proud to own a 370z.. but,

kjay82 · 03-29-2010, 06:13 PM

Wsup all.. just got my car last sunday..
'09 370z touring w/ sports pkg.. came with 245 miles, but got a pretty good deal for it, i think..

Just a question.. do all your 370z's have the "intermittent clanking" noises?
I just took it to the dealer today and they told me that the new transmissions for the 370's come with it...

They also told me that the GT-R's have the same issue and that they make the buyer of a GT-R sign a disclosure against transmission noises and brake noises because they are really loud!!

Is this a normal thing? I just might be a newb.. it is my first manual car so kinda in da dark about things right now..

any help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks...

azn370z · 03-29-2010, 06:30 PM

The gtr has a dual clutch transmission and it does make mechanical noises. The 370z has either a 7 speed auto or 6 speed manual. The auto makes zero noises.

kjay82 · 03-29-2010, 06:32 PM

I have the 6 speed and in 1st gear and on rare occasions on 2nd gear, if you push back down on the clutch, it'll "clank". Not all the times, but sometimes..
it's kinda annoying, but they said it's a normal thing..

FuszNissan · 03-29-2010, 06:34 PM

Sometimes if your are under rpm for first gear it will make a chatter noise.

kjay82 · 03-29-2010, 06:43 PM

Well, yeah it does..
In this case, it's going from 1st to 2nd gear or pushing back down on the clutch on 1st gear... It makes a clanking sound...
The terminology the dealership used was "intermittent clanking"
I thought that was so funny...

I told the mechanic about my problem:
When I push back down on the clutch trying to go to 2nd from 1st or just trying to keep it in 1st gear cuz I'm almost coming to a complete stop, he was like "Oh! That's called intermittent clanking and all the 370's are like that.."

***silence***

and then I had nothing to say...

LOLZ.. pretty funny... you can't make this stuff up!

rudi · 03-29-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjay82

Well, yeah it does..
In this case, it's going from 1st to 2nd gear or pushing back down on the clutch on 1st gear... It makes a clanking sound...
The terminology the dealership used was "intermittent clanking"
I thought that was so funny...

I told the mechanic about my problem:
When I push back down on the clutch trying to go to 2nd from 1st or just trying to keep it in 1st gear cuz I'm almost coming to a complete stop, he was like "Oh! That's called intermittent clanking and all the 370's are like that.."

***silence***

and then I had nothing to say...

LOLZ.. pretty funny... you can't make this stuff up!

I experience a similar sound with my 7AT. However, I would describe it as more of a clinging sound and can only hear it when the drivers side window is down. Will have it checked at the next service.

370zFORme!! · 03-29-2010, 07:04 PM

The "intermitten clanking" will be there as long as you slam the clutch or engage it without control. Just try to ease the clutch in and you should be fine. I can make mine clank all day long if I drive lazy. But I don't.

An another note, and its prob nothing, but why did it have so many miles on it? I would have been a little bit apprehensive about the purchase knowing that there were 245 miles of possible test drives on it.

Crazy8 · 03-29-2010, 07:15 PM

What's up

kjay82 · 03-29-2010, 07:20 PM

IC.. thanks for the help fellas, really appreciate it..
yea.. i was too caught up in the moment that i just had to buy it even with all those miles. i got $5000 off sticker for it, so it seemed like a good deal...

besides this problem, the bose system w/ the subwoofer and all the heads i'm turning while driving totally makes my day!!

Can't wait to go to the tracks and really open her up!!

BalanBro · 03-29-2010, 07:24 PM

Mine did that while I was crawling in 1st gear (idle rpm) and then pushing the clutch in. It made a few clanks somewhere. I almost thought it was not the trans but rather maybe the exhaust piping hitting something due to engine mounts that are soft. What do you guys think?

370zFORme!! · 03-29-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjay82

IC.. thanks for the help fellas, really appreciate it..
yea.. i was too caught up in the moment that i just had to buy it even with all those miles. i got $5000 off sticker for it, so it seemed like a good deal...

besides this problem, the bose system w/ the subwoofer and all the heads i'm turning while driving totally makes my day!!

Can't wait to go to the tracks and really open her up!!

What was the sticker listed at? Oh and btw Congrats!

kjay82 · 03-29-2010, 08:11 PM

sticker was at $38,500.. '09 touring w/ sports pkg

thanks!!

Juruki · 03-31-2010, 11:09 AM

so this clanking is only for the 6MT guys?

Z-Lyne-Z · 03-31-2010, 01:09 PM

Hmmmm.... I've had mine for about 3 weeks and I haven't heard a clank. And I live downtown so lots of shifting. Might be the way I'm used to driving that is compatible with how it likes to be treated. Or .... maybe it's the the audio that is always on so loud it makes everything in my 3 mirrors blurry. Either way, no clanking.

