Everyday Driver 370Z review

spearfish25 · 12-05-2009, 06:52 PM

Anyone see this yet? I stumbled across it last night and hadn't recalled seeing it posted here.

koeppelnissan · 12-05-2009, 06:53 PM

I need speakers on my work computer!

areyouin729 · 12-05-2009, 07:00 PM

this car is a future classic, that is all I have to say

spearfish25 · 12-05-2009, 07:09 PM

Every time I see the car in a review video, I wish I could see mine from the outside more often. Watching it bank around a curve coming head-on at you is a sweet sight.

These guys seemed right on with their review. The only thing I can't corroborate is the 7AT upshift gripe they had.

JB1 · 12-05-2009, 11:48 PM

Nice find! I agree on most of the review, can't comment on the automatic though.

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Every time I see the car in a review video, I wish I could see mine from the outside more often. Watching it bank around a curve coming head-on at you is a sweet sight.

I'll let know, next time I'm in the city so you can watch me drive by...

VCuomo · 12-06-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Every time I see the car in a review video, I wish I could see mine from the outside more often. Watching it bank around a curve coming head-on at you is a sweet sight.

These guys seemed right on with their review. The only thing I can't corroborate is the 7AT upshift gripe they had.

I can - although it doesn't happen all the time.

What I've found is that you really need to turn OFF the VDC. That pushed my car into another category of performance - and it's like finding another 20-30HP. Even on hard straight take-offs, where there was no way I was going to lose traction, the VDC throttles back the car - and it shouldn't! Turn VDC off and do the same thing, and voila - the performance I was expecting.

Now, unless it's raining, I automatically turn off VDC. I sure wish there was a way to make VDC off be the default mode when you start the car!

PapoZalsa · 12-13-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

I can - although it doesn't happen all the time.

What I've found is that you really need to turn OFF the VDC. That pushed my car into another category of performance - and it's like finding another 20-30HP. Even on hard straight take-offs, where there was no way I was going to lose traction, the VDC throttles back the car - and it shouldn't! Turn VDC off and do the same thing, and voila - the performance I was expecting.

Now, unless it's raining, I automatically turn off VDC. I sure wish there was a way to make VDC off be the default mode when you start the car!

Most of the accidents reported in this forum has happened when the VDC has been turned off.

goalie35 · 06-05-2012, 03:10 PM

Absolute truth... I have tried several times to pass and with VDC on it goes all ZOOM on noise then takes off. W VDC off it just goes..

The reason it is there is so folks do not get into trouble on wet days. I live in North Central Texas... Not so many wet days..

RiCharlie · 06-06-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The only thing I can't corroborate is the 7AT upshift gripe they had.

I agree,..where did they get that idea from?

PapoZalsa · 12-05-2009, 07:13 PM

I noticed about "feeling the debris on the road", yesterday I was like WTF was that.

Nice find!

theDreamer · 12-05-2009, 07:14 PM

I can see them unhappy, because they feel it should have that instant gear change automatic, but in reality that is the GT-R.

Zsteve · 12-05-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I can see them unhappy, because they feel it should have that instant gear change automatic, but in reality that is the GT-R.

On my DSG Audi I was able to get a transmission chip that made the dual clutch even faster and changed the max rpm. I ownder if in time the 7AT might be able to get a transmission chip to spped things up? But I do believe the Z should have put the DSG on the 2010 model.

Malm · 12-27-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I can see them unhappy, because they feel it should have that instant gear change automatic, but in reality that is the GT-R.

With uprev or ecutek, they eliminate the lag between shifts.

areyouin729 · 12-05-2009, 07:15 PM

nitpicking at debris on the road is asinine to me, the Z is a $85,000 BMW

wildolympic · 12-27-2016, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by areyouin729

nitpicking at debris on the road is asinine to me, the Z is a $85,000 BMW

I had an $80,000 BMW M3 and my new 370Z nismo tech is every bit as nice (handling,performance,build quality) as my Bimmer in fact I will say it, I love my Z more than my BMW.

12-05-2009, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Everyday Driver 370Z review Anyone see this yet? I stumbled across it last night and hadn't recalled seeing it posted here. shirokenkami likes this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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12-05-2009, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Every time I see the car in a review video, I wish I could see mine from the outside more often. Watching it bank around a curve coming head-on at you is a sweet sight. These guys seemed right on with their review. The only thing I can't corroborate is the 7AT upshift gripe they had. ped likes this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-05-2009, 07:13 PM	#10 (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: 4499	I noticed about "feeling the debris on the road", yesterday I was like WTF was that. Nice find! __________________ 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

12-05-2009, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I can see them unhappy, because they feel it should have that instant gear change automatic, but in reality that is the GT-R. shirokenkami likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-05-2009, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 42 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	this car is a future classic, that is all I have to say

06-05-2012, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
goalie35 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: texas Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370Z touring auto Rep Power: 12	Absolute truth... I have tried several times to pass and with VDC on it goes all ZOOM on noise then takes off. W VDC off it just goes.. The reason it is there is so folks do not get into trouble on wet days. I live in North Central Texas... Not so many wet days..

12-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 42 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	nitpicking at debris on the road is asinine to me, the Z is a $85,000 BMW ped likes this.

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