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djrelic · 06-19-2012, 05:31 PM

I just bought a certified 370z 6MT touring in black few weeks ago.
I know how to drive manual but never drove manual as a daily driver.
Stalled it about 2x going on the test drive, stalled it about 2x heading home after leaving the dealership. Just nerves really, getting to excited trying not to stall it will make you stall it.

It's just the clutch engagement is at near the top. I believe the manual is smooth after you are going from 2nd gear and on. The car is very light and has gobs of torque most hills I take them at 3rd or 4th gear depending on my momentium.

When Iam in traffic I will let the clutch out until I feel it's first bit, let go of the brake, no gas, and just let the car creep with just the clutch when I need to inch up. After the bit and move its a small delay for the energy to transfer from the engine through the clutch into the tranny and then into the drivetrain to the wheels. Also with the first gear being the biggest gear to turn.

I do have to admit when I first got the car, I was scared to drive it cause I didnt want to roll into anyone. You just drive it more and more and you will become confident in your MT driving skills. I love it now, I will love it even more when I get that clutch helper spring installed to make me feel the engagement better.

06-19-2012, 05:31 PM	#34 (permalink)
djrelic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 116 Drives: 09' Touring 6spd Rep Power: 13	I just bought a certified 370z 6MT touring in black few weeks ago. I know how to drive manual but never drove manual as a daily driver. Stalled it about 2x going on the test drive, stalled it about 2x heading home after leaving the dealership. Just nerves really, getting to excited trying not to stall it will make you stall it. It's just the clutch engagement is at near the top. I believe the manual is smooth after you are going from 2nd gear and on. The car is very light and has gobs of torque most hills I take them at 3rd or 4th gear depending on my momentium. When Iam in traffic I will let the clutch out until I feel it's first bit, let go of the brake, no gas, and just let the car creep with just the clutch when I need to inch up. After the bit and move its a small delay for the energy to transfer from the engine through the clutch into the tranny and then into the drivetrain to the wheels. Also with the first gear being the biggest gear to turn. I do have to admit when I first got the car, I was scared to drive it cause I didnt want to roll into anyone. You just drive it more and more and you will become confident in your MT driving skills. I love it now, I will love it even more when I get that clutch helper spring installed to make me feel the engagement better.