Seriously?

m4a1mustang · 05-08-2012, 12:53 PM

Tell me about it. Damn you 160 pixel avatar limit!!!

cossie1600 · 05-08-2012, 12:58 PM

You have a point and you might well be right, but I am not certain if the difference is as big as people seem to think. I have done laps at 200F/220F/240F and 260F. My datalogger shows no noticeable difference in acceleration between any of the laps with corner exit at the same speed. The difference between them is so small that I am not sure if it does anything on the road. A few HP, I would buy in, but the car isn't going from 330HP to 230HP.

I mean I wish I didn't have to spend $700 on a new oil cooler, but I think Nissan would take care of most of the complains by putting in a oil pressure gauge instead of temperature.

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I don't think it is pulling timing based on oil temps. I agree with that, but the car still feels and reacts very differently at 190* and 220* for whatever reason. I think it has something to do with the fact that the VVEL system is operated through the use of the oil. When Modshack did his oil cooler write-up back in 2009, he seemed to allude to this when summing up the research he did.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ttsa-pics.html

I don't Modshack linked backed to the actual research items he found but they may be in that thread somewhere.

She stares into my soul...

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-08-2012, 01:10 PM

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So... who else got a hard on looking at the OPs avatar?

Haaaaa... nice pic but... there's a certain female member on here who will remain nameless that is slightly more impressive than even that avatar. Lol.

Spikuh · 05-08-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

You have a point and you might well be right, but I am not certain if the difference is as big as people seem to think. I have done laps at 200F/220F/240F and 260F. My datalogger shows no noticeable difference in acceleration between any of the laps with corner exit at the same speed. The difference between them is so small that I am not sure if it does anything on the road. A few HP, I would buy in, but the car isn't going from 330HP to 230HP.

I mean I wish I didn't have to spend $700 on a new oil cooler, but I think Nissan would take care of most of the complains by putting in a oil pressure gauge instead of temperature.

You are probably right swapping the oil temp guage for an oil pressure gauge.

I think the temp difference is more pronounced down low because you have less power available down there. Like 6th gear at 2k RPM's where you would only have maybe 200hp available instead of the full 332hp. I definitely agree it is not losing some 100hp due to oil temp though. We would all be driving lemons then.

As far as the $700 oil cooler, I think I am going to Modshack's route and just build my own except go ahead and get stainless lines and use a 34 row unit instead of the 24 he used.

Red__Zed · 05-08-2012, 01:21 PM

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Haaaaa... nice pic but... there's a certain female member on here who will remain nameless that is slightly more impressive than even that avatar. Lol.

Awwww, thank you

*blushes*

shadoquad · 05-08-2012, 01:22 PM

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Awwww, thank you

*blushes*

m4a1mustang · 05-08-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Awwww, thank you

*blushes*

Spikuh · 05-08-2012, 01:36 PM

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Awwww, thank you

*blushes*

I knew it!!!!! So that is you doing the squat over in the conference room!!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-08-2012, 01:41 PM

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Awwww, thank you

*blushes*

Bucketlist2012 · 05-08-2012, 02:01 PM

I will put a happy face sticker over the Oil temp gauge, then i don't have to read it...

I will keep the tank full of gasoline...

I will change the Oil at regular intervals...Screw checking it...The 350Z never needed it, so I won't care about the 370Z Oil...It blows, they change the engine...On their dime..

Road noise , the 350Z was the same way..

So for me, I have solved all my problems...

Red__Zed · 05-08-2012, 02:03 PM

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I knew it!!!!! So that is you doing the squat over in the conference room!!!

Dang it, caught again!

2011 Nismo#91 · 05-08-2012, 04:28 PM

As a track day car there are flaws some rather expensive ones. As a road car there really isn't anything wrong with it. It's a very rare situation where any of the issues mentioned here appear off the track.

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Awwww, thank you

*blushes*

LoL

shadoquad · 05-08-2012, 04:35 PM

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As a track day car there are flaws some rather expensive ones. As a road car there really isn't anything wrong with it. It's a very rare situation where any of the issues mentioned here appear off the track.

This is true. It's quite reliable to drive daily. But I would caution folks that, even if driving normally, situations may arise that cause at least the brake issues and the oil issues.

The brake issue is very cheap do deal with. Better braking fluid is affordable, and pads are affordable depending on budget. You may run into a problem if driving the car for long enough.

The oil cooler is a little pricey, but not bad. This issue can creep up in everyday life. On a hot enough day, in bumper to bumper traffic, or if you're out for a spirited drive... What I did before my oil cooler install was just to keep my eye on the gauge, and if you're starting to push 250 degrees, just dial back on the spirited driving. Cruise for a bit and find a place to stop.

But again, these are fairly uncommon occurrences. It is simply better to be wary of them than blind to the possibility.

Pelican170 · 05-08-2012, 05:01 PM

I agree OP. The only complaint i truly have is that my car has 5,500 miles on it and I have these rattles that I now have to take apart the panels and find!!! But thats it... lol

Zoren 370 · 05-08-2012, 06:05 PM

"What man makes its bound to break"!
Its a fact of Life. Move on and enjoy it while it last!
LIFE IS TO SHORT

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Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	I will put a happy face sticker over the Oil temp gauge, then i don't have to read it... I will keep the tank full of gasoline... I will change the Oil at regular intervals...Screw checking it...The 350Z never needed it, so I won't care about the 370Z Oil...It blows, they change the engine...On their dime.. Road noise , the 350Z was the same way.. So for me, I have solved all my problems... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

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Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I agree OP. The only complaint i truly have is that my car has 5,500 miles on it and I have these rattles that I now have to take apart the panels and find!!! But thats it... lol __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	"What man makes its bound to break"! Its a fact of Life. Move on and enjoy it while it last! LIFE IS TO SHORT