06's delivered to Performance NISSAN... Initial Findings...
09-21-2005 | 04:56 PM
#141
Sorry Jason, there's only 1 dealer in town :-(
They won't fix it (leak issue). I just got my car back today, and I got the usual answer: "There's nothing wrong with your transmission." My dad drove it home and told me there's nothing wrong with it either. Returning home after dropping my dad off to get his car, I got stuck getting in 2nd and it started grinding while the clutch was still down. Clutch pedal in and out, I forced it in enough I finally got in despite the hard grind. They think it's the way I drive and how I shift. I've driven other cars, RSX-S being the latest, and I never grinded or killed the motor! I was a newb when I first got the car and rarely grinded (only driver error for sure!). Now, at 22k miles, I'm grinding alot more than before. When it happens, it's when I try to get in gear while the clutch pedal is all the way down. So it's not premature release of the pedal. So far it's 2/3/5 that's grinding the most. In the end... no fix.
As for the Toyos, I know it's going to wear on the inside. I still have the feathering issue because of the loud roar at low speeds. It turns out the alignment was done before the new specs were released. My friend at a shop even noticed one wheel was more straight than the other, so one was wearing out quicker than the other.
Also, the techs tried to say there's nothing wrong with the outside passenger door handle, and that it wasn't squeeking. My dad argued and showed it in front of them, and finally convinced them to get a new handle.
So I don't know anymore, many people here have similar issues and it doesn't convince anyone here. They think it's just me! :-(
They won't fix it (leak issue). I just got my car back today, and I got the usual answer: "There's nothing wrong with your transmission." My dad drove it home and told me there's nothing wrong with it either. Returning home after dropping my dad off to get his car, I got stuck getting in 2nd and it started grinding while the clutch was still down. Clutch pedal in and out, I forced it in enough I finally got in despite the hard grind. They think it's the way I drive and how I shift. I've driven other cars, RSX-S being the latest, and I never grinded or killed the motor! I was a newb when I first got the car and rarely grinded (only driver error for sure!). Now, at 22k miles, I'm grinding alot more than before. When it happens, it's when I try to get in gear while the clutch pedal is all the way down. So it's not premature release of the pedal. So far it's 2/3/5 that's grinding the most. In the end... no fix.
As for the Toyos, I know it's going to wear on the inside. I still have the feathering issue because of the loud roar at low speeds. It turns out the alignment was done before the new specs were released. My friend at a shop even noticed one wheel was more straight than the other, so one was wearing out quicker than the other.
Also, the techs tried to say there's nothing wrong with the outside passenger door handle, and that it wasn't squeeking. My dad argued and showed it in front of them, and finally convinced them to get a new handle.
So I don't know anymore, many people here have similar issues and it doesn't convince anyone here. They think it's just me! :-(
Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
I had a leak on my drivers side valve cover too on my 2003! I know a few people with 03's with the problem... That is covered under your power train warranty for 60,000 miles! I did mine at 53000 miles... Take it to another dealer...
Toyo's wear out quick when they have any negitive camber on them... even on a 2006 Z that has the same negitive camber up fron you will still get inner tire wear... but inner tire wear is different then feathering... there is a way to rotate your tires on the Z that help prolong the life of the tires...
Toyo's wear out quick when they have any negitive camber on them... even on a 2006 Z that has the same negitive camber up fron you will still get inner tire wear... but inner tire wear is different then feathering... there is a way to rotate your tires on the Z that help prolong the life of the tires...
09-21-2005 | 05:22 PM
#142
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by Nano
You sure? I have 2003 canadian performance model and it was quoted ~3247lbs originally on canadian website.
these are the weight of the 2005 MT models on US website
base -3,339
enth- 3,346
tour- 3,400
track- 3,370
grand- 3,404
and these are the AT
enth -3,344
tour -3,380
grand -3,391
looks like it has been gaining weight since the start
these are the weight of the 2005 MT models on US website
base -3,339
enth- 3,346
tour- 3,400
track- 3,370
grand- 3,404
and these are the AT
enth -3,344
tour -3,380
grand -3,391
looks like it has been gaining weight since the start
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09-21-2005 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by djtonium
Sorry Jason, there's only 1 dealer in town :-(
They won't fix it (leak issue). I just got my car back today, and I got the usual answer: "There's nothing wrong with your transmission." My dad drove it home and told me there's nothing wrong with it either. Returning home after dropping my dad off to get his car, I got stuck getting in 2nd and it started grinding while the clutch was still down. Clutch pedal in and out, I forced it in enough I finally got in despite the hard grind. They think it's the way I drive and how I shift. I've driven other cars, RSX-S being the latest, and I never grinded or killed the motor! I was a newb when I first got the car and rarely grinded (only driver error for sure!). Now, at 22k miles, I'm grinding alot more than before. When it happens, it's when I try to get in gear while the clutch pedal is all the way down. So it's not premature release of the pedal. So far it's 2/3/5 that's grinding the most. In the end... no fix.
