MT. NISMO IX, simul8r and mmmm like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

05-31-2019, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64086	I hate how the doors shut on you when trying to exit the cockpit, the stops they use SUCK! A daily annoyance for sure. simul8r, Falconquey and mmmm like this.

05-31-2019, 07:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 15	I think you missed the #1 or #2 issue which is bad saddle tank design leading to fuel starvation! Most of the other issues you listed are far behind this and need for oil cooler. This is unforgivable for $40K+ Nismo. As for your #3 - adjustable upper control arms, I think it's common for this to be aftermarket mod - even for Lotus. I'd estimate that <20% of Nismo owners regularly track theirs (a good poll question), and it just doesn't make sense for Nissan (or any other manufacturer) to include them. And even if they did, they wouldn't be as good as SPL. Eagle and mmmm like this.

06-13-2019, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPDKING Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 207 Drives: 14' Nissan 370Z SP Rep Power: 1999	This isn't specific to Nismos, it's all 370Z models. You should've put a problem with the Nismo is how it's a "performance" version of the 370Z but barely any different from the Sport models besides aesthetics lol __________________ Stillen front and rear sway bars/Continental Extreme Tires/Annex Suspension Coilovers/Z1 Oil Cooler/Borla Catback Exhaust/K&N Drop in filters/SPL

07-20-2019, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	Mine were: 1. Door handles are too bulky and not color matched. 2. Fender flares hideous, removed right away 3. Front bumper on Nismo 2015+ is way too low. The front actually angles down underneath and would buy over and inch and a half if it went back straight like any other normal bumper. 4. Sunken in offsets and ride height. 5. Plastic plenum. 350z had a metal one... come on 6. 2015+ wheels compared to older years are far inferior looks wise. BettyZ likes this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

12-09-2019, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,453 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Need a block, and head redesign to better hold under high boost conditions. Plus a sequential transmission. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-16-2019, 11:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zBoyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Driver seat Posts: 207 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 7214	My 2017 doesn’t have a trunk release button in the cabin and my trunk gets stuck when trying to open it

08-20-2019, 08:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I'm been looking for a Nismo 15+, but I see that most of the issues a had with my 2009 still hunting the 370 to this date .... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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