Nissan 370Z Forum - 160 miles on 2011 Nismo 370z. Needs new transmission :(

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Originally Posted by 1slow370 (Post 1521542)

Mine was replaced at 8k it seems very odd at 160

Well since the thread is already back from the dead, what caused your tranny to fail?

Hey it was back before I posted. 6 gear synchro these trannies like slow shifts

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby (Post 1087756)

It's ok!

When cars are shipped to keep them from wearing on the springs/shocks while waiting to be brought. Rubber spring spacers that keep the spring expanded are install. So if you purchase a Nismo these spacers aren't known to ever dealer seeing it's just a Z. They are forgotten in the car. So if you see a stock Nismo looking a little 4x4 that's maybe why.

Op you could of checked that yourself.

If the car shifts into each gear fine but a grinding noise is heard.

It may be the fluid, I don't think that's the problem

Or

Your driving isn't yet adapted to the Z's clutch, an it's shift points.

I recommend following the "find other stealership" advice quickly!

From what I understand, spacers are used because shocks get pretty hot when you transport a car. Especially on a boat. Multiple GTO's also suffered sagging and rear-tire wear issues because they were improperly shipped from down under to the US.

A transmission dying in 160 miles is:

Improper fluid level.
Idiot owner.
Flawed part.
Assembly error.

I don't think you are an idiot, so that leaves the other three. It is not indicative of the quality of a vehicle or company in isolation. Replace and enjoy.

the spacers keep the front lip from being damaged when they strap the cars down during transport.....

Better late than never...

first, there's never a 100% success rate in manufacturing but the dealer MUST resolve that issue.
second, I used to work on the railroad delivering to Ford distribution centers (also used to live in Detroit). At damned near every step of the delivery chain, young guys WILL, absolutely WILL, beat the sh1t out of these cars. (so long as mgmt isn't watching) You should see how the Shelby GT 500s were beat on at the rail yard. Some dealers also let the more successful sales people, managers, (and the owners relatives) drive these cars. When the S2000 was new, I saw a yellow S2000 cross a long bridge at 140 plus. When I got to the other side, the car had spun on the off ramp and blew out both passenger side rims. It was 2 salesmen joyriding.
Someone was beating on your car, hear a funny noise or felt a vibration and limped the car back to the lot....not saying anything in fear of losing their job. IMO

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Originally Posted by Hermitns (Post 1525860)

great to hear:icon14:

Chance are it is a factory defect. Have it repaired under warranty. If you do not like the dealer go to a different one. If you decide to get rid if it you will lose you but on it. Keep it and before the factory warranty runs out by the extended service contract.