No Burnouts With the A7?

hey32g · 07-21-2009, 07:17 PM

I was reading an article today (see below), and they mentioned that in the A7 they were not able to spin the rear tires. They said the engine management system cuts in and reduces the power even though the traction control has been turned off.

Is this true?

If so, is there a flash that fixes it?

In a sense, this 370Z is supposed to be Nissan’s Mustang. That means the Nissan needs to be able to do a huge, smoky burnout. Just one problem – it can’t. We tried. The traction control was off, but apparently “off” is a relative term with the automatic transmission model. Even with the electronic nannies turned off, the computer controlling the motor will still cut the power off at the first hint of wheel spin. It’s a result that left a colleague and I sitting in an empty industrial park with a cabin filled of disbelief rather than smoke. In fact, in several conditions, we found the traction control overbearing, stepping in when we’d have rather it didn’t.
Quick Spin: 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring automatic [Review]

Roo · 07-21-2009, 07:44 PM

I have floored the car from a stop with VDC off and the tires spun till the car got sideways.

shabarivas · 07-21-2009, 07:44 PM

Brake boost it and it will spin the tires...that or these idiots didnt know how to turn it off...

frost · 07-21-2009, 07:51 PM

I get it loose.

cg370z · 07-21-2009, 08:44 PM

i spin

rudi · 07-21-2009, 08:45 PM

I even get a chirp from the tires with VDC on, no problem with VDC off. Although, I must admit I haven't done a full proper burnout.

Rudi.

Trips · 07-21-2009, 08:49 PM

I've been able to do a complete burnout. what's the problem?

need4speed · 07-21-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

I was reading an article today (see below), and they mentioned that in the A7 they were not able to spin the rear tires. They said the engine management system cuts in and reduces the power even though the traction control has been turned off.

Is this true?

If so, is there a flash that fixes it?

In a sense, this 370Z is supposed to be Nissan’s Mustang. That means the Nissan needs to be able to do a huge, smoky burnout. Just one problem – it can’t. We tried. The traction control was off, but apparently “off” is a relative term with the automatic transmission model. Even with the electronic nannies turned off, the computer controlling the motor will still cut the power off at the first hint of wheel spin. It’s a result that left a colleague and I sitting in an empty industrial park with a cabin filled of disbelief rather than smoke. In fact, in several conditions, we found the traction control overbearing, stepping in when we’d have rather it didn’t.
Quick Spin: 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring automatic [Review]

Propaganda writing. Since american car companies are doing poorly
And the Z is soooooo goood. They have to find some minor inferiority.
Something made up but not too big to cause controversy.
That way readers who don't know these cars very well just might
Opt for the american model over the Z.
Its like in car and driver when genesis coupe beat camaro v6 in every category but
Camaro still won based on camaro looking nicer which is pure opinion. How does a car win on a opinion of how it looks. Meanwhile motor trend felt the same way bout the camaro
But felt since the genesis coupe was the superior driver. It won.
Lil thingz said like ugly interior cheap. Can't burn out. Or doesn't feel fast when the numbers
Point fast is better judged by test drive. I know when I drove the Z it would chirp from a red light with electronics on. My 08 3.5 altima spins pretty hard with 57 less hp n 4lbs less torque n the tcs on. Lol n I have the sport sedan. So imagine the Z!

kannibul · 07-21-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

I was reading an article today (see below), and they mentioned that in the A7 they were not able to spin the rear tires. They said the engine management system cuts in and reduces the power even though the traction control has been turned off.

Is this true?

If so, is there a flash that fixes it?

In a sense, this 370Z is supposed to be Nissan’s Mustang. That means the Nissan needs to be able to do a huge, smoky burnout. Just one problem – it can’t. We tried. The traction control was off, but apparently “off” is a relative term with the automatic transmission model. Even with the electronic nannies turned off, the computer controlling the motor will still cut the power off at the first hint of wheel spin. It’s a result that left a colleague and I sitting in an empty industrial park with a cabin filled of disbelief rather than smoke. In fact, in several conditions, we found the traction control overbearing, stepping in when we’d have rather it didn’t.
Quick Spin: 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring automatic [Review]

LOL -turn off TMS.

