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^^ then what gauges were in the 3-pod cluster on the dash in teh 350s?

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Old 04-01-2009, 09:33 AM   #46 (permalink)
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^^ then what gauges were in the 3-pod cluster on the dash in teh 350s?
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I just called and spoke with Nissan about this issue. Although they were very polite, the call was not helpful. The woman on the other end could only tell me that there were no recalls and that I should talk to my dealer technician about extracting "maximum performance potential" from my vehicle. She also offered that we should not experience any of the overheating issues without violating the law. I guess I'll get the Stillen unit so I can enjoy a track day.
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Old 04-01-2009, 03:40 PM   #48 (permalink)
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I just called and spoke with Nissan about this issue. Although they were very polite, the call was not helpful. The woman on the other end could only tell me that there were no recalls and that I should talk to my dealer technician about extracting "maximum performance potential" from my vehicle. She also offered that we should not experience any of the overheating issues without violating the law. I guess I'll get the Stillen unit so I can enjoy a track day.
The "violating the law" thing is ridiculous and they should be called out on it. The most obvious counter is that track runs don't violate any laws, and that this car is very clearly targeted at a tracking crowd. But more to the point on the street: in a hot and humid climate, I don't think it would be too hard to get the oil temps up without violating speed limits. It's not like speed = oil heat. Constant cycles of hard accelerating and braking are going to heat the car up, which there are no traffic laws against.
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rbatton, the first person you speak too is always at the bottom of the totem pole. Ask to speak to their supervisor.... I recommend you call back once more and always ask for the superior, the first people you speak to are just gate keepers trying to get you to give up, but don't.

and if my car continues to overheat and the dealer can't fix it, because they don't have the part, they could be in violation of the LEMON LAW! lol...

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She also offered that we should not experience any of the overheating issues without violating the law
So the magazines should be dubbing the 370Z as the best grocery getter for under $30,000. Maybe the 2010 update will include a 4 banger.
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and it only gets worse guys, I have to be careful on what I divulge at this point.

Needless to say the progression is slow.

I have 2 track days this week that I miss out on bringing my new car to. It's frustrating because I bought the car for something I could use everyday, blend in, and take to the track. But no, my checking account is lighter, I'm pissed off, and its created more work for me. I don't even care what's available aftermarket, I am so turned off.

Nissan and Infiniti supposedly pride themselves on customer service, with their follow up calls from your service appointments, surveys, etc etc. Its all bogus... I have had 5 of their vehicles in 6 years in my immediate family. If they don't make this right then no more.

How do you miss something like this!? What they don't have a test track!? They do not want to face my wrath.
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Yeah, tell that to the officer when they pull you over for "reckless driving".

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Constant cycles of hard accelerating and braking are going to heat the car up, which there are no traffic laws against.

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The car's engine should not have an over-heat issue with the oil under any circumstance. A good design should have accounted for that. The rev limiter kicking in under high temps is an attempt to save the engine so the engineers knew about the possibility. The fact that the car was released to the public without at least the oil cooler being available (option or otherwise) is a good question for Nissan Corp. to answer.

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By comparison I currently have a Mazda RX8 (370z not released in Oz yet) which has done lots of track days and spirited driving revving over 9000rpm all day and has no problems - in fact it loves it! And that's on some 100 degree days too.

This issue if not rectified will change my mind on purchasing a Z.
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This issue if not rectified will change my mind on purchasing a Z.[/QUOTE]


The situation if not rectified might change my mind about owning a Z!
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What exactly is the solution(s) that you are looking for? This is not a sarcastic question, but rather one when Nissan comes knocking to resolve your issue(s).
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To come up with the parts and have them put on under warranty! I have no problem meeting them halfway and paying for the parts. I feel I'm being completely fair.

Even though, I believe this needs to be a recall campaign......

Problem is as of right now, the parts don't exist according to Nissan, they're looking into it.

Seems like 1 phone call to the factory should get to the bottom of it, but no, it's the circle jerk.
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Seems like 1 phone call to the factory should get to the bottom of it, but no, it's the circle jerk.
Have you contacted Nissan corporate in Japan? You can write them a letter or email in English as the majority of them are polyglots. If Nissan Japan has already heard about it then they will have started their mountain of paperwork they will produce, and have contacted their legal counsel in the States to see where they stand and the ramifications of the issue.
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SOCAL370z, this is from the global site, I appreciate your ideas, but don't you think I'm doing everything I can????

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SOCAL370z, this is from the global site, I appreciate your ideas, but don't you think I'm doing everything I can????
Yes, but being a past exec for a major Japanese corporation I can tell you that someone writing them directly will get results as the final decision will come down from, as it always does, Japan—not their Stateside offices; that's the way it works. They receive a letter in Japan, and then they will call Stateside and start asking more questions to be answered in writing. Getting owners to sign a petition will definitely help too. You must be very, very, very respectful in your correspondence as peoples heads will roll (losing face) if they determine it an issue. This is not a matter that will be taken lightly, and pointing a finger is disrespectful in their culture so diplomacy is the best and most expedient way.
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