Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving?

kevr6 · 07-27-2010, 10:07 PM

I have just started to get annoyed again with this problem. It seemed to go away for awhile and now it's back even worse. I can't believe this thread is so large!!

Kirkster · 07-27-2010, 11:08 PM

The problem is that the adjuster (for lack of a better term) rod comes loose from the seat frame in the front corner nearest the shifter. Nissan just used one of the one way push on washers that is supposed to "lock" onto the adjuster shaft. Well it does not work well.

What I had to do on the 350Z was take the seat out. Push on the shaft just a little bit and drill a hole through it. I then put a cotter pin through the hole. Never had the problem again, and my car saw some very aggressive driving on the AutoX course.

Jordo! · 07-28-2010, 12:40 AM

This seems like something the dealership should take care of under warranty -- possible TSB?

1hot370z · 08-08-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

I had one of my techs help me look at it and it looks like there is a problem with the seat frame. Everything that can be tightened is tight, but there seems to be movement inside the track at the foot (right front). I let them know that but all they said was they tightened it!! I know that couldn't have happened since we already did that. I think the seat frame needs replacing or there is a shim missing at the foot! Just curious if anyone else is having a problem!

BTW: The passenger seat doesn't budge at all!!

Thanks!!

I have this problem too, only in my driver seat, and I have the NISMO model. I can bounce up and down in the driver seat and it squeaks, not even while driving! Had my friend look at it, said everything is tight.... hmm.

neokp7 · 08-08-2010, 02:54 PM

Hi All,

print this and go to the dealer ...... I had the same problem. Now is perfect.
See attachment below.

2009 NISSAN 370Z_SEAT POPPING NOISESLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM FRONT RIGHT SEAT CORNER_THE370Z_COM[1].pdf

1hot370z · 08-09-2010, 12:39 AM

Sounds good! Thanks!

ChrisSlicks · 08-09-2010, 06:37 AM

Mine somehow fixed itself, strange.

370z2k10 · 08-27-2010, 09:09 PM

I just bought my '10 and it has this issue...it doesn't list '10's as having this issue but I'll be taking it back to have them perform this TSB.

Anyone else with a '10 having this issue?

Kirkster · 08-28-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Mine somehow fixed itself, strange.

Yea, my 350 did that too. Then I let Sammy drive it and the entire adjuster rod popped out of place, I pinned the rod and never had the problem again.

Kcuba370z · 08-28-2010, 08:30 AM

Base Model and no probs

OldGuy · 08-28-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZforMe

I too have this problem. I have the base model with sport package. It happens when you make a quick left then right turn or vice versa. Annoying, but I shouldn't complain since I have done nothing to address the issue.

I have the Base (recovered with leather Katzkins) and never had the problem. Interesting, though that my '08 Altima Coupe does suffer from the notorious Nissan Seat Click problem.
I recall that there was a long thread on this a few months ago showing pictures of the fix in progress. It's quite a bit of surgery to eliminate the problem and I decided not to get into it on my Altima. I think someone said there was a TSB dealing with it.

kevr6 · 08-28-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kcuba370z

Base Model and no probs

Give it time!

Jordo! · 08-28-2010, 08:00 PM

Awesome!

Hasn't been an issue yet, but nice to have the TSB on hand if it starts

triggaZ · 10-10-2010, 11:08 PM

Sorry, I didn't read through the whole thread but I'm basically looking to upgrade my seats to NISMO seats and I'm curious to see if any NISMO Z owners have had trouble with them during track days.

I drift my Z and my current seats are fine but I love the way that etched NISMO looks..

1hot370, I know you mentioned that you own a NISMO Z. I have yet to test drive one at Nissan but are the seats semi-bucket? How well do they hold you in place when driving aggressively?

nobodeuno · 07-25-2012, 03:01 PM

I have an 09 I bought with 18,000 mile on it and when driving aggressively the drivers seat clunks or shifts from time to time....it's very annoying. What to do?
It is the sport/touring options

07-27-2010, 10:07 PM	#136 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 667	I have just started to get annoyed again with this problem. It seemed to go away for awhile and now it's back even worse. I can't believe this thread is so large!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

07-27-2010, 11:08 PM	#137 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	The problem is that the adjuster (for lack of a better term) rod comes loose from the seat frame in the front corner nearest the shifter. Nissan just used one of the one way push on washers that is supposed to "lock" onto the adjuster shaft. Well it does not work well. What I had to do on the 350Z was take the seat out. Push on the shaft just a little bit and drill a hole through it. I then put a cotter pin through the hole. Never had the problem again, and my car saw some very aggressive driving on the AutoX course. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

07-28-2010, 12:40 AM	#138 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	This seems like something the dealership should take care of under warranty -- possible TSB? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

08-09-2010, 06:37 AM	#142 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Mine somehow fixed itself, strange. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#148 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	Awesome! Hasn't been an issue yet, but nice to have the TSB on hand if it starts __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

08-08-2010, 02:54 PM	#140 (permalink)
neokp7 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2 Drives: none Rep Power: 17	Hi All, print this and go to the dealer ...... I had the same problem. Now is perfect. See attachment below. 2009 NISSAN 370Z_SEAT POPPING NOISESLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM FRONT RIGHT SEAT CORNER_THE370Z_COM[1].pdf

08-09-2010, 12:39 AM	#141 (permalink)
1hot370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 370z NISMO #80 Rep Power: 15	Sounds good! Thanks!

08-27-2010, 09:09 PM	#143 (permalink)
370z2k10 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 129 Drives: '13 Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 15	I just bought my '10 and it has this issue...it doesn't list '10's as having this issue but I'll be taking it back to have them perform this TSB. Anyone else with a '10 having this issue?

08-28-2010, 08:30 AM	#145 (permalink)
Kcuba370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York Posts: 340 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	Base Model and no probs

10-10-2010, 11:08 PM	#149 (permalink)
triggaZ Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 213 Posts: 96 Drives: 日産 Rep Power: 16	Sorry, I didn't read through the whole thread but I'm basically looking to upgrade my seats to NISMO seats and I'm curious to see if any NISMO Z owners have had trouble with them during track days. I drift my Z and my current seats are fine but I love the way that etched NISMO looks.. 1hot370, I know you mentioned that you own a NISMO Z. I have yet to test drive one at Nissan but are the seats semi-bucket? How well do they hold you in place when driving aggressively?

07-25-2012, 03:01 PM	#150 (permalink)
nobodeuno Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WNC Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z blk M6 T/S Rep Power: 14	I have an 09 I bought with 18,000 mile on it and when driving aggressively the drivers seat clunks or shifts from time to time....it's very annoying. What to do? It is the sport/touring options

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