It'll roast them in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and I've busted it lose in 4th...with the 7AT.

marcussoori · 07-22-2009, 10:26 AM

BigD · 07-22-2009, 10:58 AM

I've also smoked mine up with the VDC off

wstar · 07-22-2009, 11:15 AM

^ What they said. I cleaned off my tires on the 7AT just fine at the drag strip, and that was on their super-sticky surface and bypassing the water box.

fly yellow · 07-22-2009, 12:12 PM

I disagree completely that this is supposed to be Nissan's Mustang. Nissan didn't take a major step backwards in technology with a solid rear axle. They aren't simply relying on good old fashioned displacement to generate power. The Z wasn't built just to perform in a straight line.

platyperz · 07-22-2009, 12:37 PM

I just read that review and it sounded like a total hack job.

bluzman · 07-22-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

Propaganda writing. Since american car companies are doing poorly
And the Z is soooooo goood. They have to find some minor inferiority.
Something made up but not too big to cause controversy.
That way readers who don't know these cars very well just might
Opt for the american model over the Z.
Its like in car and driver when genesis coupe beat camaro v6 in every category but
Camaro still won based on camaro looking nicer which is pure opinion. How does a car win on a opinion of how it looks. Meanwhile motor trend felt the same way bout the camaro
But felt since the genesis coupe was the superior driver. It won.
Lil thingz said like ugly interior cheap. Can't burn out. Or doesn't feel fast when the numbers
Point fast is better judged by test drive. I know when I drove the Z it would chirp from a red light with electronics on. My 08 3.5 altima spins pretty hard with 57 less hp n 4lbs less torque n the tcs on. Lol n I have the sport sedan. So imagine the Z!

Yup, it's a conspiracy

J/K

07-21-2009, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	No Burnouts With the A7? I was reading an article today (see below), and they mentioned that in the A7 they were not able to spin the rear tires. They said the engine management system cuts in and reduces the power even though the traction control has been turned off. Is this true? If so, is there a flash that fixes it? In a sense, this 370Z is supposed to be Nissan’s Mustang. That means the Nissan needs to be able to do a huge, smoky burnout. Just one problem – it can’t. We tried. The traction control was off, but apparently “off” is a relative term with the automatic transmission model. Even with the electronic nannies turned off, the computer controlling the motor will still cut the power off at the first hint of wheel spin. It’s a result that left a colleague and I sitting in an empty industrial park with a cabin filled of disbelief rather than smoke. In fact, in several conditions, we found the traction control overbearing, stepping in when we’d have rather it didn’t. Quick Spin: 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring automatic [Review]

07-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I get it loose. osbornsm likes this.

07-21-2009, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I've been able to do a complete burnout. what's the problem? __________________

07-22-2009, 11:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	^ What they said. I cleaned off my tires on the 7AT just fine at the drag strip, and that was on their super-sticky surface and bypassing the water box. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-22-2009, 12:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 264	I disagree completely that this is supposed to be Nissan's Mustang. Nissan didn't take a major step backwards in technology with a solid rear axle. They aren't simply relying on good old fashioned displacement to generate power. The Z wasn't built just to perform in a straight line. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-21-2009, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alta Loma Posts: 161 Drives: 2009 370z with nav Rep Power: 15	I have floored the car from a stop with VDC off and the tires spun till the car got sideways.

07-21-2009, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Brake boost it and it will spin the tires...that or these idiots didnt know how to turn it off...

07-21-2009, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
cg370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 16	i spin

07-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 15	I even get a chirp from the tires with VDC on, no problem with VDC off. Although, I must admit I haven't done a full proper burnout. Rudi.

07-22-2009, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 16

07-22-2009, 10:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
BigD Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 15 Drives: red 370z 7a Rep Power: 15	I've also smoked mine up with the VDC off

07-22-2009, 12:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	I just read that review and it sounded like a total hack job.