Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving?

psteng19 · 03-14-2009, 12:32 PM

Wasn't this a common problem on the G35's?

FairmanZ · 03-14-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I'm beginning to see a pattern here. Touring model seats = no problem. Base model seats = problem.

Makes sense. The question I have now is if there are base owners who don't have this issue?

I'm wondering if this driver seat play is inherent to the design of the base seat brackets/sliders or just isolated to a few cases.

zZSportZz · 03-14-2009, 07:56 PM

Same problem here. Base model with sport.

arcticreaver · 03-14-2009, 10:56 PM

complain to nissan directly? although, they would probably address the issue with the 2010 model.

kevr6 · 03-15-2009, 12:14 AM

Very Annoying!! It now happens all the time with normal driving!

ZzzZz · 03-15-2009, 06:27 AM

Exactly as described. I have a base btw.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZforMe?

I too have this problem. I have the base model with sport package. It happens when you make a quick left then right turn or vice versa. Annoying, but I shouldn't complain since I have done nothing to address the issue.

k.alexander · 03-15-2009, 12:01 PM

I have a base, I havent noticed it. And now Im almost afraid to "look for it", in fear of finding the problem that I didnt have before--that is one of the negatives on being on a forum like this

theDreamer · 03-15-2009, 01:14 PM

Errr...now I am thinking of spending the extra cash for touring with nav (was going with base and by aftermarket nav) just so I do not have this issue....hmmm.

import111 · 03-15-2009, 01:15 PM

I have a base with sport package and my seat seems to be fine.

kevr6 · 03-15-2009, 05:43 PM

If you want to check, just grab the base seat cushion front and back with both hands and attempt to move it back and forth. If you hear or feel anything at all, there is a problem! If you do the same on the passenger side it doesn't budge and not a lick of knock noise (in my case anyway) that's a good comparison!! The seat should absolutely not move!! (bolted to subframe)
I'm sure it's just a shim or spacer in the track that's needed!

k.alexander · 03-16-2009, 10:37 AM

Ok, I take it back. It does click a little bit to the side. I almost wouldnt even call it movement, and it's definitely not anything to worry yourself about, almost feels more like a one-time clicking sound.

kevr6 · 03-16-2009, 10:43 AM

This morning all I had to to is just drive forward to make the seat move!

kevr6 · 03-17-2009, 05:05 PM

They have had my car all day and they are saying that it's normal for the seat to move while driving my particular vehicle! I have never heard of such a thing!!! All vehicles require the seat to be anchored tight with zero movement for safety! I have a powerful agile sports car which really requires a tight seat!! I can't believe they aren't just trying to order a new seat frame first!! We would never do that where I work!! Talking to the sales manager tomorrow!

semtex · 03-17-2009, 05:09 PM

OMG what a load of crap. Which dealership is this, if you don't mind my asking?

chubbs · 03-17-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

They have had my car all day and they are saying that it's normal for the seat to move while driving my particular vehicle!

Nissan UK tried to convince me that a skipping CD was 'a feature of the Bose unit' in cold weather! It's all part of their training - I think they learn it on 'Fob The Customer Off' day.

Just keep arguing until they finally give in, mate - because they will collapse eventually.

You have moral support!

edit - name & shame the dealer when you're ready - they really are taking the piss.

03-15-2009, 12:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 45 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 714	I have a base, I havent noticed it. And now Im almost afraid to "look for it", in fear of finding the problem that I didnt have before--that is one of the negatives on being on a forum like this __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

03-15-2009, 01:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Errr...now I am thinking of spending the extra cash for touring with nav (was going with base and by aftermarket nav) just so I do not have this issue....hmmm. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 45 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 714	Ok, I take it back. It does click a little bit to the side. I almost wouldnt even call it movement, and it's definitely not anything to worry yourself about, almost feels more like a one-time clicking sound. __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

03-17-2009, 05:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	OMG what a load of crap. Which dealership is this, if you don't mind my asking? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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03-14-2009, 12:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
psteng19 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 30 Drives: 06 TSX Rep Power: 16	Wasn't this a common problem on the G35's?

03-14-2009, 07:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Same problem here. Base model with sport.

03-14-2009, 10:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	complain to nissan directly? although, they would probably address the issue with the 2010 model.

03-15-2009, 12:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Very Annoying!! It now happens all the time with normal driving!

03-15-2009, 01:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I have a base with sport package and my seat seems to be fine.

03-15-2009, 05:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	If you want to check, just grab the base seat cushion front and back with both hands and attempt to move it back and forth. If you hear or feel anything at all, there is a problem! If you do the same on the passenger side it doesn't budge and not a lick of knock noise (in my case anyway) that's a good comparison!! The seat should absolutely not move!! (bolted to subframe) I'm sure it's just a shim or spacer in the track that's needed!

03-16-2009, 10:43 AM	#27 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	This morning all I had to to is just drive forward to make the seat move!

03-17-2009, 05:05 PM	#28 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	They have had my car all day and they are saying that it's normal for the seat to move while driving my particular vehicle! I have never heard of such a thing!!! All vehicles require the seat to be anchored tight with zero movement for safety! I have a powerful agile sports car which really requires a tight seat!! I can't believe they aren't just trying to order a new seat frame first!! We would never do that where I work!! Talking to the sales manager tomorrow!