370z Complaints so far?

omgitstai · 11-15-2011, 10:10 PM

My issue is similar to the post by MINICORBA1 on page 1 of this thread. Below is what i copy and paste from his post. Should i take it to the dealer or is this typical?

-CLUTCH CLUNK-
When going from first to second gear, if I haven't got the revs up to around 3k or above, when I depress the clutch to go to second it makes a very distinctive clunk sound. It only does it from first to second, and only if the rpms are low. I can also get it to surface if I'm in first going slowly in a parking lot and depress the clutch, I'll here it then too.
Anyone else experiencing this????

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by omgitstai

My issue is similar to the post by MINICORBA1 on page 1 of this thread. Below is what i copy and paste from his post. Should i take it to the dealer or is this typical?

-CLUTCH CLUNK-
When going from first to second gear, if I haven't got the revs up to around 3k or above, when I depress the clutch to go to second it makes a very distinctive clunk sound. It only does it from first to second, and only if the rpms are low. I can also get it to surface if I'm in first going slowly in a parking lot and depress the clutch, I'll here it then too.
Anyone else experiencing this????

I've noticed the same thing. I only notice it in the parking lot because thats the only time when i shift into second so early (cant stand the whine of first gear...) when you shift into second make sure your foot is all the way off the gas and you have to wait a second from foot off of gas to clutch in. Otherwise it will make that clunk every time.

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

(cant stand the whine of first gear...)

Which reminds me, anyone else annoyed by how loud first gear is? Sounds like im going in reverse too fast or something... oh and another thing, there is a certain rpm range where if i shift into 5th gear even if the clutch is to the floor it grinds... Im driving along going

shift into 5th and

alcheng · 11-17-2011, 07:15 PM

My biggest complaint on the 370z is addictive.

And this situation on the 370z is much 'worse' than on the 350z.

onzedge · 11-17-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

My biggest complaint on the 370z is addictive.

And this situation on the 370z is much 'worse' than on the 350z.

MR.nismo · 11-17-2011, 11:16 PM

I have no complaints. I knew about the road noise before i bought it (that's why my tires are filled with KY gel, to absorb the noise). It is a sports car, so forget about comfort (i had an 08 nismo model). Blind spots? what blind spots? I just switch lanes and whoever is next to me will get out unconditionally so I can overtake their lane. Trunk space? I always pack lightly. The clutch noise, I just removed the clutch. If the seat start to feel to hard on my butt, that is an indication that I need to shed some weight. For the paint (rock) chips, I decided not to drive it at all, I can't afford duct tape to cover rock chips anymore. I can go on all day long.
In all, I researched the vehicle before I pulled the trigger, so I knew what to expect (as mentioned before, not my 1st Z).
For those of you thinking about a new car, do the homework first and then If you think you can deal with it the way it comes then jump on it.
In reality I have one or maybe two complaints. Really, the nismo don't come with the premium sound package and my SES light comes on every 300 miles.

Red__Zed · 11-17-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

My biggest complaint on the 370z is addictive.

And this situation on the 370z is much 'worse' than on the 350z.

11-17-2011, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 52 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 15	I have no complaints. I knew about the road noise before i bought it (that's why my tires are filled with KY gel, to absorb the noise). It is a sports car, so forget about comfort (i had an 08 nismo model). Blind spots? what blind spots? I just switch lanes and whoever is next to me will get out unconditionally so I can overtake their lane. Trunk space? I always pack lightly. The clutch noise, I just removed the clutch. If the seat start to feel to hard on my butt, that is an indication that I need to shed some weight. For the paint (rock) chips, I decided not to drive it at all, I can't afford duct tape to cover rock chips anymore. I can go on all day long. In all, I researched the vehicle before I pulled the trigger, so I knew what to expect (as mentioned before, not my 1st Z). For those of you thinking about a new car, do the homework first and then If you think you can deal with it the way it comes then jump on it. In reality I have one or maybe two complaints. Really, the nismo don't come with the premium sound package and my SES light comes on every 300 miles. Last edited by MR.nismo; 11-17-2011 at 11:20 PM.

11-15-2011, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
omgitstai Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Nc Posts: 8 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 15	My issue is similar to the post by MINICORBA1 on page 1 of this thread. Below is what i copy and paste from his post. Should i take it to the dealer or is this typical? -CLUTCH CLUNK- When going from first to second gear, if I haven't got the revs up to around 3k or above, when I depress the clutch to go to second it makes a very distinctive clunk sound. It only does it from first to second, and only if the rpms are low. I can also get it to surface if I'm in first going slowly in a parking lot and depress the clutch, I'll here it then too. Anyone else experiencing this????

11-17-2011, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	My biggest complaint on the 370z is addictive. And this situation on the 370z is much 'worse' than on the 350z.