seat wear due to track driving?

Pharmacist · 07-30-2011, 09:54 AM

Is it possible that the driver seat can wear out possibly due to track driving and the high lateral forces resulting from it? My seat seems to have developed a tiny bit of sideways play in it and a small squeaking sound occasionally happens when taking corners. I double checked the bolts that hold it to the car and they're all tight. I think the play is within the seat frame itself. It's barely noticeable except occasionally when making sharp turns.

DJ-of-E · 07-30-2011, 11:22 AM

If you're talking about the cushion itself, you're more likely wear them out going in an out of the car a lot, like a lot of track events.

Depending on the amount of G-force you're pushing on your car, it may be possible.

I know when I had my bucket seat on my other car, I decided to make it fixed position because it did again when I had the slider to move forward and back.

cossie1600 · 07-30-2011, 12:04 PM

There is a TSB on loose seat, I have to do it on mine. My 4 seat bolts were loose too

Pharmacist · 07-30-2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

There is a TSB on loose seat, I have to do it on mine. My 4 seat bolts were loose too

You mean the bolts holding the seat to the car, or are there any bolts within the seat itself? I tightened my seat bolts so they shouldn't be the problem. Maybe I should check them again.

tjlazer · 06-05-2012, 07:24 PM

anyone have the TSB? My seat seems like its loose or shifting and it also has some wear on it.

Vbp6US · 06-05-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

anyone have the TSB? My seat seems like its loose or shifting and it also has some wear on it.

Here you go: TSB:2009 nissan 370z: Seat popping noise/slight movement from front right seat corner

markymark · 08-01-2012, 07:24 AM

any updates? I get the squeak almost constantly with corners/weight shifts- it doesnt sound like the popping noise from the TSB either

kenchan · 08-01-2012, 08:04 AM

I had just fixed this over the weekend.

Start with doing the tsb, but just hammer in the stock star washers first.
You may not need the new pair.

markymark · 08-02-2012, 06:20 AM

did you just hammer it where it sticks out? is it possible to fix it without taking out the seat?

gbrettin · 08-02-2012, 11:26 AM

My seat has that clicking problem. I'm pretty damn happy I found this thread.

gbrettin · 08-02-2012, 11:32 AM

I didn't see a TSB for the ECU whine. Kenchan, I remember you mentioning that there is one somewhere.

Found some info here. Go me.
Whine/Noise/High Pitch Arg!

whoady4shoady · 08-02-2012, 01:58 PM

So if you have a clicking noise in your seat from it shifting, can i bring it in to the dealer to let them fix it? Is there a charge?

KERMIT · 08-02-2012, 08:54 PM

I sit in my seat with 1g everyday!

kenchan · 08-02-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymark

did you just hammer it where it sticks out? is it possible to fix it without taking out the seat?

i used an impact 21mm socket + adapter and a hammer to pound at the star washer, not the rod itself. there is one on each side of the seat. i saw my star washer go in (tighten) 0.7mm. the door side you can hammer in without seat removal, but the center console side you will have to unscrew the 4 screws mounting the seat to the floor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

I didn't see a TSB for the ECU whine. Kenchan, I remember you mentioning that there is one somewhere.

Found some info here. Go me.
Whine/Noise/High Pitch Arg!

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

So if you have a clicking noise in your seat from it shifting, can i bring it in to the dealer to let them fix it? Is there a charge?

your dealer can fix it and for free if under warranty. print up the TSB that is located in the tsb section of the370z.com GL!

markymark · 08-04-2012, 08:16 AM

thanks kenchan -I'll give it a go soon!

07-30-2011, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	seat wear due to track driving? Is it possible that the driver seat can wear out possibly due to track driving and the high lateral forces resulting from it? My seat seems to have developed a tiny bit of sideways play in it and a small squeaking sound occasionally happens when taking corners. I double checked the bolts that hold it to the car and they're all tight. I think the play is within the seat frame itself. It's barely noticeable except occasionally when making sharp turns. __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

07-30-2011, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	If you're talking about the cushion itself, you're more likely wear them out going in an out of the car a lot, like a lot of track events. Depending on the amount of G-force you're pushing on your car, it may be possible. I know when I had my bucket seat on my other car, I decided to make it fixed position because it did again when I had the slider to move forward and back. __________________

06-05-2012, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	anyone have the TSB? My seat seems like its loose or shifting and it also has some wear on it. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I didn't see a TSB for the ECU whine. Kenchan, I remember you mentioning that there is one somewhere. Found some info here. Go me. Whine/Noise/High Pitch Arg! Last edited by gbrettin; 08-02-2012 at 11:35 AM.

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markymark Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 51 Drives: white 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	any updates? I get the squeak almost constantly with corners/weight shifts- it doesnt sound like the popping noise from the TSB either

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I had just fixed this over the weekend. Start with doing the tsb, but just hammer in the stock star washers first. You may not need the new pair.

08-02-2012, 06:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
markymark Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 51 Drives: white 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	did you just hammer it where it sticks out? is it possible to fix it without taking out the seat?

08-02-2012, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	My seat has that clicking problem. I'm pretty damn happy I found this thread.

08-02-2012, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	I sit in my seat with 1g everyday!

08-04-2012, 08:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
markymark Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 51 Drives: white 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	thanks kenchan -I'll give it a go soon!