Electric steering?

MZ DAIZY · 08-18-2021, 07:20 AM

Electric steering? Say it ain’t so, Nissan!

viiv · 08-18-2021, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Electric steering? Say it ain’t so, Nissan!

Yup. You can even see in the engine bay, the power steering fluid reservoir has been removed.

takemorepills · 08-18-2021, 12:12 PM

EPS can be done well, although it usually isn't. We'll have to wait for our test drives!

It looks like the ECU is now where the PS reservoir used to be?

SonicVQ · 08-18-2021, 12:33 PM

Electric power steering can give good feedback, just look at the Mazda 3.

On one of the websites, it was mentioned that they have increased the front caster, which will increase the feedback and this is good when paired with electric power steering.

My guess is that the steering will be good... Nissan knows the 350/370 customer and knows what they want.

MZ DAIZY · 08-18-2021, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicVQ

Electric power steering can give good feedback, just look at the Mazda 3.

On one of the websites, it was mentioned that they have increased the front caster, which will increase the feedback and this is good when paired with electric power steering.

My guess is that the steering will be good... Nissan knows the 350/370 customer and knows what they want.

I will be patient and remain hopeful until the test drive, but if it’s the same unit in the Q60, it’s a deal breaker for me. Has to be the deadest feeling system in the world and has no place in a “true” sports car. Just my

MZ DAIZY · 08-18-2021, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takemorepills

EPS can be done well, although it usually isn't. We'll have to wait for our test drives!

It looks like the ECU is now where the PS reservoir used to be?

I’m probably overreacting, but I’m from the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” school.

2017370ZBlack · 09-15-2021, 12:37 PM

They spent a lot of time between their teams in Japan and Arizona tuning it. Hopefully it turns out to be pretty good.

Magic Bus · 09-17-2021, 04:54 PM

Didn't see this vid posted yet, but he addresses the steering. It's a few minutes in. Scroll down a little to see the video.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023...BEB697BD769E82

jsnmtth · 07-06-2022, 09:45 PM

I was considering waiting for the new Z to buy. Then timing forced my hand.

I was considering trading in my 3 month old loan for a new Z.

But that electronic steering ... well that freaks me out. Perhaps I don't understand or appreciate it yet, but I am super skeptical about it.

However that rear differential ... can I bolt that onto my 370Z? .... Please ???

08-18-2021, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,856 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613733	Electric steering? Electric steering? Say it ain’t so, Nissan! __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

08-18-2021, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
takemorepills Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 196 Drives: Q60 3.7 AWD Rep Power: 6716	EPS can be done well, although it usually isn't. We'll have to wait for our test drives! It looks like the ECU is now where the PS reservoir used to be? MZ DAIZY likes this.

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SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 230 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6720	Electric power steering can give good feedback, just look at the Mazda 3. On one of the websites, it was mentioned that they have increased the front caster, which will increase the feedback and this is good when paired with electric power steering. My guess is that the steering will be good... Nissan knows the 350/370 customer and knows what they want.

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2017370ZBlack Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 78 Drives: 2017 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 7	They spent a lot of time between their teams in Japan and Arizona tuning it. Hopefully it turns out to be pretty good.

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Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Didn't see this vid posted yet, but he addresses the steering. It's a few minutes in. Scroll down a little to see the video. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023...BEB697BD769E82

07-06-2022, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
jsnmtth Base Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Clovis Posts: 5 Drives: 2020 370z Coupe Rep Power: 3	I was considering waiting for the new Z to buy. Then timing forced my hand. I was considering trading in my 3 month old loan for a new Z. But that electronic steering ... well that freaks me out. Perhaps I don't understand or appreciate it yet, but I am super skeptical about it. However that rear differential ... can I bolt that onto my 370Z? .... Please ???