Sharing a bad experience with my 370Z

fatcat777 · 03-27-2010, 06:40 PM

you're luck you didn't have a blowout driving it back to the dealer. that one wheel is dangerous looking

Pharmacist · 03-28-2010, 10:27 AM

worth noting though that nissan has the electronic throttle cutoff feature where the throttle shuts if the brake is pressed, even if the throttle pedal is pressed. did this feature also malfunction? that could hint at the source of the problem.

Nick911sc · 03-28-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

worth noting though that nissan has the electronic throttle cutoff feature where the throttle shuts if the brake is pressed, even if the throttle pedal is pressed. did this feature also malfunction? that could hint at the source of the problem.

But is this feature on manual transmission cars? (Heel and toe comes to mind)

Pharmacist · 03-28-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

But is this feature on manual transmission cars? (Heel and toe comes to mind)

yes it is also on manual cars, i tried it myself. and yes, you can still heel and toe just fine, i tried it myself. i don't know how it happens but i'm guessing maybe pushing the clutch pedal overrides the throttle cut off.

nottoohappy · 03-28-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

But is this feature on manual transmission cars? (Heel and toe comes to mind)

Can heel and toe for sure, but I'm not sure what happens when the clutch isn't pressed.

But uhh, here's a picture of the start of the corner. I went back and checked out where it all happened. I did NOT nip the corner as I first thought. It was my only logical explanation as to why my TCS would have lit up. So, now I'm completely clueless to be honest.

Coincidentally a grounded power line right there. But, I have a hard time believing it's the cause myself. We'll find out soon

VCuomo · 03-28-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

worth noting though that nissan has the electronic throttle cutoff feature where the throttle shuts if the brake is pressed, even if the throttle pedal is pressed. did this feature also malfunction? that could hint at the source of the problem.

Just out of curiosity, what's your source of that info? Since the Toyota debacle, I've been wondering whether or not the 370Z has a brake override.

semtex · 03-28-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Just out of curiosity, what's your source of that info? Since the Toyota debacle, I've been wondering whether or not the 370Z has a brake override.

Just Google it.

Per After Toyota Troubles, U.S. Weighs ?Smart Pedals? in All Cars - NYTimes.com

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The override system is meant to deactivate the accelerator when the brake pedal is pressed.

Often called a “smart pedal,” the feature is now installed in many automobiles sold worldwide, including models from BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volkswagen.

Per Japan carmakers studying brake override system | Reuters

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Nissan Motor (7201.T), held 44 percent by France's Renault (RENA.PA), is the only Japanese carmaker that has a function on nearly all of its cars that prioritises the brakes when both pedals are depressed. This excludes 660cc minivehicles sold in Japan under the Nissan badge and cars produced by other automakers on an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) basis.

VCuomo · 03-28-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Just Google it.

Per After Toyota Troubles, U.S. Weighs ?Smart Pedals? in All Cars - NYTimes.com

Per Japan carmakers studying brake override system | Reuters

Gotcha, but I'm wondering if there's anything documented that the 370Z has the override. I would think that it would be mentioned in the Users Manual if the Z had it, but it's not (as far as I know).

semtex · 03-28-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Gotcha, but I'm wondering if there's anything documented that the 370Z has the override. I would think that it would be mentioned in the Users Manual if the Z had it, but it's not (as far as I know).

Yeah I don't recall seeing it mentioned in the manual, but FWIW, over in this thread How to launch control with A7 370z? I've seen it mentioned that you can't launch the 7AT by standing on the brakes with your left foot while depressing the throttle with your right due to the override.

kannibul · 03-28-2010, 11:14 AM

The wheel spin sensors aren't that shielded from EMI - maybe they're feeding bad data...same with the gyros in the car which tell it which way the driver is intending to go vs where the car is heading.

kenchan · 03-28-2010, 11:22 AM

i donno, some times people think they are on the brakes while they are hitting the gas while they smash into stores and poles and crowds of people.

Pushing_Tin · 03-28-2010, 05:45 PM

Sorry to read about this. I have the exact same setup as you, but my car is an early build. I've never had an issue thankfully.

semtex · 03-28-2010, 06:46 PM

Mine revs to 4k in neutral, if I remember correctly. When I made my exhaust vids (the stationary ones) I had to put it into 1st and keep my foot on the clutch to rev up towards redline.

WShade · 03-29-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Mine revs to 4k in neutral, if I remember correctly. When I made my exhaust vids (the stationary ones) I had to put it into 1st and keep my foot on the clutch to rev up towards redline.

I see. So only in neutral with foot off the clutch will it limit. Darn.

chuckd05 · 03-28-2010, 07:42 PM

This story just doesnt make sense... which if its true really doesnt anyway... but nothing from these pictures proves that what he said happened really did... I didnt really read this, i dont know how old the OP is but he could of just hit it around a turn and spun in a circle and caused the damage shown... And out of the momment decided to use this as an excuse to make himself feel better.. my apologies if thats not the case but it's just how I feel about this.

Im hard pressed to believe what was said to happened, happened.. but im in for updates

03-28-2010, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 20	worth noting though that nissan has the electronic throttle cutoff feature where the throttle shuts if the brake is pressed, even if the throttle pedal is pressed. did this feature also malfunction? that could hint at the source of the problem. __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

03-28-2010, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 34	Mine revs to 4k in neutral, if I remember correctly. When I made my exhaust vids (the stationary ones) I had to put it into 1st and keep my foot on the clutch to rev up towards redline. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-28-2010, 07:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 21	This story just doesnt make sense... which if its true really doesnt anyway... but nothing from these pictures proves that what he said happened really did... I didnt really read this, i dont know how old the OP is but he could of just hit it around a turn and spun in a circle and caused the damage shown... And out of the momment decided to use this as an excuse to make himself feel better.. my apologies if thats not the case but it's just how I feel about this. Im hard pressed to believe what was said to happened, happened.. but im in for updates __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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03-27-2010, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 17	you're luck you didn't have a blowout driving it back to the dealer. that one wheel is dangerous looking

03-28-2010, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	The wheel spin sensors aren't that shielded from EMI - maybe they're feeding bad data...same with the gyros in the car which tell it which way the driver is intending to go vs where the car is heading.

03-28-2010, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i donno, some times people think they are on the brakes while they are hitting the gas while they smash into stores and poles and crowds of people.

03-28-2010, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 229	Sorry to read about this. I have the exact same setup as you, but my car is an early build. I've never had an issue thankfully.