Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

jwick · 07-13-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KoolKarmaJoe

It's becoming apparent to me that the Nissan 370Z Manual transmission has a "Achilles Heel", the CSC ! So no matter how Nissan boasts of HP, 0 to 60mph times, or any bogus claim of fame of the 370Z, IT IS A WEAK CAR,, their product is SH*T ! The fact is A Mazda Miata, or a Suburu BRZ has a more reliable Drive Train! It's a classic tail of the "Tortoise & the Hare". Nissan being the Hare, and all others being the steady/reliable Tortoise. ! Dam the Suburu WRX STI is looking really good. You build cars upon a foundation, and if you build a car upon a WEAK DRIVE TRAIN, then you got a WEAK car no matter the horsepower/suspension/interior features etc. Very Disappointed in Nissan!

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That's like throwing the baby out with the bath water. Miata and BRZ aren't even in the same ballpark for performance and the WRX has a shitty factory tune that could very well pop your motor. Think that's more of an 'Achilles Hill' than a weak CSC.

If you don't like your Z, trade it in on something else.

JARblue · 07-13-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

That's like throwing the baby out with the bath water. Miata and BRZ aren't even in the same ballpark for performance and the WRX has a shitty factory tune that could very well pop your motor. Think that's more of an 'Achilles Hill' than a weak CSC.

If you don't like your Z, trade it in on something else.

weak CSC ≠ weak drivetrain

but then again ... Miata doors

MagmaRed370z · 07-13-2015, 10:15 AM

You think Nissan learned about their faulty CSCs from the later model 350z. I don't comprehend the reasoning behind "continuing a recalled known-problem" to the 370z. That's what gets me.

HEK · 07-13-2015, 11:02 AM

So in conclusion no matter how you drive your Z this will happen and on a side note that I may have missed , has anyone asked the dealer to replace the plastic piece with a more durable material non oem?...I just did my 15k maintenance myself and hope that I can reach the 20k marker without any issues but I guess is just a matter of time right?..

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 11:42 AM

I cant wait to get mine replaced just for the peace of mind..

njobe89 · 07-13-2015, 01:07 PM

i don't think they will ever issue a recall regarding this. not enough pressure on them to do so. i like what this thread was started for and it may get it some more push for attention, but the chances are small.

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i don't think they will ever issue a recall regarding this. not enough pressure on them to do so. i like what this thread was started for and it may get it some more push for attention, but the chances are small.

The only way to really get pressure on nissan is going through the media, thats the best way to get maximum number of eyes on the issue. (just my personal opinion)

njobe89 · 07-13-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

The only way to really get pressure on nissan is going through the media, thats the best way to get maximum number of eyes on the issue. (just my personal opinion)

that is true. media can give the most exposure

eastwest2300 · 07-13-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

that is true. media can give the most exposure

I've been saying this for the longest...

MagmaRed370z · 07-13-2015, 04:16 PM

Alright, who has friends in the News industry/Magazines/Newspaper/Media?

Uxi · 07-13-2015, 04:56 PM

What are the sales number of Z's vs what percentage with this issue? Hard to believe I'm an outlier with it happening so soon but I suppose it's possible.

Someone want to crunch the number and get means and standard deviation on the numbers we have to extrapolate likelihood to have CSC failure vs those who get rid of them before it happens, etc?

Zbrah · 07-13-2015, 05:05 PM

F this. I'm selling the Z and get a bike.

Jsolo · 07-13-2015, 05:24 PM

^^More smiles per mile on the bike any anything with 4 wheels.

firulice · 07-13-2015, 08:14 PM

So I drove my Z for the first time today since my quick trip to San Diego 10 days ago when I had my clutch sticking problems. Drove great today so I guess I have a little more time before my grenade explodes lol the two times it happened to me were getting off the freeway after long drives. Fluid looks fine.

MagmaRed370z · 07-13-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by firulice

So I drove my Z for the first time today since my quick trip to San Diego 10 days ago when I had my clutch sticking problems. Drove great today so I guess I have a little more time before my grenade explodes lol the two times it happened to me were getting off the freeway after long drives. Fluid looks fine.

Can a mechanically inclined person here explain in detail why the CSC fails and then goes back to normal?, then fails again (pedal to the floor) and comes back after a while? Sorry not a motorhead here.

07-13-2015, 10:15 AM	#963 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	You think Nissan learned about their faulty CSCs from the later model 350z. I don't comprehend the reasoning behind "continuing a recalled known-problem" to the 370z. That's what gets me. WI_Hedgehog likes this.

07-13-2015, 11:42 AM	#965 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,987 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I cant wait to get mine replaced just for the peace of mind.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

07-13-2015, 01:07 PM	#966 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	i don't think they will ever issue a recall regarding this. not enough pressure on them to do so. i like what this thread was started for and it may get it some more push for attention, but the chances are small. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

07-13-2015, 04:16 PM	#970 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Alright, who has friends in the News industry/Magazines/Newspaper/Media? eastwest2300 and firulice like this.

07-13-2015, 05:05 PM	#972 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	F this. I'm selling the Z and get a bike. __________________

07-13-2015, 11:02 AM	#964 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	So in conclusion no matter how you drive your Z this will happen and on a side note that I may have missed , has anyone asked the dealer to replace the plastic piece with a more durable material non oem?...I just did my 15k maintenance myself and hope that I can reach the 20k marker without any issues but I guess is just a matter of time right?..

07-13-2015, 04:56 PM	#971 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	What are the sales number of Z's vs what percentage with this issue? Hard to believe I'm an outlier with it happening so soon but I suppose it's possible. Someone want to crunch the number and get means and standard deviation on the numbers we have to extrapolate likelihood to have CSC failure vs those who get rid of them before it happens, etc?

07-13-2015, 05:24 PM	#973 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	^^More smiles per mile on the bike any anything with 4 wheels. KoolKarmaJoe likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

07-13-2015, 08:14 PM	#974 (permalink)
firulice Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: utah Posts: 277 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 1106	So I drove my Z for the first time today since my quick trip to San Diego 10 days ago when I had my clutch sticking problems. Drove great today so I guess I have a little more time before my grenade explodes lol the two times it happened to me were getting off the freeway after long drives. Fluid looks fine. __________________ 40th-40th edition. HFC, Nismo exhaust, Stillen intakes, GTR start, UpRev

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