What did you drive before your 370z?

TFleming1 · 11-17-2014, 09:51 PM

I truly upgraded from an '05 camry..couldn't be any happier

Zeddude · 11-20-2014, 07:32 PM

First car!

1964 Datsun Fairlady 1500 (with Loki!)

Picture taken 1973

cavemancan · 11-22-2014, 10:56 AM

I had:

87 Ford Tempo LOL!
93 Nissan Sentra E
Toyota Matrix XRS (Forgot the year...Just wanted to forget I had this car...Toyota sucks)

2005 Mazda Rx8 (She still has my heart) - 80% bolt ons with full tune, Koni shocks and springs, Racing Brake Rotors and pads, brake/clutch lines, and 265 square setup.

2009 370z Touring Sport - Intake, exhaust, springs, DBA rotors, brake lines (265 Front and 285 Rear).

Off topic because I wanted to see what you all think since you guys come from different types of cars etc.

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?

I've taken it to a shop I trust and they confirmed that everything is OK suspension wise. So is this normal for the 370? I am getting close to the point of just getting rid of the car and buying a project car (Either Monster Miata or Rx7 FD3s with LS3/drysump swap).

Whytlytnin · 11-25-2014, 11:35 AM

2004 Jeep Wrangler
2006 Scion Tc
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R
2010 GTI
2013 Scion FRS
2007 Nissan 350z

I still really miss the GTI. Great all around car for the price.

czirrfb · 11-25-2014, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whytlytnin

2004 Jeep Wrangler
2006 Scion Tc
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R
2010 GTI
2013 Scion FRS
2007 Nissan 350z

I still really miss the GTI. Great all around car for the price.

Was the GTI faster than the 350z? I heard those GTi's can get alot of extra power from a simple ECU flash.

Whytlytnin · 11-25-2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czirrfb

Was the GTI faster than the 350z? I heard those GTi's can get alot of extra power from a simple ECU flash.

The 07 350z had the HR motor, so it was definitely faster than the GTI. Even with stage 1 the GTI wasn't on par with it. But it was still such a fun car to drive.

Tadpole · 11-25-2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavemancan

I had:

87 Ford Tempo LOL!
93 Nissan Sentra E
Toyota Matrix XRS (Forgot the year...Just wanted to forget I had this car...Toyota sucks)

2005 Mazda Rx8 (She still has my heart) - 80% bolt ons with full tune, Koni shocks and springs, Racing Brake Rotors and pads, brake/clutch lines, and 265 square setup.

2009 370z Touring Sport - Intake, exhaust, springs, DBA rotors, brake lines (265 Front and 285 Rear).

Off topic because I wanted to see what you all think since you guys come from different types of cars etc.

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?

I've taken it to a shop I trust and they confirmed that everything is OK suspension wise. So is this normal for the 370? I am getting close to the point of just getting rid of the car and buying a project car (Either Monster Miata or Rx7 FD3s with LS3/drysump swap).

It's probably due to the wider stance and wider tires. This isn't a no hand down the road kind of car. You definitely know your are driving the Z and can get exciting at higher speeds.

cavemancan · 11-28-2014, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tadpole

It's probably due to the wider stance and wider tires. This isn't a no hand down the road kind of car. You definitely know your are driving the Z and can get exciting at higher speeds.

I forgot to mention it did it with stock tires as well.

Would a bad rear diff mount give symptoms like those I mentioned?

swwnz · 11-29-2014, 12:26 AM

300zx na manual swb, 350z track 6 mt,lotus elise, 370z roadster 7 at.
All good cars........
Still own the 300zx and Lotus elise........and of course the 370z roadster.
It's called chalk and cheese.!

jpkirk · 11-25-2014, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavemancan

I had:

87 Ford Tempo LOL!
93 Nissan Sentra E
Toyota Matrix XRS (Forgot the year...Just wanted to forget I had this car...Toyota sucks)

2005 Mazda Rx8 (She still has my heart) - 80% bolt ons with full tune, Koni shocks and springs, Racing Brake Rotors and pads, brake/clutch lines, and 265 square setup.

2009 370z Touring Sport - Intake, exhaust, springs, DBA rotors, brake lines (265 Front and 285 Rear).

Off topic because I wanted to see what you all think since you guys come from different types of cars etc.

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?

I feel like mine settles at speed. Specially when you get up above 70.

jpkirk · 12-06-2014, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavemancan

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?

I've taken it to a shop I trust and they confirmed that everything is OK suspension wise. So is this normal for the 370? I am getting close to the point of just getting rid of the car and buying a project car (Either Monster Miata or Rx7 FD3s with LS3/drysump swap).

