Too Much Wheel Spin???

johnny_domino · 04-15-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sofaonasock

What are "Bridgestone RE090s"?

I meant RE760s. I was probably thinking of the tire model on my old Z...

johnny_domino · 04-15-2012, 08:57 AM

I knew id get flammed for this. thanks...

Anyway like i am not saying that its crazy wheel spin and doing burnouts every time i stop, its just enough to kick on VDC, I have engaged the clutch in normal driving the same as way as I used to in my previous cars, all RWD sports cars (Mustang Cobra, 350z, M3 e46) and never had the grip issues. And if its not an alignment issue i am going to assume that this is one of those annoying problems that i am going to have to learn to deal with.

Also, another thing that pisses me off with this car, is the shitty Bose stereo system and climate controls. The climate knobs and volume/tune knobs often do not respond in the direction i spin them. I will turn the volume up, and sometimes it will go down instead. This Bose system has to go...

mannyz · 04-15-2012, 10:24 AM

IMO Johnny, is seem you just don't like the car. I got the same year car, same stock tires, same wheels and I NEVER experience "too much wheel spin" unless I want to.

You started the thread with "too much wheel spin" then you use the phrase "i get wheel spin way too much", your statement says that even "gentle engagement" you get wheel spin, then you tried to fix it by saying "i am not saying that its crazy wheel spin" Well then what is it?

By saying that you drove so many other RWD cars and tell us that the 370 has such a bad grip and suggesting that by adding springs, spacers and alignment you think it will fix the problem, then is hard for me to believe you have that much experience on RWD. I will be sarcastic by telling you that I guess the Z has much power than you can handle compared to the others vehicles you drove then, sorry.

That's why you got flamed because your statement doesn't match. We are here to help you on any problem your car may have or to answer any question cause everyone here has different experience.

Now if you are been completely serious about this then is either the road where you are driving or your tires are more than 70% worn, or you are always driving with the VDC off (even that I turn it off and never had that issue either), or maybe your TLC is defective or your concept of been gentle is not the same as ours.

280z/300zx · 04-15-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny_domino

Okay, so I have an 09 with the Sport Package in a 6MT. I have had a lot of sports cars, all in a MT, along with a 03 350z before this one. I also have 19" Bridgestone RE090s on the stock Rays 19".

It seems like in this Z i get wheel spin way too much. Even on a warm dry day at a stop light going straight... i will get some spin. I have about 70% tread left on the tires too. I dont lead foot at stoplights either. Even on a gentle engagement it will do it sometimes.

Does anyone else's Z have this? My 350z had no problems like this what so ever. I am going to get springs and spacers soon, then get another alignment, hopefully it will alieveate some of this.

While during normal driving I don't get any wheel spin, I will say that with any kind of spirited driving VDC is always kicking in. I've driven lots of high performance cars and the 370z is one of the worst when it comes to traction. I find it amazing that with it's power level I can still spin 3rd while already rolling if I put my foot into. I mean a lot of it has to do with the crappy roads here and the fact that they are always covered in dust being that I'm in the desert. But still, other cars I've owned or driven with more power don't have the same traction issues my 370z does.

Used to have an 09 touring sport and now have a 2010 NISMO. Both were the same with poor traction. I'm hoping some new tires will help with this issue when it's time for replacement but I'm not sure.

kcquinn49 · 04-15-2012, 12:08 PM

Wheel spin is no problem. I turn off the traction control every time I start the car. I manually shift my AT all the time. When turning corners I always punch it and the rear end breaks loose when going from 1st to 2nd, and I get a little sideways action. No problem. I like it. It keeps the smile on my face.

Bucketlist2012 · 04-15-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kcquinn49

Wheel spin is no problem. I turn off the traction control every time I start the car. I manually shift my AT all the time. When turning corners I always punch it and the rear end breaks loose when going from 1st to 2nd, and I get a little sideways action. No problem. I like it. It keeps the smile on my face.

MacLean · 04-15-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kcquinn49

Wheel spin is no problem. I turn off the traction control every time I start the car. I manually shift my AT all the time. When turning corners I always punch it and the rear end breaks loose when going from 1st to 2nd, and I get a little sideways action. No problem. I like it. It keeps the smile on my face.

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

+1...... I have noticed sometimes when I'm at a light & I am about to get on a toll & the road dips a little bit & I shift gears the traction control comes on my G35 (6MT)...... This was several years ago by the way. I will bet it is the roads being uneven a bit, or just particles on the road. Maybe you need to air up your tires more......

Spikuh · 04-15-2012, 03:17 PM

It sounds like you need more practice driving this car to adjust your driving style to it.

