So I've now driven my y33 it's first 1,000 miles...couple things...

[paranoidjack]

I know with my j30, everyone would always complain about a harsh shift from 1st to 2nd when cold. Mine did it too.

On that note, I've noticed with my q that when you let off throttle kind of abruptly in 2nd gear there is a bit of a lurch...kind of like the feeling of bad mounts. Doesn't happen in any other gear. Anyone else experience this? I just bought it a week ago and haven't changed the transmission fluid yet, that might help. Every other gear is PERFECT, you can pop off the throttle at WOT even at 6k and not even feel it (aside from no more acceleration). Hopefully I've been able to explain that reasonably.

Second, and this isn't really Q-specific, I have an incredible amount of road steer. At first I thought the car was not well aligned, so I had it done, but the road steers the car often a degree or two off. My point is that there is essentially no return to center. This may be due to the 235/35/19's on there...any feedback on this?

And third....GOD I LOVE THIS CAR.

[paranoidjack]

also I'm sorry about the size of the sig trying to fix it right now.

[CrimsonQ]

Nice lookin Q:)

Do you have a few bodies in the trunk?

[elwesso]

Is the lurch in the body??? Or is it in the drivetrain? Seems weird itd only do it in 2nd gear.....

Its possible your rack bushigns are causing the other problem you noted.

[paranoidjack]

lurch is most definitely in the drivetrain. Picture driving a honda at 6k at WOT. Then let off the gas full force. That is what happens, on a MUCH smaller scale, and typically only under mediocre acceleration in 2nd gear. If I am at WOT in 2nd, and pull the gas, it is fine. Only when I "pop" the gas (aka perfectly normal driving) about 1" do I get this.

It's really not that bad. The car is mint. It's just that I fell a car this perfect should have no issues. This is by far the nicest car I've ever owned and I intend to keep it that way. It is noticeable enough however that my girlfriend who knows nothing about cars noticed it within the first 10 minutes she drove the car.

3) Also, oddly enough, only in reverse, I can hear what sounds to be rubber rubbing on metal if the car is not on perfectly smooth ground when backing up. I think this may also have to do with the 235 19" tires. I've looked in the back and can't seem to find any signs of rubbing.

Whatever, I'm just being a bit anal...the best part is having a car nice enough that justifies it.

OT: Does anyone know what is covered under the corrosion warranty? I noticed a few small spots of rust under the car beginning to form, and am wondering if I can hit up infiniti before my 7 years is over.

Thanks guys, you all rock. In a year my car will be mucho nicer than it is now and I hope to be a resident here.

[paranoidjack]

Nice lookin Q:)

Do you have a few bodies in the trunk?

-yes, I do. Maybe I should block my plate, hehe.

[elwesso]

If its just surface rust, i doubt theyll cover it, but maybe if you have a nice dealer they will.... honestly, on most Q I see theres a little bit of rust on the subframe in the rear... generalyl where the paint chips away.. I dont consider it a big deal because i've never heard of a nissan subframe rusting through... Doesnt mean it cant happen, but if its just surface rust just sand it down and paint the area.. if its on the body of the car then we got different issues. best thing I coudl think to do is take it ot the dealer, play dumb and see what they say...

I'm still trying to figure out what your talking about with this thing with the lurching? Is it something you feel or hear more? Maybe i'm being dense.. Id deinitely start by opening the hood and revving the motor a few times in park... If it moves more than 2inches id say you have a bad mount somewhere, but still youd think that if the mount was bad itd do it in all the gears!

I would try getting under the car and just starting at the differential, go up the driveshaft to the carrier bearing, up to the trans mount and then up to the engine mounts and see if you notice anything abnormal...

[paranoidjack]

If its just surface rust, i doubt theyll cover it, but maybe if you have a nice dealer they will.... honestly, on most Q I see theres a little bit of rust on the subframe in the rear... generalyl where the paint chips away.. I dont consider it a big deal because i've never heard of a nissan subframe rusting through... Doesnt mean it cant happen, but if its just surface rust just sand it down and paint the area.. if its on the body of the car then we got different issues. best thing I coudl think to do is take it ot the dealer, play dumb and see what they say...

