does everyone have this problem?

TerribleONE · 01-26-2009, 05:41 AM

G37s have the exact same problem.. every dealer says its "normal".. it drove me nuts!

chubbs · 01-26-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Thanks!! This is great info

You're welcome - I hope it's not a manufacturing fault, but I'm worried that it may be. In my opinion, new cars shouldn't make those noises.

speedworks · 01-27-2009, 10:00 AM

No clunk here, but the thread on the other Z forum, I do have. It appears the front tires scrub slightly during cold temps, that create a small popping sound - basically the tire is scrubing on the ground. I would suspect over time, once the tires get a little wear on them, it will go away. Only happens on tight radius slow moving turns (backing out of garage).

tvfreakazoid · 01-30-2009, 03:34 PM

The best way to do it is to complain and complain. Hopefully then, nissan may do something about it.

Minicobra1 · 02-01-2009, 01:11 AM

Had them check it out at the dealer today, the Service Advisor was familiar with the clunk sound. He even went into detail about the clunk and some small chatter after the initial clunk, calling it the cement mixer sound.

Guess I bought a $40K cement mixer with leather seats and nav

Apparently this has been an issue on some of the 350z's as well. They said Everything checks out ok, and they are going with it's a design thing.

If it is a design thing, I guess I can deal with it, but I sure don't like it.
I think it will prob take a few people to complain about this before Nissan USA would issue a fix. So, I guess I'm stuck with it for now.

NorCalZman · 02-01-2009, 12:55 PM

you are giving up that easily? Id call Nissan, not the dealer. My roomates G37 coupe makes no noise that I can tell.

ctzn · 02-01-2009, 01:02 PM

Yeah I would pursue the issue further with Nissan. Mine does not make any such noises and what you are experiencing does not sound normal.

Minicobra1 · 02-01-2009, 01:18 PM

I was thinking of going and test driving another 370z at a dealer to see if it makes the noise, I'll probably do that this next weekend. should write a letter to Nissan too.

tvfreakazoid · 02-02-2009, 05:16 AM

Yea lest us know.
That's best way to is to send a letter to nissan HQ's. Hopefully more people will complain about it.

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

I was thinking of going and test driving another 370z at a dealer to see if it makes the noise, I'll probably do that this next weekend. should write a letter to Nissan too.

chubbs · 02-03-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

...it's a design thing...

Hmmmmmmm - so does that mean that everyone whose car DOES NOT have your clunking sound has a faulty car?????? Forgive me, but do I smell the slightly unpleasant odour of Dealer Bull$hit here?

It sounds very similar to my discussions with Nissan UK about my skipping CD's in the 350Z Bose head unit - they insisted that the fact that it was unplayable for the first 20minutes of any journey in cold weather was a "Feature Of The Unit". They installed a total of 4 more refurbished units, all of which displayed the same 'feature', and then finally they capitulated and provided me with a brand new head unit which worked perfectly from Day One. I can only assume that this brand new unit was faulty, because it did not have the 'skipping CD's' feature that it should have had.

Don't take Bull**** for an answer mate... and for Godsake write those letters/make a note of all phone calls.

Minicobra1 · 02-03-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

Hmmmmmmm - so does that mean that everyone whose car DOES NOT have your clunking sound has a faulty car?????? Forgive me, but do I smell the slightly unpleasant odour of Dealer Bull$hit here?

It sounds very similar to my discussions with Nissan UK about my skipping CD's in the 350Z Bose head unit - they insisted that the fact that it was unplayable for the first 20minutes of any journey in cold weather was a "Feature Of The Unit". They installed a total of 4 more refurbished units, all of which displayed the same 'feature', and then finally they capitulated and provided me with a brand new head unit which worked perfectly from Day One. I can only assume that this brand new unit was faulty, because it did not have the 'skipping CD's' feature that it should have had.

Don't take Bull**** for an answer mate... and for Godsake write those letters/make a note of all phone calls.