It doesn't matter how many other manual cars you have driven, each one has its own personality and you have to adjust to it.

EazyD · 04-15-2012, 04:12 PM

Too much gas.

sonic370 · 04-15-2012, 07:13 PM

You weren't flamed here you caught most of the guys in a good mood.
consider yourself lucky.....

go ask that same question over on the 350 board to see what flaming is
those guys make it into a art form

gbrettin · 04-15-2012, 10:21 PM

I would suggest learning a bit more throttle control and get a better relationship with your car.

... Or get a divorce and pick up the 5.0.

LakeShow · 04-15-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

I would suggest learning a bit more throttle control and get a better relationship with your car.

Do this..

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Or get a divorce and pick up the 5.0.

Not this..

chrischhorn · 04-15-2012, 10:56 PM

my car is a peg leg with stock 18's and i have no wheel spin issues daily driving much less I can even launch the sucker pretty damn hard at around 4k rpms with feathering the clutch and have very little wheels spin. even had a 2.0 60' time at the track which isnt bad at all for 18's with advans.

MacLean · 04-15-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

my car is a peg leg with stock 18's and i have no wheel spin issues daily driving much less I can even launch the sucker pretty damn hard at around 4k rpms with feathering the clutch and have very little wheels spin. even had a 2.0 60' time at the track which isnt bad at all for 18's with advans.

It's the driver & those Advans what makes it happen......

chrischhorn · 04-17-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

It's the driver & those Advans what makes it happen......

Ill take that as a compliment!

04-15-2012, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnny_domino Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis (Webster G) Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370Z PW 6spd Rep Power: 15	I knew id get flammed for this. thanks... Anyway like i am not saying that its crazy wheel spin and doing burnouts every time i stop, its just enough to kick on VDC, I have engaged the clutch in normal driving the same as way as I used to in my previous cars, all RWD sports cars (Mustang Cobra, 350z, M3 e46) and never had the grip issues. And if its not an alignment issue i am going to assume that this is one of those annoying problems that i am going to have to learn to deal with. Also, another thing that pisses me off with this car, is the shitty Bose stereo system and climate controls. The climate knobs and volume/tune knobs often do not respond in the direction i spin them. I will turn the volume up, and sometimes it will go down instead. This Bose system has to go... Last edited by johnny_domino; 04-15-2012 at 09:12 AM.

04-15-2012, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 281	IMO Johnny, is seem you just don't like the car. I got the same year car, same stock tires, same wheels and I NEVER experience "too much wheel spin" unless I want to. You started the thread with "too much wheel spin" then you use the phrase "i get wheel spin way too much", your statement says that even "gentle engagement" you get wheel spin, then you tried to fix it by saying "i am not saying that its crazy wheel spin" Well then what is it? By saying that you drove so many other RWD cars and tell us that the 370 has such a bad grip and suggesting that by adding springs, spacers and alignment you think it will fix the problem, then is hard for me to believe you have that much experience on RWD. I will be sarcastic by telling you that I guess the Z has much power than you can handle compared to the others vehicles you drove then, sorry. That's why you got flamed because your statement doesn't match. We are here to help you on any problem your car may have or to answer any question cause everyone here has different experience. Now if you are been completely serious about this then is either the road where you are driving or your tires are more than 70% worn, or you are always driving with the VDC off (even that I turn it off and never had that issue either), or maybe your TLC is defective or your concept of been gentle is not the same as ours. __________________ Last edited by mannyz; 04-15-2012 at 11:22 AM.

04-15-2012, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 27	Too much gas. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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04-15-2012, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
kcquinn49 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 86 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 251	Wheel spin is no problem. I turn off the traction control every time I start the car. I manually shift my AT all the time. When turning corners I always punch it and the rear end breaks loose when going from 1st to 2nd, and I get a little sideways action. No problem. I like it. It keeps the smile on my face.

04-15-2012, 03:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spikuh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Ark Posts: 2,357 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 22	It sounds like you need more practice driving this car to adjust your driving style to it. It doesn't matter how many other manual cars you have driven, each one has its own personality and you have to adjust to it.

04-15-2012, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	You weren't flamed here you caught most of the guys in a good mood. consider yourself lucky..... go ask that same question over on the 350 board to see what flaming is those guys make it into a art form

04-15-2012, 10:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,303 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589152	I would suggest learning a bit more throttle control and get a better relationship with your car. ... Or get a divorce and pick up the 5.0.

04-15-2012, 10:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 18	my car is a peg leg with stock 18's and i have no wheel spin issues daily driving much less I can even launch the sucker pretty damn hard at around 4k rpms with feathering the clutch and have very little wheels spin. even had a 2.0 60' time at the track which isnt bad at all for 18's with advans.