Problems with the Z that should be addressed in 2018 onwards

ChaseZ · 12-02-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

2 - something else is wrong and not the fuel starve issue if it's more than 75% full. That should only happen when fuel is low.

Had it happen once on a good 3/4 tank sweeping S high speed cornering. Threw a code too.

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?

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

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

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.

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!

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

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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. 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.

Magic Bus · 12-03-2016, 12:50 AM

First & foremost, Nissan should come out with a totally new Z for model year 2018. Then we can bitch about da flaws in dat one

Louie cat · 12-03-2016, 01:23 AM

I had a c6 corvette with multiple issues that weren't fixed in later years too. Every car brand has issues, ours are no exception so we either fix it or live with it.

MacCool · 12-03-2016, 09:54 AM

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

I don't track my 2014 Z, but I've been known to drive in a "spirited" fashion. I've never, ever, had a fuel starvation issue no matter how empty the gas tank.

My car does have an oil cooler and I've never had even the slightest concern for oil temps. I suspect very few ever would if there wasn't an oil temperature gauge right there on the dash where you can obsess over it.

As to sound system...that's entirely subjective. In a low-slung sports car with minimal sound dampening and the rear wheel is about 12 inches from you ears, to even speak of harmonic distortion is silly IMHO. I'm confident for the vast majority, the stock system, especially the Bose, is completely adequate. IMHO. YMMV, but you can't propose your view of the sound system as an absolute. It's especially suspect to complain about current models since you're driving a 2010.

l2iceman · 12-03-2016, 12:00 PM

I'm happy with the Bose in my 2010, coming from an s2k, this sound blows my mind lol

markesc · 12-03-2016, 01:48 PM

I've had a ton of POS cars in my life, so I have a ton of gratitude just to own a 370z, so I'm keeping it, and will do a few basic mods...

12-02-2016, 11:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	be happy dey didnt remove the MT cause dey couldnt fix da problem.. Duc_Z09 likes this.

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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: 14857	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

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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, 04:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	Who needs good speakers when you have a F.I. Non-res catback? LMBmikeZ, cooltoy, sx moneypit and 1 others like this.

12-02-2016, 03:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2867	The Bose system in my fully loaded touring sounds pretty sweet to me.

12-03-2016, 12:50 AM	#26 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18753	First & foremost, Nissan should come out with a totally new Z for model year 2018. Then we can bitch about da flaws in dat one NISMO IX likes this.

12-03-2016, 01:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	I had a c6 corvette with multiple issues that weren't fixed in later years too. Every car brand has issues, ours are no exception so we either fix it or live with it.

12-03-2016, 12:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
l2iceman Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126 Drives: '10 370z Rep Power: 239	I'm happy with the Bose in my 2010, coming from an s2k, this sound blows my mind lol

12-03-2016, 01:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 379 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3366	I've had a ton of POS cars in my life, so I have a ton of gratitude just to own a 370z, so I'm keeping it, and will do a few basic mods... Duc_Z09, falicfr and Boomzig like this.

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