I'm still trying to figure out what your talking about with this thing with the lurching? Is it something you feel or hear more? Maybe i'm being dense.. Id deinitely start by opening the hood and revving the motor a few times in park... If it moves more than 2inches id say you have a bad mount somewhere, but still youd think that if the mount was bad itd do it in all the gears!

I would try getting under the car and just starting at the differential, go up the driveshaft to the carrier bearing, up to the trans mount and then up to the engine mounts and see if you notice anything abnormal...

ya man, that's exactly the rust. I know it's not a big deal.

I've checked all the mounts. They're mint. Motor barely moves. I haven't had a chance to get under the car yet. You hear nothing at all when it happens, it is purely feel. It is pretty hard to describe, as you can tell lol.

I'll take it from everyone's reaction that it is isolated to my Q though. That makes me unhappy.

[CrimsonQ]

-yes, I do. Maybe I should block my plate, hehe.

I meant the sag in the rear, or maybe my eyes are crossed again!

[zinkie13]

All y33's are like that stock...the front sits much higher.

[maxnix]

All y33's are like that stock...the front sits much higher.

Really?

No rust on TX, AZ, CA in cars in general. Its's a salt state thing,

PJ needs to read a thread in Infiniti Online Mechanic by GQJay about the second gear behavior, although abrupt letting off is not covered specifically.

Any transmission control program can be fooled by abrupt and unusual changes.

Search first, post later.

[96Qowner]

I'm no expert, especially with the Y33, but I read the forums and two things ring a bell.

There was a recall about the throttle?

And wasn't there a thread about some odd shifting in 2nd on the Y33?

Dunno ... just vaguely remember something.

And I'd be looking at FTSB and tension rod bushings for that wandering front end - had it with my G50.

[maxnix]

I'm no expert, especially with the Y33, but I read the forums and two things ring a bell.

1.) There was a recall about the throttle?

2.) And wasn't there a thread about some odd shifting in 2nd on the Y33?

Dunno ... just vaguely remember something.

And I'd be looking at FTSB and tension rod bushings for that wandering front end - had it with my G50.

1.) No, only for the F50

2.) That's the thread in IOM.

[Q45tech]

Many times the 4 diff mount bushings need replacing.

[96Qowner]

2.) That's the thread in IOM.

Found a few of 'em:

zerothread?id=158886

zerothread?id=120986

zerothread?id=144134

I searched recent post bodies for "solenoid" by GQ Jay (include the space).

If what you're feeling is the transmission not disengaging 2nd quickly enough to prevent a second of harsh decelleration.
Modified by 96Qowner at 10:38 AM 4/29/2006

[paranoidjack]

Really?

No rust on TX, AZ, CA in cars in general. Its's a salt state thing,

PJ needs to read a thread in Infiniti Online Mechanic by GQJay about the second gear behavior, although abrupt letting off is not covered specifically.

Any transmission control program can be fooled by abrupt and unusual changes.

Search first, post later.

.

thanks man will have a look. I did a search, but as you can tell it's hard enough to describe in a paragraph much less pin down a few choice words. I'll have a look, thanks.

[paranoidjack]

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Found a few of 'em:

zerothread?id=158886

zerothread?id=120986

zerothread?id=144134

I searched recent post bodies for "solenoid" by GQ Jay (include the space).

If what you're feeling is the transmission not disengaging 2nd quickly enough to prevent a second of harsh decelleration.

Modified by 96Qowner at 10:38 AM 4/29/2006

THAT is it man, thanks so much. Looking forward to reading this all. You guys are great.

EDIT: WOW this doesn't seem like an easily remedied situation. That's a damn shame.
Modified by paranoidjack at 12:42 PM 4/29/2006