1st gear noise

ZzzZz · 03-28-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreZ Cadena

This is normal, has been around since the 03 350z.

While it's "normal"... I don't think its a good sound nonetheless.

I would say it normally happens but it's not normal.

cotizi · 03-31-2009, 03:00 PM

mine does it too

crbn_fbr · 04-12-2009, 07:36 PM

Took a video of the noise mine makes a few minutes ago....
[YOUTUBEHQ]uB5ChrYkzx8[/YOUTUBEHQ]

Niko · 04-12-2009, 09:53 PM

i have the exact same noise on first..

batman_4 · 04-12-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreZ Cadena

This is normal, has been around since the 03 350z.

BIG +1, im actually relieved this time around as my previous Z, '06 350Z made it much more worse. it's been discussed many times on the 350 forums that it sounds horrible...almost sounds like its going to fall apart.

Minicobra1 · 04-13-2009, 12:05 AM

Yeah, I got that crappy sound too

although it may be a normal occurrence with this tranny, it's definitely not acceptable. I'm sure there has got to be an answer as to what is causing it, and is there an aftermarket solution to cure it?

batman_4 · 04-13-2009, 01:32 AM

^ agreed ....it makes it sound "cheap" but i don't think there is a solution for this....i never read/heard of a solution for the 350z. maybe replacing the whole clutch system to an aftermarket...who knows.

crbn_fbr · 04-13-2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

^ agreed ....it makes it sound "cheap" but i don't think there is a solution for this....i never read/heard of a solution for the 350z. maybe replacing the whole clutch system to an aftermarket...who knows.

yea the cheap thing was what I was thinking too. I posted the video cause I thought mine was louder than others, good to know it's a "normal" thing and I'm not alone.

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2009, 05:32 AM

Well if anyone asks play the ricer card and say it's the F1 traction control kicking in. So much power the TC is holding you back.

DannyGT · 04-13-2009, 08:02 PM

Yup, same noise here - its a chatter when engaging in first gear roll outs... it doesnt ALWAYS happen but definitly after the car is all warmed up you can reproduce it at lower rpms. Seems like if you roll out at 2-2500k it wont do it but then again I dont like to HAVE to do that just so I dont hear the noise.

Niko · 04-14-2009, 12:37 AM

has anyone tried using a better tranny oil?

Diversion · 04-14-2009, 07:50 PM

First gear on the test drive sounded like junk to me too, but I honestly think maybe that's what a beefy transmission might sound like. I could be way off base but I asked about the clunkiness/noise first gear made and people say it's normal.

Edit: Listened to the video on page 2.. yep, same sounds easing out on first gear.. I guess they all sound like this which means there's nothing to worry about - I bet it's just a beefy first gear with some gnarly teeth designed for longevity and launching in mind.

Scribe · 04-16-2009, 05:06 PM

I hear that same chattering sound as crbn_fbr and I started having an issue with 6th gear at 5K miles (posted a thread about this).

silverstonezn · 04-22-2009, 04:00 PM

Any update on this? I'm close to pulling the trigger on a 6MT (coming from an automatic), and I really don't want to spend $35K on something that sounds like a dump truck cruising through a parking lot...

Could this just be a limited batch of cars with this 'problem'?

batman_4 · 04-22-2009, 04:08 PM

^ no, read some previous posts in this thread and its mentioned that it also plagued the 350Z, Nissan doesn't seem to have fixed the issue still, oh well.

04-12-2009, 07:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
crbn_fbr Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lex Posts: 96 Drives: 09 370Z, 02 WRX Rep Power: 16	Took a video of the noise mine makes a few minutes ago.... [YOUTUBEHQ]uB5ChrYkzx8[/YOUTUBEHQ] Last edited by crbn_fbr; 04-12-2009 at 07:39 PM.

04-13-2009, 12:05 AM	#21 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Yeah, I got that crappy sound too although it may be a normal occurrence with this tranny, it's definitely not acceptable. I'm sure there has got to be an answer as to what is causing it, and is there an aftermarket solution to cure it? __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

04-13-2009, 01:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	^ agreed ....it makes it sound "cheap" but i don't think there is a solution for this....i never read/heard of a solution for the 350z. maybe replacing the whole clutch system to an aftermarket...who knows. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-13-2009, 05:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Well if anyone asks play the ricer card and say it's the F1 traction control kicking in. So much power the TC is holding you back. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-14-2009, 07:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	First gear on the test drive sounded like junk to me too, but I honestly think maybe that's what a beefy transmission might sound like. I could be way off base but I asked about the clunkiness/noise first gear made and people say it's normal. Edit: Listened to the video on page 2.. yep, same sounds easing out on first gear.. I guess they all sound like this which means there's nothing to worry about - I bet it's just a beefy first gear with some gnarly teeth designed for longevity and launching in mind. Last edited by Diversion; 04-14-2009 at 07:54 PM.

03-31-2009, 03:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 217	mine does it too

04-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Niko Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	i have the exact same noise on first..

04-13-2009, 08:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Yup, same noise here - its a chatter when engaging in first gear roll outs... it doesnt ALWAYS happen but definitly after the car is all warmed up you can reproduce it at lower rpms. Seems like if you roll out at 2-2500k it wont do it but then again I dont like to HAVE to do that just so I dont hear the noise.

04-14-2009, 12:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
Niko Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	has anyone tried using a better tranny oil?

04-16-2009, 05:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
Scribe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 182 Drives: Touring-Sport-Manual Rep Power: 220	I hear that same chattering sound as crbn_fbr and I started having an issue with 6th gear at 5K miles (posted a thread about this).

04-22-2009, 04:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
silverstonezn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2 Drives: 2007 MB 350Z 5AT Rep Power: 16	Any update on this? I'm close to pulling the trigger on a 6MT (coming from an automatic), and I really don't want to spend $35K on something that sounds like a dump truck cruising through a parking lot... Could this just be a limited batch of cars with this 'problem'?

04-22-2009, 04:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	^ no, read some previous posts in this thread and its mentioned that it also plagued the 350Z, Nissan doesn't seem to have fixed the issue still, oh well. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

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