Stillen exhaust and shifting issue....

FricFrac · 06-19-2009, 07:58 PM

I've had my Stillen CBE/HFC/G3 intake for less than a week and I've been having some weird issues with my M6 and shifting. This really didn't happen before the bolt ons so I'm going to assume that they are causing the issue. What's happening is when I am coming up to an underpass or tunnel or even a narrow street or road with tall buildings regardless of what gear I'm in the car seems to shift to a lower gear. The strange thing is its a manual and I'm pretty sure its not me doing it. Well I might be helping it a little. OK well its more of an insatiable urge to down shift and romp on the throttle to hear the exhaust note. Is this normal? Should I take it to the shop and have it checked out? Did I mention I love this exhaust? That's it I'm going out to map every underpass and tunnel in town. Time for some more data collection ;P

Crash · 06-19-2009, 08:01 PM

LOL! +1 rep

k20z3 · 06-19-2009, 08:02 PM

haha lucky boy!

2theextreme · 06-19-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Did I mention I love this exhaust?

Just got mine added today and

! I'm loving mine, too. Unfortunately my Z is an automatic so I'm not sure about the shifting issue.

FricFrac · 06-19-2009, 08:05 PM

Well then 2theextreme I suggest you go out for a burn and find out if there is an issue ;P

Junior370z · 06-19-2009, 08:05 PM

Man I really though you had issues lol! You had me going there for a sec! Points for you bro!!!

2theextreme · 06-19-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Well then 2theextreme I suggest you go out for a burn and find out if there is an issue ;P

I think my aunt would say no.....I let her drive the car this evening. She needs to buy me a tank of gas now!

tru_Asiatik · 06-19-2009, 08:09 PM

weired i have somwhat identical problem but mine seem to stay and stick on 2nd or third a block before coming to a tunnel or underpass and then it stays there and as soon as i hit the tunnel/underpass entrance the car seems to speed up and stays in gear to redline

its odd

NXTAZEE · 06-19-2009, 08:14 PM

I love it.

Josh@STILLEN · 06-19-2009, 09:27 PM

Not gonna lie.. you had me clicking feverishly to get to the post.. internal monologue going 6MT WTF??.. and the realization I had been had..

That was an interesting 10 second rollercoaster!

Well played sir!

wstar · 06-20-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Just got mine added today and

! I'm loving mine, too. Unfortunately my Z is an automatic so I'm not sure about the shifting issue.

Your automatic has paddle shifters, and is also very susceptible to the underpass downshifting issue, trust me

Bster · 06-20-2009, 02:45 AM

We need videos to prove it to believe it!

semtex · 06-20-2009, 07:51 AM

You should also try doing this in covered parking garages to see how many car alarms you can set off. It's one of my favorite past times.

Viera · 06-20-2009, 08:10 PM

Wow, at first I was like really?? Sigh... need to start modding sooon...... >

FricFrac · 06-21-2009, 06:01 PM

I found a great two level parking at one of the Malls in town - man is it loud in there. No alarms set off yet though

06-19-2009, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Stillen exhaust and shifting issue.... I've had my Stillen CBE/HFC/G3 intake for less than a week and I've been having some weird issues with my M6 and shifting. This really didn't happen before the bolt ons so I'm going to assume that they are causing the issue. What's happening is when I am coming up to an underpass or tunnel or even a narrow street or road with tall buildings regardless of what gear I'm in the car seems to shift to a lower gear. The strange thing is its a manual and I'm pretty sure its not me doing it. Well I might be helping it a little. OK well its more of an insatiable urge to down shift and romp on the throttle to hear the exhaust note. Is this normal? Should I take it to the shop and have it checked out? Did I mention I love this exhaust? That's it I'm going out to map every underpass and tunnel in town. Time for some more data collection ;P __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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06-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Well then 2theextreme I suggest you go out for a burn and find out if there is an issue ;P __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

06-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
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06-19-2009, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	weired i have somwhat identical problem but mine seem to stay and stick on 2nd or third a block before coming to a tunnel or underpass and then it stays there and as soon as i hit the tunnel/underpass entrance the car seems to speed up and stays in gear to redline its odd __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

06-19-2009, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I love it. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

06-19-2009, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	Not gonna lie.. you had me clicking feverishly to get to the post.. internal monologue going 6MT WTF??.. and the realization I had been had.. That was an interesting 10 second rollercoaster! Well played sir!

06-20-2009, 02:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
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06-20-2009, 07:51 AM	#13 (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	You should also try doing this in covered parking garages to see how many car alarms you can set off. It's one of my favorite past times. __________________ "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.

06-20-2009, 08:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Wow, at first I was like really?? Sigh... need to start modding sooon...... >

06-21-2009, 06:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	I found a great two level parking at one of the Malls in town - man is it loud in there. No alarms set off yet though __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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