370z Complaints so far?

bossman · 02-17-2009, 11:46 PM

the butthole

SoCal 370Z · 03-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Items the Z is missing (digital is so 1984), but needs:

Analog clock
Oil Cooler
Distinctive Intelligent Remote catering to the Z
Glovebox iPod connections
Second rear deck compartment behind driver's seat
Overhead console sunglasses holder
Hard rubber vs. hard plastic front chin spoiler
Cargo net standard
Missing tools supplied
TPMS readout in lbs.

FairmanZ · 03-02-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Analog clock
Oil Cooler
Distinctive Intelligent Remote catering to the Z
Glovebox iPod connections
Second rear deck compartment behind driver's seat
Overhead console sunglasses holder
Hard rubber vs. hard plastic front chin spoiler
Cargo net standard
Missing tools supplied
TPMS readout in lbs.

I take it these are complaints about what the Z should have, but doesn't?

At first glance, I thought you might be complaining about the listed items, but then I realized the Z doesn't have some of these. (I don't own one yet, so I wouldn't know better if not for this forum.)

hot370z · 03-04-2009, 08:06 AM

My Homelink died had the car for 3 weeks HOPE this is the only thing that goes wrong .Taking my car BACK to the dealer to fix it. Let you know how they fix it.

Anatoray · 03-04-2009, 11:01 PM

I wish the 370 retained the 350's badass exhaust sound, but that can of course be obtained aftermarket.

AK370Z · 03-05-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Dont know if anyone mentioned this, its the only thing thats annoying me. Well...two things...

1) The vibration that comes through the pedal when you push in the clutch.

2) First to second is very hard to do smoothly when driving normally...

1. I get the vibration with the synchroRev Match on but if I turn it off, all goes away.

MightyBobo · 03-05-2009, 07:04 AM

It seems to me, many forget they bought a sports car here - not a luxo-sports car like the G37

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Yeah, its street legal, but one could also say that the Ariel Atom can be made street legal. Wheres the telescoping steering wheel and heated mirrors in that?!!?

I dont own one yet, but these Im sure would be my chief complaints, barring any mechanical issues I run into:

-Fuel gauge pod looks completely out of place - make it look like the tach/speedo.
-Aluminum pedals would be nice, but nothing particularly REQUIRED...
-Oil cooler should be standard, or at least a factory option if the overheating problems are as apparent as everyone makes them seem.
-Exhaust note should be more pronounced and less "strangled"
-An oil pressure gauge would be dandy

Pushing_Tin · 03-06-2009, 12:37 AM

The car should have a "sport" setting for the stability control. The standard is too restrictive and when it's off I get into trouble at times. A sport mode that that allows for more agressive drving would be good. Many cars have it.

And again, the heated mirrors is not luxury, it's safety, especially with the blindspots in this car.

SoCal 370Z · 03-06-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

-Fuel gauge pod looks completely out of place - make it look like the tach/speedo.

I felt the same way, but it quickly becomes familiar, and at home where is it. The digital clock still bothers me as it is just not right, an analog clock would have been perfect.

MightyBobo · 03-06-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I felt the same way, but it quickly becomes familiar, and at home where is it. The digital clock still bothers me as it is just not right, an analog clock would have been perfect.

I think I foresee myself taking out the bezel and painting it a flat black to blend in that much better. But, thats me.

Burnrubber101 · 03-07-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Dont know if anyone mentioned this, its the only thing thats annoying me. Well...two things...

1) The vibration that comes through the pedal when you push in the clutch.

2) First to second is very hard to do smoothly when driving normally...

Yes i have the same problem, i also hear a noise when the clutch is pushed and i put it in 1st gear(while the clutch is down) it a makes a high pitch sound. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM???

ZAtLeast · 03-07-2009, 08:41 PM

I test drove the Z twice and both cars make some wierd noise when I push in the clutch while the car is almost at a stop. I have to say the clutch is really a weak point of the car. Its very difficult to engage smoothly and I've been driving a stick all my life. Maybe it just takes some getting used to?

Pushing_Tin · 03-07-2009, 10:03 PM

I'm pretty picky and I have no problems with the clutch in my car.

