Too Much Wheel Spin???

johnny_domino · 04-14-2012, 06:53 PM

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.

spearfish25 · 04-14-2012, 06:59 PM

Too much wheelspin is a pretty subjective thing. It's like a Z06 owner complaining of wheel spin when they stomp the throttle in 2nd gear. Yes, at some point you'll break traction. Perhaps the road surface you're on is dusting, gritty, etc. Perhaps your tires aren't truly warmed up. Perhaps you're launching at too high an RPM. The bottom line is you don't get wheel spin in the Z or any car if you use the 'right' amount of throttle for a given situation and road surface. I'd absolutely put money on the fact that springs, spacers, and an alignment aren't going to change a thing.

RonRizz · 04-14-2012, 07:45 PM

CC_370z · 04-15-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Too much wheelspin is a pretty subjective thing. It's like a Z06 owner complaining of wheel spin when they stomp the throttle in 2nd gear. Yes, at some point you'll break traction. Perhaps the road surface you're on is dusting, gritty, etc. Perhaps your tires aren't truly warmed up. Perhaps you're launching at too high an RPM. The bottom line is you don't get wheel spin in the Z or any car if you use the 'right' amount of throttle for a given situation and road surface. I'd absolutely put money on the fact that springs, spacers, and an alignment aren't going to change a thing.

After making a move to Corvette LS3, I changed my driving habits... With competitive driving mode on or even traction control ON, If I stomp on the pedal, wheels will spin, even when shifting gear with higher RPM. Now I see why many people will instantly say that corvette makes you a poor driver.

That being said, I agreed with other poster about OEM tires are junk and not provide enough grip.. this is specially true with OEM Good year F1 GS2 supercar runflat tires on Corvette.

johnny_domino · 04-16-2012, 05:59 PM

I could be a horrible driver who knows... or maybe its the tires, or maybe its the traction control I was so used to in my older cars, but not this one. I still love the car, its my second Z after having German and American sports cars, so I will always be a Z driver. I just wanted to get a feel for some outside perspective as I really don't have any friends who are into cars.

So if it was a dumb question, I didn't mean to insult anyone's intelligence on this forum. No one here is dumb, after all, the 370z is IMO a "smart person's car." It has sophistication, technology and style. If it was a car for an idiot, we would all be on some Camaro or Challenger forum talking about how fast we can drive in a straight line.

Thanks for the good, bad and sarcastic feedback from everyone.

370ZilverZ · 04-14-2012, 08:26 PM

I don't experience those issue and must agree with the other posts above that spacers and springs are not goint to help any either. Perhaps it's the way you are engaging your clutch. Too many variables to really help without being there.

SPOHN · 04-14-2012, 08:39 PM

The things I'm starting to see on this site lately makes me want to..........

LakeShow · 04-14-2012, 09:07 PM

It appears you have way too much VTECH kicking in.

SPOHN · 04-14-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

It appears you have way too much VTECH kicking in.

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-15-2012, 12:51 AM

With the V.D.C. on,there will have no wheel spins .

370zproject · 04-15-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

With the V.D.C. on,there will have no wheel spins .

delusional · 04-15-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

It appears you have way too much VTECH kicking in.

Vbp6US · 04-15-2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by delusional

Haha...he meant that.

MVPTonyD · 04-17-2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

It appears you have way too much VTECH kicking in.

lol thats a good one.

sofaonasock · 04-15-2012, 01:31 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.

What are "Bridgestone RE090s"?

04-14-2012, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnny_domino Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis (Webster G) Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370Z PW 6spd Rep Power: 15	Too Much Wheel Spin??? 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.

04-14-2012, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Too much wheelspin is a pretty subjective thing. It's like a Z06 owner complaining of wheel spin when they stomp the throttle in 2nd gear. Yes, at some point you'll break traction. Perhaps the road surface you're on is dusting, gritty, etc. Perhaps your tires aren't truly warmed up. Perhaps you're launching at too high an RPM. The bottom line is you don't get wheel spin in the Z or any car if you use the 'right' amount of throttle for a given situation and road surface. I'd absolutely put money on the fact that springs, spacers, and an alignment aren't going to change a thing. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-14-2012, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
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04-14-2012, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 68 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	I don't experience those issue and must agree with the other posts above that spacers and springs are not goint to help any either. Perhaps it's the way you are engaging your clutch. Too many variables to really help without being there. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

04-14-2012, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	The things I'm starting to see on this site lately makes me want to.......... __________________

04-16-2012, 05:59 PM	#5 (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 could be a horrible driver who knows... or maybe its the tires, or maybe its the traction control I was so used to in my older cars, but not this one. I still love the car, its my second Z after having German and American sports cars, so I will always be a Z driver. I just wanted to get a feel for some outside perspective as I really don't have any friends who are into cars. So if it was a dumb question, I didn't mean to insult anyone's intelligence on this forum. No one here is dumb, after all, the 370z is IMO a "smart person's car." It has sophistication, technology and style. If it was a car for an idiot, we would all be on some Camaro or Challenger forum talking about how fast we can drive in a straight line. Thanks for the good, bad and sarcastic feedback from everyone.

04-14-2012, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	It appears you have way too much VTECH kicking in. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-15-2012, 12:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 18	With the V.D.C. on,there will have no wheel spins .

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