kezkez23 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Hi there, I'm new to the forums and have just bought my first 350z! - It's a 56 plate GT coupe. However, I've noticed an issue with the car already . In 1st gear, when you drive up to around 4-5k revs it pops out of gear quite hard. It makes a loud noise like hitting a pot hole. Also, very occasionally it'll make a slight knock when changing into 2nd :-( - any ideas what might be happening? I need to find a garage and get it checked out but would like to find a specialist on the Z in my area (wiltshire). I've found a place online called Horsham Developments and wondered if anyone has used them or knows what they are like? Cheers Kes :-) Quote
DannyBoy Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Jez at H-Dev is a top bloke, definitely knows his stuff A notchy 1st to 2nd change is fairly normal, although less common on the later cars. The popping out of gear is not something I've heard of before, so I'd be getting that looked at asap if I were you. DB Quote
Ebized Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Jumping out of gear certainly needs investigation - not something that has featured a regular issue. Horsham Developments are a trader on here and highly regarded and sure 'Jez' there will be able to advise as to what neeeds doing. Do you have any form of warranty or forewarned by the seller if it was a private buy. Oh, and welcome to the forum Quote
DoogyRev Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Welcome Along +1 on going to see Jez Quote
ewan221 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Welcome to forum, hope your problem not a serious one. Does your car have an aftermarket gear nob fitted ? Quote
kezkez23 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks for the replies, I'll definitely give Jez a call I got the car from a private seller so no form of warranty and no pre-warning from him either! Also, the car has got a standard gear nob fitted... Kes Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 Hope you get this sorted quickly and painlessly Quote
Dblock Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 Welcome Along +1 on going to see Jez +2 Quote
saihaynes Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Welcome dude, where abouts in Wiltshire are you? Im based in Swindon, I use both H Dev and also Performance Autoworks in Fairford both top garages and top guys Sai Quote
downhuman Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 Dunno if this happens on the zed, but my Clio 182 had the same gear jumping problem and turned it to be a knackered gearbox mount... Good luck Quote
Dblock Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 Dunno if this happens on the zed, but my Clio 182 had the same gear jumping problem and turned it to be a knackered gearbox mount... Good luck Lol them engines use gearbox mounts like service items. Quote
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