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Old 08-31-2019, 06:01 PM   #34 (permalink)
alcheng
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z View Post
Love the car overall but, the nanny or granny 1st gear can get on ones nerves. Years ago I drove a dump truck for a construction company. Never used 1st gear unless I had a full load and needed the extra torque to get moving.
1st gear on the Z reminds me of that experience so I ask the following three questions please.
1) Anyone have this problem or is it exclusive to 2019 Z gear ratios ?
2) Anyone out there start out in 2nd gear ?
3) Does anyone find it difficult to get a smooth shift from 1st to 2nd gear ?
I have gotten used to the 1-2 shift but it does take some finesse ...

release the throttle pedal a bit slower/smoother, since the engine gives the most drag at 1st gear.

then gas in a tad earlier before releasing the clutch onto the 2nd gear.

it will help.


it's a sports car, don't expect it shifts like a lexus.
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