Got my 370z!

Bking · 02-15-2011, 03:41 AM

Hi all,

Just got a 370z 40th anni (used) and I am loving it! (except for the ECU noise...)

I'm planning to mod my Z (slightly) but I am pretty much clueless on what to get and where to start. Hope someone in the 604 can teach me a thing or two!

Thanks!

SPOHN · 02-15-2011, 08:10 AM

Welcome and congrats. For me a good place to start is wheels and springs/ coilovers. To me this separates you from most. Also gives character. But if you for more of performance side then an intake and exhaust would be a good start. Plus depending on a budget makes a world of difference.

wheee! · 02-15-2011, 09:02 AM

ECU noise? In a 2010 Canadian model? Unheard of! It was only the 2009 model that had the bad ECU's, or so I thought...
Is this an American model?

TheGreatOne · 02-15-2011, 09:26 AM

Congrats! I picked up a used 40th also couple weeks ago

ECU noise? Thats odd, wasn't aware of it.

The wheel gap is killing me so springs next and I already ordered an exhaust. YOu got great roads in Vancouver to drive on, jealous

Sibze · 02-15-2011, 09:26 AM

however,

Bking · 02-15-2011, 03:51 PM

Thanks guys.

It is a Canadian model.
I believe it is the ECU noise. There is this very high pitch "electrical" noise whenever I idle the car. It seems like it is coming from the back, like the trunk of the car... I am not too sure what it is.

It is been pouring rain in Vancouver for the past few weeks so I haven't really got a chance to take some pictures, but I will post them up asap!

Bking · 02-15-2011, 04:00 PM

Also, do you guys find it quite hard to upshift smoothly?

Whenever I upshift, say from 1st to 2nd, as soon as I depress the clutch the rpm goes up very slightly, then very SLOWLY drops down. Therefore I will have change gears very slowly as well. I have driven a lot of 6speeds but I never had to change gear this slowly to make it smooth. Any tips?

wheee! · 02-15-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bking

Thanks guys.

It is a Canadian model.
I believe it is the ECU noise. There is this very high pitch "electrical" noise whenever I idle the car. It seems like it is coming from the back, like the trunk of the car... I am not too sure what it is.

It is been pouring rain in Vancouver for the past few weeks so I haven't really got a chance to take some pictures, but I will post them up asap!

That is most likely the fuel pump you hear. Turn the radio on and it disappears...

Red__Zed · 02-15-2011, 05:15 PM

congrats!

Bking · 02-16-2011, 05:53 AM

Fuel pump? I only hear the noise when it is idling...so idk.

Since this thread is worthless without pics =p , here are some! (taken with my phone)

As you can see there is nothing special here as the car is completely stock.

wheee! · 02-16-2011, 02:11 PM

wait a minute, that is definitely an aftermarket water bottle I see there....

djpathfinder · 02-16-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bking

Hi all,

Just got a 370z 40th anni (used) and I am loving it! (except for the ECU noise...)

I'm planning to mod my Z (slightly) but I am pretty much clueless on what to get and where to start. Hope someone in the 604 can teach me a thing or two!

Thanks!

Congrats! Just look around the forum and people's signatures. That'll give you a good idea of what people have already done. Have fun!

02-15-2011, 03:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	Got my 370z! Hi all, Just got a 370z 40th anni (used) and I am loving it! (except for the ECU noise...) I'm planning to mod my Z (slightly) but I am pretty much clueless on what to get and where to start. Hope someone in the 604 can teach me a thing or two! Thanks!

02-15-2011, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Welcome and congrats. For me a good place to start is wheels and springs/ coilovers. To me this separates you from most. Also gives character. But if you for more of performance side then an intake and exhaust would be a good start. Plus depending on a budget makes a world of difference. __________________

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wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	ECU noise? In a 2010 Canadian model? Unheard of! It was only the 2009 model that had the bad ECU's, or so I thought... Is this an American model? __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Congrats! I picked up a used 40th also couple weeks ago ECU noise? Thats odd, wasn't aware of it. The wheel gap is killing me so springs next and I already ordered an exhaust. YOu got great roads in Vancouver to drive on, jealous __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	however, __________________ RIP Tony.

02-15-2011, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys. It is a Canadian model. I believe it is the ECU noise. There is this very high pitch "electrical" noise whenever I idle the car. It seems like it is coming from the back, like the trunk of the car... I am not too sure what it is. It is been pouring rain in Vancouver for the past few weeks so I haven't really got a chance to take some pictures, but I will post them up asap! Last edited by Bking; 02-15-2011 at 03:52 PM. Reason: typo

02-15-2011, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	Also, do you guys find it quite hard to upshift smoothly? Whenever I upshift, say from 1st to 2nd, as soon as I depress the clutch the rpm goes up very slightly, then very SLOWLY drops down. Therefore I will have change gears very slowly as well. I have driven a lot of 6speeds but I never had to change gear this slowly to make it smooth. Any tips?

02-15-2011, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	congrats!

02-16-2011, 05:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	Fuel pump? I only hear the noise when it is idling...so idk. Since this thread is worthless without pics =p , here are some! (taken with my phone) As you can see there is nothing special here as the car is completely stock.

02-16-2011, 02:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	wait a minute, that is definitely an aftermarket water bottle I see there.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal