Considering 370z

Swift · 08-06-2012, 02:22 PM

I'm considering a 370z as a weekend track/auto-x car, but after reading through the throttle delay thread, I'm now re-thinking my decision (seems there is no fix yet for this issue). I didn't experience it during my test drive, but that was a pretty short drive, about 10 min.

Would any of you have bought a different car if you knew about it?

I'm less concerned about the brake fade, oil temp, and springy clutch issues as there seem to be solid solutions for all of those. FWIW, the other cars I'm considering are the Evo X GSR and Scion FR-S. Thanks!

red6spd · 08-06-2012, 02:29 PM

I only experience the issue if I have been stuck in traffic for a long time ot if I have been driving it like a grandma for a while. Its almost as if the computer learns your driving style and puts the throttle in like economy mode lol. All I do is get on it once and the car wakes up and I wont experience it again.

shadoquad · 08-06-2012, 02:30 PM

Um, isn't the throttle delay issue fixable with a tune?

Mt Tam I am · 08-06-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift

I'm considering a 370z as a weekend track/auto-x car, but after reading through the throttle delay thread, I'm now re-thinking my decision (seems there is no fix yet for this issue). I didn't experience it during my test drive, but that was a pretty short drive, about 10 min.

Would any of you have bought a different car if you knew about it?

I'm less concerned about the brake fade, oil temp, and springy clutch issues as there seem to be solid solutions for all of those. FWIW, the other cars I'm considering are the Evo X GSR and Scion FR-S. Thanks!

No. I still do not know about it. It has never happened to me.

RE:brake fade, oil temp, these do happen and can be fixed.

Brake fade can happen on an Audi R8 before mine fade now.

edub370 · 08-06-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift

I'm considering a 370z as a weekend track/auto-x car, but after reading through the throttle delay thread, I'm now re-thinking my decision (seems there is no fix yet for this issue). I didn't experience it during my test drive, but that was a pretty short drive, about 10 min.

Would any of you have bought a different car if you knew about it?

I'm less concerned about the brake fade, oil temp, and springy clutch issues as there seem to be solid solutions for all of those. FWIW, the other cars I'm considering are the Evo X GSR and Scion FR-S. Thanks!

incorrect. a dyno tune will take this delay out.

evo- ugly interior, and scion - u will get bored with the lack of power.

kenchan · 08-06-2012, 02:51 PM

i wonder if pedalbox that TWM sells ( throttle accelerator thingie) can fix this or not...(?)

PedalBox by DTE Systems GmbH - Introduced in North America by TWM Performance

USMCASA · 08-06-2012, 03:08 PM

nevaR had the delayed throttle issue...

CrownR426 · 08-06-2012, 03:13 PM

You should look at the FR-S
As much as I love the Z..
Seems like the FR-S is a better auto-x and nimble car.
$ + 4 Seats + -Weight.
Seems like a no brainer.
Unless you enjoy cruising and tracking

VDC_OFF · 08-06-2012, 03:14 PM

stop considering...just buy.

shadoquad · 08-06-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

You should look at the FR-S
As much as I love the Z..
Seems like the FR-S is a better auto-x and nimble car.
$ + 4 Seats + -Weight.
Seems like a no brainer.
Unless you enjoy cruising and tracking

I think the OP should look at all cars he's considering, including the FR-S. But I think the Z is still the better car. Obviously, opinions will vary. I would just rather have the faster car. Also, I'm not so sure that the FR-S is beating the Z at any auto-x.

whoady4shoady · 08-06-2012, 03:27 PM

Go drive each one extensively. See if you can take one for a couple of days to make your decision easier.

shadoquad · 08-06-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Go drive each one extensively. See if you can take one for a couple of days to make your decision easier.

Swift · 08-06-2012, 03:44 PM

Sounds good, thanks for the input. Doesn't seem like the throttle delay issue is widespread.

I'm looking at a 2011 w/5k miles on it from Carmax. They've got a 5-day return policy, so I might be able to take it for an "extended" test-drive.

kenchan · 08-06-2012, 03:46 PM

yah, carmax is on the expensive side but at least you do get to return it if it doesn't work out for you. i suppose take it to your mechanic too while you have that grace period to ensure your car is sound. GL!

USMCASA · 08-06-2012, 03:53 PM

saw an frs and brz in person at cars and coffee this past saturday, while fairly similar there are some things about the brz that i liked more. i think the frs is on the cheaper end of the build when it comes down to interior and subtle exterior differences...

08-06-2012, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Swift Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Posts: 5 Drives: 11 GTI Rep Power: 16	Considering 370z I'm considering a 370z as a weekend track/auto-x car, but after reading through the throttle delay thread, I'm now re-thinking my decision (seems there is no fix yet for this issue). I didn't experience it during my test drive, but that was a pretty short drive, about 10 min. Would any of you have bought a different car if you knew about it? I'm less concerned about the brake fade, oil temp, and springy clutch issues as there seem to be solid solutions for all of those. FWIW, the other cars I'm considering are the Evo X GSR and Scion FR-S. Thanks!

08-06-2012, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I only experience the issue if I have been stuck in traffic for a long time ot if I have been driving it like a grandma for a while. Its almost as if the computer learns your driving style and puts the throttle in like economy mode lol. All I do is get on it once and the car wakes up and I wont experience it again. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	You should look at the FR-S As much as I love the Z.. Seems like the FR-S is a better auto-x and nimble car. $ + 4 Seats + -Weight. Seems like a no brainer. Unless you enjoy cruising and tracking __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

08-06-2012, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	stop considering...just buy. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

08-06-2012, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Um, isn't the throttle delay issue fixable with a tune?

08-06-2012, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i wonder if pedalbox that TWM sells ( throttle accelerator thingie) can fix this or not...(?) PedalBox by DTE Systems GmbH - Introduced in North America by TWM Performance

08-06-2012, 03:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Swift Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Posts: 5 Drives: 11 GTI Rep Power: 16	Sounds good, thanks for the input. Doesn't seem like the throttle delay issue is widespread. I'm looking at a 2011 w/5k miles on it from Carmax. They've got a 5-day return policy, so I might be able to take it for an "extended" test-drive.

08-06-2012, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, carmax is on the expensive side but at least you do get to return it if it doesn't work out for you. i suppose take it to your mechanic too while you have that grace period to ensure your car is sound. GL!

08-06-2012, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	saw an frs and brz in person at cars and coffee this past saturday, while fairly similar there are some things about the brz that i liked more. i think the frs is on the cheaper end of the build when it comes down to interior and subtle exterior differences...