As for the Toyos, I know it's going to wear on the inside. I still have the feathering issue because of the loud roar at low speeds. It turns out the alignment was done before the new specs were released. My friend at a shop even noticed one wheel was more straight than the other, so one was wearing out quicker than the other.
Also, the techs tried to say there's nothing wrong with the outside passenger door handle, and that it wasn't squeeking. My dad argued and showed it in front of them, and finally convinced them to get a new handle.
So I don't know anymore, many people here have similar issues and it doesn't convince anyone here. They think it's just me! :-(
They won't fix it (leak issue). I just got my car back today, and I got the usual answer: "There's nothing wrong with your transmission." My dad drove it home and told me there's nothing wrong with it either. Returning home after dropping my dad off to get his car, I got stuck getting in 2nd and it started grinding while the clutch was still down. Clutch pedal in and out, I forced it in enough I finally got in despite the hard grind. They think it's the way I drive and how I shift. I've driven other cars, RSX-S being the latest, and I never grinded or killed the motor! I was a newb when I first got the car and rarely grinded (only driver error for sure!). Now, at 22k miles, I'm grinding alot more than before. When it happens, it's when I try to get in gear while the clutch pedal is all the way down. So it's not premature release of the pedal. So far it's 2/3/5 that's grinding the most. In the end... no fix.
As for the Toyos, I know it's going to wear on the inside. I still have the feathering issue because of the loud roar at low speeds. It turns out the alignment was done before the new specs were released. My friend at a shop even noticed one wheel was more straight than the other, so one was wearing out quicker than the other.
Also, the techs tried to say there's nothing wrong with the outside passenger door handle, and that it wasn't squeeking. My dad argued and showed it in front of them, and finally convinced them to get a new handle.
So I don't know anymore, many people here have similar issues and it doesn't convince anyone here. They think it's just me! :-(
call 1-800-NISSAN1
Tell them about your problem...
If they cant recomend you to another dealer etc... they will strong arm your dealer...
09-21-2005 | 10:24 PM
#149
How much bigger are the new rotors? How much more clamping force do the new calipers have verses the non-brembo calipers? I might have missed this info but I swear I read all 4 pages up to now 
Thanks for all your hard work Jason. I'm sure everyone here REALLY appreciates it.
Thanks for all your hard work Jason. I'm sure everyone here REALLY appreciates it.
09-22-2005 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rolling
couldny you take one to a Truck scale? and subpract your weight ?
09-22-2005 | 10:53 AM
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We just got another truck load of 2006's in...
Im in the middle of working on something so cant really explore too much...
but...
Got a Intergulas fire (spelling)... It looks MUCH better then Brick Yard... It doesnt have any gold flakes in it... under no sunlight it looks dark red, while the brick yard looked brown... under the sunlight it looks red and bronze... its pretty cool!
We also got a Grand Touring in Silverstone... Its a Grand Touring Coupe Automatic! it has 19" in the back and the 18's in the front forged rays wheels... They come with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tires...
Ill be back later with all the info i said I would get later today as well as pictures since they are washing all the cars on the lot today...
Im in the middle of working on something so cant really explore too much...
but...
Got a Intergulas fire (spelling)... It looks MUCH better then Brick Yard... It doesnt have any gold flakes in it... under no sunlight it looks dark red, while the brick yard looked brown... under the sunlight it looks red and bronze... its pretty cool!
We also got a Grand Touring in Silverstone... Its a Grand Touring Coupe Automatic! it has 19" in the back and the 18's in the front forged rays wheels... They come with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tires...
Ill be back later with all the info i said I would get later today as well as pictures since they are washing all the cars on the lot today...
09-22-2005 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
The Rear Strut Tower center Z panel is now a darker silver (more like a hyper black color (lighter gun metal)) with the original Z emblem...
09-22-2005 | 02:09 PM
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From: Great Lakes
I wonder if between-seats piece of paneling can be retrofited to '03. With buttons moved forward. I hate so much buttons under my elbow, where I can't see them, but can switch them on accidentally.
09-22-2005 | 02:37 PM
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From: Indiana
Originally Posted by Nismo 350z
how much is the gran touring compared to the regular touring? and what are the differences besides the brembos?