Issues & Defects from factory

Gee · 12-10-2009, 05:00 AM

"No. All those tests are performed with high-end testing equipment such as optical accelerometer. What the car actually reads on the speedometer is irrelevant."
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Exzarachy - and you'll find that that equipment that is used is horrendously expensive.
Part of the reason being that it is designed to be accurate to within probably 1/20 of 1% or less.

To make it worse, in the real world, usually these things are not a linear progression. Its more like a logarithmic or exponential scale. Twice as accurate is a *lot* more than twice as expensive, and so forth.

GTRFAN · 12-10-2009, 03:33 PM

So was it just the bonnet mounts that needed adjusting?

370er · 12-10-2009, 05:20 PM

Should we be dropping our bonnet to close it or push down gently?

semtex · 12-10-2009, 05:47 PM

Dropping.

joe370z · 12-14-2009, 06:08 AM

Problems are:
1. Paint (Clear coat dissolving on mine)
2. Rattle (In rear hatch area)
3. Boot (Will not open with one push of button have to manually lift)

Colesy · 12-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe370z

Problems are:
1. Paint (Clear coat dissolving on mine)
2. Rattle (In rear hatch area)
3. Boot (Will not open with one push of button have to manually lift)

What colour is your car joe370z, and where in Australia are you based?

I also have problems 2 and 3, but I do have a high release on the clutch, plus there is a judder from it when it's under load. I will try and address all issues during the 10,000k service.

joe370z · 12-14-2009, 06:49 PM

This thread is ruined! well done.

AK370Z · 12-15-2009, 02:56 AM

I'd like to apologize to all the Australian members for some of the members behavior.

Tech threads should NOT be derailed with useless replies. This is why we have the offtopic/anything goes section. When someone creates a thread in any "tech" section, they are looking for useful feedback and trying to collect data. If it gets derailed or ruined by other members with discussion that's not related to the original topic, I can't describe in words how frustrating it is!

Please keep useless discussions in Premium Members Lounge or off topic Lounge.

thanks

AK

phelan · 12-15-2009, 08:26 PM

the paint problem has been an issue for a while now. many of us have some sort of paint defect out of the factory. it's just the nature of the craptacular paint nissan uses.

ChrisSlicks · 12-15-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

the paint problem has been an issue for a while now. many of us have some sort of paint defect out of the factory. it's just the nature of the craptacular paint nissan uses.

They're painted by robots, you'd think they'd be more consistently bad. The worst is the paint is a bloody thin layer so there isn't much to work with.

j.arnaldo · 12-22-2009, 01:22 PM

Fuel gauge.

evse82 · 12-22-2009, 03:17 PM

I noticed the paint wasn't too good on my 350 and now it is slightly worse on my 370... My car pretty much has orange peel all over it.... Sad thing is, I have my front bar resprayed and it looks sooo damn good compared to the rest of the car

Sad but true --> I kinda miss the paint on my 97 Ford ghia

I remember how good the paint was for a ford it was crazy... then Im moved on to the 350 and straight away started noticing blemishes....

sw1318 · 12-23-2009, 06:42 AM

Nothing too wrong with my paint, just thinner than other cars.

However, one LED on the fuel gauge (right full side) will not light up after a full refill. This maybe caused by the ECU’s calculation of the fuel economy from previous driving habits?

gingerbeard · 12-28-2009, 07:14 PM

Just had the last two LEDs on my fuel gauge crap out after a refuel. No problem (with this) up until now.

evse82 · 12-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingerbeard

Just had the last two LEDs on my fuel gauge crap out after a refuel. No problem (with this) up until now.

So they were working fine before but not now?

Also just a coincidence, since this topic came up, we refulled my gf's civic and the last light didn't light up lol... maybe it's the Aussie fuel

lol

12-10-2009, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
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12-10-2009, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-15-2009, 02:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I'd like to apologize to all the Australian members for some of the members behavior. Tech threads should NOT be derailed with useless replies. This is why we have the offtopic/anything goes section. When someone creates a thread in any "tech" section, they are looking for useful feedback and trying to collect data. If it gets derailed or ruined by other members with discussion that's not related to the original topic, I can't describe in words how frustrating it is! Please keep useless discussions in Premium Members Lounge or off topic Lounge. thanks AK __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

12-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	the paint problem has been an issue for a while now. many of us have some sort of paint defect out of the factory. it's just the nature of the craptacular paint nissan uses. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
370er Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia, VIC Posts: 231 Drives: Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 17	Should we be dropping our bonnet to close it or push down gently?

12-14-2009, 06:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
joe370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Problems are: 1. Paint (Clear coat dissolving on mine) 2. Rattle (In rear hatch area) 3. Boot (Will not open with one push of button have to manually lift)

12-14-2009, 06:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
joe370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	This thread is ruined! well done.

12-22-2009, 01:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Fuel gauge.

12-22-2009, 03:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
evse82 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 609 Drives: Black 370z MT Rep Power: 18	I noticed the paint wasn't too good on my 350 and now it is slightly worse on my 370... My car pretty much has orange peel all over it.... Sad thing is, I have my front bar resprayed and it looks sooo damn good compared to the rest of the car Sad but true --> I kinda miss the paint on my 97 Ford ghia I remember how good the paint was for a ford it was crazy... then Im moved on to the 350 and straight away started noticing blemishes....

12-23-2009, 06:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
sw1318 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 42 Drives: 09' 370Z Black 7SP Rep Power: 16	Nothing too wrong with my paint, just thinner than other cars. However, one LED on the fuel gauge (right full side) will not light up after a full refill. This maybe caused by the ECU’s calculation of the fuel economy from previous driving habits?

12-28-2009, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
gingerbeard Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 3 Drives: 370Z White 7AT Rep Power: 16	Just had the last two LEDs on my fuel gauge crap out after a refuel. No problem (with this) up until now.

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