I've got a MT base 2007 Z. When ever I go up my driveway at a slight angle, or turning into any incline for that matter, I feel a loss of power, traction or some sort of slippage. Bear in mind a few points; my driveway is at a standard incline, I notice the loss or power/traction when I make a complete stop at the bottom of inclines and then try to go up. A little help!

 

how many miles does the Z have??
cause when you say slippage it could be the clutch slipping...

 

You have an open differential in the Base model. Enth + models have a viscous LSD. Best bet is to get an aftermarket LSD (Cusco, OS Giken, Nismo, etc.). I have this same EXACT problem going up my driveway with the three wheel motion and loss of traction.

 

one tire fire ftl.

 

Drive train problems will reveal themselves in other driving situations (straight line acceleration for example) not just the incline example.

 

Milage is 7238 (weekend ride). I will look into the aftermarket LSD (Thanks tired)..And finally, hey Mikez97....what does ftl mean?

 

Not to thread jack, but quick question... So on my '04 6MT Performance I would have an LSD ? or no?

 

FTL means FOR THE LOSE

 

AKA that it SUCKS!

For the performance model - I would check the 350Z wiki for the details, I'm not familiar with that.

 

Yup that does FTL (thanks for the ed-ja-ma-ka-shon)! I'm looking into the Nismo LSD around $1100. Any suggestions on the % for those who have an aftermarket LSD. Nismo installed by Nissan simply to not void warranty! Until then, I guess I just got to bang up my driveway at WOT LOL....

 

I think 60% is good for street/light track mix.

 

Just spoke with my Nissan Guru. He's looking into doing a complete ax swap with an 07 Nismo. Researching filament. I'll keep you posted on results.