370z Complaints so far?

Z-dreamZ · 01-26-2009, 02:50 AM

Thx for the info!
Yeah, BIG bummer about the lack of back-up cam? Are the blind spots TERRIBLE.

Any idea how many watts of power the Bose has?

Minicobra1 · 01-26-2009, 04:32 AM

I posted this elsewhere, have about 1200 miles on the car so far

-MIRRORS-
It was very dewy this morning and I had to pull over and wipe off the passenger side mirror, without that you can forget about lane changes. They deffinitely need heated mirrors, next time I'll know to check and see if I need to wipe them off before starting my drive.
Also very important, I think they should have lowered the mirrors an inch or or so, they are in direct line with your vision and block out people walking in cross walks parking lots etc. A slightly lower mirror would have solved this problem. you have to be careful while turning, look around and over them.

-BLINDSPOTS-
I'm getting use to the blind spots, at first I was very wimpy at changing lanes, etc.

-TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL-
Yes, should have one

-REAR TIRE NOISE-
Its amazing at how little pebbles and rocks can make so much noise when hitting the inside of the fender wells, those tires pick up every little thing!!!
I looked in the fender well and there is a plastic insert that seams to be the culprit. I'm going to try and take off and coat wih some rubber or plasti-kote, this should help soften the impact and eliminate the noise. I can't beleive they didn't catch this in pre-production vehicles.
UPDATE: Looking into an sound deadener coating or bedliner spray to coat the fenderwells.

-PHONE NOISE-
Have you ever had your cell phone next too some computer speakers and all of a sudden it starts spitting out a bunch of static and chatter, I'm sure your familiar with the sound. Well it does it in the 370Z!! and it is very annoying!!
Anyone else experiencing this???, I have a first gen Iphone.

-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????
It's very grabby, seams like it takes a lot of finess, this is my 5th or 6th manual car, so it's not like I don't know how to drive one. I'm attributing it to high strength pressure plate, and probably needing to break in a bit. Not sure if I should take it back to the dealer and mention something though.
UPDATE: Taking it into the dealer to have it looked at on Wednesday.

That's about it for now, other then that, it's a great little car, lots of fun to drive.

Braden

bluzman · 01-26-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

-MIRRORS-Also very important, I think they should have lowered the mirrors an inch or or so, they are in direct line with your vision and block out people walking in cross walks parking lots etc. A slightly lower mirror would have solved this problem. you have to be careful while turning, look around and over them.

This is especially true for those of us who are "vertically challenged" (5'5").

davidyan · 06-22-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

-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????

Braden

I get it too, exactly as you describe. It sounds like something is going to break and you can actually feel the clutch disengaging which lightly thumps the car. Although it doesn't sound great, I think it is normal and due to the following:

When the car is going at a very low speed with the clutch fully engaged, like a car about to stall, it jerks a little bit. By disengaging the clutch suddenly when you step on the clutch pedal, you release the engine from the transmission causing the thump. It also happens at lower speeds because the car bogs a little bit . At higher speeds, there is no/minimal bogging.

I used to work at a dealership and a car shop in high school and noticed that this thumping or clunking when depressing the clutch is more noticeable in cars that are RWD where the clutch / tranny is located closer to the driver's seat. Its definitely not isolated to the 370Z. Hope this helps but let me know if the dealer tells you otherwise or has a quick fix.

omgitstai · 11-15-2011, 10:01 PM

Hey!! I am having the same problem with my 2011 Z..I was wondering, what did the dealer tell you? Should I take mine to the dealer as well or is it normal?

LennyZCSD · 06-26-2011, 11:08 PM

Bose stereo,, hmm enough watts for a guy my age, at 60, I grew up with great R/R music.
Now a backup camera,, are you kidding me it's a sports car not your mom's SUV, if you need a back up cam maybe you should by a Prius,,, I hate the prius, it's the Cockroach of the road,, they are everywhere... If you drive fast enough there are no blind spots,,

onzedge · 06-27-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyZCSD

Bose stereo,, hmm enough watts for a guy my age, at 60, I grew up with great R/R music.
Now a backup camera,, are you kidding me it's a sports car not your mom's SUV, if you need a back up cam maybe you should by a Prius,,, I hate the prius, it's the Cockroach of the road,, they are everywhere... If you drive fast enough there are no blind spots,,

