How has your 370Z held up?

m4a1mustang · 10-28-2011, 10:44 AM

Variance in test data? I'm sure it's all well within the margin of error.

ImportConvert · 10-28-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Variance in test data? I'm sure it's all well within the margin of error.

I understand variance, but 3300# and 275's out back being within .2g of 3300# and 325's out back and a dry-sump with lower CG in every test I have EVER seen for both the 370Z and Grand Sport that wasn't written with a "gravel on skidpad" disclaimer? The front tires on the Grand Sport are as wide as the rear's on the 370Z.

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

There is a recall/service bulletin for that just call you local dealership.

yah that doesnt completely fix the problem...seems to re-occur per posts ive read. the penny trick did work on mine. no issue.

KaienZ34 · 10-28-2011, 11:16 AM

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yah that doesnt completely fix the problem...seems to re-occur per posts ive read. the penny trick did work on mine. no issue.

I haven't had the issue on mine, just trying to help. The penny trick is what? Glued a penny on each of the popers?

m4a1mustang · 10-28-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I understand variance, but 3300# and 275's out back being within .2g of 3300# and 325's out back and a dry-sump with lower CG in every test I have EVER seen for both the 370Z and Grand Sport that wasn't written with a "gravel on skidpad" disclaimer? The front tires on the Grand Sport are as wide as the rear's on the 370Z.

I would hope it's within .2 G

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I haven't had the issue on mine, just trying to help. The penny trick is what? Glued a penny on each of the popers?

yah, no, im just trying to help too.

i just dropped 2 pennies each in the springboots...walla. no change in appearance.

KaienZ34 · 10-28-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, no, im just trying to help too.

i just dropped 2 pennies each in the springboots...walla. no change in appearance.

Cool that sounds much better than glue. So you just popped off the springboots (black poppers) put the pennies in and put them back on?

b1adesofcha0s · 10-28-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Cool that sounds much better than glue. So you just popped off the springboots (black poppers) put the pennies in and put them back on?

I went to the dealership to get mine fixed like 3 times, but it still keeps happening. Tried the penny trick and it helped a bit, but I couldn't get the 2nd spring boot off so only one of them has a penny in there. Since I'm getting close to the 36k mile mark, I will try and go to a different dealership to try and get it fixed. Maybe they can think of something.

BeemaaZ · 10-28-2011, 11:44 AM

Mine makes a noise while the gear is in neutral and it's gone when the clutch pedal is pressed all the way down. I can hear the noise everytime I started the car. Other than that, love the car. 9,500 mi DD.

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Cool that sounds much better than glue. So you just popped off the springboots (black poppers) put the pennies in and put them back on?

yep, just remove the spring assembly from the hatch, pull down the boot, pull out the spring, drop 2 pennies, re-assemble. takes no more than 5min and $0.04.

KaienZ34 · 10-28-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, just remove the spring assembly from the hatch, pull down the boot, pull out the spring, drop 2 pennies, re-assemble. takes no more than 5min and $0.04.

Awesome, best/cheapest fix ever, repped....

cossie1600 · 10-28-2011, 02:04 PM

That's extra weight right there, people spent $1000 to shave 1lb off their car with Carbon Fiber and fancy wheels .....

You guys need to lay off the whole benchracing thing. If you have a chance to drive both, you will know the difference. The Corvette is an extremely difficult car to drive. I owned a non Z06, but I have driven many Z06s and I can tell you they really put the scare in you at the track or even in a parking lot. Heck, I am afraid to drive it on the street. When you spin in a fast car, you hit things a lot harder as you slide a lot more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=vCWJEfoyLcQ

DJ-of-E · 10-28-2011, 02:08 PM

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that's extra weight right there

Yes, but that extra weight will help balance out our Front/Rear weight distribution.

cossie1600 · 10-28-2011, 02:28 PM

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Yes, but that extra weight will help balance out our Front/Rear weight distribution.

We need to strap Oprah in the back to get the 50/50 weight distribution

Did you guys know the car is more front heavy than the 350.

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 06:21 PM

that gan-san is one hell of a character.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	That's extra weight right there, people spent $1000 to shave 1lb off their car with Carbon Fiber and fancy wheels ..... You guys need to lay off the whole benchracing thing. If you have a chance to drive both, you will know the difference. The Corvette is an extremely difficult car to drive. I owned a non Z06, but I have driven many Z06s and I can tell you they really put the scare in you at the track or even in a parking lot. Heck, I am afraid to drive it on the street. When you spin in a fast car, you hit things a lot harder as you slide a lot more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=vCWJEfoyLcQ Last edited by cossie1600; 10-28-2011 at 02:18 PM.

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