Z now chirps tires going to second gear

ZKindaGuy · 05-09-2010, 08:25 AM

I switched from using Nissan Ester Oil to Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic. I noticed an immediate SOTP difference in the torque when in 1st gear. The car now chirps the wheels when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Never did that before....Never thought the Z ever could do that since it isn't really a torque monster by any stretch of the imagination.

I knew that Nissan Ester Oil lubrication capacity would have dampened the torque somewhat but I am surprised that the dampering was substatial enough to actually notice the difference when I switched to full synth.

Switching to full synth must have given me back at least 5 to 7 ft-lbs of low-end TQ to be able to notice it that much and chirp to 2nd!.

SkyZ · 05-10-2010, 02:05 AM

i thot someone chirped 4th on this site

ZKindaGuy · 05-10-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyZ

i thot someone chirped 4th on this site

I'd really doubt that could happen...the torque output of the Z is extremely weak compared to the HP value this car makes. A torque value averaging 75% of the BHP rating isn't exactly stellar efficiency.

AK370Z · 05-10-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyZ

i thot someone chirped 4th on this site

You're correct. It's our member snake709 (sp?). Though it is bottlefed

m4a1mustang · 05-10-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I switched from using Nissan Ester Oil to Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic. I noticed an immediate SOTP difference in the torque when in 1st gear. The car now chirps the wheels when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Never did that before....Never thought the Z ever could do that since it isn't really a torque monster by any stretch of the imagination.

I knew that Nissan Ester Oil lubrication capacity would have dampened the torque somewhat but I am surprised that the dampering was substatial enough to actually notice the difference when I switched to full synth.

Switching to full synth must have given me back at least 5 to 7 ft-lbs of low-end TQ to be able to notice it that much and chirp to 2nd!.

370Zsteve · 05-10-2010, 09:26 AM

Pretty easy here in CT to chirp going from 1st-2nd. Nissan Ester Oil in the engine btw.

Butt Dyno FTW!

vipor · 05-10-2010, 09:26 AM

I've gotten my VDC light to flash shifting into 4th, but never payed enough attention to know if I actually chirped or not.

My 2nd gear doesn't really chirp, it's more like a nice healthy mini burnout

Solus · 05-10-2010, 09:33 AM

mine used to burnout in 2nd gear but i put the 315s on the back now it just grabs and goes

elmz · 05-12-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyZ

i thot someone chirped 4th on this site

Here is his video, apparently it was due to poor track conditions.

3SeventyZ · 05-13-2010, 06:53 AM

I've gotten it to chirp going into 3rd plenty of times.

RCZ · 05-13-2010, 09:21 AM

Yeah If I drop the clutch into 3rd I can get chirp, but if you're chirping you're going slower.

370Zsteve · 05-13-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Yeah If I drop the clutch into 3rd I can get chirp, but if you're chirping you're going slower.

Try 10W40 that might do the trick

abakja1 · 05-13-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I switched from using Nissan Ester Oil to Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic. I noticed an immediate SOTP difference in the torque when in 1st gear. The car now chirps the wheels when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Never did that before....Never thought the Z ever could do that since it isn't really a torque monster by any stretch of the imagination.

I knew that Nissan Ester Oil lubrication capacity would have dampened the torque somewhat but I am surprised that the dampering was substatial enough to actually notice the difference when I switched to full synth.

Switching to full synth must have given me back at least 5 to 7 ft-lbs of low-end TQ to be able to notice it that much and chirp to 2nd!.

How many miles do you have on your car when you changed your oil.
I have 1900 miles on my car and changed my oil at 1600miles.

Just noticed that the car seems drive stronger, but of course that could also mean Im not holding back now that I got my 1st oil change out of the way and Im driving the car like it was meant to be....

sjilzian · 05-13-2010, 03:14 PM

my bone stock touring Z chirps all the way into 3rd gear. are you granny shifting or something?

rudi · 05-13-2010, 05:32 PM

I have no problem chirping in second with my 7AT

05-09-2010, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	Z now chirps tires going to second gear I switched from using Nissan Ester Oil to Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic. I noticed an immediate SOTP difference in the torque when in 1st gear. The car now chirps the wheels when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Never did that before....Never thought the Z ever could do that since it isn't really a torque monster by any stretch of the imagination. I knew that Nissan Ester Oil lubrication capacity would have dampened the torque somewhat but I am surprised that the dampering was substatial enough to actually notice the difference when I switched to full synth. Switching to full synth must have given me back at least 5 to 7 ft-lbs of low-end TQ to be able to notice it that much and chirp to 2nd!.

05-10-2010, 09:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Pretty easy here in CT to chirp going from 1st-2nd. Nissan Ester Oil in the engine btw. Butt Dyno FTW! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-10-2010, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I've gotten my VDC light to flash shifting into 4th, but never payed enough attention to know if I actually chirped or not. My 2nd gear doesn't really chirp, it's more like a nice healthy mini burnout __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

05-13-2010, 06:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 476	I've gotten it to chirp going into 3rd plenty of times. __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

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05-10-2010, 02:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	i thot someone chirped 4th on this site

05-10-2010, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	mine used to burnout in 2nd gear but i put the 315s on the back now it just grabs and goes

05-13-2010, 09:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Yeah If I drop the clutch into 3rd I can get chirp, but if you're chirping you're going slower.

05-13-2010, 03:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
sjilzian Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 40 Drives: 370z touring 6spd Rep Power: 15	my bone stock touring Z chirps all the way into 3rd gear. are you granny shifting or something?

05-13-2010, 05:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	I have no problem chirping in second with my 7AT