First potential problem?

frost · 12-14-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

^ Well it is winter...

Exactly.

RCZ · 12-14-2008, 03:17 PM

You can really put just about any good oil cooler on any car including the Z. You dont have to spend $1,000 on an ARC one although it would be pretty cool. Any oil cooler will work...

frost · 12-14-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

You can really put just about any good oil cooler on any car including the Z. You dont have to spend $1,000 on an ARC one although it would be pretty cool. Any oil cooler will work...

But again, why should we have to?

E82TT6 · 12-14-2008, 05:35 PM

Oil temp issues were my biggest concern with my 135i, fortunately it's ok with the oil cooler.

Is this car sport pack? I wonder if the sport pack adds an oil cooler.

RCZ · 12-14-2008, 05:36 PM

I would say you shouldnt need to, but you can't expect a $30,000 car to be perfect. It will never overheat on the street, only on the track.

diskreet · 12-14-2008, 08:46 PM

Everyone keeps treating the $30k price point like it's $100k. $30k is a bargain for a car of these performance specs, so we can't expect everything to be perfect.

18rgcelica73 · 12-15-2008, 01:53 AM

But when it is the 350z's predecessor and they didn't have this problem well I think that there fit and form for the engine is then being tested. No this is not an expensive car by any means but at the same time it is a car that is making a statement of refinement, value and track prowess and if they can't back it up by combating the over heating problem well yeah I think then there is room to complain there.

diskreet · 12-15-2008, 02:43 AM

You make some good points there. I just have trouble faulting a car that performs so well but needs an oil cooler for hard track driving when there are people driving around in $30k+ civics (from the factory!)

BanningZ · 12-15-2008, 03:51 AM

18rgcelica73 has an excellent point. This is a pretty quick fix, wilth a pretty low price tag. Prediction one, everyone initially installs an after market oil cooler. Prediction too, people start rerouting the gauges. I am going to leave mine stock until 15K then I'll mess with the top of my VQ.

gettingaZ · 12-15-2008, 08:21 AM

I will only be DD'ing this car so I doubt I would have that problem.

Slidefox · 12-15-2008, 08:58 AM

It looks like it is a track related problem only. Daily driving should not be effected. Also, they have not reported a failure due to the high temps on the track. Just that they are a little high for there liking.

Twan79 · 12-15-2008, 11:30 AM

I don't think of this as a problem, but nissan should add offer it as an option. This is the same issue full size trucks have when you tow or take them off road. With out a cooler, you are at risk to high repair bill. Nissan, does not see this as an issue cause majority of ppl will not push there car as I or most of us(forum). I do see the point from the guy in Az., in those extreme temps. you should have at least have the option.

12-14-2008, 08:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
diskreet Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 50 Drives: 09 Audi TT Rep Power: 231	Everyone keeps treating the $30k price point like it's $100k. $30k is a bargain for a car of these performance specs, so we can't expect everything to be perfect. __________________

12-15-2008, 01:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 16	But when it is the 350z's predecessor and they didn't have this problem well I think that there fit and form for the engine is then being tested. No this is not an expensive car by any means but at the same time it is a car that is making a statement of refinement, value and track prowess and if they can't back it up by combating the over heating problem well yeah I think then there is room to complain there. __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!

12-15-2008, 02:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
diskreet Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 50 Drives: 09 Audi TT Rep Power: 231	You make some good points there. I just have trouble faulting a car that performs so well but needs an oil cooler for hard track driving when there are people driving around in $30k+ civics (from the factory!) __________________

12-15-2008, 03:51 AM	#24 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	18rgcelica73 has an excellent point. This is a pretty quick fix, wilth a pretty low price tag. Prediction one, everyone initially installs an after market oil cooler. Prediction too, people start rerouting the gauges. I am going to leave mine stock until 15K then I'll mess with the top of my VQ. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

12-15-2008, 08:21 AM	#25 (permalink)
gettingaZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Flarida Posts: 42 Drives: Mazdaspeed3 Rep Power: 16	I will only be DD'ing this car so I doubt I would have that problem. __________________ Awaiting the Nissan 370Z

12-14-2008, 03:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	You can really put just about any good oil cooler on any car including the Z. You dont have to spend $1,000 on an ARC one although it would be pretty cool. Any oil cooler will work...

12-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
E82TT6 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4 Drives: 08 BMW 135i Rep Power: 16	Oil temp issues were my biggest concern with my 135i, fortunately it's ok with the oil cooler. Is this car sport pack? I wonder if the sport pack adds an oil cooler.

12-14-2008, 05:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	I would say you shouldnt need to, but you can't expect a $30,000 car to be perfect. It will never overheat on the street, only on the track.

12-15-2008, 08:58 AM	#26 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 213	It looks like it is a track related problem only. Daily driving should not be effected. Also, they have not reported a failure due to the high temps on the track. Just that they are a little high for there liking. __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

12-15-2008, 11:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
Twan79 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 14 Drives: Bucket Rep Power: 16	I don't think of this as a problem, but nissan should add offer it as an option. This is the same issue full size trucks have when you tow or take them off road. With out a cooler, you are at risk to high repair bill. Nissan, does not see this as an issue cause majority of ppl will not push there car as I or most of us(forum). I do see the point from the guy in Az., in those extreme temps. you should have at least have the option.