370z Complaints so far?

forza370z · 12-31-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by henryy370z

seats destroy my lower back

Because you got heavy foot?

Quick370z · 12-31-2012, 01:58 PM

This has been discussed a ton. The base seats (which I have in mine) are pretty bad, I mean they are fine if you like did a good workout are fully awake and ready to tackle the world, but if your like tired, hungover or sore, the lower portion of the seat digs into you - simple reason is the lack of padding.

Its a mod I want to do down the road, upgrade to Recaro Sportster CS

I've seen a couple members have then on here and pretty sure they got the airbag thing also fixed after the switch over. You can get very comfy seats and yet very supportive - just look at the seats that come with the Boss Mustang.

Nailzs · 12-31-2012, 05:37 PM

My biggest complaint is I didn't buy a Z sooner.

OldGuy · 12-08-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HankL

I do love my but there are a few things . . .

Regarding problems, my hatch sticks in cold weather, it pops up but doesn't completely release, you have to press the button again. One of the cargo hold downs broke after 1 1/2 years and I wasn't even trying to bungee down a Buick, just my work bag.

For dislikes, there are a few . . .
Agree with the comments about the seats. I wish the bottom had more adjustment range and was slightly longer (I'm 5'10" - 170 lbs.). That said, drive an S2000 sometime, holy crap, talk about tight. The side bolsters will poke holes in ya!

I hate (I know, such a strong word) auto headlights so the fact that Nissan doesn't put the auto position at either end makes me crazy.

Even more, I hate (there I go again) the auto dash lights, please just give me a day/night button, I can handle it, really !

Car should have a telescoping steering column.

The gate for 5th and 6th gears could use some work. It is hard to skip 5th and not hit the reverse gate. Maybe it's the reverse gate that could use a tweak.

Still love my Z.

After four years and new hatch springs, my hatch also continues to require the double take as soon as the weather cools. Has anyone found a solution to this annoyance?

SouthArk370Z · 12-08-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

After four years and new hatch springs, my hatch also continues to require the double take as soon as the weather cools. Has anyone found a solution to this annoyance?

Put some coins in the bottom of the rubber boot of the hatch spring. Very easy job. At least one DIY on this site.

Edit: And make sure the seal and the mating surface are clean and not sticking.

winnre · 12-08-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

My biggest complaint is I didn't buy a Z sooner.

Ain't that the truth. I had a Mercedes and a Porsche and the Z beats them both!

2xtreme1 · 12-08-2013, 11:30 PM

Umm..complaints..
lets see...
Um perhaps the fact that I can not set the time to military time.
I regret not making touring an option when buying.(does this belong in those regret threads?)
umm another complaint is the paint..just cause..I don't think I have had real issues with is like other people, but its black and I am totally ocd over the paint. Just looking at it gives it swirls, in other words it is pretty soft.

ummmmmm I think that is it.

DEpointfive0 · 12-08-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

After four years and new hatch springs, my hatch also continues to require the double take as soon as the weather cools. Has anyone found a solution to this annoyance?

This will hopefully help a bit
DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

winnre · 12-08-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2xtreme1

Umm..complaints..
lets see...
Um perhaps the fact that I can not set the time to military time.
I regret not making touring an option when buying.(does this belong in those regret threads?)
umm another complaint is the paint..just cause..I don't think I have had real issues with is like other people, but its black and I am totally ocd over the paint. Just looking at it gives it swirls, in other words it is pretty soft.

ummmmmm I think that is it.

Military time would be da bomb! I retired after 33 years Army, so I need to learn Air Force time again (the big hand is on the 3....).

I got the touring because I wanted nav. I'd have passed on it and got the base model with sport package is the rear view camera in mirror was available. I wanted this for a FUN car so I was not going to settle.

