No Gearbox Chatter?

Premo34WV · 06-11-2009, 06:33 PM

There are multiple threads on here with 370z owners stating they have problems with the new z's transmission, especially 1st gear and some claim 2nd also.

I have a 350z with about 46000 miles on it and I'm trading it in on a Base 6mt with Sports Package. I'm actually supposed to be calling the dealership right now to put the deposit down on it but im not doing anything until I feel somewhat reassured that this transmission won't make all this "noise" everone is talking about. I watched the vid posted on here and the sound was horrible. I won't buy if I know I have that to look forward to.

So the question is....

IS THERE ANY 370Z OWNERS WITHOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS???!!!
(and have enough miles on it to have a legitimate testimonial)

bullitt5897 · 06-11-2009, 07:00 PM

no problems here!!! it comes down to shifting technique... I have 5000 as of today and the only instances I have had is when I am power shifting and I shift to hard and not smooth or I let the clutch out just slightly too early. I think alot of guys complain about the transmission having a problem from 1st to 2nd. We have a strong transmission so i would take these issues like a grain of salt.

bullitt5897 · 06-11-2009, 07:02 PM

also the only thing I can hear noise wise is a slight rattle but that is occasional... nothing that should deter anyone from buying the car... its a sports car dangit its supposed to make noises!!!

Attaboy · 06-11-2009, 07:07 PM

i'm one of the guys who has the gearbox chatter.. all in all, if i were you i wouldnt let that deter me from buying the car. It's just a noise and not a performance issue. i've had other cars do this in the past and never had a problem come from it.

like bullit said.. "it's a sports car.." drive the crap out of it and have fun and you wont worry so much about the gearbox noise.

m4a1mustang · 06-11-2009, 07:20 PM

It's just noise. It's a loud transmission... don't worry about it.

CBRich · 06-11-2009, 08:54 PM

No issues here. Just normal noises that a sports car should produce.

AK370Z · 06-11-2009, 09:03 PM

Absolutely NO problem here! "Clunk" and shift knob vibration is still there like the 350Z but that's totally normal for this transmission. You're going to LOVE the SRM!

Knives · 06-11-2009, 09:07 PM

Like some were saying, there is the occasional "clunk" for second gear. But it's nothing that should deter you from getting the car.

Premo34WV · 06-12-2009, 08:18 AM

Thanks for the feedback guy's.

Im not worried about the shift "clunk" im used to the from my 350, i just dont want that first gear "chatter".
I had the nismo LSD in my 350, until I took it out before the trade in, and i am so sick of the chatter noise its not even funny.

Ok I think im convinced. Faxing my paystubs to Penfed (Thanks AK for the info on that), putting the deposit down and picking her up the week of the 22nd.

Pearl White Base 6mt Sports!!!!

DIGItonium · 06-12-2009, 10:04 PM

It sounds weird, but I've changed my clutch pedal footwork habit. It definitely improves smoothness as well as reduce the clunk. I also try to rev it up higher, since it seems to like it ;-)

antennahead · 06-12-2009, 11:53 PM

No issues here as well.

John

semtex · 06-13-2009, 06:30 PM

No issues. Changed my trans fluid to Redline, FWIW.

zoltan370z · 06-14-2009, 06:55 PM

so does anyone know why these things chatter like they do, and is it normal? mine only does it when its been driven for an hour or so, but it still does it. i'm ready to take it to the dealer and see why its making the noise, its annoying as hell.

semtex · 06-14-2009, 07:34 PM

Can you guys actually hear it from inside the car? Do your windows have to be down in order to hear it or anything like that?

zoltan370z · 06-14-2009, 07:38 PM

you can mainly hear it when you have the windows up and no a/c or radio on. theres a clip under the thread title: 1st gear noises, of a guy with a camera on the ground driving back and forth past the camera. thats exactly the noise everyone is talking about. its sounds like clutch chatter.

06-11-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 16	No Gearbox Chatter? There are multiple threads on here with 370z owners stating they have problems with the new z's transmission, especially 1st gear and some claim 2nd also. I have a 350z with about 46000 miles on it and I'm trading it in on a Base 6mt with Sports Package. I'm actually supposed to be calling the dealership right now to put the deposit down on it but im not doing anything until I feel somewhat reassured that this transmission won't make all this "noise" everone is talking about. I watched the vid posted on here and the sound was horrible. I won't buy if I know I have that to look forward to. So the question is.... IS THERE ANY 370Z OWNERS WITHOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS???!!! (and have enough miles on it to have a legitimate testimonial)

06-11-2009, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	no problems here!!! it comes down to shifting technique... I have 5000 as of today and the only instances I have had is when I am power shifting and I shift to hard and not smooth or I let the clutch out just slightly too early. I think alot of guys complain about the transmission having a problem from 1st to 2nd. We have a strong transmission so i would take these issues like a grain of salt. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-11-2009, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	also the only thing I can hear noise wise is a slight rattle but that is occasional... nothing that should deter anyone from buying the car... its a sports car dangit its supposed to make noises!!! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-11-2009, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's just noise. It's a loud transmission... don't worry about it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Absolutely NO problem here! "Clunk" and shift knob vibration is still there like the 350Z but that's totally normal for this transmission. You're going to LOVE the SRM! __________________ 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.

06-11-2009, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Attaboy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 130 Drives: '09 370Z 6M Black Rep Power: 16	i'm one of the guys who has the gearbox chatter.. all in all, if i were you i wouldnt let that deter me from buying the car. It's just a noise and not a performance issue. i've had other cars do this in the past and never had a problem come from it. like bullit said.. "it's a sports car.." drive the crap out of it and have fun and you wont worry so much about the gearbox noise.

06-11-2009, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	No issues here. Just normal noises that a sports car should produce.

06-11-2009, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Like some were saying, there is the occasional "clunk" for second gear. But it's nothing that should deter you from getting the car.

06-12-2009, 08:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the feedback guy's. Im not worried about the shift "clunk" im used to the from my 350, i just dont want that first gear "chatter". I had the nismo LSD in my 350, until I took it out before the trade in, and i am so sick of the chatter noise its not even funny. Ok I think im convinced. Faxing my paystubs to Penfed (Thanks AK for the info on that), putting the deposit down and picking her up the week of the 22nd. Pearl White Base 6mt Sports!!!!

06-12-2009, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	It sounds weird, but I've changed my clutch pedal footwork habit. It definitely improves smoothness as well as reduce the clunk. I also try to rev it up higher, since it seems to like it ;-) __________________

06-12-2009, 11:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	No issues here as well. John

06-13-2009, 06:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	No issues. Changed my trans fluid to Redline, FWIW. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

06-14-2009, 06:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
zoltan370z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: st. louis Posts: 24 Drives: 2009 370z blue 6 spd Rep Power: 16	the chatter!!!! it plagues me!!! so does anyone know why these things chatter like they do, and is it normal? mine only does it when its been driven for an hour or so, but it still does it. i'm ready to take it to the dealer and see why its making the noise, its annoying as hell.

06-14-2009, 07:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Can you guys actually hear it from inside the car? Do your windows have to be down in order to hear it or anything like that? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

06-14-2009, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
zoltan370z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: st. louis Posts: 24 Drives: 2009 370z blue 6 spd Rep Power: 16	negative you can mainly hear it when you have the windows up and no a/c or radio on. theres a clip under the thread title: 1st gear noises, of a guy with a camera on the ground driving back and forth past the camera. thats exactly the noise everyone is talking about. its sounds like clutch chatter.