I'm not having problems... is this a problem?
 

I've worked computer tech support since the late 80's and now i'm a Debugger for a CPU/GFX/Chipset R&D Corp, so seeing and fixing problems is like 2nd nature to me.

But on my 2010 370z Nismo, I'm not having problems. The car looks mean, or as my jealous buddy says, "It looks like what Darth Vader would drive." She sounds brutal. I rev the engine (up to 4500) at the lights and I see heads snapping. I get thumbs up from Mustang Drivers and even a Vette Owner! With VDC off, I take her to 7k rpms in 1st, then shift into 2nd and slam the gas and I can spin the tires. I can do this going into 3rd and even fourth now, and sometimes it scares the unholy krap out of me!

With 1983 miles on her, I'm not hearing any ticking, or high pitched wheezing. I've had my buddy rev the engine with the car all opened and all I hear is wicked gloriousness. I've hit the corners hard with half a tank of gas and haven't had any fuel or oil starvation. I've checked the oil every 100 miles since my 500 mile oil change and all is well, no leaks, no weirdness. I've not gotten oil temp above 230, yet, and 230 was after a night of high rpms downtown.

The vehicle handles better than I can drive her. I sometimes find other vehicles (ford F-250 trucks!) on my arse when i'm driving the curvy roads (2222, 1431) here in Austin, cause I'm scared to go faster. I'll speed up to get a bit in front of them, but still... I do ~ 20mph over the recommended speed limit of a curve, and she hugs the corners so well, I want to go faster, but I'm afraid i'm going to flip it! I'm so used to driving a 4WD SUV, that I just don't know how to drive my car, yet /sigh.

Sure she rides rough and I can hear the road, but I know it's designed that way. The radio is decent, but more and more, I only use the radio when i'm on the highway and need to drown out the drone. On the city streets, windows are down, radio is down and all I hear is the beauty that is my Nismo. I find myself driving no-where for no reason, just to drive. Just to hear the engine, to shift gears, to execute the perfect launch from a red light, to nail 0-60 in 5.0s, to see the fear on my passengers face as they're thrown back into the seat grasping at air for something to hold onto. I find myself grinning like the cheshire cat as I drive around town.

It's good to drive a limited edition vehicle, one that doesn't have many (if any) equals in its class. A Vehicle that you only see 2 or 3 of around in town (not counting regular Zs). People get out of my way. People WANT me to get in front of them, and now I understand why. I forget, sometimes, that i'm in a bad arse race car. I forget that I can do things in this vehicle that almost defy the laws of nature herself. I forget that while I get to see her all the time, they'll only see me again when i'm passing them next time.

I also bought this car with the term 'Chick Magnet' in mind. After my date this weekend, i'm fairly certain that one of the reasons it went so well because she loved my Nismo. And yes, this definitely worked in my favor :tup:. So, I now know the 'Chick Magnet' functionality of the vehicle is not broken either.

After reading all the 'bad things happening' posts on this forum, i have to ask... Is anyone else having an all around Awesome experience with their new 370Z? Also, what is your rule of thumb for taking a corner at the faster than posted speed? Don't worry, i won't hold you to your words, legally :tiphat:

huh?..anyways glad your enjoying the car!

I know exactly what you mean with that grin, every time I look at my baby I get that grin. Hell I couldn't help but have a massive shit eating grin at the dealer when I picked her up lol. I was slightly embarrased but I didn't care cause everyone there was looking at it like I did. It's a Sexy car. Guys love it, Women love it. I had someone come up to me literally telling me they would date my car if they could lol. Dumbfounded at the idea, but still taking it at face value I laughed and said sorry, she's already taken.

I'll go on cruises as well. (Moreso now to break it in good before hard driving) I plan on taking it up to the local strip here soon and get some baseline numbers for times. I can only imagine what a kick in the pants its gonna be. I've only really ever gunned it once and that was about 75% throttle. I can't wait to go to the floorboard and see what she can do. Granted, I don't have a Nism0, or a manual (no flame guys, we all know the 7AT's faster :p [stock])

TLDR. I'm assuming you're happy with your nismo :)

Sounds like you got a really bad case of the "no problems" - we should all be this lucky - ENJOY!!!

Yeah. There is definitely something wrong! You better give your Z to me before it explodes and sets your house on fire!

What, so it can explode and set your house on fire? :wtf2:

My rule of thumb is to take the corner at twice the posted limit. But that's once you know the corner, you've learnt the apexes etc. I would probably make you poop your pants.

BTW I wouldn't call the Nismo a "bad *** race car", it's far from being a race car. It's a slightly sportier sports package in reality. Not knocking the Nismo but just warning you against taking it to the track without a few upgrades.

As for the oil temperature I wouldn't expect a problem, you really have to beat the bag out of the car to get the temperature up. Only time it goes up for me is when I drive the car hard with full throttle for a long time or if you drive it hard for a few minutes and then stop because you are stuck in traffic or end an auto-cross run and park in the pits. It cools down quick unless the ambient temperature is above 90 degrees.

I'll keep a car cover on it..................

I think my only issues are the ECU whine (quiet on my car, sometimes nonexistent) and the hatch springs...hope to have both TSB-corrected free at the dealer soon...

I agree! I have had mine 2 weeks and love it. Had a father and son pull up next to me yesterday and the son (around 10) wanted to know if I wanted to trade them for their Tahoe. I just smiled and told them I would pass.

I thought my H2 was a lot of fun, but I am absolutely smitten with this vehicle.

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Glad you are enjoying the Z. I can honestly say there is nothing i don't like about mine either - it's all i expected and more. As for the posted speed on turns, i feel i can safely take most of them at twice the posted limit.

A lead car cover? lol Don't let it crush your car haha.

I have the no problems problem too.

my car is running perfect and it has over 5000 miles now

I truly love my Z. I have no problems with her so far. I'm lucky to have a '10 so they've worked out most of the bugs (one of the reasons I waited to get it). I look out the window where ever I am to check her out. I feel bad for the people eye-f&$@ing her in traffic because they can't have her. I also feel good because she's mine! I have also realized I must be slightly bi because I refer to the 370Z as a "she/her" and am in LOVE with her curves and fat ol' @ss, lol.