Fountainhead · 12-09-2013, 10:02 AM

Yeah I held out for the Nav version too, the biggest complaint I hear about the Nav version is the stereo system. Rap/Techno/Rave music guys replace all the drivers in the car, add 1000 watts of 2 ohm amp, and replace alternator and battery. Nav version makes that really difficult in that the head unit has most of the functions of the car HVAC integrated.
I just couldn't settle for the base or sport version after I'd seen the Navi/Touring Sport model.

winnre · 12-09-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fountainhead

Yeah I held out for the Nav version too, the biggest complaint I hear about the Nav version is the stereo system. Rap/Techno/Rave music guys replace all the drivers in the car, add 1000 watts of 2 ohm amp, and replace alternator and battery. Nav version makes that really difficult in that the head unit has most of the functions of the car HVAC integrated.
I just couldn't settle for the base or sport version after I'd seen the Navi/Touring Sport model.

I had nav in my heart from the start, even looking at the 2014 Mustang and a 2013 Toyota Avalon. I do agree that the stereo will need new speakers, I like to crank it to 11 and the sound it just not there. Very odd considering it has Bose in it.

Fountainhead · 12-09-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I had nav in my heart from the start, even looking at the 2014 Mustang and a 2013 Toyota Avalon. I do agree that the stereo will need new speakers, I like to crank it to 11 and the sound it just not there. Very odd considering it has Bose in it.

The Bose system is a cohesive unit with everything matched parameter wise, and the drivers are tuned to the EQ in the Bose amplifier if I'm not mistaken.
We've curved the response in driver and passenger positions and it's relatively good down to 40 Hz.

Changing the drivers will necessitate consulting some of the guys that have done so and know what drivers to get. Most Navi guys end up buying a speaker or line to amplifier adapter then replacing all the drivers and adding a 200 x 4 2 Ohm amp and a 2 x 12 custom enclosure in the rear with a 1000 x 2 ohm amp.
It's quite expensive, unless you buy BOSS kits.

PS: Most guys that go that route end up adding 200 lbs of noise dampening materials in the doors and cabin due to Noise and Vibration induced by the radically increased music/low freq volumes.

kenchan · 12-09-2013, 01:00 PM

tires only come in black.

onzedge · 12-09-2013, 01:10 PM

There is no little hook upon which to hang my dry cleaning.

kenchan · 12-09-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

There is no little hook upon which to hang my dry cleaning.

i can't remember but does the Z have an oh-shitto handle on the passenger side?

12-31-2012, 01:58 PM	#497 (permalink)
Quick370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 168 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	This has been discussed a ton. The base seats (which I have in mine) are pretty bad, I mean they are fine if you like did a good workout are fully awake and ready to tackle the world, but if your like tired, hungover or sore, the lower portion of the seat digs into you - simple reason is the lack of padding. Its a mod I want to do down the road, upgrade to Recaro Sportster CS I've seen a couple members have then on here and pretty sure they got the airbag thing also fixed after the switch over. You can get very comfy seats and yet very supportive - just look at the seats that come with the Boss Mustang. danegrey and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 370z Sport \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Stillen Sport Exhaust \| Stillen Oil Cooler \| Stillen Grounding Kit \| Stillen Crank Pulley \| NSM Seibon Spoiler My Car: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-journal.html

12-31-2012, 05:37 PM	#498 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 12	My biggest complaint is I didn't buy a Z sooner. CDepp, fzgood, Wonderbread and 1 others like this.

12-08-2013, 11:30 PM	#502 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 31 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	Umm..complaints.. lets see... Um perhaps the fact that I can not set the time to military time. I regret not making touring an option when buying.(does this belong in those regret threads?) umm another complaint is the paint..just cause..I don't think I have had real issues with is like other people, but its black and I am totally ocd over the paint. Just looking at it gives it swirls, in other words it is pretty soft. ummmmmm I think that is it. DEpointfive0 likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	tires only come in black. onzedge likes this.

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12-09-2013, 10:02 AM	#505 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Yeah I held out for the Nav version too, the biggest complaint I hear about the Nav version is the stereo system. Rap/Techno/Rave music guys replace all the drivers in the car, add 1000 watts of 2 ohm amp, and replace alternator and battery. Nav version makes that really difficult in that the head unit has most of the functions of the car HVAC integrated. I just couldn't settle for the base or sport version after I'd seen the Navi/Touring Sport model.