Things you didnt know about your 370z

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.

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.

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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-26-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I didn't know you could roll your windows down by pressing the unlock button on the key fob for a few seconds

Lol... hey newbie. You can do it to every nissan and infiniti over 21k. Lol. You can also roll them up by inserting the key in the door and holding it in the lock position.

What I didn't know about my Z is that it would attract Idiot Dodge Caliber drivers to ride my azz just cuz I'm driving a lil spirited on my own accord.
I also didn't know that an idiot 08 mustang gt driver would join in on the douchebaggery.
I didn't expect for my Z to make the mustang driver look like a fool. I did however, expect my Z to make the caliber driver look like a fool.

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.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Lol... hey newbie. You can do it to every nissan and infiniti over 21k. Lol. You can also roll them up by inserting the key in the door and holding it in the lock position.

What I didn't know about my Z is that it would attract Idiot Dodge Caliber drivers to ride my azz just cuz I'm driving a lil spirited on my own accord.
I also didn't know that an idiot 08 mustang gt driver would join in on the douchebaggery.
I didn't expect for my Z to make the mustang driver look like a fool. I did however, expect my Z to make the caliber driver look like a fool.

I would imagine that your 370Z would stomp an '08 GT.

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.

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

Pelican170 · 10-27-2011, 09:04 AM

I found, that if you stand by the gas cap and press "unlock" on your FOB, the gas door pops open...

somatic · 10-27-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I found, that if you stand by the gas cap and press "unlock" on your FOB, the gas door pops open...

only if you pressed down on it before u press unlock

Quartermaine · 10-27-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by yaheard

Sooo is it confirmed that the center console lower section is the secret compartment?

I tried to pop the divider and I can't. I didn't want to force it.

Pelican170 · 10-27-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by somatic

only if you pressed down on it before u press unlock

Huh? pressed down on it?? of course it has to be closed to pop open...

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.

somatic · 10-27-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Huh? pressed down on it?? of course it has to be closed to pop open...

i thought u meant that if u pressed it on the fob the door would pop open lol i was saying that that would only happen if you had already pressed the cap down

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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: 7626	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.

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harry370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 67 Drives: Nissan 370z 2010 Rep Power: 13	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