Did they check the diff bushing? Other posts talk about similar effects with a blown diff bushing.

jpkirk · 12-06-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavemancan

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?

I've taken it to a shop I trust and they confirmed that everything is OK suspension wise. So is this normal for the 370? I am getting close to the point of just getting rid of the car and buying a project car (Either Monster Miata or Rx7 FD3s with LS3/drysump swap).

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

Did they check the diff bushing? Other posts talk about similar effects with a blown diff bushing.

Now that I think about it, the diff bushing may not actually cause the wandering you talk about, could I suppose but... How about rear subframe bushings.

Bottom line, it should not wander like that. This car, stock, should feel very planted, especially since it pulls nearly a full g in cornering tests. I would start looking at bushings that keep alignments of the suspension true and connected to the car. If subframe bushings are whacked could it cause slight misalignment of the entire rear with the front? Just a thought. Course, bouncing like a basket ball sounds like shocks. Heck, at 2009, could be both.

cavemancan · 12-09-2014, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

Now that I think about it, the diff bushing may not actually cause the wandering you talk about, could I suppose but... How about rear subframe bushings.

Bottom line, it should not wander like that. This car, stock, should feel very planted, especially since it pulls nearly a full g in cornering tests. I would start looking at bushings that keep alignments of the suspension true and connected to the car. If subframe bushings are whacked could it cause slight misalignment of the entire rear with the front? Just a thought. Course, bouncing like a basket ball sounds like shocks. Heck, at 2009, could be both.

I drove it hard when I first got it and it handles the same today as it did back then but I wasn't on a highway and the issues are more obvious at higher speeds. The bouncing is pretty normal for the stock Z shocks from what ive read.

Anyways, your right off topic. Thanks for the help!

Memphis370Z · 12-06-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavemancan

I had:
Off topic because I wanted to see what you all think since you guys come from different types of cars etc.

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?
.

I've owned my Z for a couple of months now and can say that I haven't experienced any of the issues that you've described. Mine handles extremely well overall, tracks straight as an arrow at any speed (I've had it up to about 130), and feels stable and stuck to the road.

None of these issues came up when you test drove the car? I must have had my sales guy away from the dealership for a good half-hour putting mine through the paces in every reasonable circumstance that I could think of. I wanted no surprises in how the car behaved after owning it for a week.

Let us know if you find out anything regarding the diff bushing, like jpkirk mentioned, or anything else. I would be interested to know exactly what the problem is.

ajm216 · 01-04-2015, 10:55 AM

Cars
1988 VW Fox
1986 BMW 325 es
1884 VW Jetta
1990 Toyota Celica GTS
2001 VW Jetta GLX
2003 Nissan Murano
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (still own)
2006 Infiniti G35c
2014 Nissan 370z Sport

Bikes
1990 Yamaha FZR 600
1997 Suzuki GSXR 750
2003 Suzuki GSXR 750
2007 Triumph Speed Triple

11-22-2014, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
cavemancan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 302 Drives: 09 370Z TourSport MT Rep Power: 250	I had: 87 Ford Tempo LOL! 93 Nissan Sentra E Toyota Matrix XRS (Forgot the year...Just wanted to forget I had this car...Toyota sucks) 2005 Mazda Rx8 (She still has my heart) - 80% bolt ons with full tune, Koni shocks and springs, Racing Brake Rotors and pads, brake/clutch lines, and 265 square setup. 2009 370z Touring Sport - Intake, exhaust, springs, DBA rotors, brake lines (265 Front and 285 Rear). Off topic because I wanted to see what you all think since you guys come from different types of cars etc. Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky? I've taken it to a shop I trust and they confirmed that everything is OK suspension wise. So is this normal for the 370? I am getting close to the point of just getting rid of the car and buying a project car (Either Monster Miata or Rx7 FD3s with LS3/drysump swap). __________________ Mazda Rx8 MT Titanium - SOLD! 2009 370Z T-Sport MT Black - Takeda Intake, Swift springs, Rear Camber kit, SS B Lines, FI Exhaust, Z Speed CMAK Flywheel/Clutch Kit, Stillen Brake Cooling. Last edited by cavemancan; 11-22-2014 at 11:08 AM.

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swwnz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alexandra,New Zealand Posts: 33 Drives: 370Z/300zxElise. Rep Power: 16	300zx na manual swb, 350z track 6 mt,lotus elise, 370z roadster 7 at. All good cars........ Still own the 300zx and Lotus elise........and of course the 370z roadster. It's called chalk and cheese.!