Problems with the Z that should be addressed in 2018 onwards

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-02-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by makugx

hi

370Z has been my dream car since 2009.
2 months ago I got a 2010 Nismo.

1) there's no OIL cooler. OIL heats up very fast and high.
2) The gas tank has a real stupid issue where will get fuel starvation
3) sound system BLOWS.

Drives a 2014 Nismo, Just bought a 2010 nismo.

Anyway, 1 & 2 are really autocross and road course issues that don't effect the majority of people. And 3, you know that from the first test drive. You can get a high quality system for less then the added cost of the bose option, also there is so much road noise sound quality is less of an issue.

Also I would love to know where #2 is fixed for $300, there are only 2 solutions I know of one is $1k and the other is to cut the tank in half.

For the majority of Z owners the CSC and thin paint are the only real issues.

kenchan · 12-02-2016, 07:54 AM

could be da master cylinder too..

Duc_Z09 · 12-02-2016, 08:35 AM

How about the fact that it's almost 2017 and the car hasn't had a meaningful update since it was released like 8 years ago?

/thread

kenchan · 12-02-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

How about the fact that it's almost 2017 and the car hasn't had a meaningful update since it was released like 8 years ago?

/thread

it has. dey removed the steering lock cause dey couldnt fix da problem..

white37014 · 12-02-2016, 10:14 AM

In terms of concept and changes like or not Z34 is dead. Any and all thought should be looked at for the future for the Z35, I would not expect any changes what so ever in the future for the current Z,

kenchan · 12-02-2016, 11:00 AM

be happy dey didnt remove the MT cause dey couldnt fix da problem..

AestheticCM1 · 12-02-2016, 03:30 PM

The Bose system in my fully loaded touring sounds pretty sweet to me.

LMBmikeZ · 12-02-2016, 03:39 PM

bose>base but that's a no brainer lol

kenchan · 12-02-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

bose>base but that's a no brainer lol

bose < base + pioneer HU very easily to do

hey dere mike!

smoovep · 12-06-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

bose < base + pioneer HU very easily to do

hey dere mike!

Have to agree, Pioneer HU w/ backup camera, stock door speakers, some $40 pioneer 3.5" rear speakers and a 6" 150w bazooka tube, won't win any shows but it's a million times better than the bose.

fix the slave cylinder and you're pretty much ready to go.

off topic, never liked the early nismo bumpers but loved the wheels, now I love the new nismo bumpers but hate the wheels.

Jayhovah · 12-06-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

off topic, never liked the early nismo bumpers but loved the wheels, now I love the new nismo bumpers but hate the wheels.

I am opposite. Wish it was more cost effective to convert to the old Nismo front and I love the new Nismo wheels....

I actually like the sport wheels (both pre/post '13) more than the pre-'15 Nismo wheels.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-02-2016, 04:22 PM

I think we're a Lil long in the tooth for issue addressing. We just need a new car with that turbo engine.

Drops Mic.

JARblue · 12-02-2016, 04:49 PM

My biggest issue with the car is the way it sounds like I have an exhaust leak when I do the Home Depot washer mod

jaedub · 12-02-2016, 04:50 PM

Who needs good speakers when you have a F.I. Non-res catback?

Ventruck · 12-02-2016, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makugx

hi

370Z has been my dream car since 2009.
2 months ago I got a 2010 Nismo.

1) there's no OIL cooler. OIL heats up very fast and high. I have to spend $300-600 on OIL cooler (Parts only)
(2012 and up still run hot with stock oil coolers from what I hear.)

2) The gas tank has a real stupid issue where will get oil starvation (even when gas is a bit more than 3/4ths full) when you turn a bit hard to the right, making honda civics seem like Lamborghini next to my stalling Z. (I'm exaggerating for comedic effect here, don't bring out the butthurt)
2017's still have this issue.
You need to spend between $300-1000 to fix this issue. (Parts only)
Also it's not reading the gas tank very well.

3) sound system BLOWS. This varies depending on the user, but to have something decent people will be spending at least $300-500.
(Not asking a luxury system, but something that doesn't sound completely distorted when you put it on 22 volume level)

The reason why I bring this up is mostly so SOMEONE does something for future models. It's mind blowing that a company as legendary as Nissan doesn't address issues very well.

If you know any other issues worth mentioning, try to keep the numbering in order.

Cheers

Not to rain on the parade, but people have discussed these issues before, and you can't count on Nissan being that "SOMEONE". Just got my Z this year, too, and it's been a long time coming since eye-ing it upon debut (was just starting college). Knew about the issues as I was scoping what to look out for with used models. CSC, clutch and flywheel upgrades were done to take care of the obvious issue, as well as up response and smooth out shifting.

Ecutek actually covers a few bases considerably:
-brings some low-end
-fixes laggy throttle respone
-cooling is a much less of an issue for regular driving (radiator fan timing is adjusted)

Not sure if a tuner can override or adjust SRM, but if they could stop it from holding revs during upshifts that be a nice step up.

As a daily driver, the only lingering concerns for me atm is the fuel starve, which remedied by driving and fueling habits (although that's lame), and I think my trunk will be due for fixing soon.

12-02-2016, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 25	How about the fact that it's almost 2017 and the car hasn't had a meaningful update since it was released like 8 years ago? /thread Ghostvette and ChaseZ like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

12-02-2016, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	be happy dey didnt remove the MT cause dey couldnt fix da problem.. Duc_Z09 likes this.

12-02-2016, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10351	bose>base but that's a no brainer lol kenchan likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

12-02-2016, 04:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	I think we're a Lil long in the tooth for issue addressing. We just need a new car with that turbo engine. Drops Mic. Zbrah and NISMO IX like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

12-02-2016, 04:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	My biggest issue with the car is the way it sounds like I have an exhaust leak when I do the Home Depot washer mod 2011 Nismo#91 and Rusty like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-02-2016, 07:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	could be da master cylinder too..

12-02-2016, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
white37014 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pa Posts: 114 Drives: 14 370 base sport 6t Rep Power: 13	In terms of concept and changes like or not Z34 is dead. Any and all thought should be looked at for the future for the Z35, I would not expect any changes what so ever in the future for the current Z,

12-02-2016, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2869	The Bose system in my fully loaded touring sounds pretty sweet to me.

12-02-2016, 04:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	Who needs good speakers when you have a F.I. Non-res catback? LMBmikeZ, cooltoy, sx moneypit and 1 others like this.

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