Fuel starvation, who else?

stratburst · 03-21-2012, 08:30 AM

I don't understand how Nissan has been seemingly ignoring the issue. It's clearly a design flaw that could be potentially very dangerous even on the street.

sig11 · 03-21-2012, 09:49 AM

I still don't know how people get this on the street...

stratburst · 03-21-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sig11

I still don't know how people get this on the street...

Several people on this forum have reported experiencing the issue. Usually on a on ramp with an extended curve.

wstar · 03-21-2012, 11:16 AM

Yeah that seems odd to me too, getting it on the street. But maybe they're really low on gas when they do.

spearfish25 · 03-22-2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah that seems odd to me too, getting it on the street. But maybe they're really low on gas when they do.

It's not that tough to have happen. Have less than 1/2 tank (even higher levels if you're a more advanced driver) and try to take a right hand clover leaf onto a highway in a 'sporting' style. It'll cut out.

sig11 · 03-22-2012, 08:17 AM

I guess I've never been on a ramp that was long and smooth enough. :P

MightyBobo · 03-22-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sig11

I guess I've never been on a ramp that was long and smooth enough. :P

I've been able to get it on an off-ramp before. It wasnt even a long one - just took it hard.

phunk · 03-22-2012, 03:53 PM

its definitely no problem to recreate the issue on the street, you just have to take a right-hander harder than most guys are willing to push on the street. i take similar routes every day and i only push it hard on turns that i am familiar with to reduce the chances of a wreck due to dusty roads or uneven surfaces upsetting the car. In the turns where I am comfortable and confident, I can pretty much make it happen on command. I love turning left because I can safely just nail the throttle when I see fit and the toyo r888s and 500rwhp feel awesome on exit!! where the same technique in a right hander would leave me stuttering and put'ing away and possibly with a damaged engine!

cossie1600 · 03-22-2012, 04:18 PM

You don't even have to take it hard, just a long sweeper will get you fuel starvation. I got it to kick on with a trailer in the back, not difficult at all.

_ace_ · 03-22-2012, 09:06 PM

I've done it on the street on a certain very long right corner that exits the freeway. I have to be getting low on fuel.

With 1/8th tank I got fuel starvation going straight up a mountain road--no curve at all. I simply could not climb. I rolled the car around the other way, started it, then drove to the gas station. After filling up it had no issues at all.

travisjb · 03-23-2012, 06:30 AM

going upgradient makes it worse

threeseventy · 03-25-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

going upgradient makes it worse

And/or an upgradient onramp with some ahole M3 with Rcomps (dude its not track day!) on your *** trying to prove his $80k moot point.

threeseventy · 03-25-2012, 12:49 AM

Fuel starve ruined 2 out of 5 sessions during track day today.. getting this sh*t with 75% tank(!) and some beat-*** curvehog MR2 or EVO (that waited at start/finish for some gap) catching up to me after two corners on track and flashing hibeams to overtake because I'm bogged the **** down. Please fix this and I will buy. PERIOD.

stratburst · 03-25-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by threeseventy

And/or an upgradient onramp with some ahole M3 with Rcomps (dude its not track day!) on your *** trying to prove his $80k moot point.

lol, Did he have a blue tooth ear piece on?

MyZ4U2C · 03-25-2012, 12:47 AM

I haven't read through the entire thread, has price been discussed on this as of yet or how much this is expected to run?

03-21-2012, 11:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Yeah that seems odd to me too, getting it on the street. But maybe they're really low on gas when they do. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

03-22-2012, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	its definitely no problem to recreate the issue on the street, you just have to take a right-hander harder than most guys are willing to push on the street. i take similar routes every day and i only push it hard on turns that i am familiar with to reduce the chances of a wreck due to dusty roads or uneven surfaces upsetting the car. In the turns where I am comfortable and confident, I can pretty much make it happen on command. I love turning left because I can safely just nail the throttle when I see fit and the toyo r888s and 500rwhp feel awesome on exit!! where the same technique in a right hander would leave me stuttering and put'ing away and possibly with a damaged engine! __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-23-2012, 06:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	going upgradient makes it worse __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-25-2012, 12:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 555	I haven't read through the entire thread, has price been discussed on this as of yet or how much this is expected to run? __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

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03-21-2012, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
stratburst Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78 Drives: 370z - Sport Touring Rep Power: 14	I don't understand how Nissan has been seemingly ignoring the issue. It's clearly a design flaw that could be potentially very dangerous even on the street.

03-21-2012, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 19	I still don't know how people get this on the street...

03-22-2012, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 19	I guess I've never been on a ramp that was long and smooth enough. :P

03-22-2012, 04:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	You don't even have to take it hard, just a long sweeper will get you fuel starvation. I got it to kick on with a trailer in the back, not difficult at all.

03-22-2012, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
_ace_ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 140 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	I've done it on the street on a certain very long right corner that exits the freeway. I have to be getting low on fuel. With 1/8th tank I got fuel starvation going straight up a mountain road--no curve at all. I simply could not climb. I rolled the car around the other way, started it, then drove to the gas station. After filling up it had no issues at all.

03-25-2012, 12:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
threeseventy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 600 Drives: Opinion Rep Power: 16	Fuel starve ruined 2 out of 5 sessions during track day today.. getting this sht with 75% tank(!) and some beat- curvehog MR2 or EVO (that waited at start/finish for some gap) catching up to me after two corners on track and flashing hibeams to overtake because I'm bogged the ** down. Please fix this and I will buy. PERIOD.