picking up a '13 PW sport advice

weltall · 03-01-2013, 01:28 AM

after a long wait due to military commitment, ill be picking up my 2013 sport model. the only thing left to do is inspect the car for any manufacturer defects.
with that said, is there any thing i should be aware of to look out for on the 2013?

just curious

thanks

Haboob · 03-01-2013, 02:29 AM

The only thing I didn't like was the clutch helper spring.

More info. here: Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

Other than that it's just getting used to driving it. It likes to be herky-jerky if not shifted just right when shifting under 4K RPM.

When I am in first and coasting, then clutch in (when I'm leaving my work garage, I have to stop and swipe a badge) there's a loud clunk from the gearbox, but I've not found a way to not have it make that sound.

That's all I can think of for now.

shadowfax · 03-01-2013, 03:21 AM

Woohoo! Congrats dude! Mine runes like a dream, no problems at all.

muzik212 · 03-01-2013, 08:55 AM

Congratulations and thanks for your service. Enjoy the sh*t out of it once you pick it up!

Streetlife · 03-01-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzik212

Congratulations and thanks for your service. Enjoy the sh*t out of it once you pick it up!

Telephone · 03-01-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weltall

after a long wait due to military commitment, ill be picking up my 2013 sport model. the only thing left to do is inspect the car for any manufacturer defects.
with that said, is there any thing i should be aware of to look out for on the 2013?

just curious

thanks

No.
Buy wheel locks and get a clear bra.

weltall · 03-01-2013, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the help!

Yeah I did notice that the one I drove the clutch was "wonky"

I know my location shows NC but I'm actually located in SoCal (San Diego)

Looking forward to getting back into the car forums after selling my civic back in 09

I used to be a moderator on ephatch.com and was a huge part of that community, was a wealth of knowledge and helpful to all.
The ep3 I had was the first to break 500whp in the States on 93 pump
And before I sold it, it was pushing 592 on 93
I sold it when I got orders to Cali, due to smog reasons then went through a heavy deployment cycle and didn't have the time to get back into it

Looking fwd to chatting with y'all

Masa · 03-01-2013, 01:57 PM

What a coincidence, my previous car before getting my Z was a 2003 silver EP3. Probably one of the best commuter cars I have had the pleasure of driving. I actually prefer the seats in EP3 over the Z's.

Haboob · 03-01-2013, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

No.
Buy wheel locks and get a clear bra.

The wheel locks Nissan gives you aren't good enough?

May have to invest in some, but the last time I did that (Discount Tire) we found that they issued all the same to everyone (which is probably the case w/Nissan too), so anyone that had them could use the key and take your rims (esp. the employees, which is what happened to my car).

Needless to say, Discount bought me new rims.

Magic Bus · 03-01-2013, 07:53 PM

All I can say is you should have picked your 13 up in the GM color, it's faster than the PW

Other than that, congrats and enjoy the car!

axmea? · 03-01-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

All I can say is you should have picked your 13 up in the GM color, it's faster than the PW

Other than that, congrats and enjoy the car!

Get the PW, chicks dig it.

TheW3r3W0lf · 03-02-2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weltall

Thanks for the help!

Yeah I did notice that the one I drove the clutch was "wonky"

I know my location shows NC but I'm actually located in SoCal (San Diego)

Looking forward to getting back into the car forums after selling my civic back in 09

I used to be a moderator on ephatch.com and was a huge part of that community, was a wealth of knowledge and helpful to all.
The ep3 I had was the first to break 500whp in the States on 93 pump
And before I sold it, it was pushing 592 on 93
I sold it when I got orders to Cali, due to smog reasons then went through a heavy deployment cycle and didn't have the time to get back into it

Looking fwd to chatting with y'all

My previous car to the Z was an 05 EP3 at about 280 HP (boosted) and it was a ton of fun. Enjoy your Z and welcome back from service!

gomer_110 · 03-02-2013, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

The wheel locks Nissan gives you aren't good enough?

May have to invest in some, but the last time I did that (Discount Tire) we found that they issued all the same to everyone (which is probably the case w/Nissan too), so anyone that had them could use the key and take your rims (esp. the employees, which is what happened to my car).

Needless to say, Discount bought me new rims.

OP, just make sure the wheel locks that come with it are the right style. It seems like the dealers are still screwing this up even though the car has been out since '09.

LakeShow · 03-02-2013, 12:49 AM

Great ride!! 13' and PW here, no issues.

weltall · 03-05-2013, 01:59 AM

picked it up on Sunday, drove all the way up to Riverside from SD to get it for my OTD price!!

03-01-2013, 01:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
weltall Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: socal Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 PW sport 6 Rep Power: 16	picking up a '13 PW sport advice after a long wait due to military commitment, ill be picking up my 2013 sport model. the only thing left to do is inspect the car for any manufacturer defects. with that said, is there any thing i should be aware of to look out for on the 2013? just curious thanks CDepp likes this. __________________ this one time, i had a civic that could rape liter bikes

03-01-2013, 03:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadowfax Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 93 Drives: 2013 Sport PW A7 Rep Power: 12	Woohoo! Congrats dude! Mine runes like a dream, no problems at all. __________________ "Run Shadowfax. Show us the meaning of haste." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvZkMaEU04g

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muzik212 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeastern NJ Posts: 103 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Congratulations and thanks for your service. Enjoy the sh*t out of it once you pick it up! __________________ 2009 370z Sport/Touring- GTM stage 1.5 SC/ Fast Intentions HFCs/ DC sport headers/ Motordyne M370/ Invidia CBE/ Carbon Fiber Element interior & engine bay accents/ Oil Cooler/ Eibach Springs & Swaybars/ UpRev/ Work Gnosis GS4's/ Z1Rotors/ ONEighty Custom Headlights

03-01-2013, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
weltall Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: socal Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 PW sport 6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the help! Yeah I did notice that the one I drove the clutch was "wonky" I know my location shows NC but I'm actually located in SoCal (San Diego) Looking forward to getting back into the car forums after selling my civic back in 09 I used to be a moderator on ephatch.com and was a huge part of that community, was a wealth of knowledge and helpful to all. The ep3 I had was the first to break 500whp in the States on 93 pump And before I sold it, it was pushing 592 on 93 I sold it when I got orders to Cali, due to smog reasons then went through a heavy deployment cycle and didn't have the time to get back into it Looking fwd to chatting with y'all Masa likes this. __________________ this one time, i had a civic that could rape liter bikes

03-01-2013, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	What a coincidence, my previous car before getting my Z was a 2003 silver EP3. Probably one of the best commuter cars I have had the pleasure of driving. I actually prefer the seats in EP3 over the Z's. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

03-01-2013, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	The only thing I didn't like was the clutch helper spring. More info. here: Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring! Other than that it's just getting used to driving it. It likes to be herky-jerky if not shifted just right when shifting under 4K RPM. When I am in first and coasting, then clutch in (when I'm leaving my work garage, I have to stop and swipe a badge) there's a loud clunk from the gearbox, but I've not found a way to not have it make that sound. That's all I can think of for now.

03-01-2013, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	All I can say is you should have picked your 13 up in the GM color, it's faster than the PW Other than that, congrats and enjoy the car!

03-02-2013, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Great ride!! 13' and PW here, no issues. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

03-05-2013, 01:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
weltall Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: socal Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 PW sport 6 Rep Power: 16	picked it up on Sunday, drove all the way up to Riverside from SD to get it for my OTD price!! Haboob likes this. __________________ this one time, i had a civic that could rape liter bikes

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