AK370Z · 03-07-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnrubber101

Yes i have the same problem, i also hear a noise when the clutch is pushed and i put it in 1st gear(while the clutch is down) it a makes a high pitch sound. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM???

Do not have that problem.

Clutch does feels a little different with the S mode on but nothing to complain about. I love the RevMatch so much, I still haven't turned it off since I left the dealer!

Forrest · 03-08-2009, 12:22 AM

Rear visablity issue. In the 370z you cant see through the little port hole behind you like the 350, i would turn my head to look through this window just to make sure.

But there is 2 positives that make up for it.

#1 the 370z side view mirrors are fatter and pick up more it feels like to me.
#2 the rear window is not as high up (or long) wich means i cant get a good distance view behind me, but its wider at top wich means i can see whos behind me from the left or to the right more so.

The Car is loud but so was my 2005 350z, i could never talk on the phone with it, so its the same to me, i will take the noise and i shoudlnt talk on my phone anyways. I think 2006+ had alot of sound deading added to them, so i never got that benifit.

Front windows feel smaller but not a big issue just a difference from a 350z.

03-02-2009, 11:32 AM	#107 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Items the Z is missing (digital is so 1984), but needs: Analog clock Oil Cooler Distinctive Intelligent Remote catering to the Z Glovebox iPod connections Second rear deck compartment behind driver's seat Overhead console sunglasses holder Hard rubber vs. hard plastic front chin spoiler Cargo net standard Missing tools supplied TPMS readout in lbs. Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-02-2009 at 07:38 PM. Reason: Categorized the items as complaints/missing.

02-17-2009, 11:46 PM	#106 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	the butthole

03-04-2009, 08:06 AM	#109 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	My Homelink died had the car for 3 weeks HOPE this is the only thing that goes wrong .Taking my car BACK to the dealer to fix it. Let you know how they fix it.

03-04-2009, 11:01 PM	#110 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	I wish the 370 retained the 350's badass exhaust sound, but that can of course be obtained aftermarket.

03-05-2009, 07:04 AM	#112 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	It seems to me, many forget they bought a sports car here - not a luxo-sports car like the G37 . Yeah, its street legal, but one could also say that the Ariel Atom can be made street legal. Wheres the telescoping steering wheel and heated mirrors in that?!!? I dont own one yet, but these Im sure would be my chief complaints, barring any mechanical issues I run into: -Fuel gauge pod looks completely out of place - make it look like the tach/speedo. -Aluminum pedals would be nice, but nothing particularly REQUIRED... -Oil cooler should be standard, or at least a factory option if the overheating problems are as apparent as everyone makes them seem. -Exhaust note should be more pronounced and less "strangled" -An oil pressure gauge would be dandy

03-06-2009, 12:37 AM	#113 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	The car should have a "sport" setting for the stability control. The standard is too restrictive and when it's off I get into trouble at times. A sport mode that that allows for more agressive drving would be good. Many cars have it. And again, the heated mirrors is not luxury, it's safety, especially with the blindspots in this car.

03-07-2009, 08:41 PM	#117 (permalink)
ZAtLeast Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 34 Drives: 07 Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 16	I test drove the Z twice and both cars make some wierd noise when I push in the clutch while the car is almost at a stop. I have to say the clutch is really a weak point of the car. Its very difficult to engage smoothly and I've been driving a stick all my life. Maybe it just takes some getting used to?

03-07-2009, 10:03 PM	#118 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	I'm pretty picky and I have no problems with the clutch in my car.

03-08-2009, 12:22 AM	#120 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	Rear visablity issue. In the 370z you cant see through the little port hole behind you like the 350, i would turn my head to look through this window just to make sure. But there is 2 positives that make up for it. #1 the 370z side view mirrors are fatter and pick up more it feels like to me. #2 the rear window is not as high up (or long) wich means i cant get a good distance view behind me, but its wider at top wich means i can see whos behind me from the left or to the right more so. The Car is loud but so was my 2005 350z, i could never talk on the phone with it, so its the same to me, i will take the noise and i shoudlnt talk on my phone anyways. I think 2006+ had alot of sound deading added to them, so i never got that benifit. Front windows feel smaller but not a big issue just a difference from a 350z.