Dwight Frye · 06-27-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyZCSD

Bose stereo,, hmm enough watts for a guy my age, at 60, I grew up with great R/R music.
Now a backup camera,, are you kidding me it's a sports car not your mom's SUV, if you need a back up cam maybe you should by a Prius,,, I hate the prius, it's the Cockroach of the road,, they are everywhere... If you drive fast enough there are no blind spots,,

Lenny, I'm 56, you give me hope.

onzedge · 06-27-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyZCSD

Bose stereo,, hmm enough watts for a guy my age, at 60, I grew up with great R/R music.
Now a backup camera,, are you kidding me it's a sports car not your mom's SUV, if you need a back up cam maybe you should by a Prius,,, I hate the prius, it's the Cockroach of the road,, they are everywhere... If you drive fast enough there are no blind spots,,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Lenny, I'm 56, you give me hope.

You guys made my day. I am 50 and was feeling old until now. Thanks!

LennyZCSD · 06-28-2011, 09:06 AM

Where in Cali are you.. I am in San Diego. I am trying to get the national convention to come to San Diego in 2013,, driving to the convention in Savannah to make our pitch.. We also have a great Z club in SD, no politics just fun stuff,,, i HATE POLITICS,,, AND PRIUS'S,,, THEY ARE THE COCKROACHS OF THE ROAD THEY ARE EVERYWHERE HELP I AM SURROUNDED TIME TO HIT 2ND GEAR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Lenny, I'm 56, you give me hope.

06-26-2011, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
LennyZCSD Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 114 Drives: 10 370zST 6spd white Rep Power: 17	Bose stereo,, hmm enough watts for a guy my age, at 60, I grew up with great R/R music. Now a backup camera,, are you kidding me it's a sports car not your mom's SUV, if you need a back up cam maybe you should by a Prius,,, I hate the prius, it's the Cockroach of the road,, they are everywhere... If you drive fast enough there are no blind spots,, Motionmagic likes this.

01-26-2009, 02:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z-dreamZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 8 Drives: Lexus IS350 Rep Power: 18	Thx for the info! Yeah, BIG bummer about the lack of back-up cam? Are the blind spots TERRIBLE. Any idea how many watts of power the Bose has?

01-26-2009, 04:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 646	I posted this elsewhere, have about 1200 miles on the car so far -MIRRORS- It was very dewy this morning and I had to pull over and wipe off the passenger side mirror, without that you can forget about lane changes. They deffinitely need heated mirrors, next time I'll know to check and see if I need to wipe them off before starting my drive. Also very important, I think they should have lowered the mirrors an inch or or so, they are in direct line with your vision and block out people walking in cross walks parking lots etc. A slightly lower mirror would have solved this problem. you have to be careful while turning, look around and over them. -BLINDSPOTS- I'm getting use to the blind spots, at first I was very wimpy at changing lanes, etc. -TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL- Yes, should have one -REAR TIRE NOISE- Its amazing at how little pebbles and rocks can make so much noise when hitting the inside of the fender wells, those tires pick up every little thing!!! I looked in the fender well and there is a plastic insert that seams to be the culprit. I'm going to try and take off and coat wih some rubber or plasti-kote, this should help soften the impact and eliminate the noise. I can't beleive they didn't catch this in pre-production vehicles. UPDATE: Looking into an sound deadener coating or bedliner spray to coat the fenderwells. -PHONE NOISE- Have you ever had your cell phone next too some computer speakers and all of a sudden it starts spitting out a bunch of static and chatter, I'm sure your familiar with the sound. Well it does it in the 370Z!! and it is very annoying!! Anyone else experiencing this???, I have a first gen Iphone. -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???? It's very grabby, seams like it takes a lot of finess, this is my 5th or 6th manual car, so it's not like I don't know how to drive one. I'm attributing it to high strength pressure plate, and probably needing to break in a bit. Not sure if I should take it back to the dealer and mention something though. UPDATE: Taking it into the dealer to have it looked at on Wednesday. That's about it for now, other then that, it's a great little car, lots of fun to drive. Braden

11-15-2011, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
omgitstai Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Nc Posts: 8 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 15	Hey!! I am having the same problem with my 2011 Z..I was wondering, what did the dealer tell you? Should I take mine to the dealer as well or is it normal?