Things you didnt know about your 370z

somatic · 10-26-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ spoiler link fail...

fixed lol

yaheard · 10-26-2011, 04:17 PM

If thats what it is and its the one underneath the center console where you plug in your ipod I found that when I first got it. Is that the one?

somatic · 10-26-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yaheard

If thats what it is and its the one underneath the center console where you plug in your ipod I found that when I first got it. Is that the one?

underneath?

yaheard · 10-26-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by somatic

underneath?

Yeah is that the "secret compartment"?

I looked in the manual and all the storage listed I have found earlier. The one where the owners manual is the "rear parcel box", the console storage, the one underneath that if you remove the tray and the glove box. I have nav so I dont have the up front storage.

Am I still missing where it is? Or am I an idiot and this is a urban myth?

6MT · 10-26-2011, 05:21 PM

uh huh.....

alcheng · 10-26-2011, 06:17 PM

I bet nobody will notice this.

The clear plastic that covers the speedometer and the tachometer are coated with Anti-Reflection Coating.

I am amazed by this detailed thinking from Nissan!!!

_CEO_ · 10-26-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I bet nobody will notice this.

The clear plastic that covers the speedometer and the tachometer are coated with Anti-Reflection Coating.

I am amazed by this detailed thinking from Nissan!!!

I noticed this too! They have a purple tint in the sunlight but I can still see my gauges perfect

alcheng · 10-26-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by _CEO_

I noticed this too! They have a purple tint in the sunlight but I can still see my gauges perfect

Good eyes, hahaa.

FYI, they only have those two covers coated, not the three on the center.

ImportConvert · 10-26-2011, 09:59 PM

The drive-shaft is carbon fiber to save on weight, but the fly-wheel weighs over 30#. I found this...interesting.

For comparison:
Mustang 5.0: 21.5#
ZR1: 27#

What I intuit from this:

The VVEL isn't very smooth.

Red__Zed · 10-26-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The drive-shaft is carbon fiber to save on weight, but the fly-wheel weighs over 30#. I found this...interesting.

For comparison:
Mustang 5.0: 21.5#
ZR1: 27#

What I intuit from this:

The VVEL isn't very smooth.

no, it is there due to the fact that the vq37 is very unbalanced.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

no, it is there due to the fact that the vq37 is very unbalanced.

Good point, + the post above yours.

How does this impact long-term durability? I haven't really been looking, but do VQ37's have a rep for popping at a certain mileage or just randomly? I was under the impression that they were anvils, except for some '09's that used a bit of oil until Nissan fixed the issue.

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Good point, + the post above yours.

How does this impact long-term durability? I haven't really been looking, but do VQ37's have a rep for popping at a certain mileage or just randomly? I was under the impression that they were anvils, except for some '09's that used a bit of oil until Nissan fixed the issue.

No rep for that at all....on the other hand, there is only one guy I know of past 60k.

I don't think Nissan would put out a motor that would be popping at 80k, but it probably depends how you treat it. You can't change the laws of physics, and the noise alone let's you know what is going on at high rpms. When you realize that is in spite of a boat anchor of a flywheel....I'd just sell it as the warranty runs up.

Skeeterbop · 10-27-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Good point, + the post above yours.

How does this impact long-term durability? I haven't really been looking, but do VQ37's have a rep for popping at a certain mileage or just randomly? I was under the impression that they were anvils, except for some '09's that used a bit of oil until Nissan fixed the issue.

I would imagine the engineers figured this into the design. As long as it remains close to stock it shouldn't be an issue. And I would bet that as long as the rotating parts stay stock it still won't be an issue.

Skeeterbop · 10-26-2011, 10:07 PM

Not neccessarily the VVEL. The I3 and V6 are the least naturally balanced engine configurations you can get. An I6 or a V12 would be two of the most naturally balanced layouts you can easily find. Also flat engines will be naturally balanced as well. I would say the Vibration and harshness of the VQ37VHR is an inherent problem.

harry370z · 10-27-2011, 07:32 AM

I dont think the aussie cars have the auto window up / window down using the remote, either that or i can't get it to work

10-26-2011, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1791	uh huh..... __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

10-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	I bet nobody will notice this. The clear plastic that covers the speedometer and the tachometer are coated with Anti-Reflection Coating. I am amazed by this detailed thinking from Nissan!!! Joey o and Nader Og like this.

10-26-2011, 10:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	Not neccessarily the VVEL. The I3 and V6 are the least naturally balanced engine configurations you can get. An I6 or a V12 would be two of the most naturally balanced layouts you can easily find. Also flat engines will be naturally balanced as well. I would say the Vibration and harshness of the VQ37VHR is an inherent problem. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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10-26-2011, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 16	If thats what it is and its the one underneath the center console where you plug in your ipod I found that when I first got it. Is that the one?

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	The drive-shaft is carbon fiber to save on weight, but the fly-wheel weighs over 30#. I found this...interesting. For comparison: Mustang 5.0: 21.5# ZR1: 27# What I intuit from this: The VVEL isn't very smooth.

10-27-2011, 07:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
harry370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 67 Drives: Nissan 370z 2010 Rep Power: 14	I dont think the aussie cars have the auto window up / window down using the remote, either that or i can't get it to work