Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
08-11-2014, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,022
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
08-11-2014, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,022
Heat Venting
Does anyone know how this car vents heat? There are no visible vents including any near the wiper blades like on most cars. The oil temps get upward of 220 every time I'm in traffic for more than 15...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-29-2014, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
Kenchan that is a good observation. It only...
Kenchan that is a good observation. It only happens on abrupt throttle input. The Corvettes I've had in the past would just go when you hit the throttle but they were automatics. Was wondering if...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-28-2014, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-28-2014, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
Yes I have had it since new. There have been no...
Yes I have had it since new. There have been no accidents floods or mods done to the car. I really don't think it is an engine issue. It's literally the same shake you get when you let out the clutch...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-28-2014, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
The car has less than 13000 miles, but it did...
The car has less than 13000 miles, but it did this since it was new. If I floor it in a higher gear it accelerates normally. I would say it happens at about 3000 RPM and higher. If I'm just...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-28-2014, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,650
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-28-2014, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,650
Replacement Hood Suggestions Needed
This winter a sheet of ice fell off a roof and put a series of dents in my hood. I found out recently that it would cost me over $1000 to get a stock replacement hood and have it painted. I'm...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
03-28-2014, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
Clutch Slip?
I've been noticing when I have the car in third gear or less (manual Nismo) and press the gas hard the revs go up and down and the car shakes for a second. I thought this was the TCS at first as the...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
09-18-2013, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 13,452
1997 Nissan 240SX - At 2800 lbs it was the...
1997 Nissan 240SX - At 2800 lbs it was the lightest car I ever owned also had the lowest seating position of any sporty car I've driven. Fun car to drive, but not very fast.
2002 Camaro Z28 - Fast...
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
09-11-2013, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,394
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
09-11-2013, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,394
How much do you think I should add before a...
How much do you think I should add before a re-check? Should I be shooting for the lower of the two sides to a level somewhere between the two drill holes, or all the way to the top one?
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
09-11-2013, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,394
I $#1T you...
I $#1T you not...http://www.the370z.com/members/tlr3715-albums-oil-stick-picture71343-full-side.jpg
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
09-11-2013, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,394
Do I Need to Add Oil
I purchased a 2013 Nismo Last month and have 2000 miles on it. I went to check the oil and am having a WTF? moment. I came home from work and let the engine rest for 15 min, and I've pulled the oil...
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
08-29-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 1,827
Views: 483,767
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-27-2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-26-2013, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-25-2013, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
Traction Control Through Third Gear
I've noticed whenever I mash on the gas in first, second, or third the traction control light goes on. I have a hard time believing the stock 350hp engine has enough power to break the tires free...
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-23-2013, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,752
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-23-2013, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,650
Yeah I know it's not a bad noise. I've heard it...
Yeah I know it's not a bad noise. I've heard it on my Z28 Camaro and Firebird Formula after letting off the throttle after hard acceleration. I was just surprised to hear it on the Nismo. Thought it...
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-23-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,752
Pipe and Heat Sink Near Radiator Intake
If you get down on the ground and look into the front intake there is a pipe with metal heat sinks on it in front of the radiator on the passenger side.
Was curious to what it is. Is it part of...
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Forum: Nismo 370Z
08-22-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,650
Exhaust Pop?
I was driving aggressively this morning and I heard what I thought was a pop coming from the stock Nismo exhaust after letting off the throttle. I cannot be sure if it came from my car or if it was...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
08-20-2013, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,202
This is my first manual car, but not my first...
This is my first manual car, but not my first sports car. I've owned the below cars that were all auto. If anyone wants to know how any of them compare to the 370z let me know, and I would be happy...
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
08-20-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,202
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions
08-20-2013, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,202
Manual Transmission Shifting Advice Needed
The 370Z I purchased two weeks ago is my first manual car, and I'm enjoying it a whole lot, but I need some advice.
When I see a red light up ahead I've been shifting into neutral (from whatever...
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