Z-Lyne-Z · 03-31-2010, 01:35 PM

I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are:

1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so.

2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees!

3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore??

4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes!

5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time!

Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car.

Lyne

03-29-2010, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
kjay82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 194 Drives: '09 T/Sp 6MT MB 370 Rep Power: 15	proud to own a 370z.. but, Wsup all.. just got my car last sunday.. '09 370z touring w/ sports pkg.. came with 245 miles, but got a pretty good deal for it, i think.. Just a question.. do all your 370z's have the "intermittent clanking" noises? I just took it to the dealer today and they told me that the new transmissions for the 370's come with it... They also told me that the GT-R's have the same issue and that they make the buyer of a GT-R sign a disclosure against transmission noises and brake noises because they are really loud!! Is this a normal thing? I just might be a newb.. it is my first manual car so kinda in da dark about things right now.. any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks...

03-29-2010, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	The gtr has a dual clutch transmission and it does make mechanical noises. The 370z has either a 7 speed auto or 6 speed manual. The auto makes zero noises. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-29-2010, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Sometimes if your are under rpm for first gear it will make a chatter noise. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
proud owner of a chicane yellow 370z^^	jtown82	New 370Z Owner	18	03-18-2010 03:08 AM
Proud 370Z Owner	Reaper 996S	New 370Z Owner	9	02-26-2010 12:50 PM
Proud owner of a new 370Z!	OC 370ZEEE	Introduction	16	09-30-2009 06:42 PM
Proud New Owner Waxed and Tinted Blk/Blk 370Z	chanh55	New 370Z Owner	16	08-04-2009 03:35 PM
Proud owner of 370z (San Antonio, TX)	snarnvan	New 370Z Owner	6	03-14-2009 08:42 PM

03-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
kjay82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 194 Drives: '09 T/Sp 6MT MB 370 Rep Power: 15	I have the 6 speed and in 1st gear and on rare occasions on 2nd gear, if you push back down on the clutch, it'll "clank". Not all the times, but sometimes.. it's kinda annoying, but they said it's a normal thing..

03-29-2010, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
kjay82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 194 Drives: '09 T/Sp 6MT MB 370 Rep Power: 15	Well, yeah it does.. In this case, it's going from 1st to 2nd gear or pushing back down on the clutch on 1st gear... It makes a clanking sound... The terminology the dealership used was "intermittent clanking" I thought that was so funny... I told the mechanic about my problem: When I push back down on the clutch trying to go to 2nd from 1st or just trying to keep it in 1st gear cuz I'm almost coming to a complete stop, he was like "Oh! That's called intermittent clanking and all the 370's are like that.." *silence* and then I had nothing to say... LOLZ.. pretty funny... you can't make this stuff up!

03-29-2010, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	The "intermitten clanking" will be there as long as you slam the clutch or engage it without control. Just try to ease the clutch in and you should be fine. I can make mine clank all day long if I drive lazy. But I don't. An another note, and its prob nothing, but why did it have so many miles on it? I would have been a little bit apprehensive about the purchase knowing that there were 245 miles of possible test drives on it.

03-29-2010, 07:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crazy8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 255 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	What's up

03-29-2010, 07:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
kjay82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 194 Drives: '09 T/Sp 6MT MB 370 Rep Power: 15	IC.. thanks for the help fellas, really appreciate it.. yea.. i was too caught up in the moment that i just had to buy it even with all those miles. i got $5000 off sticker for it, so it seemed like a good deal... besides this problem, the bose system w/ the subwoofer and all the heads i'm turning while driving totally makes my day!! Can't wait to go to the tracks and really open her up!!

03-29-2010, 07:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	Mine did that while I was crawling in 1st gear (idle rpm) and then pushing the clutch in. It made a few clanks somewhere. I almost thought it was not the trans but rather maybe the exhaust piping hitting something due to engine mounts that are soft. What do you guys think?

03-29-2010, 08:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
kjay82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 194 Drives: '09 T/Sp 6MT MB 370 Rep Power: 15	sticker was at $38,500.. '09 touring w/ sports pkg thanks!!

03-31-2010, 11:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	so this clanking is only for the 6MT guys?

03-31-2010, 01:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z-Lyne-Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Hmmmm.... I've had mine for about 3 weeks and I haven't heard a clank. And I live downtown so lots of shifting. Might be the way I'm used to driving that is compatible with how it likes to be treated. Or .... maybe it's the the audio that is always on so loud it makes everything in my 3 mirrors blurry. Either way, no clanking.

03-31-2010, 01:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z-Lyne-Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are: 1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so. 2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees! 3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore?? 4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes! 5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time! Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car. Lyne