Well said

Now I just need the correct address/branch so that it doesn't fall on deaf ears.

chubbs · 02-03-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Well said

Now I just need the correct address/branch so that it doesn't fall on deaf ears.

1. Nissan Customer Services - should be on the Nissan USA website? Phone them and get the details of the person in charge. (sorry, I'm in England & my contacts would be no good to you at all!).

2. Managing Director of the Dealership you bought the car from.

3. Carlos Ghosn. I'm sure he'd like to know.

...don't forget to tell them you know of several 370Z's that DON'T have this noise.

TerribleONE · 02-03-2009, 05:02 AM

It honestly may just take some time.. if you browse about this over on MYG37 you will hear about the same problem... and it took a few months for the dealership to admit there was even a problem.. i was in your shoes about a year ago with this.. hope my new Z doesnt do the same thing

Black kNight · 02-03-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs

Hmmmmmmm - so does that mean that everyone whose car DOES NOT have your clunking sound has a faulty car?????? Forgive me, but do I smell the slightly unpleasant odour of Dealer Bull$hit here?

It sounds very similar to my discussions with Nissan UK about my skipping CD's in the 350Z Bose head unit - they insisted that the fact that it was unplayable for the first 20minutes of any journey in cold weather was a "Feature Of The Unit". They installed a total of 4 more refurbished units, all of which displayed the same 'feature', and then finally they capitulated and provided me with a brand new head unit which worked perfectly from Day One. I can only assume that this brand new unit was faulty, because it did not have the 'skipping CD's' feature that it should have had.

Don't take Bull**** for an answer mate... and for Godsake write those letters/make a note of all phone calls.

Hope they will fix this problem as soon as possible . because these wired sound i dont like them while driving .

chubbs · 02-08-2009, 05:37 PM

Did you get to test drive another one this weekend, Minicobra?

01-30-2009, 03:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	The best way to do it is to complain and complain. Hopefully then, nissan may do something about it. __________________ Mudders milk

02-01-2009, 01:11 AM	#20 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Had them check it out at the dealer today, the Service Advisor was familiar with the clunk sound. He even went into detail about the clunk and some small chatter after the initial clunk, calling it the cement mixer sound. Guess I bought a $40K cement mixer with leather seats and nav Apparently this has been an issue on some of the 350z's as well. They said Everything checks out ok, and they are going with it's a design thing. If it is a design thing, I guess I can deal with it, but I sure don't like it. I think it will prob take a few people to complain about this before Nissan USA would issue a fix. So, I guess I'm stuck with it for now. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

02-01-2009, 12:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
NorCalZman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 43 Posts: 65 Drives: 1988 Nissan 300ZX SS Rep Power: 16	you are giving up that easily? Id call Nissan, not the dealer. My roomates G37 coupe makes no noise that I can tell. __________________ 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo SS : My Shiro Special site. Limited edition Z31 model. Dyno 5-14-05: 175.17 HP @ 5200rpm & 200.36 Torque @ 3800rpm

02-01-2009, 01:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	I was thinking of going and test driving another 370z at a dealer to see if it makes the noise, I'll probably do that this next weekend. should write a letter to Nissan too. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

02-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Did you get to test drive another one this weekend, Minicobra? __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

01-26-2009, 05:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	G37s have the exact same problem.. every dealer says its "normal".. it drove me nuts!

01-27-2009, 10:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	No clunk here, but the thread on the other Z forum, I do have. It appears the front tires scrub slightly during cold temps, that create a small popping sound - basically the tire is scrubing on the ground. I would suspect over time, once the tires get a little wear on them, it will go away. Only happens on tight radius slow moving turns (backing out of garage).

02-01-2009, 01:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	Yeah I would pursue the issue further with Nissan. Mine does not make any such noises and what you are experiencing does not sound normal.

02-03-2009, 05:02 AM	#28 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	It honestly may just take some time.. if you browse about this over on MYG37 you will hear about the same problem... and it took a few months for the dealership to admit there was even a problem.. i was in your shoes about a year ago with this.. hope my new Z doesnt do the same thing

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